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
Strike Vote, Common Sense Hybrids, Supercharger Screens, Streetwear
We’re doing a burnout into the last last of August as we approach the end of Summer 2023. Today we’ll give you a lightning strike update on the UAW. We also talk about the rise of hyb…
A Cancer Center a Long Time In the Making
Today we have our writers Chris and Kristi on the show to talk about a promise made by a now-dealer to serve others in the way he was served. Steve Fox, the President and CEO behind F…
Parts Makers Beware, F150 With Earplugs, Too Early For Pumpkin Spice?
We’re kicking off the one week countdown to the end of August as the one and only Glenn Lundy joins the show to talk about the potential effect of a strike on auto parts manufacturers…
Rio Goes Down River, EVs = Potholes, Placement Over Tradition
It’s a great Thursday to be on a car lot as we talk about Kia’s plan for a send-off of the Rio. We also talk about EV’s effects on road conditions, as well as consumer preferences whe…
VinFast Pops (again), EV To Solve Affordability, Going To The Mall Is Back In Style
Welcome to Wednesday as we shift gears into the last week of the month. Today, we’re talking about Vinfast’s continued market climb, the impact of EVs on new car affordability and how…
Solving Used Car Leasing, Low Priced New Rides, and DVDs in the Mail
Tuesday is coming in hot as we talk about the very present reality of used car leasing. We also talk about the last remaining sub-$20k vehicle as well as the end of a Netflix customer…
Simplicity, Megawatts, and Messi
Today we’re welcoming Kyle back from a well deserved family vacation as we talk about GM’s labor moves in the name of ‘simplicity’. We also cover the very first electric Lambo, as wel…
Just In Time To Uphold A Community In Peril
Today we have our writers Chris and Kristi on the show to talk about what other retail industry steps up like Auto in the face of a disaster. We give our best guesses and discuss a ma…
VinFast Dealerships, Maple Leaf Battery Factory, Jack Dorsey deletes Instagram
We’ve got that Friday feeling as we skid into the weekend talking about VinFast’s dealership thinking, a new Canadian battery plant, and the Twitter founder says goodbye to Instagram.
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New EV Adoption Data, Texas Propels Tesla, Service Advisors In The Spotlight
It’s a perfect Thursday to love people more than cars as we have the CEO of the CMA group, Liza Borches as our guest host to talk about the new consumer data about EV adoption sentime…
VinFast Burns Rubber, Buffet Steps Back From GM, Farley’s Charging Epiphany
Welcome to Wednesday as Steve Greenfield joins Paul on the show again. Today they’re talking about VinFasts debut on Nasdaq, Warren Buffet divesting from GM big time, and Jim Farley’s…
Biden Weighs In On Strikes, Ford Bites the Apple, Hardware Standard - Subscription Optional
Tuesday is already moving as we talk about the President’s comments about the ongoing contract negotiations between the UAW and Big 3. We also talk about Ford’s new executive from App…
Record Auto Loan Debt, Union Labor and Affordability, Rivians Burning Tires
We’re power sliding into Monday as we talk about some record auto loan dept numbers. We also contrast that against the ongoing labor contract discussions. And did you know Rivian’s ar…
Female Technicians By Way of the Sheriff
Today we make our head writer Chris Reeves cry on the show...ok he kind of made himself cry...as we talk about a great story of redemption by way of the Sheriff's office and the servi…
Way-Mo Autonomy in San Fran, Ford Software Profits, Women Spending The Big Bucks
We’re warming up those weekend engines as we fly into Friday talking about a big opportunity for autonomy in California. We also talk about Ford’s plans to profit from pro software as…
The Lows and Highs of Used, EV Escalade Is Coming, Customer AI Reviews
Today we’re talking about the crazy changes in sub-20k vehicles on the market since 2019. We also cover the reveal of the new Escalade EV as well as a savvy ecomm company working to m…
Carvana’s Value Tracker, Titan Tumbles, Crowdfunded Retirement
Welcome to Wednesday as we talk about a very practical consumer communication tool that was released by Carvana. We also cover the end of the Nissan Titan as well as one loyal worker …
GM’s Growing Workforce, Minority Dealer Growth, Carless Communities
It’s time to get after a Tuesday as we talk about GM’s statement on increasing its workforce in 2024. We also cover substantial growth and performance among minority dealers as well a…
Service Soars, Penske Fills The Best-list, Is Chat GPT Getting Dumber?
As many kids start school, there is still plenty of summer to go as we talk about soaring service department numbers. We also talk about Penske taking an early victory lap regarding t…
Shopping for a cause...one Dealer's Amazing Campaign Execution
Today we're in the studio with our head writers Chris and Kristi talking about Walser Automotive's recent campaign.
The Walser Foundation is living up to its motto — “Our cars drive c…