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
Insurance Rises, F-150 Lightning Drops, Pentagon Goes Solar
Welcome to a fresh week in retail auto as we talk about the reason for rising auto insurance rates. We also talk about Ford’s more balanced EV strategy shift, as well as the big solar…
They Gave Away 10 EVs to auto technician trainers!
Today we share a special More Than Cars moment that we got to witness. While at Public Policy Day at the DC Auto Show, DARCARs, Toyota and the Automobile Dealer Education Institute ga…
Big FTC CARS Rule News, Jim Ganther Tells Us What It Means
News of the FTC’s stay of the CARS Rule broke while we were in DC for the WANADA Public Policy Day. Fortunately, we had Jim Ganther, CEO of Mosaic Compliance Solutions, to help us bre…
WANADA Public Policy Day, Guelcher on Chevy, EVs on ICE
We are in DC for the WANADA Public Policy Day and can’t wait for the conversations ahead of us. Our good friend Andy Guelcher of Mohawk Chevrolet chats up what’s coming for Chevy and …
Stellantis Shuffles Leadership, Hyundai Shuffles Wheels, Porsche Shuffles Letters
It’s the middle of the week and we’re excited for another amazing day in the auto industry. Today we’re talking about how Stellantis replaced their North American president, Hyundai’s…
Tesla’s Dive, Kia and Uber Drive, Run DMC Cookies
Tuesday is already flying by as we talk about Tesla’s terrible start to 2024. We also review a developing partnership between Kia and Uber, as well as a new-school retail product from…
Stellantis Ghosts Car Shows, More EVs Than ICE for BMW, Meet AX
Welcome to another week of opportunity in Retail Auto as we talk about Dealer’s response to the lack of OEM support from Stellanis at car shows. We also talk about BMW’s tipping point…
Dealers Bolstering The Front Line of Society
Happy Saturday! Today, Chris Reeves and Kristi Canada, the writers of the ASOTU Daily Email, are in the studio to chat about the human side of the business.
Gettel Automotive Group in …
Tesla Blowout Sale, Toyoda Is Back On Stage, Walmart’s People First Tech
It’s Friday, friends and today we’re talking about Hertz’s big move away from EVs. We also talk about Toyota’s move to keep the ICE alive, as well as Walmart’s new tech announcements …
Inventory Highs, VinFast Pickup, Commercial Moonshots
It’s a power slide into Thursday as we’re celebrating the highest inventory levels in 3 years. Plus we talk about VinFast’s new pickup and how NASA is going back to the moon with priv…
Dealers Window Shopping, Honda’s Strong Showing, Snap Snubs Social
Welcome to Wednesday as we talk about the positive Dealer outlook toward acquisitions. We also cover Honda and Sony’s strong showing at CES, as well as some direct jabs at social medi…
Latest CES Drops, Kia Goes Commercial, Falling Home Prices
We’re ready for another day of petrol (or electric) powered fun as we talk about the latest auto related drops at CES as well as the falling price of homes in a majority of the top 50…
CES Prepares To Launch, Honda Dropping $14B, Millennials Become Their Parents
This Monday has that ‘new car smell’ as we give a CES preview to start off. We also cover a ginormous investment being mulled by Honda, as well as a Millennial trend that will require…
A "Wheel-y" Cool Monkey Playground... Brought To You By Auto Dealers
Welcome to the first Saturday of the year! We're kicking it off with writers Chris and Kristi who share the story of how Bean Auto Group donated tires and cardboard to the Miami Zoo t…
Flying High and Falling Short: CES Hot Takes, VinFast and Megadeals, Cyber-flop
It’s the first Friday of the new year and today we’re talking about Hyundai's bold showcase at CES 2024, VinFast's strategic dealership expansion across the U.S., and the surprising r…
GM’s Gold Medal, Fisker Ditches DTC, Costco’s Accountability
Kain Joins NCM, VinFast Goes to NC, Calculating EV Battery Ranges
Welcome to the first Wednesday of 2024 as we talk about a merger of the industry’s friendliest company with an educational powerhouse. We also talk about VinFast’s first Dealership as…
Predictions Galore, Chinese Anxiety, Cybertruck Crash
We’re firing up the new year talking about the last 2 weeks of activity, grading predictions, Chinese EV Conversations, and the Cybertruck’s first accident.
- Steve Greenfield 2023 pred…
Top 10 Stories of 2023
Today marks our final episode of 2023 and what better way to reflect on this year than to visit the top 10 stories by Automotive News.
Show Notes with links:
- Automotive News releases th…
An Economist’s View Going into 2024
We know you’re making the most out of the final few days of the year! Today we’re sharing an Economic Outlook panel from Year End Extravaganza featuring Jonathan Smoke, Dr. Alex Yurch…