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
Everyone Has a Bicycle Story, and Now These Kids Do Too Because of This Dealer's Generosity
It's December! Which means different weather patterns for different parts of the US, and also means that we get to talk about how dealers are giving gifts to kids.
Writers Chris Reeves…
Cyber-Thursday, and Sharing the Customer’s Voice with Mickey Anderson
It’s officially the last month of 2023 and we’re reviewing yesterday’s much anticipated launch of the Cybertruck and interviewing the dealer behind a letter to the President.
Show Note…
F-Bomb-Drop On OEMs, 4000 Dealer Letter, RIP-Legend
Welcome to Thursday as we say farewell to November. Today we talk about Shawn Fain’s return to the headlines as well as a letter that was signed by 4000 dealers and sent to the Presid…
GM Projections Up, Dealer Values Remain Strong, Wegmans Hot Meals
Welcome to episode 600 of the Automotive Troublemaker. Today we dive into how GM seems to be fine after the UAW strike, how dealership values are staying strong, and how Wegmans is tr…
Electric Deals, Jersey Green, Keyless Cars
Today we dive into the big discounts making EVs more affordable than ever. We also talk about New Jersey's move to ban gasoline cars by 2035, as well as the options and soon-to-be rea…
EV-Hybrid Battle, Tesla’s Two Big Releases, Busy Black Friday Results
Retail Auto is ready to roll after a great Thanksgiving weekend as we talk about the very tight race for the electric future between two titans. We also cover two notable releases fro…
Black Friday Gap and an Inspiring Dealer Story
It’s Black Friday and the Gap might be back. We also caught up with married Dealers Michael and Jennifer Lee of Freedom Kia and Seneca Ford who talk about buying a first time dealersh…
Turkey Talk, Parades or Football, and Paul plays Christmas Music
On this Thanksgiving Day, we are thankful for YOU!
Dealers across the country are gifting turkeys during November, Kyle gets mad at Paul for playing Christmas music, and Jordan joins t…
OpenAI Drama, Ford's EV Plant Downsize and Police Hogging Hybrids
On the homestretch to Thanksgiving, we’re concluding a rollercoaster week at OpenAI with Sam Altman's surprising reinstatement. We’re also talking about Ford's strategic downscaling o…
Flexible Ford, Toyota’s Fines, and a Fireproof Social Windfall
As we close in on Thanksgiving, Ford Dealers are extra thankful as Ford's EV dealer program changes. We also talk about Toyota's $60 million penalty for poor lending practices, as wel…
It’s Over Over, EV Makers Fighting For Life, AI Leadership Shuffle
As we start off what will certainly be a busy holiday week, we tie up a few loose ends around the UAW strike. We also talk about some EV maker’s attempts to jolt waning consumer deman…
Who Doesn't Love A Free Car? Especially When Its For A Veteran!
On this pre-Thanksgiving Saturday, Paul and Kyle are joined by ASOTU writers Chris and Kristi.
For our More Than Cars moment today, we're covering a partnership between MileOne Autogro…
Fain’s Last Dance, Hyundai <3 Amazon, Chick-Fil-A in the Sky
We’re wrapping up a busy week of news with a busy day of news as we give the details on GM’s slim ratification of the UAW contract. We also talk about the first vehicles to be sold on…
Second To Last, It’s All Hybrid From Here, Are The Corporations AI Ready
One week from today we’ll be eating Turkey and helping our great aunt update her iphone once she remembers her password. But for now, we’re much closer to the ratification of the UAW …
Learning from Europe with Paul De Vries
It’s Wednesday and it seems conference season is coming to a close. This morning is a bit of a special episode as Paul got to chat with Paul de Vries, who has a unique perspective on …
Workers Winning, Dirty Come Clean, Is Google Apple’s Sugar Daddy
It’s an amazing Tuesday to be in the car business as we talk about some favorable effects from the UAW strike for workers at other OEMs. We also cover Exxon’s transition into lithium …
UAW Updates Not Over, EVs Like Phones, Flying Ain’t Fancy Anymore
We are coming to you from sunny Palm Beach Florida at The Pasch Group’s Modern Retailing Conference. The day brings news of the UAW votes not going perfectly so far, Foxconn asserting…
A Walmart Full of Coats... And What This Dealer Did With Them
Welcome to Saturday! Guest Hosts Jordan Cox and Nathan Southwick are giving Paul and Kyle a break.
Head Writer Chris Reeves today presents us the story of how the Ciocca Auto Group hav…
Live from Used Car Week with Steve Greenfield and NAVIcon Winner Jimmy Douglas of Plug
We’ve got that Friday feeling as we recap Used Car Week with Steve Greenfield. Plus we host the winner of the NAVIcon Cup, Jimmy Douglas of Plug.
- Plug won the 3rd Annual NAVIcon Cup, p…
Honda’s Earnings Bump, The Reign of Fain, Sky High Demon
We’re live from Used Car Week 2023 in Phoenix as we gear up for another day of talking with Dealers and Kyle is getting ready to be one of the guest judges for the Navicon competition…