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
App Stores for OEMs, Over-The-Air Fixed Ops and Creepy AI Insights with Steve Greenfield
We’re in dealerships this Tuesday as Steve Greenfield joins the show to talk about the unanswered questions of software subscriptions in cars, how over-the-air updates will changed fi…
Massive Movement in Top 150, Tesla Ups and Downs, GM Killing CarPlay
Welcome to a wonderful week in Retail Auto as we talk about the movers and shakers on the Automotive News Top 150. We also talk about Tesla’s ups and downs, as well as a move by GM to…
Lightning Costs More These Days, Texas Tax On EVs, Losing Faith In Ed
FRRRIIIIDDDAAAY CLLLLOOOOSSSEEE! As everyone gets their running shoes on to close the month, we’re talking about another price increase for the F150 Lightning, Texas’ newly proposed …
400th episode! Manchin Is MAD, Insane NYC Toyota/Lexus Store, College Grads Actually Writing Cover Letters
It’s not ‘just another Thursday’ as we celebrate our 400th episode of the Automotive Troublemaker. We’re talking about Senator Joe Manchin’s fighting words, an insane new Toyota/Lexus…
EVs Taking Ground, Hacked Teslas, Apple Pay LATER
Welcome to Wednesday as we talk about JD Powers new EV report that talks about expectations for broad adoption sooner than you think. We also cover the very efficient hacking of a Tes…
The 411 on Q1, Hyundai’s Branded Charging, Starbucks CEO Working the Counter
There is a lot to talk about this Tuesday folks. We cover yesterday's COX Insights report as well as an update from Toyota’s North America CEO. We also talk about Hyundai’s potential …
Dealerships Up, Franchises down, Rivians Bricked, Human Models Replaced
Welcome to another rousing week in Retail Auto. Today we review the annual Automotive News Dealer Census. We also talk about one Rivian owner who isn’t so excited to be an early adopt…
Ford ‘teach in” Explains $3b EV Loss, Trading Jag Franchises for Land Rover Inventory, 2025 Electric Air Taxis
There is lots of action this Friday as we talk about Ford’s ‘teach in’ where it thoroughly explained its $3B EV Loss. We also talk about JLR offering Dealers more Land Rover Inventory…
Carvana Still Has A Surprise, TikTok In The Stores, Coke Let’s Consumers Create
We’re throwing down Thursday as we discuss why Carvana’s earnings surprised the market yesterday. We’re also talking about how more and more Dealers are using TikTok in their stores, …
Americans Weigh In On EV Preferences, Lithium Continues Sliding, Physical Button Future
Welcome to Wednesday friends. Today we’re talking about a new Reuters/IPSOS poll about consumers' EV preferences. We also cover the continued slide of Lithium prices, as well as the r…
Dodge Doing Wheelies, Banning the Bans, New Yorkers Unite Over Shade - Special Guest: Scott Simons, CMA
Welcome to Tuesday Troublemakers. Today we’re talking about an absurdly fantastic new muscle car, an effort to ban the bans in the US House, as well as NYC residents banding together …
Mazda’s New Leader, Totaling EVs For Little Damage, Slurpees and Chargers Together At Last
Happy Monday Troublemakers. Today we’re talking about Mazda’s newly appointed leader as well as the tricky insurance game when it comes to repairing EVs. We also talk about 7 Eleven’s…
Mississippi Bans Direct Selling, VW EV Goes Down Market, Microsoft Office Does The Work For You, -Special Guest Todd Caputo
It’s Friday and we’re on the final lap of the week as we talk about a new Mississippi ban on aut manufacturers selling direct to consumers. We also talk about VW’s new low-cost EV, we…
Lithia and the Queen, EV Home Charging Woes, KIA’s Swivel Seat EV
It’s Thursday and we have a full charge as we talk about Lithia’s entry into Great Britain. We also cover JD Power’s new report indicating waning satisfaction with home charging, as w…
GM Backpedals Subscription Plan, Used Cars EDU, Chat GPT Looking At Pics
Welcome to Wednesday as we talk about GM reversing course on a subscription and their CMO taking Barra’s buyout. We also talk about the major wholesale/retail used car gap, as well as…
Banks, Bowie and Consumer Behavior with special guest Damon Lester
Welcome to Tuesday as we’re on the ground with Damon Lester of Nissan of Bowie. We also talk about how banks failing affect the auto industry, controlling what you can control, and in…
Motor Madness, Reputation at the Top, GM’s In-Car Chat GPT
- We knew it was moving fast, but according to sources close to the matter, GM is working on integrating Chat GPT into its vehicles in the form of a virtual assistant
- The VA will use Mic…
GM Buyouts, A Town Named Snailbrook, Army Ads and Bellbottoms
It’s a beautiful Friday, folks and the ASOTUverse is ready for it! Today we’re talking about GM’s buyback moves as they try to cut costs the empathetic way. We also cover a new town j…
Women’s Day Video Recap, Nissan’s New Power, Getting Healthy w the Geeks
Engines are fired (or charged) up this Thursday as we give a recap of our favorite Women’s Day videos. We also talk about Nissans new power plant plans as well as Best Buy’s plans to …
Used Car Pricing (almost) Record, Ram Rev Membership Closure, Remember Web3
Welcome to Wednesday as we talk about some notable movement in the wholesale used car market. We also talk about the new EV Ram as well as the quiet transition of Web3
- The used car mar…