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
- 1141
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Oil Bouncing Like An EQ, VW Moving Manufacturing, Musk Challenges Putin to a Fight
In our first studio podcast in a week, the reunion is real as we try (and fail) to cover everything there is to cover. We give it a solid swing as we talk through everything from oil …
In The Beginning, There Was A Lockdown, Airport Gate Recording, and Why We Need To Push Back
Saying that today's episode is an anomaly would be an understatement. Paul is delayed in an airport, Kyle's wife just had a baby, and did we mention we're coming off a 100+ hour week …
NADA Ribbon Cutting, DeLorean Blast From Past, & Shift in EV Buying Process
Last night, the ASOTU Crew got a little crazy at the NADA Welcome Party at Allegiant Stadium. The show goes on today and the show floor is about to open! Kyle Mountsier is joined by B…
Everyone Talking Crypto, NADA Kicks Off Tonight, The World Needs Friction
All we hear is Archie Eversole circa 2002 about to drop the “We Ready” beat this morning. The podcast gets an Auto Genius takeover and we get a bit nerdy about Crypto and Friction bef…
In The Air, GM’s Nickel Defense, Apple’s Announcement, and Nashville SC
Even as the 2022 NADA Show fires up, the world keeps turning (believe it or not). We’re covering GM’s response to the impending nickel shortage, Apple’s new hardware and content annou…
Explaining the “why” of the NADA Show, Main Events, Used Cars Dip
Wheels up and ready for tomorrow! Today we break down why the NADA Show is important to the Retail Automotive Industry. We’ll talk about the main events, nuances, and conversations wi…
Chip Shortage on Mend, Metal Resources Questioned, & Get You Some Gas
This is the time when leaders lead. The news is riddled with talks of conflict, oil prices, and chip shortages. We talk through what it looks like to lead a team when this is what the…
EV Friday: Polestar Autonomous Drone, Rivan Gets Smart, NFTs as War Bonds
We’re leaning in on EV news this Friday as we cover a wide range of drama, reversals, announcements, and anticipations from Rivian, Tesla, Polestar, Honda, and…Sony???
- Polestar EV Conc…
Amazon Bricks Brick & Mortar, 3 Ford Sectors, & A New Kind of Investment
Lots of movement in the retail sector today with Amazon bailing on its brick and mortar execution. We also dive a little deeper into Ford’s decision to split ICE and EV business units…
The Ace Sunk, Ford Out of Russia, and Selling with Social
Automotive History and Making History, Free Car For Blood, The Future of Just In Time
Today we make a concerted effort to bring some of our Automotive Colleagues along in their education of the history of the Auto Industry. How can we know how far we’ve come if we don’…
What Leadership Looks Like, Elon Brings Internet, Supply Chain Management
Fired up on a Monday as we’re talking about Paul's trip to Waco, TX and the lessons learned from the Magnolia brand experience as and how it applies to the Automotive Industry culture…
Carvana Buys Adesa & GM Patrick Abad of Beaver Toyota Joins Us
We. Have. Thoughts. When Carvana jumps into the dealer space by taking control of one of the largest auction houses in the country, there is no doubt dealers will be pulling out their…
Russia/Ukraine Conflict, Auto Loans Get Longer, Ford Debuts Ranger Raptor
We have been wondering for a day or so how Charmin did and how many people turned themselves into poop-mojis. With that, we are constantly reminded of the juxtaposition between social…
Stellantis Poised for Growth, Porsche May Go IPO, Oil Prices Climbing
We are only 3 weeks away from the largest conference in franchise retail automotive. The ASOTU is gearing up to ride a pirate ship up to the front door and have a ton of fun. Make sur…
Twosday ASOTU Style, Cirillo Goes Shopping, & Stick Shift EVs
We are hoping to contribute to the fact that everywhere you look today, someone will be reminding you it is Twosday, 2/2/22 for the last time in 200 years. With Paul on a plane to TX,…
Used Vehicles on Presidents Day, Speeders Sigh, Kanye Snubs Streaming
We’re welcoming in the most Presidential of Holidays with original insights from Friday’s All Things Used Cars room where some of the most innovative minds on the pre-owned market. We…
Subaru Tops Consumer Reports, Auto CEO on Reddit AMA, Zuck Gives Data Back
It’s been an amazing week of troublemaking with you all so far! Today we lean a bit more in OEM news, but not at the expense of how it connects with culture. From Consumer Reports to …
Stop being so complicated, Android Gets Private, Packing Small Biz Owners in a Showroom
Today we learn a lesson or two from a record-breaking Swedish speedskater. We also talk about new privacy initiatives from Google and how they might affect advertising efforts, as wel…
Winner of Super Bowl Ads, Airbnb Is Rocking, Festivals & Conferences
Today we dig into some ASOTU generated insights on everything from service lane tactics from yesterday’s Minority Motors Clubhouse room to an analysis of Google search traffic as a re…