Automotive State of The Union

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 America...

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 keep it ...

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 always p...

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: A surprising right-to-repa...

Today, Chris joins Paul and Kyle to talk about donating blood plasma in college, but then how 30 dealerships in Michigan, led by Midland Ford, have come together to help address the critical blood shortage.

Episode #1363: A fresh look at thousands of FTC dealership complaints reveals where consumers are still finding friction. Tesla expands its Austin robotaxi footprint as autonomous ride-hailing scales up. And Buc-ee's reminds us that in Texas, even the ...

Episode #1362: Today we look at what customer reviews can reveal before regulators come knocking, why hybrids are suddenly the hottest vehicles on the lot, and how Ram’s AI-generated merch accidentally turned a Toyota Tacoma into a Ram truck—while misc...

Episode #1361: The FTC names 97 dealers in a warning over advertising practices, new data shows EV truck owners are surprisingly disloyal to legacy brands, and Anthropic files for an IPO after rocketing past OpenAI in valuation. Show Notes with links: ...

Episode #1360: Today we're throwing it back to ASOTU CON and revisiting a few of the quotes that had the biggest impact on the room. Show Notes with links: We might be biased, but we think ASOTU CON featured some of the best keynotes in the industry, a...

Episode #1359: Mitsubishi is jumping back into the pickup market with help from Nissan, a supplier strike threatens GM’s truck production at a critical moment, and the internet-famous F-250 robins have finally left the nest, clearing the way for one ve...

On this last Saturday of the month, Chris joins Kyle and producer Nathan to talk about how Ken Garff Automotive Group is filling truck beds ( https://www.wyomingnewsnow.tv/news/ken-garff-automotives-kicks-off-drive-out-hunger-campaign-aimed-at-local-st...

Episode #1357: Honda rides hybrid momentum toward bigger market share, Ford gets an AI-fueled stock boost from repurposed EV batteries, and Target bets family-friendly upgrades will drive customer loyalty. Show Notes with links: Honda says it’s aiming ...

Episode #1356: Today we unpack the million buyers who’ve quietly exited the new-car market, why off-lease inventory is finally rebounding (briefly), and how America’s new “premium economy” is changing the way consumers spend, travel and shop. Show Note...

Episode #1355: Today we’re talking about dealers feeling cautiously optimistic despite economic pressure, Volvo dodging a major U.S. regulatory headache tied to its China ownership, and OpenAI quietly building what could become a serious challenger to ...

Episode #1354: Today we talk about Mazda trying to define what the brand actually stands for, Ford battling yet another F-150 production headache while inventory stays tight, and Ferrari shocking enthusiasts with a futuristic $640k EV designed alongsid...

Episode #1353: Memorial Day travelers are hitting the road in record numbers while automakers roll out massive incentives to move inventory. Show Notes with links: Memorial Day originated in the aftermath of the Civil War as "Decoration Day"—a time for...

On this Saturday, Chris joins Paul and Kyle to talk about the Vehicles for Change Car Giveaways from last week at ASOTU CON, and how he was able to spend time with the kids of the families who received the cars. It was a powerful reminder of why we do ...

Episode #1351: Today we talk about the growing affordability squeeze facing car buyers, why dealerships are now negotiating with customers and ChatGPT at the same time, and the Kansas Ford dealer whose sold F-250 is temporarily protected by federal bir...

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1350: Today we’re talking about Stellantis betting big on affordable vehicles and platform consolidation, NADA helping dealers put families on the road through a new national partnership, and Bojangles turning EV charging into...

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1349: Today we talk about Mitsubishi cutting weak dealers while betting on a product comeback, the growing FTC pressure pushing vendors toward all-in pricing transparency, and Pizza Hut discovering the hottest new trend in ret...

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1348: Today we cover Tesla raising Model Y prices for the first time in years, lenders diving deeper into subprime auto financing, and why automotive advertising is quietly losing market share. Show Notes with links: Tesla jus...

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1343: Today we discuss dealers trusting people more than AI when it comes to lead follow-up, Hyundai’s big push to repair struggling service satisfaction, and a new lawsuit claiming Toyota buyers deserve part of a potential $9...

Shoot us a Text. In the immediate aftermath of ASOTU CON 2026, Paul, Kyle and Michael break down what just happened in the last 3 days. From the Welcome Reception to the closing keynote of David Spisak, everything was truly centered on the theme of "Th...

Shoot us a Text. It's day 2, or 3, depending on how you look at it! We're having an amazing time here in Hanover MD. Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dea...

Shoot us a Text. Breakfast is going, the people are here and Paul, Kyle and Michael chat about their biggest takeaways from Day 0. Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots ...