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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.
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Automotive State of The Union
Recapping Public Policy Day, Driverless Robotaxis In Austin
Episode #1251: Today’s show comes to you from Washington, DC as Public Policy Day wraps and the auto industry’s biggest themes take center stage.
Autonomy is no longer theoretical — Tesla has begun limited robotaxi rides in Austin with no safety driver onboard, marking a meaningful inflection point for self-driving technology and accelerating conversations dealers can no longer ignore.
Plus we dig into liability, ownership, and what happens when cars start driving themselves for profit, while affordability remains the constant drumbeat across every conversation. Despite rising averages, there are still real, attainable vehicles on dealer lots — proving once again that payments and rates matter more than headlines.
This episode of the Automotive State of the Union is brought to you by Amazon Autos: Meet customers where they shop: reach high-intent buyers shopping for their next car on the #1
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