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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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14:19

Tesla Robotaxi Rollout, 5 Min EV Charging,...

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2025/03/19

Shoot us a Text. Today in our little walk around the automotive landscape, Tesla takes a big step toward launching its robotaxi service in California, while BYD shakes up the EV world with game-changing 5-minute charging tech. Plus, a viral tweet sparks a $1M hackathon overnight—because the internet moves fast. We're celebrating our 1000th Episode next Tuesday! Join the watch party! Show Notes with links: Tesla has taken a significant step toward launching its long-promised robotaxi service a...

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15:16

Used Car Market Updates, Tesla Prices Plummet,...

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2025/03/18

Shoot us a Text. Today, we’re talking about how used car prices are on the rise—unless you’re driving a Tesla, where values are plummeting at three times the market rate. Plus, two NASA astronauts return home after an unexpected nine-month stay in space. Show Notes with links: The used-car market is heating up, with February retail sales jumping 16% month-over-month, the largest increase in years. While tax refunds are playing a role, tightening inventory—especially for budget-friendly cars...

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15:11

Foxconn’s New EV Partners, Affordability At 2021...

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2025/03/17

Shoot us a Text. We’re under 2 months away from the auto industry accelerator, ASOTU CON! You can get your tickets now at asotucon.com. Today we’re talking about how tech giant Foxconn is getting ready to reveal new EV partnerships and speculate on who those could be. Plus, we cover affordability easing and In N Out’s servant leadership mentality. Around 80 tornados were reported as a result of this past weekend’s powerful storm system, leaving a trail of destruction across the Central an...

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9:35

How Vehicles For Change is Helping Dealers Give Cars...

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2025/03/15

Shoot us a Text. After Head Writer Chris Reeves gives us a worldview to follow, we talk about the story of how Mark Herbert of Herbert's Town & Country Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ramp gave a car to 21-year-old single mom Harmony Alexander in partnership with our friends at Vehicles for Change and NADA. https://www.ksla.com/2025/02/25/shreveport-dealership-helps-single-mom-get-reliable-car/ Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the c...

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12:21

Trump Meets Barra, Tesla Searches Plunge, Back To...

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2025/03/14

Shoot us a Text. As we wind down another week, we’re talking about the meeting between President Trump and GM CEO Mary Barra at the White House discussing American manufacturing. Plus, we look at February market insights from Cars Commerce and see how far the pendulum has swung away from remote work. Show Notes with links: President Donald Trump met with General Motors CEO Mary Barra at the White House to discuss the automaker's commitment to U.S. manufacturing. The meeting, which took plac...

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15:09

Service Satisfaction Strong, EPA Rolling Back...

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2025/03/13

Shoot us a Text. We’re only 10 episodes away from episode 1000 of this podcast, and today, we’re covering the JD Power 2025 US Customer Service Index Study. Plus, we’re looking at how the Trump administration is pushing back on emissions and fuel economy standards, and how Mr. Beast is profiting from something you might not expect. Show Notes with links: For the second straight year, dealership service departments have earned strong customer satisfaction ratings, according to the J.D. Power...

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17:41

Trump Pitches Teslas at White House, Ford 3...

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2025/03/12

Shoot us a Text. Today, we’re talking about how the White House lawn became a Tesla dealership yesterday. Plus, we’re covering Ford’s investment into EV charging for its drivers and how Southwest is ending its longstanding free bag policy. President Donald Trump, long an opponent of Joe Biden’s EV push, threw a political curveball on Tuesday by inspecting—and even considering purchasing—a Tesla at the White House. The moment was seen as an olive branch to Elon Musk, a vocal supporter of Trump...

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14:28

New Nissan CEO, Carmax Chaos, China Teaches...

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2025/03/11

Shoot us a Text. Today, struggling OEM Nissan has announced that current CEO Makoto Uchida will be replaced by Ivan Espinosa, their latest attempt to jumpstart a turnaround. Plus, chaos at a Carmax dealership as a customer rammed their vehicle into the building and China is making AI education mandatory, even for elementary school children. Show Notes with links: Nissan has appointed Ivan Espinosa as its new CEO, tasking him with accelerating the company’s turnaround after years of turmoil....

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12:39

Rooftop Count and Throughput Up, Quick Supercharger...

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2025/03/10

Shoot us a Text. We’ve got good news this Monday as the latest numbers show that dealership count and throughput are up, with stores averaging 511 new cars sold per year. Plus, we cover a quick turnaround for a vandalized Tesla charger and how United is upping its Wi-Fi game with Starlink internet. Show Notes with links: The U.S. new-car dealership count rose nearly 1% to 18,311 as of Jan. 1, 2025, up 171 from a year earlier, while the total franchise count fell 1.3% to 29,829, according to...

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10:22

Stallone, Supercars and Over $1M Raised For Brain Health

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2025/03/08

Shoot us a Text. Chris Reeves joins Paul and Kyle today to discuss EV charging, Waffle Houses and plugging in extension cords into random outlets. Then, they talk about the Power of Love Gala, dealership owner Nick Dossa stepped up in a big way—donating not one, but two 2024 Lotus Emiras to benefit the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. Plus Sylvester Stallone offered an exclusive VIP on-set experience for his hit show "Tulsa King," plus signed bottles of his Carbonadi vodka. ...

