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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 • 1321 episodes
Automotive State of The Union
Latest Episodes
Price Transparency Training, Autonomy Big 3, Organizational AI Disconnect
Episode #1321: Dealers double down on price transparency training, a new autonomy “Big Three” takes shape with Waymo, Tesla, and Uber, and AI boosts worker productivity but struggles to move the needle at the organizational level.
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CarMax Goes Older, Rivian Reuses, Resale Finds New Buyers
Episode #1320: Today we unpack how CarMax is leaning into older inventory, Rivian is powering plants with old batteries, and resale is becoming the new customer acquisition engine for brands.Show Notes with links:<...
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Top 150 Grew Without Adding Rooftops, Amazon Autos Adds OEMs, Slate Ramps Toward Production
Episode #1319: Dealers prove growth doesn’t require more rooftops, Amazon inches into car sales with real-world friction, and Slate Auto raises $650M to bring its affordable EV vision closer to production reality.Show ...
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