x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Automotive State of The Union

More Than Cars Media Network

Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier don’t just read headlines, they make the most important connections across car dealerships, general retail, tech, and culture. The goal? To help automotive leaders think clearer and move faster in a world that refuses to slow down.Whether you’re running a rooftop, building a brand, or just trying to keep up with everything shifting in the business of selling cars, this is your regular stop for a shot of news, insight, and a little bit of chaos…always rooted in

business business news

All Episodes

10:25

Affordability Not EVs, Agentic Shopping, and a...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/01/21

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1249: We dig into why affordability—not EV tech—is the real sales bottleneck heading into 2026, how agentic shopping is reshaping the idea of ‘merit’ across retail, and why Jeff Daniels’ new stage play about a struggling dealership is hitting close to home for the auto industry. In a wide-ranging interview with Automotive News, Chevrolet dealer council leader Andy Guelcher explains why affordability—not EV tech—is the industry’s biggest hurdle heading into 2026, a...

en-us

12:34

Dealer Sentiment Cools, Wawa Supercharger Logo, A...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/01/20

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1248: Dealer confidence takes a hit as affordability pressures and tighter margins creep into Q4, even as fixed ops and F&I try to hold the line. Meanwhile, Wawa goes all-in on Tesla charging, and the Vegas Sphere model heads to DC. Show Notes with links: Dealer sentiment isn’t what it was in Q3 as affordability pressures, rising rates, and tighter margins took their toll on the Q4 numbers. While conditions remain technically “favorable,” confidence sli...

en-us

12:17

Canada Allows Chinese EVs, Don’t Call it an EV...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/01/19

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1247: Canada slashes EV tariffs in a controversial China deal, OpenAI kicks off its ad-supported ChatGPT Go plan, and Recurrent CEO Scott Case calls out the real EV story: a booming used market dealers can’t afford to miss. Show Notes with links: In a surprise move, Canada struck a deal with China to allow 49,000 Chinese-made EVs into the country annually at a dramatically lower tariff—down from 106% to just 6.1%—in exchange for agricultural trade concessions...

en-us

7:25

Life Hit Hard. The Dealer Community Hit Back.

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/01/17

Shoot us a Text. Today, Head Writer Chris Reeves joins the show to share how the Super Chevy Dealers of Baton Rouge and Our Lady of the Lake came together to honor Vietnam veteran and former police officer Michael King with a new 2026 Chevy Equinox RS—proof that when a community shows up, the impact goes far beyond the driveway. 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, emergi...

en-us

12:05

Honda’s New Logo, Tesla’s New Lithium Factory,...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/01/16

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1245: Honda unveils a brand-wide logo reboot, Tesla brings its massive Texas lithium refinery online, and U.S. workers pump the brakes on job-hopping—opting for stability and side hustles instead. Show Notes with links: Honda is officially going all-in on its new, wider “H” badge. What started as an EV-only identifier will now represent Honda’s entire automotive business—from gas and hybrid vehicles to dealerships and motorsports—blending retro roots ...

en-us

10:43

More Buyers Approved for Loans, FSD Goes...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/01/15

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1244: Today we're talking about Tesla's FSD flip to subscription-only, the continued softening of auto credit conditions, and a loyalty report that says your customers are expecting way more. Show Notes with links: The Dealertrack Credit Availability Index closed out December at 99.6—its highest reading of 2025 and the strongest level since October 2022. It marks a continued return to pre-pandemic credit conditions, capping off a yearlong trend of eas...

en-us

12:36

Trump’s Middle Finger Overshadows Ford Visit, Smarter...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/01/14

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1243: We’re talking about a viral moment at Ford’s Dearborn plant, a smart strategy for turning old trade-ins into profit, and surprising insights into the real buying power of Gen Alpha. Show Notes with links: President Donald Trump made a high-profile visit to Ford’s Dearborn Truck Plant, touring the F-150 line with company leadership, previewing a patriotic new pickup, and filming a CBS interview on the factory floor.Trump was guided by CEO Jim Farley an...

en-us

20:08

All Things CES with Steve Greenfield

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/01/13

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1242: Today we have a very special edition of The Automotive State of the Union. It’s All Things CES with Steve Greenfield. After walking many miles on the show floor, Steve will be sharing all the insights, surprises, and automotive tech buzz from the biggest stage in innovation. Sign up for Steve’s weekly newsletter at automotiveventures.com Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots ac...

en-us

10:35

CarMax Hits Reset, Hilux BEV, Walmart Drone Delivery

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/01/12

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1241: CarMax leans on price cuts and marketing to spark sales, Toyota takes its iconic Hilux electric in Europe, and Walmart keeps scaling drone delivery as demand grows. CarMax is shifting back to fundamentals as sales and earnings continue to slide. The company will cut prices, trim costs, and increase marketing to regain momentum heading into 2026. Q3 results saw unit sales down 8% and earnings down 50% year-over-year.CarMax will use targeted price cuts to spark...

en-us

11:14

Is January Almost Half Over? Let's Feed Some People.

