Automotive State of The Union

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to a freshly picked, fully organic week in the Retail Automotive industry. Today we’re on location at a Dealer-run charity golf tournament in Atlanta as we talk about GM’s repositioning of OnStar. We also talk about the less-th...

Shoot us a Text. Today we have our staff writers Chris Reeves and Kristi Canada in the studio to talk about the best stories from the people side of the car business. Today, Chris is asking all the questions as the crew pulls in ASOTU Producer Nathan S...

Shoot us a Text. It’s a beautiful Friday in auto as we talk about a recent study showing the effects of high heat on EV range. We also talk about the recent consumer satisfaction reports regarding infotainment, as well as what we can learn from the ong...

Shoot us a Text. It’s Thursday in the car business, and we’re feeling fine as we talk about Tesla’s somewhat surprising earnings call yesterday, as well as EV maker VinFast’s fortitude with their new plant. We also talk about some really unique AR glas...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Wednesday campers! Today we’re having a look-see at GM’s new CMO. We’re also tip-toeing around Carvana’s announcement yesterday afternoon, as well as asking if too much collaboration can be a bad thing. Show Notes with links...

Shoot us a Text. It’s a great Tuesday to get some people on the road as we talk about Ford’s recent cuts to F150 Lighting prices. We also talk about GM selling all the cars they are making, as well as a new solution to solve 2 energy problems at once. ...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to a beautiful Monday in the car business! Today we’re talking about the VW CEO’s fiery message to his managers. We also cover the first Cybertruck built in Austin, as well as the AI implications on the rookie workforce. Show N...

Shoot us a Text. On this Saturday episode, we're talking with head writer Chris Reeves about the Smail Auto Group visiting an animal rescue and creating content for them! Thanks to Jeff Revilla for passing this story on to us! Join Paul J Daly and Kyle...

Shoot us a Text. We’ve got that Friday feeling! The one that gives you all the jitters before a big weekend! Today we are checking in on Lithia’s growth plans, Gen-Zers getting dropped off at the mall, and avocados getting some automated slicing and di...

Shoot us a Text. You never know who you will stumble upon in the morning pod! Welcome Ben Hadley to the show! Today we break down the UAW negotiations, check out the top OEMs according to dealers, and have spasms over Amazon’s design theory. Show Notes...

Shoot us a Text. Midweek kudos to you for rolling in early today! It's Wednesday and we are talking about the government right to repair acronyms, Rivian taking the ever inventive dealership route, and AI images staying in the game for the long haul. T...

Shoot us a Text. Happy Tuesday, troublemakers! Today we’re covering Toyota’s ramp-up of hydrogen fuel cells, the trouble with EV supply and demand, and the surprising rise of Threads. Toyota has been taking a measured approach to the future of automobi...

Shoot us a Text. Good Monday morning! We are blessed by the voice of Michael Cirillo on the pod this week. Today we are following the continuing story of Tesla’s NACS chargers, celebrating the Automotive News 40 under 40 list, and checking in on an AI ...

Shoot us a Text. Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and peo...

Shoot us a Text. It’s Friday and we’re feeling the flow as we talk about the sales rebound that is rolling strong. We also discuss the IRA loophole that is changing the EV sales landscape, as well as a global first in autonomy going down in Las Vegas. ...

Shoot us a Text. Thursdays are for taking care of one another. It’s true! Today we’re talking about the new car payment data that has everyone digging a little deeper. We also talk about a unique sale coming from a Chrysler Dealership, as well as the s...

Shoot us a Text. It’s a Wednesday that feels like a Monday but not really as we shake off the 4th and head into the second half of the year with bells on! Today we talk about consumer challenges getting their cars fixed, the coming surplus of EV’s, as ...

Shoot us a Text. It’s time to celebrate some very real freedom throughout the country and the Auto Industry as we debunk a few myths and get down to the real data about one of our favorite holidays. Show Notes with links: Fun 4th facts: $9.5 Billion: A...

Shoot us a Text. It’s that awkward Monday between the weekend and a holiday but the Auto Industry is showing up just the same! Today we’re talking about COO of Bozard Ford Ed Roberts’ perspective on only hiring entry level employees. We also cover the ...

Shoot us a Text. Have we got a Saturday episode for you! Today ASOTU Head Writer Chris Reeves and Paul interview Jordan Cox and Lauren Smith from Gates Automotive who have reverted to primal instinct to get the Mayor, President of the local Chamber of ...

Shoot us a Text. FRIIIIDAAAYYY CLOSE! As we wrap up the first half of 2023 we’re looking back as we talk about the next round of EV standard moves. We also talk about the retail level reception of Costco’s latest crackdown on sharing memberships. As th...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Thursday, racers. Today we’re talking about the challenges around current subprime lending, Toyota’s big sales bump, and a giant commuter drone that is one step away from reality. Show Notes with links: According to Experian...

Shoot us a Text. It’s a wild Wednesday in retail automotive and we’re ready for it! Today we cover a Cox Automotive report on the state of the used car market, how Tesla’s charging is on the fast track to become the national standard, and the first FAA...

Shoot us a Text. It’s Tuesday and we’re fired up for another day in Retail Auto as we talk about the unfolding action in EV manufacturing. We discuss Lordstown Motors bankruptcy, the launch of the Silverado EV, as well as the moves Ford is making with ...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to a fantastic Monday to be in the car business as we talk about Toyota not being afraid of learning from the best. We also talk about the inventory shortage with…planes, as well as the reasons older workers want to keep workin...