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
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…
AutoNation Buys A Chunk of TrueCar, First Release Luxury Data
We’re into Wednesday as we talk about AutoNation’s announcement of their purchase of a substantial number of TrueCar shares. We also talk about the just-released data on luxury loyalt…
EV’s Moving, Retail Facial Recognition, Hitting 8 Billion People
- EV Headlines:
- GM CEO Mary Barra plans to tell investors that their fledgling EV business will sell 1M EVs and be profitable by 2025 at the company’s investor day this Thursday accordi…
Conference Kickoffs, Lightning Powered Flying, and Skills for Social
We’re in Palm Beach with a whole crew of incredible operators, marketers, and industry partners learning and networking. Today also kicks off Used Car Week and the energy is palpable.…
Omnichannel is the new DR, Mazda On Top, & Target Goes Bigger
We’ve got that Friday feeling as we ask the question if ‘omnichannel’ is the next retail auto buzzword. We also talk about Mazda’s claim to the top spot in 3 vehicle segment IIHS cate…
NADA’s Manifesto, EV Round Up, World’s Top YouTuber
- NADA h…
Honda-Sony Dealer Service, Vroom v Carvana, 3 Day Workweek
Ford Dealers Unite, Tech Downsizing, How Much Will Turkey Day Cost
Hopes Rising on Hydrogen, Amazon and Rivian Progress, Restaurants Copying Dealer Pricing
Welcome to a fresh, shiny week in Retail Auto as we talk about the growing promise of the role of hydrogen as an alternative fuel. We also talk about the progress that has been made i…
Used Cars Down, Carvana Down, Colors That Pick You Up
It’s time for a Friday as we cover the Q3 earnings reports from the major auto retailers from across the country, as well as Carvana’s drop and their strategy to turn it around. We al…
Steve Greenfield Reads The News w/ Paul and Kyle
Today we welcome back Steve Greenfield, Founder of Automotive Ventures to talk about today’s news and give us the breakdown of his November 2022 Auto Intel Report.
- The tech entertainme…
Carvana Closes Dealer Marketplace, October Winners and Losers, 2023 Cybertruck, Waymo At The Airport
Welcome to Wednesday as we go through the winners and losers of the October sales figures. We also talk about new information about the Cybertruck production dates, as well as the rea…
A Supply Chain Bright Spot, Marketing Moves for 2023, Viral Coal Miner Gets The nod
It’s the first day of November and we’re fired up to talk about a bright spot in Hyundai’s supply chain, as well as a gathering of some of the most powerful marketers in the country. …
Ford’s Postponed Deadline, Shape Up Or Ship Out, A Year of Meta
Don’t let the costumes fool ya, we’re here to work this Monday as we talk about Ford’s announcement to delay the deadline for dealers to decide on their EV future. We also talk about …
The Bird Is Freed, New Service Plans for EVs, Get You Netflix Popcorn…at Walmart
We’ve got that Friday feeling as we talk about the first steps of the Twitter takeover and what it means for advertisers. We also talk about the new and hopeful service strategies for…
Closure of Holman Store, Dealership Turnover Drops, Elon Sinks in @Twitter
This Thursday is full of fire as we talk about the sudden closure of Holman Lincoln Ford in Pompano Beach that is sending a shockwave through the industry. We also cover the sizable d…
Outside of Retail Shops, Apple is Grumpy, and Hyundai Building Big
We are in Atlanta with Michael Cirillo and we couldn’t help but stand in front of some iconic retail locations for the show. Today we are talking about how lawmakers are forcing the h…
Hatchback Takeover, Farley Flies In An F150, To Tip or Not To Tip
This Tuesday we’re talking about how a hatchback just won SUV of the year. We also talk about a over-delivering tweet from Ford CEO, Jim Farley, as well as the uptick and sentiment ar…
Major Lenders Getting Careful On Car Loans, Tesla Cuts Prices in China, Not-So Hole-In-One
We’re firing up the engines (and batteries) this Monday as we cover the shifting landscape with auto loans. We also talk about the reasoning behind Tesla’s price cuts in China, as wel…
Lithia Records a Record, A Rural Dealer Group is 1st in GM EV Charger Program Rollout, Zoom Calls On Airplanes
We’re closing out the week of regular programming as we talk about Lithia’s record Q3 numbers with a twist. We also talk about a Wisconsin Dealer Group who is the first to execute on …