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
Used Car Only List, UAW Takes a Beating, Gen Alpha Influencers
We’re coming in hot after an insane ASOTU CON as we dive into Carvana's recovery in 2023, the UAW's setback at a Mercedes plant, and how Gen Alpha kids are shaping their parents' buyi…
Oops, We Missed A Day with Special Guest Steve Greenfield
ASOTU CON is over, and we forgot to release yesterday’s live episode from the Main Stage with Steve Greenfield. Fortunately we’ve got it here for you today, and we’ll be back to our r…
ASOTU CON is FINALLY HERE!
Welcome to Day 1 of ASOTU CON! Paul, Kyle and Michael are here with everything you need to know.
Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union…
Biden’s Big Tariffs, Dealership Delivery Lounge, and TikTok AI
We. Are. HERE! Tonight hundreds of industry friends will descend on lower Baltimore (upper Annapolis) to kick off ASOTU CON at the welcome reception. But first, we have a few things t…
Kicking Off ASOTU CON Week w Special Guest Greg Uland VP Marketing for Reynolds and Reynolds
ASOTU CON is TOMORROW!
Today we have Greg Uland, VP of Marketing for Reynolds and Reynolds on to talk about what you can expect at ASOTU CON, how Reynolds and Reynolds is partnering wi…
The Above and Beyond of ASOTU CON
We're excited because ASOTU CON is only 2 days away! Today, Chris Reeves and Kristi Canada take over the show to cover what to expect beyond the sessions and content. They're joined b…
Nissan Goes Sub-Invoice, 150 Hybrids Rising, 1st eVTOL Passenger Test
Four days away from ASOTU CON we’re talking about Nissan’s move to push Dealers to advertise below invoice. We also talk about the growing percentage of F150 Hybrids being sold, as we…
Ford Rethinks 2030 (Again), Tesla's 2-way Advantage, Malibu Sunset
Five days out from ASOTU CON we’re talking about Ford’s re-think of EV strategy in Europe of all places. We also talk about Tesla’s advantage in bi-directional charging, as well as an…
Toyota’s Profits, Tesla’s Paywall, GM’s Intern Plan
We’re 6 days from the start of ASOTU CON and we’re talking about Toyota’s plateau plans to invest all of that profit. We’re also covering Tesla’s ‘pay to unlock range’ on some Model Y…
A New Autonomy, A New Charging Network, R-Apple?
It’s Tuesday and we’re just getting started as we talk about a new entrant to the autonomy game. We also cover Rivian’s new charging network plans as well as a rumored potential partn…
Who’s Responding to Leads, Caddy Considerations, Mario Kart For Seniors
Creativity At The Core
First Saturday of the month! Today, Kyle is joined by Chris Reeves, Jordan Cox and Nathan Southwick to discuss the upcoming silent auction for Vehicles for Change at ASOTU CON and the…
Rivian Grows Normal, Indie Service Creeps on Franchised, Food Junk Fees
Carvana’s Best Yet, Hertz Dumps More EVs, Delorean Dispute
It’s Thursday and we’re talking about Carvana’s best performance ever. We’re also discussing Hertz’s decision to sell more of it’s EV inventory, as well as a wild story about the ongo…
Ford Launches AI Training, Fastest/Slowest Selling Vehicles, Wal-Blox
There’s nothing like a sunny May 1st. Today we talk about Ford’s new AI driven Dealer training tool. We also review the fastest and slowest moving inventory, as well as the newly laun…
Asbury Yard Sale, Tesla Cuts Deeper, TikToker Blames the Dealer
As stores across the country are playing ‘The Final Countdown’ as April wraps up, we’re talking about Asbury’s listing strategy for 10 of their stores. We’re also talking about Tesla’…
Top 100 Used Dealers, Tesla and China Deal on FSD, New EV Insight Report
We’re starting out on the last few days of the month with a look at the Top 100 Used Car Dealers in the US. We also take a look at the potential of Tesla’s deal with China’s Baidu, an…
Giving Transportation To A Family In Need at ASOTU CON
Welcome to the last Saturday of the month! Today, writers Chris Reeves and Kristi Canada join the show to talk about our partnership with Vehicles for Change and how we're giving away…
Paying Tribute to Peterson, Dealer v. Direct, More Luxury Please
It’s the last Friday of the month as we pay tribute to a Ford leader who broke the mold. We also talk about a hot debate over legacy OEMs flirting with DTC models as well as consumer …
Ford Pleases, Honda Drops Stacks in Canada, Flight Refund Law
Happy Thursday! Today we cover Ford’s stock price recovers due to hybrid sales, Honda invests $12 BILLION in EV supply chain, and automatic refunds when your next flight gets canceled…