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
Biden and Fain Date, AM Radio or Bust, GROK In Your Friend’s Tesla
Welcome to Wednesday as we’re wheels up for Used Car Week, but first we’re talking about Joe Biden’s upcoming visit with Shawn Fein. We also talk about the ongoing battle over whether…
Return of the Rebates, Farewell to the HEMI, Hello to GROK
We’re tearing up and tearing it up this Tuesday as we talk about the return of cash rebates from a less than likely contender. We also help Stellantis say goodbye to the Hemi (kind of…
GM Raises Salaries, Which OEMs Do Dealers Trust Most, Audi ♥s Subscriptions
Today’s show features that new car smell as we enter the first full week of November. Today we’re talking about GM’s voluntary salary increases, a new Dealer survey revealing their le…
A Community Needed A Safe Space for Halloween... This Dealer Stepped Up
Welcome to Saturday! Today, Head of Community Jordan Cox and Producer Nathan Southwick guest host the show.
Head Writer Chris Reeves joins to talk about how DeNooyer Auto Group put on …
Three Biggest Questions, Used Car Week, NAVIcon with Steve Greenfield
It’s Friday, but we’re already looking forward to next week as Steve Greenfield joins the show for a preview of Used Car Week and the biggest questions facing the used car industry.
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Toyota Steps Up, VinFast Gets Small, Walmart Goes After Surveys
As we head into November, there is already a lot to be thankful for as we talk about Toyota voluntarily boosting production wages. We also talk about the potential introduction of sub…
Not So Bad, Tesla’s Win In Court, Homeschooler Takeover
It’s a new day in a new month as we talk about the potentially light residual effects of the strike on the industry. We also cover a big win for Tesla in court as well as a homeschool…
And Now We Vote, EV Credit Ignorance, Giant Drone Deliveries
It’s a no-so-spooky Tuesday as we talk about the final tentative agreement for the Big 3 that ends all striking for now. We also talk about the big gap in American’s awareness of EV t…
Two Down One To Go, The Humble Victory Lap, Reviews With Friends
We have some catching up to do this Monday as we summarize UAW strike developments from the weekend. We also cover Toyota's Chairman comments on EV market's realities as well as Amazo…
Costumes, Coats and a Dealer Who Cares
Joining us on this Saturday are writers Chris Reeves and Kristi Canada to talk about a dealer group who reached out to us to share the unique ways they are caring for their community,…
UAW Applies Peer Pressure, Ford’s EV Investment Drop, Hertz Takes A Step Back
It’s Friday and we’re talking about the new pressure on GM and Stellantis to reach a deal with the UAW. We’re also covering the reality check and big step back from EV rollouts from b…
UAW & Ford Now Friends, VinFast Recruits Dealers, Amazon Loves Pets
The strike is over! … sort of. On this Thursday, we'll talk about Ford’s tentative deal with the UAW as well as VinFast’s ambitious plans to recruit dealers nationwide. Plus, is Amazo…
UAW Goes Ham, Colorado's Pedestrian Dilemma, EVs Under $400
Wednesday and wheels up for us as we delve deep into Colorado's controversial proposal to charge owners of large, pedestrian-unfriendly vehicles. We also unpack the surge of affordabl…
Chevron's Hefty Hess Handshake, GM's Guidance Gone, Subprime Slide Surges
Happy Tuesday to our automotive community as we unpack GM's financial turbulence amidst the UAW strikes. We also dive into the alarming rise in subprime car loan delinquencies as well…
Substantial Strike Movement, EV’s Election Pitch, Bullet-Ridden Tesla
It’s a great week to be in the car biz as we discuss the latest movement in the UAW negotiations. We also take a look at the rising political rhetoric around EV’s, before we weigh in …
One Dealer's VERY Spooky Carwash Idea
Today we are in the studio with our writers, Chris and Kristi to talk about one Arkansas Dealers's idea to turn a carwash into an experience that is attracting 1000s!
Join Paul J Daly …
Are We Getting Close To A Deal, Toyota Chooses Tesla, “Cars” Crocs
It’s Friday y'all and we’re wondering if the UAW is getting close to a tentative deal with GM. We’re also talking about Toyota’s big charging standard shift, as well as a new wearable…
Ford Shakes It Up, Tesla’s Struggle Bus, A Case For Younger Execs
It’s Thursday and we’re burning around the track this week as we talk about the leadership shake up at Ford. We also review Tesla’s earnings call from yesterday, as well as talk about…
Stellantis Says Goodbye To CES, NADA Chooses Next Vice Chair, World’s First EVTOL Approval for Passengers
Welcome to Wednesday as we talk about Stellantis not-so-subtle exit from CES. We also cover NADA’s next Vice Chair, as well as the world's first EVTOL approved to carry passengers.
Sh…
A Giant Steps On The Strike Field, Hawaii Curbs Cat Theft, Netflix Follows Disney
It’s Tuesday and we’re all in on the ups and downs of the day as we talk about Bill Ford’s entry to the UAW strike conversation. We also talk about Hawaii’s very effective campaign to…