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
- 1142
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
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…
Helene’s Insurance Effects, Joint-OEM EV Chargers, October Holiday Shopping
Monday morning and we’re rolling heavy into this week as we explore how Hurricane Helene impacts auto dealerships' insurance, the launch of IONNA’s EV fast-charging network, and why …
When I Grow Up... I Wanna Be A Technician
Chris Reeves joins the show on this Saturday, and we talk about apple picking, plus what we wanted to be when we grow up and how Walser Automotive Group is investing in the future of …
Strike Over (For Now?), Helene Pressures Used Market, Rivians and Ray-Ban’s, Oh My
As we near the end of the week, there’s been some resolution to the port strike, but it looks like Helene will have lingering effects on the used car market. Meanwhile, Rivians are re…
Live With A Hurricane Affected NC Dealer, Port Strike Contingencies, Charging Station of the Future
We’re up and at ‘em this Thursday morning as we report on dealer associations stepping up to help hurricane affected employees, plus we talk live with Richard Lupo of Apple Tree Honda…
Port Strike Parts Impact, 672 Flooded Kias, Q3 Sales Growth Slows, Ford’s Power Promise
We’re looking for the silver lining today as we talk about how US auto sales have slowed considerably through Q3. Plus, we give updates on how the port strike will affect the automoti…
Hurricane and Strike Updates, EV Market Share Shift, Uber Halloween Costume Delivery
Q4 is here, along with the start of spooky season. Today we’re giving you an update on the port strike and hurricane relief efforts, plus we’re sharing how EVs are shifting from luxur…
Union Strike To Shut Down East Coast Ports, Hertz Unloads More EVs, Thieves Avoid EVs
It’s the last day of the month, and we’re talking about how a union strike could shut down all the ports on the East Coast and how that could affect the auto industry. Plus, we cover …
1000 School Supplies Per Rooftop... Given Back To The Kids
Today, Paul and Kyle are joined by writer Kristi Canada. After some talks about the weather (a hurricane just blew through where Kristi lives), they talk about how the 9 Car Pros Auto…
EV Tariffs In Effect, Auto Ads Blitz the NFL, Beast Mode Business Playbook
It’s the last Friday of the month, and today we’re covering new US tariffs on all sorts of Chinese goods, how OEMs are flocking back to television ads on NFL games, and Mr. Beast’s ma…
Nissan Wins Ghosn’s Yacht, Walser Invests In Techs, Retail Locked Up
Happy one year anniversary of ASOTU CON 2023! This Thursday, we’re talking about how former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn was ordered to hand his superyacht over to Nissan, Walser Auto…
Dealers Frustrated With Amazon, Rivian Pre-Owned, Kirkland Towers
With only 6 days left in the month, we’re cruising into Wednesday. Today, we’ve got an update on the Hyundai-Amazon partnership and how dealers are feeling about it. Plus, we’re talki…
No More Cars From China, Stellantis Succession Plan, Gemini In Your Workspace
Welcome to Tuesday! Paul’s hanging out at Vincue Unleashed, Kyle’s at his desk and we’ve got news to talk about, like how the US’s new rule on Chinese software in cars could affect OE…
A Strong EV Supply Chain, Best Lease Deals, Millennials Aging Out of Tech Jobs
With a new week comes the anticipation of being able to serve people, both inside and outside of the automotive industry. Today, we’ll be talking about a $1B investment in the EV supp…
Mr. Cox Goes To Washington
Today on the show, Chris, Paul and Kyle invite Jordan Cox onto the show to grill him about his trip to the US Capitol.
This week was the NADA Washington Conference, where dealers from …
Used Car Supply Stable, GM Supercharger Access, Home Improvement Recovery
It’s Friday again, and it feels like the first time in forever that we’re back in our normal seats. Today, we’re covering Cars Commerce’s latest Industry Insights Report, GM finally g…
Finally An Interest Rate Cut, Ford Karaoke, AI Goes Hollywood
Finally An Interest Rate Cut, Ford Karaoke, AI Goes Hollywood
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Dealers across the country breathed a sigh of relief this morning at news of the Fed’s interest rate cut. We’l…
Ram REVs Up EV Trucks, Tesla APR Incentives, Home Depot Overcharging Lawsuit
Happy hump day! Today, we’re covering how Ram is set to enter the EV truck fray, how Tesla is prepping to move inventory with a new round of incentives and how Home Depot allegedly ch…
VW Shifts Loans To Wells Fargo, Sticker Shock is Real, Auto Debt Surpasses Student Debt
We’re brimming with energy on this Tuesday morning, as we discuss VW’s decision to originate its US auto loans through Wells Fargo. Plus we talk about the growing gap between car buyi…
Volvo Ditches Subscription, Waymo Expansion Plans, Shopify Roblox Integration
It’s a brand new week and we’re heading to Will Guidara’s Welcome Conference in NYC. Before we get there, we need to talk about how Volvo is giving up on car subscriptions, more place…