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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
75 Day Supply, GM Goes Grid, World Cup Kicks Off
Episode #1368: Inventory remains tight as hybrids continue to outpace every other powertrain. GM doubles down on energy storage and vehicle-to-grid technology as electricity demand surges. Plus, the largest World Cup ever kicks off across North...
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Chinese OEMs Already In US, Driverless Doritos, Claude Fable 5
Episode #1367: Chinese automakers maintain a stealth presence in America while expanding globally, PepsiCo puts fully driverless delivery trucks to work on public roads, and Anthropic releases its most powerful AI yet—with enough safeguards to ...
Texas Is Largest Auto Market, Rivian Bets on Voice Control, Apple Siri AI
Episode #1366: Texas is rapidly overtaking California as the center of automotive influence, Rivian is betting drivers will talk to their vehicles instead of pushing buttons, and Apple is taking another swing at making Siri the AI assistant it ...
Trump Talks Right-To-Repair, Ford Hunts Techs, Back To School In June
Episode #1365: Trump weighs in on right-to-repair after meeting with auto industry leaders, Ford invests heavily in solving its technician shortage, and how back to school shopping is already happening.Show Notes with links:
