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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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9:55

Black Friday Tips and Tactics with Zac Kinch

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2024/11/29

Shoot us a Text.As we’re all still digesting the fun, excitement and food from yesterday, Black Friday kicks the holiday shopping season into full swing. Today, Zac Kinch, GM of Bob Rohrman Toyota in Lafayette, Indiana, co-hosts the show to share how he keeps his team engaged on holidays and how they’ve created unique marketing strategies to get customers in the door, starting with a $99 car deal.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN...

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12:52

Presidential Buy/Sell Market, Huge Rivian Loan, Cheap...

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2024/11/27

Shoot us a Text.Warm up those appetites, folks. As we get ready to loosen our belts, the buy/sell market seems to be doing the same thing as the Trump era nears. We’re also talking about a gigantic but conditional loan from the government to Rivian, as well as cheaper turkeys for everyone this year. Show Notes with links:The 2024 presidential election outcome is expected to rejuvenate dealership buy-sell activity, as regulatory rollbacks and economic optimism provide a favorable environ...

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14:50

Porsche’s EV Struggles, CA’s Tax Credit Alternative,...

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2024/11/26

Shoot us a Text.2 days to turkey! Today we’re talking about how Porsche is realigning its EV goals and planning on more ICE and hybrids. Plus, California preps its own EV tax credit that won’t apply to Teslas, and air travel has its most complaints since the pandemic.Show Notes with links:Porsche is pivoting its strategy to address declining BEV sales, planning new combustion-engine models to align with regional demand, while managing challenges in China and profit pressures.Porsche’s BEV sal...

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10:47

Hyundai-Amazon Sales Coming In January, Betting on...

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2024/11/25

Shoot us a Text.We’re rooting for a great end to the month as we enter Thanksgiving week. Today, we’re talking about how Hyundai and Amazon’s online retail platform could enter its next phase in January, how Wall Street investors are still bullish on auto loans and how this week signals a new level of danger for drivers.Show Notes with links:Thank Dan Shine for having us on Fridays Daily Drive PodcastHyundai’s online retail platform with Amazon faced setbacks from the CDK cyberattack but is n...

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10:34

Cavender Auto Group Funds New Wing of a Ronald...

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2024/11/23

Shoot us a Text.Today ASOTU Head Writer joins Paul and Kyle to talk about how Cavender Auto Group employees gave both money and time to make sure 1000's of families will be taken care of in their biggest time of need. Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet 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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15:18

Dale Pollak Moving On From Cox, F&I Gross Dips,...

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2024/11/22

Shoot us a Text.We’re closing out the week talking about how industry titan Dale Pollak will leave Cox Auto at the end of 2025. Plus, almost all of the public groups saw F&I gross profit dip in Q3 and apparently OpenAI is building its own web browser.Show Notes with links:Cox Automotive announced Dale Pollak, founder of vAuto and a pioneer in inventory management, will leave the company at the end of 2025 after nearly 50 years of shaping the industry.Pollak will spend 2024 transitioning k...

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15:06

EV Battery Prices To Plummet, Honda Double Range,...

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2024/11/21

Shoot us a Text.We’re back at our desks after some time on the road. Today we’re talking about Honda’s plans to double EV range while reducing cost and size, a new study that says price parity between EV and ICE could come as soon as 2026, and the response to an AI-altered Coca-Cola ad.Show Notes with links:Honda aims to double the driving range of its EVs by the late 2020s through the use of innovative all-solid-state batteries.Research head Keiji Otsu describes the initiative as a “game-cha...

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13:28

EV Rollback, jaGUar Copies Nothing, Flying ShakeShack

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2024/11/20

Shoot us a Text.Welcome to Wednesday as we talk about the likely EV regulation rollbacks on Trump’s Day One. We also talk about a Jaguar rebrand that’s unlike anything we’ve ever seen, as well Delta’s new initiative to serve ShakeShack on first class flights. Show Notes with links:Sean Duffy has been nominated to head the U.S. Department of Transportation by President-elect Trump, with a vision to lead America into a "golden age of travel." His nomination brings significant implications ...

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9:55

Supply vs Demand, BYD’s 10 Millionth Vehicle, Record...

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2024/11/19

Shoot us a Text.We’re live in Petersburg VA this morning as we’re shooting the next episode of More Than Cars. Today, we’re talking about the latest Cars Commerce Industry Insights and what it means for supply and demand, how BYD has produced its 10 millionth new energy vehicle, and how this Thanksgiving could be a record for travel.Show Notes with links:The October Cars Commerce Industry Insights Report reveals that new vehicle supply is way up, while demand has only seen a small increase.Ne...

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10:34

Carvana Scales Capacity, Most Fatal Car Study, Tech...

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2024/11/18

Shoot us a Text.It’s a busy week around the ASOTU halls as we’re in Florida for MRC and then Virginia for MTC. Today we’re covering how Carvana is scaling its capacity through the ADESA auction network, how Teslas topped a study on the most fatal cars on the road and the tech hiring slowdown.Show Notes with links:Carvana is reimagining its operations through strategic integrations of the ADESA auction network, emphasizing vertical integration and expansion.The used car retailer has converted ...

