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
Half-Way Home for ASOTU, the Markets, the FTC, and You
Today we bring you up to speed from a wild start to 2022 as we talk about what the trends in the markets, proposed FTC rules, and what one Dealer is doing to serve the community mean …
iPhone Turns 15, Initial Quality Takes A Dive, Adults Crave More Mindspace
On this beautiful Summer Day we’re talking about the birthday of the iPhone and it’s impact on society. We also cover JD Power’s Initial Quality survey and how things aren’t trending …
Episode 200! Ford Keeping Used EVs, NFT.NYC
We’re celebrating our 200th Episode of the Automotive Troublemaker by….bringing you essential news and insights of course :). Today we talk about Ford keeping their off lease EVs, sum…
Money Furnaces, Vehicle Subscriptions Are Back, Returnless Returns
It’s full speed ahead this Monday as we hit the ground running on some lingering items from last week and take a fresh look at what’s happening with Automotive, retail, consumer deman…
Innovation vs. Legislation & The Part They Play
After a week of talking to dealers and industry partners about the balance between customer experience and legal factors in auto retail, Paul & Kyle pause from the typical news recaps…
Sitting w/ NADA President and CEO Mike Stanton and Liza Borches
Paul and Kyle wrap up VADA with a conversation with Mike Stanton and Liza Borches talking all things Franchise Retail Automotive.
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Trying to Catch Tesla, Travel Expectations Up, & Amazon Robots
We are winding down our time at the VADA convention and have been enamored by the energy and conversations here. Less than 2 weeks from now tickets for ASOTU CON will go on sale, but …
Meet the New Parking Lot Attendant, Gas Taxes, & VR Reality Check
We are still enjoying the beautiful landscape of the hills of Ashville at the VADA Convention. Today we catch you up on some conversations that happened at the convention yesterday, a…
Presidential Resort, New Vehicle Prices Keep Going, Inventive Beer Halls
As the Virginia Auto Dealers Association annual meeting kicks off in Asheville, NC, we’re talking about who Dealers are focusing on in their efforts to move forward. We also cover con…
Auto Congress in Washington, Former Tesla Class Acts, Sonos for Days
Happy Friday! Today we’re covering the Automotive News Congress in Washington yesterday, we review some of the many class act LinkedIn posts from former Tesla employees, and talk abou…
Pumping Rates, Summer of Social Shorts, 3D Parts Printing, $920 Bugatti EV
A mix of seriousness and fun on today’s show as we talk about the current and future rate increases from the Fed, Facebook putting on some summer shorts, printing parts in parts to in…
EV Truck Race, Retail Spending Stop, Coinbase Layoffs, MLS on APPL
This Wednesday we’re surveying the consumer landscape starting with the standings in the EV Truck race. We also talk about retail spending shifts, Coinbase’s about face with its staff…
Battle Royale in the Markets, EV Credit Limit Lift, Amazon Drones (Maybe)
It’s Troublemaker Tuesday and we’ve got a full plate of trouble to talk about from the markets that just can’t seem to stay out of the headlines, to a joint letter from automakers to …
Not-So-New Kid on the Block in the Wholesale Shakeup, ASOTU CON Pre-Sign
We’ve got a special episode today as we talk about the rapidly shifting wholesale market. We also have the honor of being the first to announce the big move of ASOTU Investor and long…
Saturday Trouble w/ Guest Michael Cirillo
Nobody can tell a story like Michael Cirillo host of the Dealer Playbook Podcast. It’s our honor to have him host the show today and tell a story that will make any parent laugh.
Have …
Lot Attendants, OEMs and Startups, Remembering Saturn, EV Charging Standards
Friday is shaping up to be a full day as we talk about yesterday’s trip, and specifically, two young lot attendants. We also talk about Porsche’s new partnership with new startup incu…
Wheels Up to Philly, EU Going EV, Balancing Budgets, & Brad Pitt Racing
We’re in the City of Brotherly Love this Thursday and are talking about ASOTU CON plans, the EU going all in on EV by 2035, the financial sense of an electric lifestyle, and Brad Pitt…
BoA Partnership, Wholesale Prices Up, Tacos From Above, Stranded Tesla Rescue Squad
Welcome to Wednesday as we’re talking about Lucids partnership with Bank of America to offer seamless financing, Manheim reporting a rise in wholesale prices, Taco bell’s new concept …
Apple Bites Into Auto, Ford’s Summer Camp Initiative, Summer Gas Prices
There was lots of excitement for Apple fans yesterday around the WWDC22 event and broader implications for the future of flexibility for in-vehicle UIs. We’re giving you a summary of …
Video Games and Volvo, Tough Questions for Ford CEO Jim Farley w/ Special Guest Brian Pasch
We’re making some big trouble on a Monday morning as we talk through Volvo’s partnership with the creator of the popular game Fortnite, Epic Games. We also have special guest, Brain P…