Automotive State of The Union

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Wednesday as we take another step down the auto row and summarize the last 24 hours of action in the UAW negotiations. We also talk about the latest Reputation report for Dealers, as well as diving into the sizable gap betwe...

Shoot us a Text. We’re a week away from day one of ASOTU CON as we give a UAW strike update, talk about Trump’s coming comments on the dispute, as well as iconic boot maker, Doc Martin’s, foray into the repair and resale market. As the deadlock continu...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to another amazing week in Retail Auto as we give a progress report on the strike as well as some uncomfortable moments for Mary Barra and Jim Farley. We also talk about Lithia’s largest acquisition to date, as well as Tesla la...

Shoot us a Text. Today on our Saturday episode, we welcome writer Kristi Reeves and Producer Nathan Southwick to the pod! We talk about some of the silent auction swag items that Kristi is working on for ASOTU CON and then share how Cavender Auto Group...

Shoot us a Text. Friday is coming to a full stop at some OEM plants but not here as we cover the UAW’s historic strike. We’re also talking about the growing cool-competition to Tesla, as well as the possible effects of trendy swag on traditional retail...

Shoot us a Text. It's an amazing Thursday to be in the car biz as we have our daily UAW strike update, talk about a revealing CDK consumer study, and learn about a first time EV renter who got locked inside a Tesla. On the UAW sentiment tracker, the ne...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Wednesday as Ford waxes generous and also talks about their big dreams for hybrid F150s. We also cover some of the conversations at the Auto News Congress. Finally, we talk about good ‘ol Goodwill finding its ecommerce strid...

Shoot us a Text. It’s Tuesday time as we give an update on a new UAW compromise, talk about the Detroit Auto Show and Battery Show that begin this week. We also cover a massive lithium deposit in the US as we say farewell to public McDonalds soda fount...

Shoot us a Text. We’re starting Monday off right as we remember the heroes that made us stronger. We also bring some updates on the UAW negotiations, Toyota’s annual dealer meeting, as well as Ford getting cozier with Apple. UAW Strike SENTIMENT TRACKE...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Saturday, and while many of us are anticipating the start of the NFL season, we are joined by head writer Chris Reeves. He shares a story of a Canadian dealer group that made it possible for 13-17 year olds to have free acce...

Shoot us a Text. Friday is in the house and we’re giving you an update on the looming strike, as well as covering the closure of a once successful used car group. We also talk about a big partnership between Hilton Hotels and Tesla. Show Notes with lin...

Shoot us a Text. It’s Thursday AND the first day of the NFL Season. Fan or not, we are definitely entering Fall-mode as we talk about a recent privacy study that puts Auto at the bottom of the list. We also take a look at how the potential strike may r...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Wednesday as we dive into the growing need and shortage of EV technicians. We also cover a first-ever automotive hackathon, as well as JC Penney’s retail comeback plans. Show Notes with links: EV repair is facing a severe sh...

Shoot us a Text. We throttle down on Tuesday as we rip into the week talking about a gross profit decline among the publics. We also get a little deeper on UAW President Shawn Fain as well as a new city created from scratch in San Francisco. Show Notes...

Shoot us a Text. In honor of Labor Day, Paul and Kyle decided to take the technology that is reimagining ‘work’ and seeing if it can hang with some real-live human work ethic as they attempt to flawlessly perform a script about Labor Day for Auto Deale...

Shoot us a Text. Serving a community near Fort Cavazos, Cleo Bay Subaru of Killeen fully understands the importance of supporting our men and women in uniform. 🎖️ They recently donated a substantial $16K to Wreaths for Vets, a nonprofit dedicated to ho...

Shoot us a Text. Smell that fresh September air with us this morning as we talk about Ford’s moves to borrow and then spend. We also take a look at the newly refreshed Tesla Model 3, as well as Nissan’s continued play on the successful Heisman House ca...

Shoot us a Text. We give August a kiss goodbye as we set our sights on a super September. Today we’re talking about a new law favorable to home delivery, charging companies in a tight spot, as well as a new EV credit in Colorado. Show Notes with links:...

Shoot us a Text. The shot clock is winding down on August as we talk about GM’s integration of Google AI. We also talk about Tesla’s charging diner concept, as well as Air B&B’s big shift from performance to brand marketing. Yesterday, GM announced the...

Shoot us a Text. It’s Tuesday time, and we’re talking about the industry’s EV ongoings from Tesla’s court dates, one Dealer’s EV Bootcamp, and a little good natured ribbing from one automaker to another. Tesla is set to defend itself in its first trial...

Shoot us a Text. We’re doing a burnout into the last last of August as we approach the end of Summer 2023. Today we’ll give you a lightning strike update on the UAW. We also talk about the rise of hybrids, the first sighting of a Supercharger with a sc...

Shoot us a Text. Today we have our writers Chris and Kristi on the show to talk about a promise made by a now-dealer to serve others in the way he was served. Steve Fox, the President and CEO behind Fox Auto Team in El Paso, is anything but your typica...

Shoot us a Text. We’re kicking off the one week countdown to the end of August as the one and only Glenn Lundy joins the show to talk about the potential effect of a strike on auto parts manufacturers. We also talk about a very unique problem with some...

Shoot us a Text. It’s a great Thursday to be on a car lot as we talk about Kia’s plan for a send-off of the Rio. We also talk about EV’s effects on road conditions, as well as consumer preferences when it comes to product placement. Show Notes with lin...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Wednesday as we shift gears into the last week of the month. Today, we’re talking about Vinfast’s continued market climb, the impact of EVs on new car affordability and how malls are back. Show Notes with links: Just when we...