Automotive State of The Union

Shoot us a Text. We’re thankful for Thursdays as we give you a fly over of all things pop culture in this unique episode of The Automotive Troublemaker. We also talk about some motorized momentum in new mobility stocks as of this week. The Porsche IPO ...

Shoot us a Text. It is a Wednesday to remember as we celebrate the one year anniversary of this podcast! We also talk about NADA’s submission to the FTC that cited us, as well as covering the live situation in Florida as Hurricane Ivan closes in. One y...

Shoot us a Text. This Tuesday we’re all about the changing season as we talk about popular opinion looking for a dealership when buying that first EV. We also talk about the rapid growth of Tesla’s used car business, as well as the NFL replacing the Pr...

Shoot us a Text. It’s Monday as we welcome our first week of Fall talking about Toyota’s changing tone on rapid EV adoption. We also talk about the badges which may be driving Ford’s supply hold ups, as well as Target going all in on holiday season…lik...

Shoot us a Text. It’s time for that Friday Feeling as we talk about Ford’s significant executive reorganization. We also cover Tesla’s recall that Elon Musk doesn’t like calling a recall, as well as Walmart’s move to be the easiest place for Christmas ...

Shoot us a Text. This Thursday we’re doing a fly over of yesterday's Fed announcement on interest rates. We’re also talking about a massive Tesla powered neighborhood, as well as a pretty solid case for hydrogen. Yes, hydrogen is still in the running. ...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Wednesday as we’re covering an announcement by GM and Hertz to move some serious EV volume through rental fleets. We also talk about what the lithium supply is looking like as well as the effects of rising interest rates on ...

Shoot us a Text. Happy Tuesday! It’s like Monday, but less imminent. Today we’re breaking down the upcoming Porsche IPO which is a little complicated. We’re also covering why Tesla deployed their FSD team to work on their Humanoid, as well as the basic...

Shoot us a Text. It’s Monday and we have a great week in the works! Today we cover the auto advertisers who are swooning back to the live viewership. We also meet Rivian’s Chief Lobbyist and get into the WSJ comments section, as well as the impact of t...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Friday! Today we’re covering the drop in retail packages being shipped and what that means for the broader retail economy. We also talk about Tesla's move to larger facilities, as well as the 18 year old that hacked Uber…com...

Shoot us a Text. We’re back in the saddle talking about the ongoing Ford Dealer meetings in LasVegas regarding the shift to Model e. We’re also talking about the rail strike that may never happen, and WalMarts new tech that allows users to upload some ...

Shoot us a Text. We got home last night tired, but energized. The past 72 hours have been whirlwind of content, connections and community. So today, we press pause and take a refresh, thinking back about everything that ASOTU CON meant to us. Join Paul...

Shoot us a Text. Last day of ASOTUCON! Live with Darren Doane Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ Rock with us LIVE at ASOTU CON! Tickets: https://www.asotucon.com JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/compa...

Shoot us a Text. We are locked and loaded at ASOTU CON this morning as we talk about the conversations and energy we’re feeling from the ground. We also talk about Chevy’s first 30k EV Equinox and what it could mean for overall affordability. Chevy ann...

Shoot us a Text. We have that ‘Friday feeling’ as we’re prepping to roll onto ASOTU CON. But first, we’re talking about the Queen’s epic taste in cars, the wholesale price index in August seeing some sinking numbers, as well as a bold move by retailer ...

Shoot us a Text. We have a special show for you today as we welcome special guest, Jamie Oldershaw, GM of Dealer Rater. We also talk about changes to primary care, as well as your closing window of opportunity to weigh in on the new FTC proposed rules ...

Shoot us a Text. Holiday week means it’s already Wednesday as we give a power purview from across the spectrum of uses. We also talk about the unintended negative effects of service CSIs, as well as the return to Steve Jobs’ Theater for the latest Appl...

Shoot us a Text. This Tuesday we’re taking a look into the future of Dealer threats, the past of auto pricing, as well as talking about the now when it comes to new EV charging infrastructure pop ups. Automotive Ventures Retail Risk Assessment (AVRRA) ...

Shoot us a Text. Sales teams are off and running and fixed ops has their feet up on a couch, and we couldn't help fire off a quick Labor Day pod! Have a couple laughs, learn a bit of history, and join us in a LinkedIn grilling challenge. Have a great d...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Friday, friends. Today we share what we’ve been learning from talking to Dealers all week. We also cover California’s power shortages, Netflix taking the expensive route for advertisers, and the much anticipated ‘edit tweet’...

Shoot us a Text. Happy Thursday Troublemakers. Today we are talking about the longest permitting process ever and why it needs to change if EV Automakers will be able to keep up. We also talk about the premium price that is about to come with Netflix n...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Wednesday as we cover ACV’s recent lawsuit filed against major and minor auction houses, a recent story on NPR covering the so-called ‘stealership’ phenomenon, as well as retailer Nordstrom’s strategy to move product offerin...

Shoot us a Text. Tuesday offers us a vague and precise picture of our future as we cover some highly audacious EV goals from Elon, a new way to do navigation (you’re gonna love it), as well as some stats on how fast people are watching your YouTube vid...

Shoot us a Text. We’re set to take off this Monday with some investigative journalism around Carvana’s claims, Google gets very helpful in their recent search update, and the US is going back to the moon (ish) today. Does Carvana really sell for lower ...

Shoot us a Text. Lot’s of fun this Friday as we breakdown California’s 2035 EV rules, Fed Chair, Jerome Powell’s incoming speech from Jackson Hole, WY, as well as the Tesla stock split and Space X’s T-Mobile tag team. California’s new law will limit su...