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9:28

Not Selling On Veteran's Day, but Serving in the...

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2024/11/16

Shoot us a Text.Nathan and Chris host the show this Saturday morning and talk about how Sioux City Ford Lincoln closed on Veteran's Day so they could do community service for the veterans in their community. Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet 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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10:24

Is The EV Tax Credit Dead?, GM’s Free Night EV...

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2024/11/15

Shoot us a Text.We’re almost at the end of another week, and today we’re covering how it seems that the Trump team is getting ready to eliminate the EV tax credit. Plus, GM is working with EV owners in Texas to offer free nighttime EV charging, and how on-the-job training is becoming harder to find.Show Notes with links:The Trump transition team is set to eliminate the $7,500 EV tax credit in an upcoming tax reform, a shift that could hinder the U.S.'s EV progress. Despite Tesla’s reliance on...

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13:19

Car Buying Harder In October, Cybertruck Day Supply,...

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2024/11/14

Shoot us a Text.It’s Thursday, and we’re almost halfway through November. Today, we’re talking about a CDK study that says car buying got harder for consumers in October, how Tesla has exhausted its Cybertruck reservation list and OpenAI’s autonomous Operator that’s coming to a computer near you.Show Notes with links:According to a recent CDK Global study, shoppers struggled a bit more in October with finding the right car as inventory disruptions such as stop sales, model turnovers, and natu...

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13:56

Rivian, VW and Scout… Oh My, Fain Struggles To...

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2024/11/13

Shoot us a Text.Today’s the day when we release More Than Cars episode 4: Mohawk Chevrolet at 1PM! Oh and we’re also talking about Rivian and VW’s finalized joint venture, how the UAW is struggling to gain momentum following last year’s big wins and how Dodge is adjusting its EV and ICE muscle car plans.Show Notes with links:Rivian Automotive and Volkswagen Group have finalized a significant joint venture worth up to $5.8 billion to advance electrical architecture and software for future EVs,...

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16:33

VinFast Gets Cash Infusion, Phases of AI In...

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2024/11/12

Shoot us a Text.This Tuesday morning we are excited to publish the very first AutoIndustry.ai weekly email, covering everything the industry needs to know about AI. But before we talk about that, we’re covering how VinFast’s founder is jumping in to keep the company afloat again.Show Notes with links:VinFast is getting another major capital infusion from its billionaire founder Pham Nhat Vuong as well as parent company Vingroup to aid its global expansion.Pham Nhat Vuong, Vietnam’s first bill...

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15:49

$1.4B of Carvana Stock, Transparency Gap Closing,...

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2024/11/11

Shoot us a Text.Happy Veteran’s Day and thank you to all who have served! Today we’re talking about Ernie Garcia II cashing in on $1.4B of Carvana stock, a new Capital One study highlighting the role of trust and transparency in the car buying process and an IHOP-Applebees shared location.Show Notes with links:Ernie Garcia II, father of Carvana CEO Ernest Garcia III, has strategically sold $1.4 billion of Carvana stock since April, benefiting from a notable rally in the company’s share price ...

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7:56

Crowdsourcing Where To Give Back

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2024/11/09

Shoot us a Text.Happy Saturday! Nathan and Chris host the show today to recap the ASOTU team's time in Austin, TX this week and then share some of the good we're seeing in the auto industry.Park Place Dealerships donates $100,000 in small grant giveaways to local charities. The charities are submitted by employees and community members and in a couple of weeks the Irvine, TX community will learn who has won the grant awards.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at...

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10:25

CARS Rule Under Trump, Mexico Confronts Musk, AI...

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2024/11/08

Shoot us a Text.Welcome to Friday! As we wind down the week, we’re talking about how the Trump Presidency could affect the FTC CARS Rule. Plus, Mexico wants answers from Musk as to Tesla’s Mexico Gigafactory and a painting by an AI robot sold for over $1M at auction.Show Notes with links:The Federal Trade Commission’s new regulations to combat auto retail scams, known as the CARS Rule, face an uncertain future with the potential of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term. Here’s a breakdow...

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10:24

Car Dealer Wins Senate Seat, CBT 40 Under 40, $15M...

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2024/11/07

Shoot us a Text.We’re live from Austin this morning where we’ll be speaking to the ATAE Comms Directors, but before that, we’re talking about how car dealer Bernie Moreno is headed to the Senate, the second annual list of CBT 40 Under 40 honorees and how Open AI spent a whopping $15M on the Chat.com domain.Show Notes with links:Bernie Moreno, former auto dealer and Trump-backed Republican, flipped a longstanding Democratic Senate seat in Ohio, securing a narrow victory over Sherrod Brown.More...

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14:56

Trump’s Win Rattles EVs, Musk’s Influence, and IKEA’s...

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2024/11/06

Shoot us a Text.Donald Trump’s return to the White House could disrupt the auto industry’s EV ambitions. Plus, Elon Musk’s advisory role with the new administration and his plans for autonomous tech. And, IKEA opens its first stand-alone restaurant in London.Show Notes with links:Former President Donald Trump has won the 2024 election, and his return could lead to major shifts for the auto industry, especially around electric vehicle (EV) policies, trade, and incentives. Here’s what might be ...

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