Automotive State of The Union

Shoot us a Text. Today we have ASOTU writer Kristi Canada back to talk about some of the amazing things Dealers are doing that are so much more than cars. We talk about the always active Ciocca Dealerships who are always busy serving from CPR training ...

Shoot us a Text. On this first Friday of Summer 2023, we’re talking about big used car moves from a public, wireless EV charging, as well as J.D. Power’s Initial Quality winners and losers. Show Notes with links: In a regulatory filing and a subsequent...

Shoot us a Text. It’s a great Thursday to be in the car biz as we talk about a record breaking dealership sale. We also tell you when to get that new Chevy Bolt, as well as a $50 gas card from Old Navy. We told you it was a great day. Show Notes with l...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to the first day of Summer as we talk about the Tesla charging standard heating up in Texas. We also cover a new report on rising LTV ratios by TransUnion and JD Power, as well as a unique way of celebrating technicians coming ...

Shoot us a Text. It’s a beautiful Tuesday in the car biz as we talk about Dealers banding together to clarify EV credits. We also talk about Rivian and Tesla taking a few pages out of the old school automotive playbook. Show Notes with links: In an att...

Shoot us a Text. It’s a great week in Retail Auto to start the Summer. Today we’re talking about GM’s continued commitment to ICE vehicles. We also talk about Stellantis stopping ICE allocations of Wranglers, as well as the return of student debt payme...

Shoot us a Text. We’ve got that Friday feeling as we spend time with Sat Labord, Service Leadership at Beaver Toyota of Cumming. She shares about the importance of customer care and what that means in the service lane. Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsi...

Shoot us a Text. It's Thursday after Live Tonight in Atlanta and we have heavy legs but full hearts. We recap the night’s events, catch up with Tesla and Toyota, and look at how ticketing sites are going ‘all in’ on their website pricing standards. Sho...

Shoot us a Text. Wednesday is for the Troublemakers as our team descends on Atlanta to host Live Tonight at Buckhead Theatre. Today we are talking about Toyota news driving their stock valuation, Lithia’s first purchase of the year, and Reddit ghosting...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Tuesday as we talk about Toyota’s revealing of future EV battery tech. We also talk about Nike’s pivot back to front line retailers, as well as Chatbot Drive Thru woes. Amidst a turbulent season following its annual sharehol...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to a fresh week in Retail Auto as we talk about the automotive show that made news over the weekend…OURS! We also talk about dissension in the Toyota Annual Meeting, as well as a calculation on Tesla’s charging win. From report...

Shoot us a Text. We’ve got that Friday feeling as we talk about the new partnership between GM and Tesla. We also cover a new EV friendly addition to Apple Maps, as well as a survey that reveals Gen Z’s love for in-person shopping. Following a similar ...

Shoot us a Text. It’s a beautiful Thursday to be in Retail Auto. Today we’re discussing the upcoming UAW labor negotiations around EV joint-ventures as well as VW of America CEOs warning to Dealers. We also talk about the insane buzz around the highest...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Wednesday as we talk about a Tesla deal with the Oneida Indian Nation allowing it to sell cars in Upstate NY. We also talk about GM’s outlook on EV profits through 2030, as well as a unique approach to service department eff...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Tuesday, friends. Today we are talking about who topped the charts, first in inventory efficiency, and then in service scheduling. We also cover the buzz around Apple’s new Vision Pro headset. Kia has retaken the top spot in...

Shoot us a Text. It’s a beautiful Monday in the car business! Jordan Cox joins us as we talk about Toyota’s expanding plans for hydrogen fuel cells. We also talk about Tesla’s battery cell swap getting the price of a new Model 3 under 30k w incentives,...

Shoot us a Text. It's a fantastic Saturday to be in the car biz and today we're telling the story of one Northern PA Dealership who finally opened a new Jeep obstacle course. So naturally, we try to guess what they have at the snack bar. Join Paul J Da...

Shoot us a Text. We’ve got that Friday feeling as we talk about the new inventory normal, auto service professionals month, as well as a slight twist in a military drone exercise. According to automotive industry consultancy Cloud Theory, pre-COVID inv...

Shoot us a Text. It’s the first day of June and we are ready for a great summer! Aren’t you? Today we talk about Toyota’s first US Made EV, Scout Motors’ pillaging of a long-time Jeep designer, and the first car you can start with your face. Seemingly ...

Shoot us a Text. We’re closing out a beautiful 31 day month as we talk about VW’s plans to NOT enter the EV pricing war. We also cover an impressive EV trucking network, as well as a one sentence warning from people who typically talk a lot. Amidst gro...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to the home stretch for the month of May! Today we talk about a new partnership that will bring advanced infotainment to the masses. We also talk about one employee’s suggestion that could save lives, as well as one Dealer doin...

Shoot us a Text. Happy Memorial Day to everyone in Retail Auto. Whether you are grilling hot dogs at home or on the lot, we hope your breath in the fullness of the freedom that cost so many, so much. https://apnews.com/article/memorial-day-sales-origin...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Memorial Day Saturday! Today we talk about one of our favorite dealer stories from the week, Little Tikes Cozy Coupes that have been redesigned by Team West Herr to benefit the WNY Foster Closet. Read the original story here...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to the pregame of a great Memorial Day Weekend. Today we talk about Farley and Musk getting cozy, tactile buttons making a comeback, and a touch of our childhood coming to DFW Airport. In a landmark move towards EV infrastructu...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to a beautiful Thursday in the Auto Industry, folks. Today we talk about another glitch in VinFast’s US Launch. We also cover GM CFO’s recent purchase of GM stock, as well as a new campaign by Staples that touts humans over AI....