Automotive State of The Union

All we hear is Archie Eversole circa 2002 about to drop the “We Ready ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTWHILtcNl0 )” beat this morning. The podcast gets an Auto Genius takeover and we get a bit nerdy about Crypto and Friction before a full day of eve...

Shoot us a Text. Even as the 2022 NADA Show fires up, the world keeps turning (believe it or not). We’re covering GM’s response to the impending nickel shortage, Apple’s new hardware and content announcements, and Nashville SC shows sponsors some Bitco...

Shoot us a Text. Wheels up and ready for tomorrow! Today we break down why the NADA Show is important to the Retail Automotive Industry. We’ll talk about the main events, nuances, and conversations within the conversations. We also talk about the first...

Shoot us a Text. This is the time when leaders lead. The news is riddled with talks of conflict, oil prices, and chip shortages. We talk through what it looks like to lead a team when this is what they are experiencing outside of your walls. Also, we a...

Shoot us a Text. We’re leaning in on EV news this Friday as we cover a wide range of drama, reversals, announcements, and anticipations from Rivian, Tesla, Polestar, Honda, and…Sony??? Polestar EV Concept Revealed Comes with its own drone (can follow a...

Shoot us a Text. Lots of movement in the retail sector today with Amazon bailing on its brick and mortar execution. We also dive a little deeper into Ford’s decision to split ICE and EV business units. Also, a new tech fund which is funded by Dealers. ...

Shoot us a Text. Automotive is as fast paced as ever! With new acquisitions, dealers navigating tricky sales pipelines, opportunities across media, and foreign relations all factors, keeping your head up is of utmost importance. We are in rapid fire mo...

Shoot us a Text. Today we make a concerted effort to bring some of our Automotive Colleagues along in their education of the history of the Auto Industry. How can we know how far we’ve come if we don’t know where we came from? We also tell some positiv...

Shoot us a Text. Fired up on a Monday as we’re talking about Paul's trip to Waco, TX and the lessons learned from the Magnolia brand experience as and how it applies to the Automotive Industry culture? Also, we are almost to the one week countdown of N...

Shoot us a Text. We. Have. Thoughts. When Carvana jumps into the dealer space by taking control of one of the largest auction houses in the country, there is no doubt dealers will be pulling out their microscopes on the platform. We also welcome Patric...

Shoot us a Text. We have been wondering for a day or so how Charmin did and how many people turned themselves into poop-mojis. With that, we are constantly reminded of the juxtaposition between social trends and political turmoil. Today we welcome back...

Shoot us a Text. We are only 3 weeks away from the largest conference in franchise retail automotive. The ASOTU is gearing up to ride a pirate ship up to the front door and have a ton of fun. Make sure you follow us across social media as we will work ...

Shoot us a Text. We are hoping to contribute to the fact that everywhere you look today, someone will be reminding you it is Twosday, 2/2/22 for the last time in 200 years. With Paul on a plane to TX, Kyle is joined by Michael Cirillo, host of The Deal...

Shoot us a Text. We’re welcoming in the most Presidential of Holidays with original insights from Friday’s All Things Used Cars room where some of the most innovative minds on the pre-owned market. We’re also talking about GM’s new insurance product, a...

Shoot us a Text. It’s been an amazing week of troublemaking with you all so far! Today we lean a bit more in OEM news, but not at the expense of how it connects with culture. From Consumer Reports to Reddit to Meta, everything is on the table for a gre...

Shoot us a Text. Today we learn a lesson or two from a record-breaking Swedish speedskater. We also talk about new privacy initiatives from Google and how they might affect advertising efforts, as well as why a Georgia Auto Dealer has a showroom packed...

Shoot us a Text. Today we dig into some ASOTU generated insights on everything from service lane tactics from yesterday’s Minority Motors Clubhouse room to an analysis of Google search traffic as a result of Super Bowl EV commercials. We also look at s...

Shoot us a Text. Ok really, we want more people in this community, sharing the thoughts and perspectives of industry leading dealers and partners. So we are counting on you to share the podcast and the Daily Push Back email. From EVs to LIFO, we are di...

Shoot us a Text. Time sure flies when you are having fun (and we have all the fun)! It seems like just yesterday we were recording Ep. 00 - Just Hit Record and now we are here on episode 100 on a holiday the day after the Super Bowl. Thanks to our loya...

Shoot us a Text. When you get the chance to chat with Alex Vetter, you do…no matter what! On reports of the CARS purchase of Accu-trade, we knew we had to get Alex’s perspective, and he did not disappoint. The Super Bowl is coming, and whether it be ch...

Shoot us a Text. Enjoy and lean into the work, into the process, not the goal. This week we have been obsessed with the work and hope you are too. The energy beginning to build around NADA is palpable, but the ground game of Automotive is rapidly chang...

Shoot us a Text. Today we’re covering the usual wide-shot spanning from Crypto-crime to a rather large Hyundai recall. We also cover one OEM’s plan to keep incentives low as inventory ramps back up. Speaking of Crypto: 3.6 Billion Dollars in Bitcoin se...

Shoot us a Text. Boomer ingredients are low key trash. Well, according to Mr. Beast anyways. We are talking about ICE and it isn’t about the olympic ski complex constructed in a steel yard. Simon Sinek: “Those with a finite mindset fear surprises. Thos...

Shoot us a Text. This Monday is a little bit better looking that last Monday. Why? We’re so glad you asked! We just launched the new ASOTU Store where you’ll find a fresh collection of Sophisticated Streetwear for Automotive Troublemakers. Have a look ...

Shoot us a Text. We are excited to be at the end of a successful week of daily push back emails! It is a lot of work, but well worth it. We appreciate your feedback and being a part of the community. The end of earnings reports had winners and losers (...