Automotive State of The Union
Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier don’t just read headlines, they make the most important connections across car dealerships, general retail, tech, and culture. The goal? To help automotive leaders think clearer and move faster in a world that refuses to slow down.
Whether you’re running a rooftop, building a brand, or just trying to keep up with everything shifting in the business of selling cars, this is your regular stop for a shot of news, insight, and a little bit of chaos…always rooted in people-first thinking.
From the showroom to Silicon Valley.
From Wall Street to Main Street.
Paul and Kyle connect the dots, keep it real, and make it make sense.
Learn more at https://www.asotu.com
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 14 minutes
- Episodes
- 1141
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Banning Russian Car Hardware, Google “Empathetic” Auto AI, Target Slashes Production Timelines
9 days to NADA and you can feel the anticipation around the social media halls. Today, we’re talking about how the US Commerce Department is banning Chinese and Russian car hardware a…
Wildfires, Customer Satisfaction, and A Sideline Reader
California wildfires have forced dealership closures, but communities are coming together to support first responders. Meanwhile, new-vehicle buyer satisfaction reached a record high …
A Seattle City Names Auto Dealer Jim Colon As Businessman of the Year
Paul, Kyle, and Chris settle the argument about how long you can wish someone "Happy New Year" before they talk about an entire business community honoring, Jim Colon, Owner of Marys…
Detroit Glitz, Used Car Shifts, and Starbucks Gets a Makeover
Today we’re talking about the legendary stunts of the Detroit Auto Show, the stabilization of used car prices after pandemic volatility, and Starbucks shutting down stores for a baris…
CES Wrap-Up with Steve Greenfield, Solving Snowy Self-Driving, Mach-E Outsells Mustang
As the 2025 CES Show winds down, we have some final thoughts from correspondent Steve Greenfield. Plus we look at Goodyear’s solution for autonomous vehicles in snowy climates and tal…
CES Updates with Steve Greenfield, Afeela Details, Self-Driving Ubers, 25% EV in 2025
As all the announcements from CES roll in, we’ve got Steve Greenfield back again to break it all down. We cover the details of Sony Honda Mobility’s Afeela, plus talk about how Uber a…
Live from CES with Steve Greenfield, Return-uary
This Tuesday morning, we’ve got ASOTU Correspondent Steve Greenfield bringing us all the updates from CES. Plus, it's that time of year where returns dominate the retail landscape.
- CE…
CES History and Preview, Car Payments Continue To Rise, Meta AI Accounts Face Backlash
It’s CES week, meaning all the announcements and concepts, so we’ve got you covered on what to pay attention to. Plus we talk about how monthly payments are continuing to rise and how…
New Years Resolutions For The Automotive Industry
Welcome to the first weekend of 2025! Today, Nathan and Chris talk about their New Year's Resolutions and then share some of the amazing things that auto dealers did to close out 2024…
Carvana’s “Grift For The Ages”, Tesla’s Drop In Deliveries, Cursive Coming Back
Today, we break down the Hindenburg Research report that allegedly exposes Carvana’s shady business practices. Plus, we cover Tesla’s first annual drop in deliveries and talk about th…
2025 Predictions by Paul, Kyle and Steve Greenfield, Generation Beta Is Here
It's the first show of a new year, and with it, we’ve got predictions, predictions, predictions! Plus, we celebrate the arrival of the newest generation, Gen Beta!
Show Notes with link…
2024 Memorable Moments, Banner Year For Hybrids, Fiat Lease For $0
The end of the year is finally here, and so we’re looking back, covering the top 10 best-selling vehicles of 2024. Plus, we talk about a unique $0 down and $0 monthly payment Fiat lea…
Is Nissan The Right Honda Partner?, CA Dealers Push Back on Scout, Overpriced Fast Food
The clock is about to run out on 2024, but that doesn’t stop the grind of the retail auto industry! Today we’re covering the latest awkwardness from the potential Honda-Nissan merger,…
The 2025 Predictions Episode with Steve Greenfield
As we enter the last weekend of the year, we’re looking ahead!
We’re throwing it back to our conversation with Steve Greenfield on the Year End Extravaganza, where he talked to us abou…
Happy Holiday Hangover with Zac Kinch and Austin Conroy of Rohrman Automotive
The day after Christmas means it’s time to get back to selling, and we couldn’t think of a better way to inspire you towards that than to look back at our Year End Extravaganza Chat w…
Christmas Eve Vibes with the Stars of More Than Cars Season 2
On this day before Christmas, we replay the More Than Cars panel from the 2024 Year End Extravaganza with guests Letti Bozard, Liza Borches and Ed Roberts.
There’s a sneak peek of Mor…
Honda-Nissan Officially A Go, Tesla’s $1.5T Market Cap
Christmas week is officially here, but before we get to presents, we speculate on the future of Honda and Nissan, plus take a closer look at Tesla’s record market cap.
Show Notes with …
$100,000,000 Donated By One Dealer For Cancer Care
It's the last weekend before Christmas, so we discuss Christmas traditions around the ASOTU halls with writers Chris Reeves and Kristi Canada.
Then, we discuss how car-dealer Herb Cham…
Retail Auto Poised For Strong Finish, F-150 Lightning Production Pause, Is AI out of Training Data?
With just 2 weekends left in the year, we’re excited to share that the automotive industry is set up for an excellent finish to 2024. Meanwhile, Ford is ramping down its F-150 Lightni…
Paul and Kyle Call 1-800-ChatGPT, Foxconn Trying To Scoop Nissan, CA Requires Parking Lot Charging,
Our 4th Annual Year End Extravaganza is at 1PM today! But before we get there, we’ve got to talk about how Foxconn is still trying to buy Nissan, how a new CA law will require way mor…