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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
Automotive State of The Union
Latest Episodes
ASOTU CON Throwbacks with Ben Hadley
Episode #1360: Today we're throwing it back to ASOTU CON and revisiting a few of the quotes that had the biggest impact on the room. Plus, we break down Anthropic’s confidential IPO filing and its meteoric rise past OpenAI in valuation
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Pickup Truck Roundup: Mitsubishi, UAW Strike, Robins Fly Away
Episode #1359: Mitsubishi is jumping back into the pickup market with help from Nissan, a supplier strike threatens GM’s truck production at a critical moment, and the internet-famous F-250 robins have finally left the nest, clearing the way fo...
Dealer Gives Back Literal Truckloads of Food
On this last Saturday of the month, Chris joins Kyle and producer Nathan to talk about how Ken Garff Automotive Group is filling
Honda Aims For 10% Market Share, Ford’s Energy Business, Target’s Cleaner Bathrooms
Episode #1357: Honda rides hybrid momentum toward bigger market share, Ford gets an AI-fueled stock boost from repurposed EV batteries, and Target bets family-friendly upgrades will drive customer loyalty.Show Notes with links...
1 Million Missing Shoppers, Leasing Levels Out, The Premium Economy
Episode #1356: Today we unpack the million buyers who’ve quietly exited the new-car market, why off-lease inventory is finally rebounding (briefly), and how America’s new “premium economy” is changing the way consumers spend, travel and shop.
