.png)
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 • 1286 episodes
Automotive State of The Union
Latest Episodes
Scout Rides The EREV Wave, Atlanta's Car Subscription Boom, UPS Wants Fewer Drivers
Episode #1286: Scout Motors discovers that American truck buyers want a generator backup with their electrons, Flexcar bets big on Atlanta's appetite for flexible wheels, and UPS makes the largest buyout offer in company history as it braces fo...
•
11:15
.png)
Record Negative Equity, Dealers Optimistic About Service and Parts, Generational Sales Team Conflict
Episode #1285: Today we unpack record negative equity making deals harder to pencil, service and parts lanes regaining momentum as dealers look for profit stability, and a surprising $56B productivity hit caused by generational friction and AI ...
•
13:09
Carvana Buys Another Store, GM Changes Pre-Owned Strategy, Nano Banana 2
Episode #1284: Today we’re looking at Carvana quietly buying franchised dealerships, GM reshaping used-car sales around CarBravo, and Google’s newest AI image model.Carvana is continuing its quiet march into the franchised dea...
•
14:53
How The Iran Conflict Will Impact Auto, BYD’s Flash Chargers, Search CarMax On ChatGPT
Episode #1283: Oil markets are on edge as global conflict pressures fuel prices and supply chains. Meanwhile, BYD may have cracked the code on five-minute EV charging, and CarMax becomes the first U.S. auto retailer to launch a shopping app ins...
•
15:00
Honda Takes MPG Crown, Destination Fees Climb, What’s Holding Customer Experience Back?
Episode #1282: Honda leads the nation in fuel economy, destination charges quietly climb to $1,600 per vehicle, and a new Gallup report shows staffing shortages may be holding back customer experience across retail.If you had ...
•
16:01
