{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Life Update + The Straight Shift Podcast Pause","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/life-update-the-straight-shift-podcast-pause","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2400168/episodes/18864037-life-update-the-straight-shift-podcast-pause.mp3","description":"We're pumping the brakes on The Straight Shift podcast for a little while, but that doesn't mean you can't still receive important automotive industry updates!Visit my website to sign up for The Straight Shift Newsletter and keep driving safely!https://www.thecarchick.com/You can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here. Connect with LeeAnn:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeWork with LeeAnn:Course: The No BS Guide to Buying a CarCar Buying ServiceCopyright ©2024 Women’s Automotive Solutions Inc., dba The Car Chick.  All rights reserved."},"annotations":[{"startTime":54.5,"endTime":58.0,"type":"term","title":"tariffs","url":"/glossary/tariffs","quote":"...there's a lot going on in the automotive industry because between tariffs and the EV pullback and we declared war on Iran...","canonicalId":"term:tariffs","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Tariffs are taxes imposed by a government on imported goods, often used to protect domestic industries or as a political tool. In the automotive industry, tariffs can increase the cost of imported cars and parts, affecting prices for consumers and manufacturers.","simplifiedExplanation":"Tariffs are extra taxes that countries put on things they buy from other countries. For cars, this means imported vehicles can cost more because of these extra fees."}},{"startTime":58.0,"endTime":61.0,"type":"term","title":"EV pullback","url":"/glossary/ev-pullback","quote":"...there's a lot going on in the automotive industry because between tariffs and the EV pullback and we declared war on Iran...","canonicalId":"term:ev-pullback","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"EV pullback refers to a reduction or slowdown in the production, sales, or investment in electric vehicles (EVs). This can be due to market conditions, supply chain issues, or changes in government policies.","simplifiedExplanation":"EV pullback means that companies are slowing down how many electric cars they make or sell for a while."}},{"startTime":101.0,"endTime":104.0,"type":"term","title":"dealership markup","url":"/glossary/dealership-markup","quote":"...until then, folks, drive safely and try not to fall for any dealership bullshittery.","canonicalId":"term:dealership-markup","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Dealership markup is the amount a car dealer adds to the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) to increase profit. This can sometimes lead to paying more than the advertised price for a vehicle, especially during high demand or low supply.","simplifiedExplanation":"Dealership markup is when car sellers add extra cost on top of the car's price to make more money."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"LeeAnn Shattuck","role":"host"},{"id":"s2","name":"The Car Chick: Your Car Buying","role":"host"},{"id":"s3","name":"Repair Expert","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/life-update-the-straight-shift-podcast-pause/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}