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  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 • 1183 episodes
    
Automotive State of The Union
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Rebuilding After Aluminum Fire, Tekion Welcomes Competition, The Skills CEOs Need
Episode #1183: Today we’re talking about the billion-dollar blaze disrupting Ford’s aluminum supply chain, Tekion’s confident response to new DMS rival Pinewood.AI, and why the retail world’s record CEO shuffle says more about skill sets than b...
        
          
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    Slate Taps Independent Service, China Ditches EV Subsidies, PayPal Integrates In ChatGPT
Episode #1182: Today we’re talking about Slate Auto’s bold move to use independent repair shops instead of dealers, China pulling back EV subsidies to let the market decide, and PayPal teaming up with OpenAI to turn ChatGPT into a next-gen shop...
        
          
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    EV Market Recalibration, Home Charging Is Just Fine, Amazon Cuts Thousands and Invests Billions
Episode #1181: Today we’re talking about an EV market hitting the brakes post–tax credit, why most electric drivers are just fine charging at home, and Amazon’s billion-dollar bet on future jobs—while cutting tens of thousands of its own.
        
          
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    More Than Cars In Kazakhstan, Delivery Fees Skyrocket, Rivian and GM Trim Workforce
Episode #1180: Fresh off a global adventure, Paul and Kyle return with stories from Kazakhstan, a look at why destination fees are climbing faster than car prices, and how Rivian and GM are tightening up their EV operations as the market cools....
        
          
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    Q4 Strategy Sessions: Ryan Rohrman on How To Stop Wasting 30% of Your Marketing
Episode #1179: We close out Q4 Strategy Week with Ryan Rohrman, CEO of the Rohrman Auto Group. He breaks down how cleaner data, connected systems, and smarter marketing decisions can save you money, sharpen your efficiency, and help you finish ...
        
          
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