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
Stellantis’ Big Game Plans, Redefining “SUV”, Just Use Your Phone
We’re poolside in a Texas hotel for this Tuesday morning as we talk about the Treasury Department changing the definition of an SUV, Super Bowl ads from OEMs and how to cut down on th…
Monday Encouragement, Live Conversations From NADA, Wheels Up to TX!
Welcome to a relaxed Monday as we ramp up into the week. We have a special treat today as we replay some of the conversations we had with dealers and industry leaders from NADA.
Special Guest Steve Greenfield, ?s on Dealer’s Minds, & Salvaged Teslas
Welcome to a packed Friday of conversation with our good friend Steve Greenfield. Just before All Things Used Cars on Clubhouse, we are talking about the recent installment of the Aut…
Groundhog Out of the Dirt, Hyundai Highs, ‘EV’ Like “Kev”, Paid AI
Thursday is looking good as Hyundai stands hopefully as high as the groundhog. We also give an update from across non-gas powered vehicles, as well as what’s going on over at ChatGPT.
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Toyota and Science, GM Making It Rain, Gen Alpha Incoming
Welcome to Wednesday as we talk about Toyota’s very scientific presentation to the World Economic Forum. We also talk about GM’s healthy profits, as well as Generation Alpha on the re…
ASOTU Triple Crown, Ford Cuts EV Prices, Hertz Hearts Denver
Time to close out strong as we talk about Toyota’s triple crown, Ford matching Tesla’s price cut moves, and Hertz brings the ‘try before you buy’ to Denver.
- Toyota gets the ASOTU Trip…
Make Meeting Melody, Closing Out January, Cybertruck Volume Not Until 2024
We’re rolling into the last 2 days of the month with a full head of steam as NADA is over and the work of the industry gets a speed boost. We’ll be giving some ‘day after’ insights, c…
Special Guest Rhett Ricart, Final Day of NADA Show, Hyundai Dealers are Rocket Ships
We’re still going strong from the 2023 NADA Show and we grab Rhett Ricart as he’s heading to the Main Stage. Plus, we talk about Randy Parker, CEO of Hyundai America and his analogy o…
NADA Saturday Vibes, Gubagoo Interviews, Talking To Lots of Dealers
We're rolling heavy into NADA Saturday, as we reflect on the 2 days we've had in Dallas and look forward to the next 2. Plus, we hang out with Joe and Molly from Gubagoo!
ASOTU’s Satur…
NADA Show Floor Ribbon Cutting, presented by Quantum5
We're live from the NADA Show Floor for the Ribbon Cutting. We grabbed a couple of friends to chat about their NADA Show experience so far.
Plus, we had Dave O'Brien and Sarah Vantine …
Live from Michael Cirillo’s House, Talking NADA (of course)
We’re on the ground in Dallas with Michael Cirillo as we talk about the industry that we love, the relationships that it’s built upon, and how it’s the best time to be in automotive w…
The NADA Convergences Begins, and Getting Back To Basics w/ Guest Todd Caputo
Today it begins as the NADA Show in Dallas draws in tens of thousands from across the industry and across the country. ASOTU coverage of the show means that no one has to feel like th…
1970’s Toyota Wait Lists, Stability Of Retail Auto, Tesla Bumps Prices
Throttle down with us this Tuesday as we talk about the benefits of “legacy” in our conversations about broad stability in Retail Auto as opposed to much of the popular workplace narr…
The BIG Week Ahead, Sales Process Shift, Retail = Personal and Pizza
It’s a big week for the Retail Auto Industry as the 2023 NADA Show is coming in hot and we’re making sure no one is left out! We’ll give you the plan as we also talk about the return …
Toyota Calls Their Shot, What Is On Dealers’ Minds, Best And Worst Airlines
It’s Friday and we’re flying through the week as we prep to fly to Dallas for the NADA Show next week. Today we cover Toyota’s production predictions for 2022, a recent Dealer survey,…
COX Used Vehicle Report Surprise, Charging Charges Forward, Technology & Empathy From Pepsi
Thursday is charging ahead as we talk about yesterday’s COX Used Vehicle report. We also talk about some big moves in EV charging networks, as well as PepsiCo’s solution for keeping e…
Partner Break Ups, EV Glow Ups, Rousing Talk From Lowe’s CEO
Welcome to Wednesday campers! Today we talk about the waning partnership between Ford and VW. We also give a broad look at EV news, as well as an automotive-applicable talk from Lowe’…
Carmax v Carvana Tesla Strategy, New Vehicle Inventory Flex, Is Nepotism So Bad?
Tuesday is coming in hot as we discuss the massive motion in used Teslas across the country. We also talk about new car inventory getting back (or close to) “normal” as well as the ri…
Not-so-VinFast, Decentralized Power, $40M Pay Cut
Welcome to a beautiful week in Retail Auto. This morning we’re talking about some less than flattering reviews of the new VF8, a partnership to leverage EV tech to put power back into…
Tesla vs Toyota: The Tale of 2 OEMS in Early 2023, A Glass Cage Of No Motion In Denver
It’s Friday, friends. Today we contrast the operational ongoings of Toyota with Tesla in the first few weeks of 2023. We also talk about a potential mess for local Denver residents as…