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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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11:53

Finally An Interest Rate Cut, Ford Karaoke, AI Goes...

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2024/09/19

Shoot us a Text.Finally An Interest Rate Cut, Ford Karaoke, AI Goes HollywoodDescription:Dealers across the country breathed a sigh of relief this morning at news of the Fed’s interest rate cut. We’ll be talking about that, plus how Ford is adding karaoke to vehicles and a partnership between a big Hollywood studio and an AI video generator.AnnouncementUpcoming ASOTU Edge Webinar on Wed September 25 at 2PM - Don’t Miss The Signals! How Unresolved Complaints Turn Into Compliance Nightmares wit...

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9:03

Ram REVs Up EV Trucks, Tesla APR Incentives, Home...

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2024/09/18

Shoot us a Text.Happy hump day! Today, we’re covering how Ram is set to enter the EV truck fray, how Tesla is prepping to move inventory with a new round of incentives and how Home Depot allegedly changed prices on consumers between the aisle and the register.AnnouncementUpcoming ASOTU Edge Webinar on Wed September 25 at 2PM - Don’t Miss The Signals! How Unresolved Complaints Turn Into Compliance Nightmares with the Association of Finance and Insurance Professionals and DealerResolveVincue Un...

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12:05

VW Shifts Loans To Wells Fargo, Sticker Shock is...

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2024/09/17

Shoot us a Text.We’re brimming with energy on this Tuesday morning, as we discuss VW’s decision to originate its US auto loans through Wells Fargo. Plus we talk about the growing gap between car buying expectations and car buying reality and how auto debt just continues to grow.Show Notes with links:Volkswagen is ceasing to originate U.S. auto loans for Audi and VW through its in-house finance division, Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS). Starting in April, Wells Fargo will take over this r...

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13:01

Volvo Ditches Subscription, Waymo Expansion Plans,...

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2024/09/16

Shoot us a Text.It’s a brand new week and we’re heading to Will Guidara’s Welcome Conference in NYC. Before we get there, we need to talk about how Volvo is giving up on car subscriptions, more places you can take an autonomous rideshare, and more ways to buy physical items in Roblox.Show Notes with links:Volvo has officially ended its vehicle subscription program, Care by Volvo, which launched in 2017. The service offered a bundle of vehicle use, maintenance, and other benefits under a singl...

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11:44

Dealers Honoring Our First Responders On a Special Day

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2024/09/14

Shoot us a Text.Today, Nathan, Chris and Jordan take over the show to talk about how a Cumming, Georgia dealership honored their first responders on 9/11 by feeding them lunch and giving the community an opportunity to get involved!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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10:17

Buy/Sell Market Setting Records, Ford Pro Architect...

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2024/09/13

Shoot us a Text.Is it already the end of another week? We’re looking back this morning as we look at buy/sell activity from the first half of the year, reflect on the legacy of Ford Pro CEO Ted Cannis, and dig into how discretionary spending is on the rise.The first half of 2024 has shattered records in the dealership buy/sell market. With 204 dealership transactions completed and 381 franchises sold, this is nearly double pre-pandemic levels. So, what’s fueling this surge?Blue sky values are...

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14:40

GM + Hyundai = Team Up, Stellantis + Dealers =...

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2024/09/12

Shoot us a Text.As we’ve passed the halfway point of the week, we’ve got Michael Cirillo in the studio to discuss GM and Hyundai’s new partnership, how Stellantis and its dealers are in a little bit of a tiff, and a new study that says consumers know exactly what they’re doing when they accept website tracking cookies.Show Notes with links:General Motors and Hyundai Motor Co. have announced a partnership aimed at exploring collaboration in a variety of technological and production areas. With...

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16:51

Ally Faces Credit Crunch, GM Employees On The EV...

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2024/09/11

Shoot us a Text.Today, we pause and reflect on the events of 9/11/2001. No crisis can win.It’s Wednesday and DG is back for round two. We’re talking about how Ally Financial is dealing with consumer credit challenges, how GM is drawing a line in the sand for its salaried employees and busting the EV slowdown myth.Show Notes with links:Ally Financial is grappling with growing credit challenges as high inflation impacts borrowers, resulting in increased delinquencies. Shares plummeted 17.62% on...

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16:02

Rivian Referrals, Toyota’s Long Range Battery Plans,...

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2024/09/10

Shoot us a Text.As we turn into Tuesday, we’ve got guest host Daniel Govaer with us in the studio! Today we’re looking at Rivian’s referral program, what the future holds for Toyota’s battery production and recap everything from Apple’s iPhone announcement event.Show Notes with links:Rivian is rolling out its first referral program to help drive sales of its R1T and R1S models, joining Tesla and Lucid in the referral game. This program includes credits and perks, making it more enticing for n...

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15:56

Polestar CEO Pushes for Software, Tesla Patents...

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2024/09/09

Shoot us a Text.It’s a great Monday as we launch into the week with guest host Ben Hadley. Today we’re talking about software-defined vehicles and how Polestar is leaning in, Tesla’s recent patents for wireless home EV charging and autonomous AI bots that are starting to become effective in business.Show Notes with links:Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath believes the transition to software-defined vehicles (SDVs) represents a major leap forward in automotive innovation. He stresses that SDVs are ...

