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Summary
After a three-month hiatus, The Car Chick® is back — and apparently while she was gone, the global economy decided to completely lose its damn mind.
In this comeback episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick breaks down how conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, rising oil prices, tariffs, petrochemicals, EVs, and global supply-chain chaos are affecting far more than just what you pay at the gas pump.
Because modern cars aren’t just vehicles anymore — they’re giant rolling international group projects held together with wiring, software, synthetic rubber, plastics, petrochemicals, and a concerning amount of global instability.
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Also: there’s Yoda, there’s automotive bullshittery, and there’s a challenge to start looking at the bigger picture.
Subscribe to The Straight Shift Newsletter at https://www.thecarchick.com for automotive market trends, pricing analysis, tariff updates, car care tips, and consumer-focused advice that translates industry chaos into plain English.
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Copyright ©2024 Women’s Automotive Solutions Inc., dba The Car Chick. All rights reserved.
By LeeAnn Shattuck, The Car Chick: Your Car Buying and Repair Expert4.7
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Summary
After a three-month hiatus, The Car Chick® is back — and apparently while she was gone, the global economy decided to completely lose its damn mind.
In this comeback episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick breaks down how conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, rising oil prices, tariffs, petrochemicals, EVs, and global supply-chain chaos are affecting far more than just what you pay at the gas pump.
Because modern cars aren’t just vehicles anymore — they’re giant rolling international group projects held together with wiring, software, synthetic rubber, plastics, petrochemicals, and a concerning amount of global instability.
This Episode Covers
Also: there’s Yoda, there’s automotive bullshittery, and there’s a challenge to start looking at the bigger picture.
Subscribe to The Straight Shift Newsletter at https://www.thecarchick.com for automotive market trends, pricing analysis, tariff updates, car care tips, and consumer-focused advice that translates industry chaos into plain English.
Mentioned in This Episode
You can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here.
Connect with LeeAnn:
Work with LeeAnn:
Copyright ©2024 Women’s Automotive Solutions Inc., dba The Car Chick. All rights reserved.

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