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/01/10

Shoot us a Text. Today, Paul Kyle, and Chris Reeves are together again after a bunch of guest hosts and holiday episodes. They argue over whose New Year's Eve was more boring and whether or not you should actually prepare for tornadoes. But most importantly, we talk about how the Ziegler Auto Group gathered over 50,000 cans of food to give to people who needed them most. Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the d...

en-us

9:19

Ford Wins Most Iconic, Stellantis Cancels PHEVs,...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/01/09

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1239: Ford earns top honors as America’s most iconic company, Stellantis drops every PHEV from its 2026 lineup, and McKinsey’s CEO reminds us there are still a few things humans do better than AI. A day of big shifts, bold moves, and even bolder expectations. Show Notes with links: https://www.foxbusiness.com/retail/ford-named-no-1-most-iconic-american-company-nationwide-survey-making-peoples-lives-better Ford just topped Time and Statista’s list of the...

en-us

13:01

No Eyes, No Techs, No Docs

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/01/08

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1238: Ford is promising eyes-off driving by 2028. But back in the bays, finding top-tier techs is still a $160K challenge. OpenAI wants to be your new health co-pilot with ChatGPT Health. Show Notes with links: https://www.autonews.com/ford/an-ces-2026-ford-doug-field-panel-0107/ “Eyes off the road” is Ford’s new promise—and it’s coming sooner than you might expect. Ford announced an “eyes-off” driving system launching in 2028, debuting on its new Unive...

en-us

10:58

AI Showdown, Sedan Comeback, and ChatGPT’s Legal...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/01/07

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1237: Today we’re talking about BMW and Mercedes battling it out at CES with next-gen AI, a surprising sedan surge in the used market, and how ChatGPT is causing headaches for doctors and lawyers alike. Show Notes with links: https://lnkd.in/dNJMNGBk Two German giants are trading blows in Las Vegas. CES has become a high-tech battleground for BMW and Mercedes-Benz as they push the envelope on AI and digital experiences in their latest vehicles. BMW is the first aut...

en-us

12:27

Afeela SUV Surprise, Hyundai’s Robot Army, EV Fire At...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/01/06

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1236: We’re continuing our coverage of CES with headlines on Hyundai’s humanoid robot plans and Sony Honda’s SUV twist on the Afeela. Plus, a dramatic EV fire at a gas station is stopped cold by some simple, new tech. https://www.autonews.com/technology/an-ces-2026-hyundai-robotics-strategy-0105/ Hyundai is jumping headfirst into the humanoid robot race, revealing a bold new plan to deploy thousands of AI-driven robots at its factories, starting with its Georgia Met...

en-us

13:47

AI Takes the Wheel, Dealer Trust Shifts, Retail Isn’t...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/01/05

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1235: Welcome to the first news show of the new year! CES puts autonomy and AI front and center as EV plans cool. Dealer sentiment improves—but trust gaps threaten CDJR and Nissan valuations. And despite years of doom-and-gloom, physical retail dominates holiday spending, with AI quietly reshaping how consumers shop across every channel. Show Notes with links: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/self-driving-tech-ai-take-center-stage-ces-automaker...

en-us

16:49

Damon Lester on The Reality of Mental Health | 2026...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/01/02

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1234: Kicking off 2026, Paul and Kyle welcome Damon Lester for a deeply personal conversation about burnout, mental health, and leadership in retail auto. Damon opens up about his own breaking point—and why hustle culture may be costing the industry more than it realizes. Damon Lester shares how nonstop pressure from dealerships, associations, family, and personal loss led to burnout and a mental health crisis he could no longer outrun.The industry’s obsession with...

en-us

22:07

The 2025 Year In Review Show, Paul and Kyle’s 2026...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/01/01

Shoot us a Text. Have insights into how 2025 went or how 2026 is shaping up? Let us know by sending an email to crew@asotu.com and maybe we'll respond on this show! Episode #1233: Happy New Year! Today we’re celebrating by looking back on the biggest themes that dominated the retail auto landscape in 2025, and prognosticating the future by looking at the big things we think the industry will face in 2026. Top 10 Themes of 2025 #10 – Gen Z Disrupts Expectations They demand transparency, flex...

en-us

13:51

Steve Greenfield on Tech Adoption and Efficiency |...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2025/12/31

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1231: We close the year with the smartest auto industry analyst in the game. Paul and Kyle bring on Steve Greenfield to make sense of a fast-moving 2025 and what dealers should really prepare for in 2026. From tariffs to AI-driven efficiency, this is a clear-eyed look at what’s coming and what’s controllable. Greenfield says the biggest unresolved story from 2025 is tariffs. Automakers absorbed the pain last year, but that likely changes in 2026 with pressure flowi...

en-us

16:24

Brian Kramer on Used Cars and AI Honesty | 2026...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2025/12/30

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1231: Paul sits down with Cars Commerce’s Brian Kramer to break down how 2025 is ending and what dealers should expect in Q1 2026. The big themes: used car supply shifts, EV-heavy off-lease inventory, and why clarity beats cleverness heading into next year. Used car supply is finally climbing out of a multi-year trough, but it won’t look like the past. The next wave of inventory is coming largely from leases signed during COVID-era production constraints.EVs will ...

en-us

16:43

Liza Borches on How To Have Reach In 2026 | 2026...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2025/12/29

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1230: Paul and Kyle sit down with CMA’s Liza Borches to talk people, culture, and leadership. From gratitude for the industry to intentional connection with employees, Liza shares how she’s orienting her team for the year ahead. Liza reminds dealers that even during slow months or challenging cycles, the automotive industry remains a meaningful, life-impacting business that provides opportunity and stability for millions.She emphasizes optimism without naivety—ackn...

en-us

1,249 results

Similar Podcasts

TaxTalent.com The Golden Rule Podcast

Adam Golden

TaxTalent.com Podcast

Tony Santiago

Handelsblatt Crime - spannende Streitfälle der deutschen Wirtschaft

Ina Karabasz, Solveig Gode, Sönke Iwersen

Deffner und Zschäpitz – Der Wirtschafts-Talk von WELT

WELT

Black Box - La scatola nera della finanza

Guido Brera e Gian Luca Comandini -...