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8:15

Car Shows creating Community

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2024/09/07

Shoot us a Text.Today on the show, Kyle, Chris, and Jordan talk about how cars shows create community and then featuring Walser's recent Subarus and Cold Brews event.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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14:27

Dealers Pessimistic Outlook, Japan’s EV Battery Push,...

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2024/09/06

Shoot us a Text.We’re almost through the week, and we’ve got Steve Greenfield back with us today to help us understand why dealers are feeling a little pessimistic about Q3. Plus we’ll discuss how Japan is investing heavily in EV battery production and have a little bit of nostalgia about a historic Mustang.Show Notes with links:Franchised dealers grew more pessimistic going into Q3, with a Cox Automotive poll revealing concerns about interest rates, the economy, and election uncertainty. The...

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13:08

VW vs The Union, Dealership Cybersecurity Survey,...

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2024/09/05

Shoot us a Text.Happy Thursday! Today, we’re joined by the one and only Steve Greenfield, as we discuss VWs plans to close plants in Germany and its showdown with the union, how dealers should be improving their cybersecurity, and why Oakland police are towing Teslas to get their camera footage.Show Notes with links:Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume is on a collision course with Germany's powerful labor union, IG Metall, as VW considers job cuts and plant closures to reduce costs.VW may end a 30-ye...

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17:07

Sales Climb In August, Qualcomm Leads the Chip Pack,...

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2024/09/04

Shoot us a Text.Wednesday’s here! We’ve got Michael Cirillo joining the show to talk about the first look at August sales numbers, what’s happening on the chipmaker front in automotive and whether Canva’s new price strategy will backfire.Show Notes with links:The auto industry is poised to post its highest sales volume of the year in August, projected to rise by 7-8%, thanks to strong demand for crossovers and hybrids, as well as Labor Day discounts and extra selling days.Hyundai sales surged...

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12:42

Rigged Robotaxi?, EV Buses Charging The Grid, “Open...

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2024/09/03

Shoot us a Text.It’s Tuesday, Kyle’s back, and we’re ready to hit the ground running after the Labor Day holiday. Today we’re talking about data that suggests Tesla might rig its robotaxi debut, how the Oakland School District went EV with its buses and ask whether you should use LinkedIn’s “Open To Work” banner.Show Notes with links:Tesla is set to unveil its highly anticipated robotaxi at the the iconic 110-acre Warner Bros. lot in Burbank CA, on October 10. This event marks a significant s...

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10:22

Labor Day Special - Rescuing Chrysler, Dodging...

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2024/09/02

Shoot us a Text.It’s Labor Day and dealers all over will be out in force selling and servicing cars today. We’ve got our own Labor Day special, talking about a bold plan to reinvigorate the Chrysler and Dodge brands and how to watch out for QR codes scams.Show Notes with links:Frank Rhodes, great-grandson of Walter P. Chrysler, has proposed a bold plan to rescue the iconic Chrysler and Dodge brands from Stellantis' European ownership. His vision involves revitalizing these American automotive...

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11:28

We Won An Award! (And Other Philosophical and...

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2024/08/31

Shoot us a Text.It's a Saturday close to the month of August, and we've got some fun vibes this morning as Head Writer Chris Reeves and Head of Community Jordan Cox join Paul on the show.Last week at the NAMAD Annual Meeting, we won the Women of Color Automotive Network (WOCAN)'s Ally of the Year Award! We are honored and thankful to support an amazing organization!Galatians 6:10 "So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone..."Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily...

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16:33

Carvana Megasite, New Blue Sky Outlook, Dealership...

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2024/08/30

Shoot us a Text.It’s the fifth Friday of the month heading into a holiday weekend, and we are covering how Carvana is launching a megasite, the latest on dealership buy/sell trends from Haig Partners, and a dealership delivery that ended in an arrest.Show Notes with links:Carvana is transforming the ADESA Kansas City location into its first "megasite," blending auto auctions with vehicle inspection and reconditioning. This move is set to create 200 new jobs in Belton, Missouri, further expand...

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14:36

Tesla Fights Tariffs, Gen Z Drives More, Most...

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2024/08/29

Shoot us a Text.It’s a great Thursday to be in the retail auto industry and we’ve got the one and only Ben Hadley on the show today. We’re covering how Tesla is pushing back against Canadian tariffs, how Gen Z and Millennials are driving more than previous generations and how the most disappointing national park responded to its ranking.Show Notes with links:Tesla has reportedly lobbied the Canadian government for lower tariffs on China-made electric vehicles before Canada announced a 100% du...

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16:13

Hyundai Hybrid, Most Reliable Used Cars, Autotrader...

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2024/08/28

Shoot us a Text.Happy Hump Day! On this Wednesday, we’ve got guest host Erikka Tiffani Wells in the studio, talking about Hyundai pressing in on hybrids, the most reliable used car brands, and how Autotrader is helping dog owners with their travel.Show Notes with links:Hyundai is pivoting towards expanding its hybrid offerings due to slowing demand for fully electric vehicles. The automaker plans to significantly increase its hybrid lineup and aims to more than triple its global hybrid sales ...

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