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The Straight Shift with The Car ChickHow to Order a New Car (When the Dealer Says You Can’t)Part 2 of the “How to Order a New Car” crossover with A Girl’s Guide to CarsSUMMARYThis episode picks up where Part 1 of our crossover with Scotty Reiss left off. On her show, What Drives Her from A Girl’s Guide to Cars, we busted the myth of the “factory order” and why so many buyers are told they can’t custom-order their dream car and how dealer allocations actually control what gets built.Now, in Part 2 on The Straight Shift, LeeAnn Shattuck (The Car Chick®) takes the whe...
2025-11-1932 min
What Drives Her - From A Girls Guide to CarsTaylor Hagler on Being a Woman in the Motorsport Scene: What Drives Her Ep. 14Taylor Hagler on Being a Woman in the Motorsport Scene: What Drives Her Ep. 14In this episode of "What Drives Her," hosts Connie and Scotty sit down with Taylor, a young GT4 race car driver for Hyundai Motorsport, to discuss her journey into the male-dominated world of motorsport. Taylor shares her experiences, challenges, and successes as a female driver, offering insights into the industry and inspiring women who aspire to pursue careers in motorsport. From her beginnings in equestrian sports to her transition to racing cars, Taylor's story is one of determination, passion, and resilience.
2024-04-1518 min
What Drives Her - From A Girls Guide to CarsNatalie Harrington Actually Loves Her Job – and Tells Us Why: What Drives Her Ep. 15Natalie Harrington Actually Loves Her Job – and Tells Us Why: What Drives Her Ep. 15Join hosts Scotty Reiss and Connie Peters on "What Drives Her," the A Girls Guide to Cars podcast that delves into the stories of people revolutionizing the automotive industry from within. In this episode, they sit down with Natalie Harrington, a dynamic professional bridging the gap between employees and leadership at CarGurus. Natalie shares her journey from a string instrument shop to becoming a senior staff writer at CarGurus, highlighting her passion for cars and her plans to start her own podcast. ...
2024-04-1147 min
What Drives Her - From A Girls Guide to CarsAlanis King Deals With Internet Trolls, Reveals Car Review Philosophies, and Talks F1 Scandal: What Drives Her Ep. 13Alanis King Deals With Internet Trolls, Reveals Car Review Philosophies, and Talks F1 Scandal - Ep. 13In this episode of What Drives Her, hosts Scotty Reiss and Connie Peters get into the world of automotive journalism and motorsports with Alanis King. Join us as we uncover the story behind Alanis' rise from writing for esteemed publications like Jalopnik, Road & Track, and Business Insider to becoming a prominent figure in the realm of online video content creation both independently and in collaboration with brands like Cars & Bids with Doug DeMuro. From the moment her...
2024-03-2756 min
What Drives Her - From A Girls Guide to CarsJessica Fini on Honda EV Struggles, Influencer Marketing, and the Car David Grohl Bought for His Mom: What Drives Her Ep. 12Jessica Fini on Honda EV Struggles, Influencer Marketing, and the Car David Grohl Bought for His Mom: What Drives Her Ep. 12Join us as this week as we talk with Jessica Fini, assistant vice president of the Product, Sales and Dealer Communications Division at American Honda Motor Co., Inc., as she shares her journey in the automotive industry from journalism to PR and her recent promotion.In episode 12 of the A Girls Guide to Cars Podcast, What Drives Her, we go into the realities of navigating social media influencers, promoting electric vehicles, and...
2024-03-2146 min
What Drives Her - From A Girls Guide to CarsJean Chatsky Gives Finance Tips Easy Enough for an English Major: What Drives Her Ep. 11Navigating Finances and Cars with Jean ChatskyTune in to Episode 11 of the What Drives Her Podcast, where we sit down with renowned financial advisor and host of Her Money Podcast, Jean Chatsky. Join us as we explore the intersection of personal finance and automotive empowerment, delving into Jean's expert insights on car buying advice, finance strategies, and the latest trends in the automotive industry.In this episode, we dive into key topics such as how to finance a car, the ins and outs of leasing a car, and invaluable tips for women...
2024-03-1340 min
What Drives Her - From A Girls Guide to CarsOlabisi Boyle on Being a Driving Force for Hyundai's EV Revolution: What Drives Her Podcast Ep. 10Unveiling Hyundai's EV Revolution From an Inside Perspective With Olabisi BoyleEmbark on an electrifying journey in the latest episode of the A Girls Guide to Cars podcast, What Drives Her, with hosts Scotty Reiss and Connie Peters. The trailblazing Olabisi Boyle, Vice President of Product Planning and Mobility Strategy at Hyundai Motor North America. From Lagos, Nigeria, to the bustling streets of Harlem, Bisi's unique path into the automotive industry is both captivating and empowering.Explore Hyundai's cutting-edge approach to electric vehicles, highlighted by the groundbreaking Hyundai Pay initiative. Bisi provides a...
2024-03-0630 min
What Drives Her - From A Girls Guide to CarsDianne Craig on Loving Math and Best New Features on the Lincoln Nautilus SUV Model: What Drives Her Ep. 9Tune into Episode 9 of the What Drives Her podcast with A Girl's Guide to Cars' Scotty Reiss and Connie Peters for an authentic conversation with Dianne Craig, President of the luxury car brand Lincoln Motor Company. This refreshingly down to earth interview sesh with this industry powerhouse gives insight into the excitement of a career in the automotive industry.Dianne gets personal about the significant role mentorship plays for those who are striving to further their careers. Taking on the legacy left behind by Joy Falotico is a challenge Dianne Craig rises to meet as the...
