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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

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15:49

Auto Dealers Around the World Are Doing Things...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/17

Episode #1451: Michael Cirillo is back from Istanbul with a look at how dealers around the world approach marketplaces, AI and the business differently—and what they still have in common. Today’s show is made possible by our friends at AutoHub, helping...

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11:38

What The FTC Means With Ads Rules, CarPlay Comes Back

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/16

Episode #1450: The FTC gets specific about what dealers need to put in advertised prices, GM reverses course and brings CarPlay and Android Auto back. Today’s show is made possible by our friends at AutoHub, helping dealers buy cars from their own cust...

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11:27

Our Big Announcement Is ASOTU CON WEST!

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/15

Episode #1449: The secret is finally out: ASOTU CON West is coming to Los Angeles this November. We’re breaking down the speakers, sessions and why we’re heading west—plus, Carvana’s early new-car success gets us talking about simplicity, flexibility a...

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12:51

Community, Context, Confusion & The AI Credential Crisis

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/14

Episode #1448: It’s Monday as Kyle returns from NCM Friends and Family with four C’s for dealers navigating AI: community, context, confusion, and one very real concern after a dealership employee handed Claude the keys to the kingdom. Today’s show is ...

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11:25

Arizona Dealer Marks 75 Years With $75,000 Gift

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/12

Today, Chris joins Paul to talk about Earnhardt Auto Centers marking 75 years in Phoenix with a $75,000 donation to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. "We're told this money will supply 135,000 pounds of food," said Dodge Earnhardt, who co-owns the de...

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9:55

Paul and Kyle Back Together Again, Ford vs. Duffy,...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/11

Episode #1446: Ford CEO Jim Farley pushes back on Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s claims about the automaker’s ties to Chinese companies. Plus, dealer sentiment slips despite steady sales as affordability, interest rates and demand for cheaper ve...

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11:39

Why Fax Machines Have So Much In Common With AI with...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/10

Episode #1445: Our next big announcement is on 9/15! Stay tuned!Today, Mia’s Scott Traylor and Thuy Adomitis join Kyle to talk about why AI adoption is moving faster than past dealership technology shifts, what early adopters are learning, and why the ...

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12:25

Mobile Service Moves Mainstream With Curbee’s Amit...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/09

Episode #1444: Our next big announcement is on 9/15! Stay tuned!Today, Amit Chandarana joins Paul for a wide-ranging conversation about where mobile service is headed next, what Dealers are learning as adoption accelerates, and why the next phase may b...

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10:58

Used EVs Grow Up with Jimmy Douglas of Plug

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/08

Episode #1443: Stay tuned on 9/15 for our next big announcement! Today, Jimmy Douglas of Plug joins Kyle to unpack the growing wave of used EVs, why prices haven’t cratered as lease returns arrive, and what separates dealers who dabble from those who w...

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7:18

Kristen Bell Brings a Little Arendelle to the Hospital

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/05

Episode #1442: Chris Reeves joins Kyle Mountsier to talk about how the auto industry created some joy for children's hospital patients this last week.Kristen Bell brought a little Arendelle ( https://finance.yahoo.com/healthcare/articles/kristen-bell-b...

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13:03

Who Wins The Car Wars? China or the USA with Michael...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/04

Episode #1441: Michael Dunne joins the show to unpack China’s growing automotive influence, why Stellantis may be the “canary,” Lexus’ surprising Shanghai move, and what dealers should consider before partnering with Chinese brands. Plus, a first look ...

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14:24

Guest Host Steve Greenfield - Dealership Staff...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/03

Episode #1440: Today, Steve Greenfield is back with us as we talk about how dealership workers are mostly satisfied, but younger and mid-tenure employees are showing some cracks, Ford is betting big on a $30,000 EV pickup, while one Alabama dealership ...

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12:32

Why You Should Change Even When You’re Winning With...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/02

Episode #1439: Bozard Ford Lincoln COO/GM Ed Roberts joins Paul J Daly to talk about Bozard Ford Lincoln’s 47-unit mobile service operation, why the team changed platforms, cutting its communication center from 32 screens to nine, and how making “depos...

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17:00

Guest-Host Ben Hadley - Salespeople Spot Fraud And...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/01

Episode #1438: Guest host Ben Hadley joins as Dealers rethink fraud incentives by paying employees to stop suspicious deals, JD Power finds drivers prefer technology that quietly works, and OpenAI’s young ad business races to a $1 billion annualized ru...

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14:21

Guest-Host Steve Greenfield - Carvana’s Service...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/08/31

Episode #1437: Today, Steve Greenfield, General Partner at Automotive Ventures joins us: Carvana’s nationwide new-car sales raise questions about who handles the customer after the sale, Nissan and Honda reunite to share software development without sh...

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9:38

Dealers Supporting Teachers Supporting Students

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/08/29

Episode 1436: Today, Chris and Nathan join the show to talk about how Findlay Subaru Prescott donated $12,500 and school supplies to its local schools and teachers, adopting 25 classrooms that serve over 500 students.

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15:20

Rhett Ricart on Ford’s Lifetime Achievement Award and...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/08/28

Episode #1435: Today we sit down with Rhett Ricart to talk about a career in automotive and what dealers should be watching next, from Chinese competition and direct sales to affordability and fixed ops. Fresh off receiving Ford’s Lifetime Achievement ...

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14:39

Guest Host Jamie Butters - Skip The Salesperson,...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/08/27

Episode #1434: Today, host of the Autotown podcast Jamie Butters joins to talk about how a Subaru dealer built its own Carvana-style buying experience. Walmart hits 100 locations in its growing EV charging network, and Google bids $10 million for 34 ye...

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15:37

Guest Host Jim Fitzpatrick, Tariffs on the Ground,...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/08/26

Episode #1433: Today, we’re joined by the legend Jim Fitzpatrick of CBT News. Canada is firing back at the U.S. with $20 billion in retaliatory tariffs, while Jack Demmer Automotive Group is testing drone delivery to get critical auto parts where they ...

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18:44

Apple Maps Powers Ford, Polestar Pushes Back,...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/08/25

Episode #1432: Ben Hadley, CEO of Auto Genius joins as guest host and we look at automakers getting more comfortable handing key tech duties to Silicon Valley, Polestar still searching for answers after its U.S. setback, and Goodyear turning tire servi...

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