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
Ford Drops, Tesla Grows, Airline Refunds
Ford Drops, Tesla Grows, Airline Refunds
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We are on day 2 of More Than Cars season two shooting, and we couldn’t be more encouraged by what we are discovering in Lafayette, …
Rates Down/Payments Up, Scout DTC “Exactly What Customers Want”?, Apple’s AI Ads
We’re live from Lafayette Indiana to start recording the second season of More Than Cars! Today, we’re running through the latest industry data from J.D. Power, pushing back against a…
Rocky Q3 For Publics, EV Test Drive Interest, Seeing the Same Ad Over and Over
It’s the last week of the month, so go finish strong! Today, we’re covering how the public dealership groups made out in Q3, plus a survey that says a majority of Americans are intere…
Turning Challenge Into Hope, and Seeing The Industry Rally Around You
Today on the Saturday pod, Kyle is joined by Chris and Nathan. Chris shares the story of Mike McSherry and his marathon for his son and the March of Dimes. So far, he's raised over $3…
Scout Goes Direct & Dealers Pushback, EV Roundup, Monochromatic Car Trends
Feathers have been rustled this Friday morning as Scout announced their long-awaited vehicles, and how they aren’t going to use dealers to sell them. Plus, we talk about Farley’s Chin…
Dealer Profits Stable, Fleet EV Transition, and Apple’s Beta
Happy Thursday! Today Paul’s back and we cover stabilizing dealer profits, GM & Ford helping Fleet customers transition to the EV lifecycle, and Apple’s newest beta features available…
GM Beats Wall Street, 19 Million Tons of Lithium, Air Taxis Cleared For Takeoff
As we reach the middle of the work week, we’ve got the one and only Jordan Cox in the studio! Today, we’re talking about how GM has raised their 2024 guidance again, how Arkansas coul…
AI Hit-Or-Miss For Dealers, Mach-E That Looks Like A Mustang, The Chick-Fil-A Network
It’s a terrific Tuesday morning, and we have guest host Amit Chandarana, newly announced CEO of Curbee! We’ll be discussing how auto dealers are integrating AI into their operations (…
What Your Car Says About You, Negative Equity Spike, Sam’s Club No-Checkout
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As we roll into a new week, we’ve got some fun insights from Business Insider about the United State of Automobiles. Plus, we talk about how negative equity is growing yea…
Supercar Parade for the Kids
Today ASOTU head writer Chris Reeves sits with Paul and Kyle to talk about the Supercar Parade collab the Wylar Automotive Group put on to benefit the Ronald McDonald house.
They may …
EV Registrations Up 18%, FSD Low-Viz Investigation, Rivian Knight Rider
As we wind down on another week, we’re looking at August’s EV numbers and the gains by GM. Plus, we talk about the NHTSA’s investigation into Full Self Driving, and how Rivian is re-s…
Plug-Ins Not Winning, Cybertruck Reservation List, Credit Card Debt Climbs
We’re together in-person this Thursday morning as we reflect on the 100 years of Carter Myers Automotive. Today we’re talking about how plug-in hybrids may not be the transition to EV…
Affordability Drives Sub-$20K Segment, AI EV Battery Checks, Shrinkflation Survey
It’s a wheels up Wednesday as we’re celebrating with Carter Myers Automotive at their 100th Anniversary Gala. We also dive into the rise of affordable new vehicles, AI’s game-changing…
GM EVs Outsell ICE in China, AI In-Car Experience, Starbucks Back To Basics
On this Tuesday, we dive into GM’s historic EV sales surge in China, explore how AI-powered voice assistants are changing the in-car experience, and look at Starbucks’ new CEO's strat…
Stellantis Shuffles, Fiat Fun, and Catching a Rocket with Chopsticks
Hello Monday! Today we dive into Stellantis’ leadership shuffle as Jeep’s Antonio Filosa takes on this crucial role, Fiat stirs up fun with a cheeky EV campaign, and SpaceX makes hist…
This Dealer's Dream to Make World a Better Place
Kyle, Paul, and Chris Reeves join us in the studio today!
On top of the news this week featuring the Top 150 Dealerships to Work For, Chris touches on Scott Bieler's take on why these …
Best Dealership, Tesla's Cybercab, and the Silver Economy
It’s Friday! Audi Tysons Corner tops the 2024 Best Dealerships list with a focus on leadership, Tesla unveils the futuristic Cybercab for high-volume autonomy, and retailers shift foc…
GM’s Model Margins, Toyota’s Caution, and Grit from Fast Food
On this Thursday, we explore GM's increased profitability from simplifying gasoline models, Toyota's cautionary stance on an all-EV future with its job risks, and how fast-food jobs h…
Is Tesla’s Robotaxi a Dud?, Milton Causes Early Closures, The Christmas “Spirit”
We’re rolling through the middle of the week, and holding our breath as we wait to see how hard Milton will hit Florida. Plus, we debate whether Tesla can deliver on its robotaxi prom…
Hurricane Tips For Dealers and EV Owners, Unexpected Kia Kindness, Uninsurable Cybertrucks
Welcome to Tuesday, the most productive day of the week! Today we’re talking about the anticipation that Florida is facing with Hurricane Milton and how dealers and EV owners can be p…