2024-03-0528 min
What Drives Her - From A Girls Guide to CarsCheryl Thompson and Linda Taliaferro on Diversity Equity & Inclusion in the Autos Industry: What Drives Her ep. 8How important is DEI in the Automotive Industry? With its long history in our field, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion has shaped the way working in the world of cars looks today. But could that be under attack?Join us with Cheryl Thompson, founder and CEO of the Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion & Advancement, and Linda Taliaferro, Vice President of Global Quality Chassis Solutions Division at ZF Group, founder of The Extra Effort, and host of the Being Brown at Work Podcast. We take time here to discuss the important work they both do in the automotive...
2024-02-2657 min
What Drives Her - From A Girls Guide to CarsKelly Stumpe Tells Us Why the Minivan Life Wasn't Her Thing: What Drives Her Ep. 7In this episode of A Girls Guide to Cars Podcast, What Drives Her, Kelly Stumpe gives us a personal look into what life is like as The Car Mom. We go in depth into what auto shows can do for families who are car shopping, planning for the future, and looking to make the best car buying decisions. Kelly tells us how a car seat swap can potentially save thousands, why buying pre-owned can ease the anxieties of early motherhood, and how her brand's auto show gave her the chance to connect with families...
2024-02-2138 min
What Drives Her - From A Girls Guide to CarsJamie Brewer Talks Engineering, the Journey to GM, and Favorite Features of the Escalade IQ: What Drives Her Ep. 6Jamie Brewer, Chief Engineer, GM Electrified Vehicles, talks about spearheading exciting EV projects and the journey to her role with General Motors. This conversation is an exciting window into the new era of women in previously male-dominated spaces. Jamie shares with us how she wants to be the best engineer she can be, irrespective of whether she is a man or woman. She also tells us about her favorite features in some of GM's leading new EVs - including the Escalade IQ and the Hummer EV.
2024-02-2145 min
What Drives Her - From A Girls Guide to CarsJen Morand Keeps Chicago at the Forefront of Live Automotive Events: What Drives Her Ep. 5Have you noticed a major shift happening at live automotive events? Join Connie and Scotty as they talk car shopping and auto shows. Jen Morand shares the inside scoop on how these industry staples have transitioned from static walk throughs to amusement park level consumer experiences. Automotive Shows like the Chicago Auto Show and the new EV-focused Chicago Drives Electric cater to consumers and enthusiasts everywhere, and Jen's journey from Marketing Director to President of the renown Chicago Auto Show. Visit us at A Girls Guide to Cars: https...
2024-02-0638 min
What Drives Her - From A Girls Guide to CarsLiv Leigh and Annika Carter are Changing How You Drive: What Drives Her Ep. 2These women totally inspire us. Liv Leigh, bomb blast survivor, brainiac medical tech and electric car geek, test drives cars not just because she likes them, but to help consumers with disabilities be more comfortable and confident, too. And Annika Carter, race car driver, mechanic and auto writer, is charting her own path on the track and on the road, empowering other young women to find their happiness behind the wheel. Visit us at A Girls Guide to Cars: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/Find Liv on Instagram @livshakaFind Annika on Instagram...
2023-10-3138 min
What Drives Her - From A Girls Guide to CarsLeeAnn Shattuck Wants You To Be a Smarter Car Buyer: What Drives Her Ep. 3Buying a car can be one of the most intimidating things we'll ever do. But listening to LeeAnn Shattuck changes all that. She's an experienced insider with a wealth of knowledge, and she's willing to share, share, share. And, if you can't get enough here, you can take her class. And then, go forth, buy smartly and don't get ripped off. Visit us at A Girls Guide to Cars: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/Find LeeAnn on Instagram @the.car.chickFind us on Instagram @agirlsguide2cars
2023-10-3148 min
What Drives Her - From A Girls Guide to CarsWhat Does It Take To Rebelle? Kristin Shaw and Jill Ciminillo Tell All: What Drives Her Ep. 4Ever wonder how much courage – and energy, time and focus – it takes to compete in the Rebelle Rally? This all-female 2,500 kilometer off-road competition, which doesn't allow GPS, electronics or phones, is one of the most grueling – and telling – contests on the road. But journalists and accomplished off-roaders Kristin Shaw and Jill Ciminillo took on the competition for the second year in a row, honing their skills and fine-tuning their strategy. They tell us how they prepare, endure and grow as humans and yes, how they remain friends.Visit us at A Girls Guide to Cars: https://a...
2023-10-3159 min
What Drives Her - From A Girls Guide to CarsWelcome to the Debut of What Drives Her! With Special Guests Jill Robbins and Teia CollierFor a while now, we've been talking to women who are changing the automotive world. We thought it's time to share those conversations, so we started a podcast. Meet Scotty Reiss and Connie Peters of A Girls Guide to Cars, and two women who inspire us: automotive writers Jill Robbins and Teia Collier, who talk about how they got into this business, why they like it and, shockingly we have to say this, why their voice matters.Visit us at https://agirlsguidetocars.com/and follow us here https://www.instagram...
2023-10-3058 min
GT: Garage Talk133. A Girls Guide to CarsOn this week's episode, Cory reaches out with to a fellow automotive journalist Scotty Reiss. Scotty is the mastermind behind A Girls Guide to Cars. Scotty likes to say she didn't pursue the automotive industry, it found her. Recognizing the opportunity to give voice to powerful female consumers and create a voice to match their spending power, her mission became to empower women as car buyers and owners. A career-long journalist, she has written for the New York Times, Town & Country, Adweek and co-authored the book Stew Leonard, My Story, a biography of the founder of the iconic grocery...
2022-09-021h 22
DriveTime Radio with New York VinnieScotty ReissNew York Vinnie speaks with Scotty Reiss about her website agirlsguidetocars.com and how she thinks car dealerships will act once the COVID-19 pandemic comes to a close.
2020-04-1152 min