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
Podcasting since 2021 • 1304 episodes
Automotive State of The Union
Latest Episodes
Doc Fees Must Be Included In Advertising, GM Grows Tech Number, Gen Alpha Starts Spending
Episode #1304: The FTC gave NADA clarity on their recent warning letters, GM has significantly cut down on their technician shortage and Gen Alpha is flexing their spending power.The FTC gave NADA direct clarity on advertising...
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China’s Dealer Meltdown, Stellantis Parking Police, AI Can't Actually Learn
Episode #1303: China’s price war is crushing dealers while a quirky Stellantis policy highlights a very different retail reality here at home. Plus, a new AI test reshapes how we define intelligenceChina’s brutal ...
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20 BYD Dealerships In Canada, Afeela Canceled by Sony-Honda Mobility, FedEx Goes Same Day
Episode #1302: BYD sprints into Canada with big retail plans amid tight EV quotas, Sony and Honda hit pause on Afeela as EV reality sets in, and FedEx jumps into the same-day delivery fight as Amazon raises the bar yet again.T...
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GM Takes Next Autonomous Step, EV and Hybrid Searches Surge, Zoox Expands
Episode #1301: GM hits the road with eyes-off autonomy testing, used EV demand rises as gas prices climb, and Zoox pushes into new markets while chasing Waymo in the robotaxi race.GM is putting its next
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(EP 1300) EV Deals Are Hot, GM's Charging Chain, A Strong Retail Year?
Episode #1300: EV bargains are stacking up as gas prices climb, GM patents a daisy-chain charger that could end the wait-time headache, and the NRF says retail is growing in 2026 but the spending power is concentrated at the top.Gas pric...
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