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
GM’s ICE Commitment, Stellantis Pulls ICE Allocation, Student Debt Hits Back
It’s a great week in Retail Auto to start the Summer. Today we’re talking about GM’s continued commitment to ICE vehicles. We also talk about Stellantis stopping ICE allocations of Wr…
More Than Cars Episode 2, Behind The Scenes at Beaver Toyota of Cumming with Sat Labord
We’ve got that Friday feeling as we spend time with Sat Labord, Service Leadership at Beaver Toyota of Cumming. She shares about the importance of customer care and what that means in…
Buckhead Was All The Energy, Top Automaker Roundup, and Tickets All In
It's Thursday after Live Tonight in Atlanta and we have heavy legs but full hearts. We recap the night’s events, catch up with Tesla and Toyota, and look at how ticketing sites are go…
Toyota is Buzzing, Lithia is Growing, and Reddit is Quiet
Super Capacity EV Batteries, Reinstating the Frontline Retailer, Chatbot Drive Thru
Welcome to Tuesday as we talk about Toyota’s revealing of future EV battery tech. We also talk about Nike’s pivot back to front line retailers, as well as Chatbot Drive Thru woes.
- Ami…
More Than Cars Makes News, Unusual Toyota Annual Meeting, $3B Worth of Electric
Welcome to a fresh week in Retail Auto as we talk about the automotive show that made news over the weekend…OURS! We also talk about dissension in the Toyota Annual Meeting, as well a…
GM Goes Super, Apple’s Real Time Charge Status, Gen Z Loves Bricks
We’ve got that Friday feeling as we talk about the new partnership between GM and Tesla. We also cover a new EV friendly addition to Apple Maps, as well as a survey that reveals Gen Z…
Labor Showdown, VW Dealer Markup Warnings, One Player To Rule The MLS
It’s a beautiful Thursday to be in Retail Auto. Today we’re discussing the upcoming UAW labor negotiations around EV joint-ventures as well as VW of America CEOs warning to Dealers. W…
Tesla Skirts NY, GM Sees No EV Profit Through 2030, Service Dept Book Club
Welcome to Wednesday as we talk about a Tesla deal with the Oneida Indian Nation allowing it to sell cars in Upstate NY. We also talk about GM’s outlook on EV profits through 2030, as…
Kia Tops Inventory Efficiency Ranking, What Group Is Best At Service Scheduling, Apple AR
Welcome to Tuesday, friends. Today we are talking about who topped the charts, first in inventory efficiency, and then in service scheduling. We also cover the buzz around Apple’s new…
Toyota Expanding Fuel Cells, Sub 30k Tesla Now, Not Yet Skynet w/ guest host Jordan Cox
It’s a beautiful Monday in the car business! Jordan Cox joins us as we talk about Toyota’s expanding plans for hydrogen fuel cells. We also talk about Tesla’s battery cell swap gettin…
Where My Jeeple at?
It's a fantastic Saturday to be in the car biz and today we're telling the story of one Northern PA Dealership who finally opened a new Jeep obstacle course. So naturally, we try to g…
Inventory On The Low, Auto Service Professionals Month, Drone AI Turns On Human Operator
We’ve got that Friday feeling as we talk about the new inventory normal, auto service professionals month, as well as a slight twist in a military drone exercise.
- According to automot…
Toyota’s First US Made EV, Scout’s New Designer, Using Your Face To Start Your Car
It’s the first day of June and we are ready for a great summer! Aren’t you? Today we talk about Toyota’s first US Made EV, Scout Motors’ pillaging of a long-time Jeep designer, and t…
VW Opts Out of Increases, Big Autonomous Trucks, 1 Sentence Warning
We’re closing out a beautiful 31 day month as we talk about VW’s plans to NOT enter the EV pricing war. We also cover an impressive EV trucking network, as well as a one sentence warn…
Infotainment Boost, Employee Suggestion HELPs Millions, Dealers Making a Difference
Welcome to the home stretch for the month of May! Today we talk about a new partnership that will bring advanced infotainment to the masses. We also talk about one employee’s suggesti…
A Day To Remember, A Day To Enjoy
Happy Memorial Day to everyone in Retail Auto. Whether you are grilling hot dogs at home or on the lot, we hope your breath in the fullness of the freedom that cost so many, so much.
Saturday Dealer Stories: Cozy Coupes, WNY Foster Closet and West Herr Automotive
Welcome to Memorial Day Saturday! Today we talk about one of our favorite dealer stories from the week, Little Tikes Cozy Coupes that have been redesigned by Team West Herr to benefit…
Ford and Tesla Going Steady, Buttons Beat Back Screens, Airport Toys Rising
Welcome to the pregame of a great Memorial Day Weekend. Today we talk about Farley and Musk getting cozy, tactile buttons making a comeback, and a touch of our childhood coming to DFW…
VinFast Screens Go Blank, GM CFO Buys GM Stock, Staples Goes Human
Welcome to a beautiful Thursday in the Auto Industry, folks. Today we talk about another glitch in VinFast’s US Launch. We also cover GM CFO’s recent purchase of GM stock, as well as …