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
- 1142
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Inventory Is…UP!, Mobile Service Coming In Hot, Outta’ Paper, ChatGPT
Welcome to Tuesday as we talk about some good news with new car inventory, mobile service in the rise, the lack of the paper to print titles on, and give you the scoop on this ChatGPT…
What To Do w/ Three Weeks Left, Rental’s Role in EV, Why These Christmas Colors?
Welcome to Monday, Troublemakers. As we start the three week countdown to 2023, we’re talking about what Dealers across the country are doing to prepare. We also talk about rental fle…
Charging On Across the US, Experience To The Front, Restraining Order Incoming?
It’s a fine Friday across the Automotive Industry as we talk about Dealers banding together to become a formidable charging network. We also talk about stand alone stores bringing exp…
Dealer Sentiment Shift, Mixed Emotions On Carvana, Apple Encryption, and a Lego EV
Thursday is all the rage as we talk about the results of the Q3 Cox Dealer Sentiment Survey. We also talk about Carvana’s current spot, Apple putting data recovery in user’s hands, an…
Apple Battles Autonomy, Side Hustles the New Norm, and Culture Produces Results
We are in dealerships across the east this week, but that won’t slow down the news drip. We are chatting up how it looks like Apple is pulling back on their autonomous dreams, America…
Farley Is Pleased, Best Buy’s Warehouse Studio Service, Wazers Rejoice
It’s an energetic Tuesday in Retail Automotive as we cover Ford CEO Jim Farley’s recent comments as the EV certification deadline closes. We also cover Best Buy’s move to meet consume…
Next Gen Auto Tech School, Liza’s Tips For Pricing Aged Inventory, Swiss Ban On EV Driving?
Welcome to another great week in Retail Auto as we talk about the newest auto tech school on the west coast and why it’s significant. We also share Liza Borches’ tips and strategies f…
FTC Won’t Let Ford Be, Tesla’s ‘adjustment’, Kid’s Don’t Want Cash
It’s time for a Friday as we talk about one Senator's plan to sic the FTC on Ford. We also talk about Tesla incentivising customers to take delivery now, as well as the growing trend …
Kicking Off December W/: Hyundai, Kia, Ringless, Quitting, Metallica
December 1st doesn’t disappoint as we talk about Hyundai and Kia crushing November, illegal voicemails, people quitting on quitting, and Metallica’s new song (yep).
- Hyundai and Kia sa…
Tesla Loses EV Market Share, The 10 Cars Holding Their Value Best, USMNT Defeats Iran
It’s the last day of November and we’re ready to flip into the final month of the year as we talk about new S&P data that shows Tesla’s shrinking market share. We also talk about the …
A Simplified and Revamped Model 3, Bricked Lightning, Social Media vs. Entertainment
Welcome to *almost* the last day of November as we talk about leaked plans to revamp Tesla’s Model 3, one F150 Lightning user's experience with a ‘bricked’ truck, and is that app ‘soc…
All Star Automotive Cast, VinFast Ships 999 Vehicles to the US, Black Friday Delivers
Welcome back to a Turkey filled world as we throttle down on the last 5 weeks of 2022 starting with the Automotive News All Stars list. We also talk about VinFast delivering its first…
Introducing Some New Faces, How An Industry Fixes a Brand Problem
As we head into Black Friday weekend we’re excited to introduce you to a new voice from the frontlines of Retail Auto, Morgan McManaman, Senior Client Advisor and Brand Ambassador for…
Safe Questions To Ask Family On Thanksgiving
It's Thanksgiving Day and we're helping you be the savvy conversationalist around the family table with a list of fun questions you can ask to keep the gravy train rolling.
We're than…
Nissan EV Bundle, St Louis Service Dept Develops Tech, In-Vehicle PS5
Tomorrow is the big day where we get extra thankfulness, but today we’re still battening down the hatches as we talk about Nissans new EV maintenance bundle. We also cover a St Louis …
Mazda Dives Into the EV Pool, GM Stores Maintaining Teslas, Mr. Beast Goes to College
It’s the Tuesday before turkey day and we’re talking about Mazda’s plans to zoom their way into the EV race. We also talk about the thousands of Tesla’s being maintained by GM dealers…
Dealerships Selling Like Hotcakes, Bright Drop To Hit $1B, Dominos Gets Charged
It’s a magnificent Monday to be in the car business as we warm up those turkey ovens and those Black Friday deals. Today we discuss private sector buy/sells, GM’s Bright Drop reaching…
Dale Pollak's Way-finding Strategy For Used Cars
On this special Saturday edition we're sharing a clip from Friday's All Things Used Cars room on Clubhouse with David Long where he and vAuto Founder Dale Pollak discuss the best stra…
GM Plans to Save Big, Hybrids Give EVs A Smackdown, No Beer at the World Cup
We’ve got that Friday feeling as we talk about GMs plans to leverage tech and fulfillment centers to save a pile per car. We also talk about Consumer Reports Brand Reliability results…
Automotive As The Economy’s Hope, Dealer CX Atrophy, Tiktok Analytics Grow Up
Thursday is in full swing as we’re talking about why the Auto Industry might just be the economy’s bright spot in early 2023. We also talk about shaking off the deal-entitlement of 20…