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15:40

NADA Goes After VW and Scout, EV Charging Not Cheaper...

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2025/03/07

Shoot us a Text. As we wind down another week, we’re talking about how NADA and Mike Stanton are winding up their opposition of Scout Motors direct-to-consumer plans. Plus, we’re looking at a report that says that EV charging isn’t such a cost-effective alternative to gas, and how Shake Shack is introducing its first ever value meal. Show Notes with links: The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has escalated its opposition to Scout Motors’ direct-to-consumer sales model, sending...

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16:10

Auto Industry Gets Tariff Exemption, Best Resale...

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2025/03/06

Shoot us a Text. The auto industry breathed a sigh of relief yesterday as it was announced that they will be exempt from the 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods. Plus, we’re looking at the cars that hold their value the best, and Google’s push towards AI search. Show Notes with links: The auto industry is temporarily relieved by a one-month exemption from the 25% tariffs on vehicles covered by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). President Trump granted the reprieve foll...

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19:36

Big 3 Exempt From Tariffs?, “The Trump Effect”, Paul...

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2025/03/05

Shoot us a Text. Today, we’re bringing you the latest information on how tariffs could affect the auto industry, including the Commerce Secretary hinting that President Trump could exempt the auto industry. Plus, we’re covering how Honda is bringing Civic production back to Indiana, and Paul and Kyle’s wild adventures this weekend. Show Notes with links: In a primetime address to Congress, former President Donald Trump defended his sweeping tariffs, acknowledging a potential "adjustment per...

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14:21

Tariffs In Effect, Tesla Tops Depreciation List,...

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2025/03/04

Shoot us a Text. Today is our fearless leader Paul J Daly’s birthday! So we gave him the morning off and tapped in producer Nathan Southwick. We’re talking all about the new Canada and Mexico tariffs that put pressure on the automotive supply chains, plus the top depreciating cars and how Google is pushing to achieve artificial general intelligence. Show Notes with links: The U.S. has enacted 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, throwing the highly integrated North American produc...

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14:42

Remembering The Alpha Dawg, Carvana Goes Franchise,...

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2025/03/03

Shoot us a Text. As we greet the first full week of March, we’re live from Charlotte, North Carolina with good friend Todd Caputo. Today, we pause and remember titan sales trainer Jim Ziegler, who helped thousands of dealerships during his 48 years in the industry. Plus, we cover Carvana’s acquisition of a CJDR store in Arizona and what it might mean in the future. Show Notes with links: Sad news this morning: Jim Ziegler, the larger-than-life trainer and industry icon, has passed away afte...

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12:33

This Dealer Is Creating Everyday Heros With CPR Kit...

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2025/03/01

Shoot us a Text. Today, Nathan and Chris take over the show to talk about how the Rick Case Auto Group is equipping people in their community to be everyday heroes through a donation of CPR learning kits to a local hospital. Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

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15:51

More Tariffs Incoming, Ford Ditches Regional EV...

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2025/02/28

Shoot us a Text. It’s the last day of the month, and we’ve got the one and only Steve Greenfield of Automotive Ventures hopping in as a co-host! Today, we’re talking about President Trump saying that the Mexican and Canadian tariffs are back on and more tariffs are coming for Chinese imports. Plus, Ford is closing regionals centers for stocking and distributing EVs and OpenAI has released its latest model, ChatGPT 4.5. Show Notes with links: The U.S. will impose an additional 10% tariff on ...

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12:08

Moreno’s Auto Manufacturing Bill, GM’s Stock Buy...

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2025/02/27

Shoot us a Text. As the month nears its close, we’re talking about Senator Bernie Moreno going to bat for the auto industry with a new bill. Plus, GM is raising its stock dividends while doing a new buy back and the Las Vegas PD debuts a fleet of Cybertrucks given to them by an anonymous donor. Show Notes with links: Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH), a former auto dealer, is introducing the “Transportation Freedom Act”, a bill aimed at repealing federal emissions rules, reducing regulations, and...

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17:34

Tesla Takedown, Group 1 Grows, VDub Charges Forward

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2025/02/26

Shoot us a Text. Today, Paul and Kyle are coming to you live on location from Paul’s office! We’re talking about how Group 1 grew in 2024 through $1.3B in acquisitions, a new face on the top 5 best-selling EVs and how grassroots is trying to take Tesla down. Show Notes with links: Group 1 Automotive made waves in 2024, dropping $1.3 billion to acquire 68 dealerships across the U.S. and U.K. The move adds $3.9 billion in annual revenue and solidifies the company's aggressive expansion strate...

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20:36

Michael Cirillo on the Toronto Auto Show, EV Charger...

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2025/02/25

Shoot us a Text. Today we’ve got guest host Michael Cirillo of the Dealer Playbook talking about his experiences at the Toronto Auto Show. Plus, we talk about a new report showing EV charger cyberattacks are on the rise and how Apple is investing $500B in AI with a specific focus in Detroit. Show Notes with links: Cyberattacks on automotive and smart mobility products surged 39% in 2024, with electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure emerging as a major target, according to Upstream’s 202...

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