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
- 1139
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Sluggish Q1 Buy-Sell, Waymo’s World, Boomerang Hires
Episode #1059: Today we’re talking about the strength of dealership valuations despite sluggish buy-sells, Waymo's exponential takeover of the robotaxi race, and why your old boss mig…
Auditing Trashcans with Baxter Subaru
Episode 1058: It's the last day of the month and today Kyle is joined by Head Writer Chris Reeves to talk about how Baxter Subaru of Omaha, Nebraska reduced its trash output from 96 y…
Nissan Faces $5B in Debt, Illegal Tariffs?, GM #1 EV Seller in Canada
Episode #1057: Nissan eyes a fire sale to survive, Trump’s tariff plan hits legal trouble, and GM claims Canada’s EV crown from Tesla—at least for now.
Show Notes with links:
- As CEO Iva…
Musk Exits DOGE, EREV Excitement, Amazon Shopping Voice Assistant
Episode #1056: Today we’re talking about Elon Musk’s dramatic exit from government, the rising appeal of extended-range EVs as a hybrid-EV mashup, and how Amazon wants to talk you int…
Meet Stellantis’ New CEO, GM Bets Big On V8s, BitCoin to the Future
Episode #1055: Today we cover Stellantis’ new CEO facing a storm of tariffs and dealer tensions, GM’s surprising pivot back to big V-8s, and DeLorean’s futuristic EV launch… that’s mo…
Smothered, Covered Charging, BYD Bombshell, Used Car Climb
Episode #1054: We’re kicking off Tuesday week with a look at surging used car sales and shrinking supply, BYD’s aggressive EV price cuts in China, and a Waffle House partnership that …
Memorial Day Grilling Tips with James Ganther
Episode #1053: It’s Memorial Day, the un-official start of summer and a favorite of grillmasters everywhere, so we invited our good friend and grillmaster, James Ganther, to give some…
Full Color Hospitality with Carol Marshall and ActivEngage
It's the Saturday after ASOTU CON and the energy is still buzzing. Nathan is joined by Chris Reeves and Ann-Marie Johnsons to talk about their favorite moments and the heart behind th…
Senate Blocks CA EV Rules, Reputation Rankings, AI Video With Sound
Episode #1051: We’re diving into the Senate’s move to block California’s gas car ban, Google’s new video AI that adds audio, and which brands — including top automakers — gained or lo…
Loan Rejections Soar, BYD Outsells Tesla, Google's AI Everything
Episode #1050: A record number of U.S. consumers are skipping auto loans over rejection fears, EV history unfolded as BYD overtook Tesla in Europe and Google’s I/O 2025 keynote was a …
New Toyota OS in RAV4, Tesla v Waymo, Home Depot Supply Chain
Episode #1049: Today we’re diving into Toyota’s bold software move with the redesigned RAV4 Hybrid, watching Tesla and Waymo duel for robotaxi dominance, and seeing how Home Depot is …
Honda’s EV Backtrack, Wholesale Prices Dip, Essential Side Hustles
Episode #1048: Today we’re diving into Honda’s EV strategy rethink and dealer drama in California, a mid-May dip in wholesale used vehicle prices, and the growing reality that side hu…
Kia’s Veteran Tech Program, Not So “American-Made”, Vibe Codex-ing
Episode #1047: Kia’s veteran apprenticeship program is creating certified techs and stronger stores, while “American-made” is a lot harder to accomplish than it sounds. Plus, OpenAI i…
Friday Morning Feelings Post-ASOTU CON
We're live from Friday morning at ASOTU CON.
Last night, we closed with a keynote that shared our stories of how we got into the industry, and encouraged the industry to go and be lead…
ASOTU CON Day 1 Takeaways
Welcome to Day 2 at ASOTU CON!
Paul, Kyle and Michael recap Day 1 and talk about some of the things they've overheard on the show floor and on stages.
Day 2 is shaping up to be amazing!…
Day 1 From ASOTU CON
Paul, Kyle and Michael hit the Content Corner to record a quick show before ASOTU CON 2025 kicks off officially. Follow all the action on social media!
Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mounts…
LIVE from ASOTU CON 25, VW Uber Tag Team, TikTok Selling Cars
Episode #1043: We’re coming to you live from ASOTU CON 25! Today we’re diving into Volkswagen and Uber’s plan to launch ID. Buzz robotaxis by 2026, TikTok’s surprising power in drivin…
Where Did the ASOTU Crew go?
Today Paul is the last man standing in the studio as the entire crew is on their way to ASOTU CON 2025. He sets the stage of what to expect over the next week and tells you how to be …
What Innovative Dealers Were Up to Last Week
Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, …
US-UK Trade Deal Announced, CA Sues Over Charger Funding, ID. Buzz Backseat Too Big
Episode #1040: Today we’re diving into a transatlantic tariff feud shaking up the luxury auto sector, a multistate lawsuit over EV charging funds, and why VW’s nostalgic ID. Buzz just…