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
- 1140
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
This Dealer Is Creating Everyday Heros With CPR Kit Donations
Today, Nathan and Chris take over the show to talk about how the Rick Case Auto Group is equipping people in their community to be everyday heroes through a donation of CPR learning k…
More Tariffs Incoming, Ford Ditches Regional EV Centers, ChatGPT 4.5
It’s the last day of the month, and we’ve got the one and only Steve Greenfield of Automotive Ventures hopping in as a co-host! Today, we’re talking about President Trump saying that …
Moreno’s Auto Manufacturing Bill, GM’s Stock Buy Backs, Vegas PD’s Cybertrucks
As the month nears its close, we’re talking about Senator Bernie Moreno going to bat for the auto industry with a new bill. Plus, GM is raising its stock dividends while doing a new b…
Tesla Takedown, Group 1 Grows, VDub Charges Forward
Today, Paul and Kyle are coming to you live on location from Paul’s office! We’re talking about how Group 1 grew in 2024 through $1.3B in acquisitions, a new face on the top 5 best-se…
Michael Cirillo on the Toronto Auto Show, EV Charger Cyberattacks, Apple’s $500B Investment
Today we’ve got guest host Michael Cirillo of the Dealer Playbook talking about his experiences at the Toronto Auto Show. Plus, we talk about a new report showing EV charger cyberatta…
Buy-Sell Market Outlook, Ford Welcomes New Media, In-N-Out Employee Satisfaction
On this last week of the month, we’re looking at the state of the automotive M&A market and what dealers can expect for the rest of the year. Plus, we cover how Ford is adopting a new…
A Dealer Trekking Across the Sahara For Charity
Today on the show, Paul and Kyle are joined by Head Writer Chris Reeves.
They discuss the challenges of the F&I office while Chris explains a meme that appeared in a recent edition of …
Rivian and Carvana Earnings, Supercharger Wait Queue, Kia’s Modular PV5
Friday is upon us once again, and today we’re talking about Rivian’s first positive gross profit quarter, Carvana’s record quarter, how Tesla is instituting wait queues at Supercharge…
Nikola Files For Bankruptcy, Slick Rick Gets A Ride, Adults Ordering Kids Meals
On this Thursday, we’re covering how EV/hydrogen truck maker Nikola is filing for bankruptcy, how West Herr Auto Group gifted Slick Rick from the Buffalo Bills mailroom a car, and how…
More Tariffs Incoming?, Hyundai and Kia US-Made EV Batteries, BYD Customers Push Back
Happy Wednesday! Today, we’re looking at President Trump’s proposed 25% auto tariffs and the effects it could have. Plus, we’re covering how Hyundai and Kia are ramping up US battery …
Asbury Buys Herb’s 52 Franchises, Honda-Nissan Back On?, Amazon Physical Store Struggles
Today, we talk about the massive $1.34 Billion acquisition of The Herb Chambers Companies by Asbury Automotive. Plus, there still could be a path forward for Honda and Nissan’s merger…
Negative Equity Hits 25% of Trades, Used Car Crunch, Retention Wins
Shout out to all the people selling cars on this President’s Day! Today, we’re talking about the rising challenges of negative equity on trade-ins hitting an average of $6800 and the …
ASOTU CON Is A Meme Now
Today, Paul and Kyle are joined on the show by Head Writer Chris Reeves and they look just about 90 days into the future, actually 86, because we're looking ahead to ASOTU CON and tal…
How Chinese OEMs Cut Costs, Toyota Ups Inventory, Valentine’s Day Candy History
Happy Super Bowl parade day, Eagles fans! Happy Valentine’s Day to the rest of you! Today, we’re breaking down how Chinese OEMs are able to build lower cost vehicles with more speed t…
Nissan Nose Dives Even More, Less Screens = More Affordable, Hendrick Bids For Red Cross
Today on the show, we’re covering Nissan’s desperate plans to execute a turnaround, announcing plant closures and more. Plus, OEMs in Europe are matching affordability by removing inf…
BYD Bets on Autonomy, Hyundai Goes Solid-State, Watching Youtube On TV
Happy hump day, auto industry! Today, we’re covering how BYD is integrating premium autonomous driving tech into its entire lineup of cars. Plus Hyundai is getting in on solid-state E…
Stellantis Tweaks Direction, CFPB To Shut Down?, No More Pennies
On this Tuesday, we take a look at how Stellantis is adjusting to live post-Carlos Tavares and what that means for its brands. Plus, a closer look at the Trump administration’s fight …
The Real Super Bowl Winners, Rivian Opens Orders for Delivery Van, Free Coffee Today
We’re flying with the Eagles after their Super Bowl win yesterday, but we know that the real winners are Vehicles For Change because of the $5K+ donations pledged through the Super Bo…
How The Super Bowl Is Going to Make A Difference for Vehicles For Change
On this Saturday before the Super Bowl, we're talking about the More Than Cars Super Bowl Charity Smack Down.
The auto industry is getting competitive, but this time, it's not about sa…
MTC Super Bowl Charity Smackdown is LIVE!
It’s the Friday before the Big Game, and with Paul and Elena Ciccotelli hosting, that means we’re wearing green. Today, we’re covering the Super Bowl Charity Smackdown to support Vehi…