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
- 1143
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
BYD Dethroned?, Ford Rides the Discount Train, Big Brand April Fools
The week is in full swing and Q1 results are starting to hit the news cycle. We take a look at BYD’s possible slide in Q1, Ford’s journey back to the discount aisle, and how big brand…
Special Guest Elon Musk, What Inventory Level?, 20 Years of Gmail
Happy April 1st as we roll into a fresh week, fresh month, and fresh quarter all at the same time. Today we’re talking about landing Elon Musk as a special guest. We also ask what we …
How West Herr Is A Shining Example of a More Than Cars Mindset
Welcome to the fifth Saturday of the month. Today, Jordan Cox, Nathan Southwick, Chris Reeves and Kristi Canada reflect on the busy week around the ASOTU-verse, focusing on the Will G…
March Sales Marching, Valuations Adjusting, Costco Hot Dog Changes Coming?
It’s a magical fifth Friday before a fifth Saturday and we’re ready to roll as we talk about the anticipated strong end to the month. We’re also covering the latest M&A report from th…
Bye Bye Diesel, Hello AI Movies, Fisker’s Low Prices
It’s a throwback Thursday today as we have JC in the house and we reflect on Volvo’s diesel legacy. We’re also talking about Fisker lowering MSRP on its troubled Ocean SUVs and the wa…
ASOTU In NYC, Car Shipment Pivot, Tom Doll Legacy
Welcome to Wednesday as we recap yesterday’s trip to NYC, the AutoForum, VaynerMedia, and podcast with NYT Bestselling author, Will Guidara. We also talk about the plan to keep import…
Nissan Goes for 2030, Fisker Might Go Bust, Starbucks Breakup?
We are wheels up to NYC, but not before a little tour around the world of auto. We are looking at how Nissan is setting up for a model release onslaught, Fisker running out of runway,…
Slasher Honda, Mini-Lambo, AI Power Grid Probs
It’s the last week in March as we head toward our 5th Friday and 5th Saturday. On our way, we’re covering Honda’s unilateral cut to Dealer profit margins plus BYD's 10k ‘Mini Lambo”, …
A Saturday Two-For-One Special
Writers Chris Reeves and Kristi Canada join Head of Community Jordan Cox and Producer Nathan Southwick to talk about 2 inspiring stories from inside dealers.
First, we cover how Beaver…
New VW Brand to the US, Super Cheap Lease, Vroom Wound Down
It’s the fourth Friday in March with one still to go as we talk about a new EV brand entering the US market. We also discuss the surprising cheapest lease in America right now, as wel…
Interest Rates Ups and Downs, Cheaper Used Cars, Charge Wars Over
It’s Thursday and we're talking about the impact of the Fed’s interest rate decision on Dealers. We’re also covering the dramatically changing used car market, as well as the end of t…
Dealer Mega-Deal, Ford Skunkworks Update, Buc-ee’s Heads West
Welcome to Wednesday as we talk about the latest mega acquisition deal. We also cover the latest on Ford’s internal skunkworks EV project as well as a big move west for gas-station ch…
EV Final Rule Is a Win For OEMs, VW Union, Shredding EGs
It’s Tuesday and the Auto Industry is alive and well as we talk about the DOE final rules on EV requirements that are a win for OEMs. We also talk about the pending UAW vote at VWs Ch…
Is Tesla A Luxury Brand, 100% Tariff On Chinese EVs, Ultimate Retirement Flight
Welcome to a beautiful Monday in Retail Auto as we weigh the merit of Tesla being labeled as a ‘Luxury brand’. We also discuss Trump’s proposed 100% tariff on China-made EVs as well a…
The Heart of Hospitality Opens The Door For A Magical Experience
Join Pa…
Jim Farley Hits the Road and Cars are Getting Judged and X-rayed
Pi Day is for EVs, We Guess
It isn’t Pi day if we don’t mention it, and we are excited to ask Michael Wood what his favorite “pie” is. Today, we are all in the EV space chatting about broadening lineups for Hyun…
Tesla vs Rogue: Guess which one is implementing deep discounts?!
Hump day has arrived yet again and Nissan is again attempting to get over the hump of overproduction. On the EV side of things, Tesla is beginning to crack down on resellers and a cou…
Connectivity Resulting in Driver Exposure and an Exposed Purchase
The world is seemingly upside down again as Ben Hadley joins the pod to chat about a digital asset auction gone wild, automated driving under scrutiny, and insurance companies getting…