Automotive State of The Union

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to a fresh week in retail auto as we talk about the reason for rising auto insurance rates. We also talk about Ford’s more balanced EV strategy shift, as well as the big solar project underway at the Pentagon. Show Notes with l...

Shoot us a Text. Today we share a special More Than Cars moment that we got to witness. While at Public Policy Day at the DC Auto Show, DARCARs, Toyota and the Automobile Dealer Education Institute gave away 10 EVs to automotive technician high school ...

Shoot us a Text. News of the FTC’s stay of the CARS Rule broke while we were in DC for the WANADA Public Policy Day. Fortunately, we had Jim Ganther, CEO of Mosaic Compliance Solutions, to help us break it all down. Show Notes with links: The FTC's CAR...

Shoot us a Text. We are in DC for the WANADA Public Policy Day and can’t wait for the conversations ahead of us. Our good friend Andy Guelcher of Mohawk Chevrolet chats up what’s coming for Chevy and it seems it is questionable on how EVs handle ice. S...

Shoot us a Text. It’s the middle of the week and we’re excited for another amazing day in the auto industry. Today we’re talking about how Stellantis replaced their North American president, Hyundai’s new steering rig and Porsche’s awkward typo. Stella...

Shoot us a Text. Tuesday is already flying by as we talk about Tesla’s terrible start to 2024. We also review a developing partnership between Kia and Uber, as well as a new-school retail product from and old-school hip-hop artist. Show Notes with link...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to another week of opportunity in Retail Auto as we talk about Dealer’s response to the lack of OEM support from Stellanis at car shows. We also talk about BMW’s tipping point for EVs, as well as a new acronym, AX. Show Notes w...

Shoot us a Text. Happy Saturday! Today, Chris Reeves and Kristi Canada, the writers of the ASOTU Daily Email, are in the studio to chat about the human side of the business. Gettel Automotive Group in Florida is serious about supporting education, dona...

Shoot us a Text. It’s Friday, friends and today we’re talking about Hertz’s big move away from EVs. We also talk about Toyota’s move to keep the ICE alive, as well as Walmart’s new tech announcements are all-in on human helpfulness. Once a major propon...

Shoot us a Text. It’s a power slide into Thursday as we’re celebrating the highest inventory levels in 3 years. Plus we talk about VinFast’s new pickup and how NASA is going back to the moon with private companies. Show Notes with links: The U.S. new-v...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Wednesday as we talk about the positive Dealer outlook toward acquisitions. We also cover Honda and Sony’s strong showing at CES, as well as some direct jabs at social media platforms from Snap’s CEO. Despite profit concerns...

Shoot us a Text. We’re ready for another day of petrol (or electric) powered fun as we talk about the latest auto related drops at CES as well as the falling price of homes in a majority of the top 50 cities in the US. Show Notes with links: Hyundai’s ...

Shoot us a Text. This Monday has that ‘new car smell’ as we give a CES preview to start off. We also cover a ginormous investment being mulled by Honda, as well as a Millennial trend that will require more cars. As the Consumer Electronics Show readies...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to the first Saturday of the year! We're kicking it off with writers Chris and Kristi who share the story of how Bean Auto Group donated tires and cardboard to the Miami Zoo to be used in animal enrichment programs. Do you have...

Shoot us a Text. It’s the first Friday of the new year and today we’re talking about Hyundai's bold showcase at CES 2024, VinFast's strategic dealership expansion across the U.S., and the surprising range test results of Tesla's Cybertruck. CES 2024 is...

Shoot us a Text. It’s a great Thursday in Retail Auto as we dig into the top OEM’s of 2023. We also talk about Fisker's change of heart on the Dealership model as well as Costco’s willingness to embrace accountability. GM will be keeping its top spot i...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to the first Wednesday of 2024 as we talk about a merger of the industry’s friendliest company with an educational powerhouse. We also talk about VinFast’s first Dealership as well as the magic behind EV range calculations. NCM...

Shoot us a Text. We’re firing up the new year talking about the last 2 weeks of activity, grading predictions, Chinese EV Conversations, and the Cybertruck’s first accident. Steve Greenfield 2023 predictions: Reynolds & Reynolds Acquired. - Fail 2. Tek...

Shoot us a Text. Today marks our final episode of 2023 and what better way to reflect on this year than to visit the top 10 stories by Automotive News. Show Notes with links: Automotive News releases their Top 10 Stories of the Year of the year includi...

Shoot us a Text. We know you’re making the most out of the final few days of the year! Today we’re sharing an Economic Outlook panel from Year End Extravaganza featuring Jonathan Smoke, Dr. Alex Yurchenko, and David Spisak. Show Notes with links: For a...

Shoot us a Text. With a few days left in the year, we’re excited to see you close out the year strong. Today we’re reacting to a Year End Extravaganza panel on Innovation and Forecasting featuring Jamie Butters, Steve Greenfield, and Daniel Govaer. Sho...

Shoot us a Text. We hope you had a great Christmas! Whether you are taking a little more time off or back in the saddle we recap top insights from dealers across the country. Announcement Year End Extravaganza - Check it out at asotu.be Show Notes with...

Shoot us a Text. Writer Chris Reeves joins the show today to tell us about how Lexus of Serramonte did more than just the bare minimum, plus we reflect on how amazing the retail auto industry is and how great of a gift they are to all of us. Join Paul ...

Shoot us a Text. It’s a special Friday as many get ready for the holiday weekend. Today we talk about a big influx of IRS registrations, a car-smuggling Dealer, and a very special Christmas gift to one of our most committed community members. Show Note...

Shoot us a Text. We’re ready for the days to start getting longer as we’re coming in hot this Thursday. Join in as we discuss store profitability returning to a normal state, TomTom gets a foot in the door with future auto tech, and how retailers use m...