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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 • 1099 episodes
Automotive State of The Union
Latest Episodes
Love Doesn’t Stop With The Car
Episode #1099: It’s Saturday, which means Chris Reeves is back in the studio with another story that brings all the feels.This time it’s about Speedway Subaru in Indianapolis. When a service advisor found out a longtime customer h...
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Rivian’s Southern Roots, Ford’s Hero Reward, ChatGPT Gets a Job
Episode #1098: Rivian is laying foundations in Georgia with a new East Coast HQ and massive EV factory. A brave deacon turns his F-150 into a life-saving shield, and gets rewarded. And OpenAI's latest ChatGPT upgrade puts real-world task man...
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Franchise Law “Holy War?”, Stellantis Scraps Hydrogen, Popular Pop-Ups
Episode #1097: In today’s episode, we dig into why the Alliance for Automotive Innovation and NADA are in disagreement on state franchise laws, Stellantis’ quiet hydrogen retreat, and why pop-up shops are punching above their weight in moder...
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GM’s Gas-Powered Comeback, 112-Year-Old Dealership Sold, AI Eyes Wall Street
Episode #1096: We cover GM’s shift away from EVs at Orion, the end of a 112-year family legacy at Ohio’s oldest Ford dealership, and how new AI tools are challenging the finance industry’s most iconic software.Gene...
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Volvo’s Tariff Hit, Nissan’s EV Switch, Ford’s Generous Heart
Episode #1095: Volvo takes a $1.2B charge as EV costs and tariffs bite. Nissan shifts gears in Mississippi, shelving EV plans in favor of SUVs and pickups. And Ford steps up in Texas, donating $1.25M and deploying people and vehicles to aid flo...
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