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
Ford Tweaks EV Plans Again as EVs Break Sales Again
We are rounding down a week of east coast travel here on the last day of the NAMAD Annual Membership Meeting. Today we are looking at Ford’s recently announced change in their EV plan…
LIVE from NAMAD, Rivian VP to Stellantis, Betting on Personalized Cars
Welcome to Miami as we’re coming to you Live from the 2024 NAMAD Annual Meeting in Miami Florida where hundreds of Dealers, OEMs, and Industry Partners are talking about the current a…
$99 Corollas, Plinko and More, Car Insurance Through The Roof, Live From Amplify 24
It’s a travel Tuesday as we head to Virginia for the Reynolds Retail Summit and then Florida for the NAMAD Conference. Today we’re talking about the buzz our friends at Rohrman Toyota…
Dealership Profits Declining, Keeping Healthcare Costs Low, Cyber-Casket
It’s a busy week around the ASOTU-verse as we’ve got people traveling in all different directions. Today, we’re talking about a new study showing a significant drop in dealership prof…
Vans Fixed and Vans Given... Because Auto Dealers Care
Today on the show, Paul, Chris and Nathan talk about dealers giving back.
First we have a story about how Fiesta Subaru came alongside one of their community members after a wildfire d…
Hybrid Tech, BMW Subscriptions, Data Breach, and Gen Z
It’s finally Friday as we cover how European plug-in hybrid technology may guide US regulations, BMW is at it again charging monthly for physical hardware, we cover the data breach af…
Lots of Cars On the Lot, Holman Invests in FM Capital, American Made Polestars, Waymo Lofi
It’s a busy Thursday as we dig into Cox Auto’s data from July, talk about Holman buying a stake in FM Capital, discuss Polestar producing vehicles on US soil and relax while watching …
Fain Files Against Trump-Musk, Auto Credit Tightens, AI Becoming A Turn-Off
Welcome to Wednesday as we are talking about the return of the Fain to the headlines in response to the Trump-Musk live conversation on X. We also talk about the tightening of the aut…
Car-less Olympics, Kia’s Theft Fix Works, Workers Feeling Stuck
It’s a great Tuesday to sell some cars as we talk about LA’s announcement of a car-less Olympics (oh the irony). We also talk about the effectiveness of Kia’s fix for rampant thefts, …
Are Dealers The Holdup To Selling EVs?, Fake V8 Exhaust, Charging Connector Combo Pack
It’s a new week in the retail auto industry, and that means its time to love some people more than cars. Today we’re discussing a survey that suggests dealers are not excited about se…
A Dealer's Birthday Party Raised How Much Money?
Employees of the 16-dealership Wilson Automotive Group in Orange County, CA, have donated an impressive amount to various charities this year. Find out how much on today's show.
This a…
Fain vs Trump, Who Actually Wants a Cybertruck?, Rivian & Lucid, Generational Sock Insights
We’ve got that little something extra to help you through your Friday, as we’re talking about Rivian and Lucid’s Q2 struggles (did someone say dealer network?), Tesla’s Cybertruck str…
Popping “Tires”, Buying A Phone Is As Bad As Buying A Car, Google Analytics Can’t Quantify Love
It's Thursday, and we’re taking a break from the normal news cycle to look around LinkedIn a little and highlight some of the best conversations we’re seeing.
Show Notes with links
- Shou…
Barra on TikTok, Uptimes on Chargers, and Elon on the Move
Wednesday is rockin’ and we are covering the east and west coast this morning. On the east coast we track down our friends Mohawk Chevrolet hanging at GM headquarters and on the west …
CDK Outage Costs Sonic $22M, A Van For A Paralyzed Shooting Victim, Gen Z Buying Homes
Tuesday’s here, and we’re rolling through the morning talking about Sonic’s Q2 income growth, Sutherlin Auto donating a custom van to a paralyzed shooting victim, and the surprising f…
How Dealers Use Data, A Mixed Recovery, Higher Prices = Higher Quality
It’s a new week, and we’ll be on the ground in dealerships in New York and Indiana today. We’re talking about how dealers are using data to make decisions, what the second half of the…
Dealers Taking Care of Your Little Ones With A Car Seat Safety Check
Today on the Saturday show with head writer Chris Reeves, we're offering counter vibes to the poor perception around car dealers. We talk about Gary Rome Hyundai's Car Seat Safety Che…
GMs Carrot On A Stick, Brave or Stupid Salesman, Sued By Own Shareholders
Dealer Relevance Survey, BYD + Uber, Mach-E Fast Mode
It's the first day of a new month and we’re kicking it off by diving into a new survey on the public’s perception of dealerships. Plus BYD and Uber are teaming up around the world and…
Carvana Defies Expectations, Mazda’s Dull Logo, Tesla Hoods Unlatched
Its the last day of the month, and we’re wishing all of you a successful day! Today, we’re flashing back to the very first automotive ad, then bringing it back to the present state of…