Auto Collabs
Collaboration through connection.
Hosted by Paul J Daly, Kyle Mountsier, and Michael Cirillo, Auto Collabs is your connect point to the human side of the retail automotive industry: what motivates its leaders, how they navigate change, and what keeps them pushing forward. It’s beyond-the-business-card conversations with real people powering dealerships, technology platforms, and everything in between.
From the team behind the More Than Cars movement, this podcast is built on one big belief: thriving people create thriving businesses. With candid conversations, industry insight, and just enough unfiltered banter to keep things interesting, Auto Collabs delivers authentic stories that inspire real collaboration.
// Auto Collabs is produced by Automotive State of the Union (ASOTU). Learn more at https://www.asotu.com
Auto Collabs
How Washington Shapes What We Drive | Public Policy Day 2026
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Behind every car is a chain of decisions — made by lawmakers, regulators, and executives long before the vehicle hits the road.
Joe Koch from the Washington D.C. Auto Show joins us to unpack how politics, pricing, and technology collide to shape the future of driving. We talk affordability, electric innovation, and why the showroom experience still beats the online checkout.
0:00 Intro: A New Look at the D.C. Auto Show
0:30 Where Cars and Policy Collide in Washington
1:32 Inside the Power Room: Decision Makers and Industry Voices
2:08 The $50,000 Wake-Up Call on Car Affordability
2:46 Fuel, Safety & the Future of Regulation
3:04 Why Auto Shows Still Matter in a Digital World
3:52 The Truth About Buying Online vs. In Person
4:21 Turning Browsers into Believers with Real Experiences
5:01 The Cars That Steal the Spotlight This Year
5:37 Beyond Luxury: The Return of Practical Cars
6:28 The Spirit and Story Behind the Auto Show
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Learn more about the 2026 Washington D.C. Auto Show: https://www.washingtonautoshow.com
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