Automotive State of The Union

Shoot us a Text. Tuesday is coming in hot as we talk about the very present reality of used car leasing. We also talk about the last remaining sub-$20k vehicle as well as the end of a Netflix customer experience that paved the way for streaming as we k...

Shoot us a Text. Today we’re welcoming Kyle back from a well deserved family vacation as we talk about GM’s labor moves in the name of ‘simplicity’. We also cover the very first electric Lambo, as well as the massive brand power behind one man. GM is w...

Shoot us a Text. Today we have our writers Chris and Kristi on the show to talk about what other retail industry steps up like Auto in the face of a disaster. We give our best guesses and discuss a major move to help Hawaii by one new-to-the-area Deale...

Shoot us a Text. We’ve got that Friday feeling as we skid into the weekend talking about VinFast’s dealership thinking, a new Canadian battery plant, and the Twitter founder says goodbye to Instagram. Show Notes with links: Vietnamese EV maker VinFast,...

Shoot us a Text. It’s a perfect Thursday to love people more than cars as we have the CEO of the CMA group, Liza Borches as our guest host to talk about the new consumer data about EV adoption sentiment. We also talk about Texas’ landmark charging requ...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Wednesday as Steve Greenfield joins Paul on the show again. Today they’re talking about VinFasts debut on Nasdaq, Warren Buffet divesting from GM big time, and Jim Farley’s revelations from his recent charging road trip. Sho...

Shoot us a Text. Tuesday is already moving as we talk about the President’s comments about the ongoing contract negotiations between the UAW and Big 3. We also talk about Ford’s new executive from Apple and his perspective on putting subscription ready...

Shoot us a Text. We’re power sliding into Monday as we talk about some record auto loan dept numbers. We also contrast that against the ongoing labor contract discussions. And did you know Rivian’s are burning through rubber at an alarming rate? A reco...

Shoot us a Text. Today we make our head writer Chris Reeves cry on the show...ok he kind of made himself cry...as we talk about a great story of redemption by way of the Sheriff's office and the service department. Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier e...

Shoot us a Text. We’re warming up those weekend engines as we fly into Friday talking about a big opportunity for autonomy in California. We also talk about Ford’s plans to profit from pro software as well as the big boom in women’s spending over the S...

Shoot us a Text. Today we’re talking about the crazy changes in sub-20k vehicles on the market since 2019. We also cover the reveal of the new Escalade EV as well as a savvy ecomm company working to make consumer reviews easier to digest. Consumers are...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Wednesday as we talk about a very practical consumer communication tool that was released by Carvana. We also cover the end of the Nissan Titan as well as one loyal worker being given a well-deserved crowd funded retirement ...

Shoot us a Text. It’s time to get after a Tuesday as we talk about GM’s statement on increasing its workforce in 2024. We also cover substantial growth and performance among minority dealers as well as a new community designed for zero cars. Amid the i...

Shoot us a Text. As many kids start school, there is still plenty of summer to go as we talk about soaring service department numbers. We also talk about Penske taking an early victory lap regarding the best places to work list, as well as an interesti...

Shoot us a Text. Today we're in the studio with our head writers Chris and Kristi talking about Walser Automotive's recent campaign. The Walser Foundation is living up to its motto — “Our cars drive change”. Their successful annual initiative “ Shop fo...

Shoot us a Text. It’s a fresh Friday to get out there and “move some lives forward” (Thanks Liza Borches for that phrase). Today we’re talking about the released UAW demands and GM’s response. We also cover Carvana’s move to same-day delivery, as well ...

Shoot us a Text. It’s a perfect Thursday to care for the millions of people who will walk through our doors. Today we’re talking about the proposed terms set forth by the UAW. We’re also talking about the return of two icons…one is a truck and the othe...

Shoot us a Text. Wheels up today and headed to our final ASOTU CON site visit just south of Baltimore. We are talking about Toyota and Subaru partnering for EV assembly, Ford restarting the ignition on the Lightning, and Walmart is taking a crack at ad...

Shoot us a Text. It’s the first day of August and believe it or not, it’s back to school time for some! Today we talk about Toyota’s climbing Q2 results, some major heat related car problems in the south, as well as a Mr. Beast lawsuit that starts with...

Shoot us a Text. It’s a Monday close to the month and we’ve got all the energy as we talk about Used EV Pricing, what it’s going to take to safely ship EVs, as well as an elevated solution to deliver digital orders by Chick-Fil-A. EV prices continue to...

Shoot us a Text. Today we have ASOTU Head Writer, Chris Reeves in the studio to talk about what happened when one dealership employee was involved in an accident with an 18 wheeler. You might not be THAT surprised at what happened next.... Join Paul J ...

Shoot us a Text. It's FRIIIIIDDDDAAYYY, and we’re talking about Ford’s profits amidst increased caution. We also talk about the complexity of GM’s profits and their effects on UAW negotiations as well as a new cosmic concept coming from McDonalds. Ford...

Shoot us a Text. We’re rounding the corner on a Thursday as we talk about a new joint venture by several OEMs to launch a new charging network. We are also talking about scrutiny for Tesla’s stated charging range as well as the reviving of a tired icon...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Wednesday as we fire up the welcome wagon for the new Chevy Bolt. We also talk about the rise in consumer confidence, as well as the forming efforts to police AI. Show Notes with links: After announcing that the Chevy Bolt w...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Tuesday as we talk about the big gain in GM’s report as well as a savvy solution to a much needed fix. We also recap one of the best Charity Golf events an experienced caddy has ever seen. Show Notes with links: GM reported ...