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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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11:28

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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14:35

CDK Data Safe!, The Future of Mobility, GPT High School

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2024/08/27

Shoot us a Text.There’s 5 days left in the month as we welcome guest host Steve Greenfield back to the show. Today, we’re covering the CDK cyberattack for hopefully the last time, Steve’s new book on mobility and a unique high school that is replacing teachers with AI.Show Notes with links:CDK Global reports that two significant cyberattacks in June did not result in the theft of dealership employee or consumer data following a 3rd party expert review, despite causing widespread disruption ac...

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15:45

Holman is 100, Toyota Doubles Down, and Loyal Gen Z

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2024/08/26

Shoot us a Text.Let’s kick off the last week of the month with guest host Daniel Govaer as we celebrate Holman’s century of automotive excellence, explore Toyota’s bold hybrid-only strategy as EV demand shifts, and dive into surprising brand loyalty trends among Gen Z.Show Notes with links:Holman marks a century of automotive innovation and growth, celebrating its 100th anniversary on August 23rd. From a single Ford dealership founded by Steward C Holman in 1924 in New Jersey, Holman has evol...

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10:45

This JLR Store Creates Opportunities for Growth

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2024/08/24

Shoot us a Text.Today, Chris Reeves and Jordan Cox talk about Jack Pearson and his team from Jaguar Land Rover South Shore in Indiana.Jordan spent some recently with Jack and his team, created some stand alone episodes, as well as a short story highlighting their great operation.Jack has intentionally developed a high performing team and recently found a way to pivot to sell more used cars within their market.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.as...

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13:45

ASOTU Stranded, Trade Convos in Service, Rate Cut,...

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2024/08/23

Shoot us a Text.It’s a great Friday to be in the car business as the ASOTU crew braves the trip home from a week of being on the ground with Dealers, OEMS, and Industry Partners at two separate events. Today we’re talking about some service lane trade data, a potential interest rate cut, and the pumpkin spice sign of the times. Show Notes with links:A new survey reveals that most dealerships aren't leveraging the service drive as a source of quality used vehicles by discussing trade-in o...

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11:11

Ford Tweaks EV Plans Again as EVs Break Sales Again

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2024/08/22

Shoot us a Text.We are rounding down a week of east coast travel here on the last day of the NAMAD Annual Membership Meeting. Today we are looking at Ford’s recently announced change in their EV plans and how EVs may not be slowing down as much as some sources may say.Show Notes with links:Ford is adjusting its electrification plans, canceling its long-planned three-row electric crossovers and delaying the next-generation full-size electric pickup by 18 months. The automaker will now focus on...

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9:22

LIVE from NAMAD, Rivian VP to Stellantis, Betting on...

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2024/08/21

Shoot us a Text.Welcome to Miami as we’re coming to you Live from the 2024 NAMAD Annual Meeting in Miami Florida where hundreds of Dealers, OEMs, and Industry Partners are talking about the current and future state of the industry. We’re also talking about the Rivian VP who is now spen to Detroit as well as Salesforce’s bet on the future of personalized vehicles. We want to thank our friends at TrueCar+ for making our coverage of the 2024 NAMAD Annual Meeting possible!Show Notes with lin...

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17:07

$99 Corollas, Plinko and More, Car Insurance Through...

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2024/08/20

Shoot us a Text.It’s a travel Tuesday as we head to Virginia for the Reynolds Retail Summit and then Florida for the NAMAD Conference. Today we’re talking about the buzz our friends at Rohrman Toyota are making with creative marketing campaigns, why car insurance premiums keep going up and check in at Amplify 2024 with Kyle Mountsier and Reynolds CMO Greg Uland.AnnouncementNew Auto Collabs episode - Changing the Culture Through An Employee Stock Ownership Plan with Bethany Sobczak, Corporate ...

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17:30

Dealership Profits Declining, Keeping Healthcare...

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2024/08/19

Shoot us a Text.It’s a busy week around the ASOTU-verse as we’ve got people traveling in all different directions. Today, we’re talking about a new study showing a significant drop in dealership profitability, look at how Carter Myers is ahead of the curve on employee healthcare, and look inside a casket that feels like a Cybertruck.Show Notes with links:U.S. franchised dealerships experienced a significant 33.4% drop in average pretax profit during the first half of 2024, reflecting a broade...

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12:09

Vans Fixed and Vans Given... Because Auto Dealers Care

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2024/08/17

Shoot us a Text.Today on the show, Paul, Chris and Nathan talk about dealers giving back.First we have a story about how Fiesta Subaru came alongside one of their community members after a wildfire damaged her van. Then, Mercy Education Project in Detroit, a nonprofit dedicated to helping women and children, had its van stolen. When Lithia and Driveway found out, they stepped up to donate a new van back to the project.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https...

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15:20

Hybrid Tech, BMW Subscriptions, Data Breach, and Gen Z

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2024/08/16

Shoot us a Text.It’s finally Friday as we cover how European plug-in hybrid technology may guide US regulations, BMW is at it again charging monthly for physical hardware, we cover the data breach affecting BILLIONS, and how Gen Z feels more detached than ever.Show Notes with links:European regulations are driving the development of plug-in hybrids with significantly longer electric ranges, offering a glimpse of what might be coming to the U.S.Some European plug-in hybrids now offer electric ...

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13:27

Lots of Cars On the Lot, Holman Invests in FM...

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2024/08/15

Shoot us a Text.It’s a busy Thursday as we dig into Cox Auto’s data from July, talk about Holman buying a stake in FM Capital, discuss Polestar producing vehicles on US soil and relax while watching Waymos trying to get out of a parking lot set to lofi beats.Show Notes with links:The U.S. auto market in July 2024 saw a decline in average transaction prices (ATP) for new vehicles, down to $48,401, with inventory levels increasing 52% YoY to 2.91 million vehicles, in data from Cox Automotive.Av...

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13:40

Fain Files Against Trump-Musk, Auto Credit Tightens,...

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2024/08/14

Shoot us a Text.Welcome to Wednesday as we are talking about the return of the Fain to the headlines in response to the Trump-Musk live conversation on X. We also talk about the tightening of the auto credit belt, as well as a shifting consumer sentiment to the use of ‘AI’ in products. The UAW has filed federal labor charges against former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, accusing them of implied threatening actions against striking workers.Trump suggested that employers...

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13:51

Car-less Olympics, Kia’s Theft Fix Works, Workers...

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2024/08/13

Shoot us a Text.It’s a great Tuesday to sell some cars as we talk about LA’s announcement of a car-less Olympics (oh the irony). We also talk about the effectiveness of Kia’s fix for rampant thefts, as well as the large group of workers feeling stuck. Los Angeles, a city synonymous with car culture, is casting it’s vision for the 2028 Olympic Games to be a "no-car Games." Mayor Karen Bass has announced plans to rely on public transportation instead of private vehicles, challenging the ci...

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15:25

Are Dealers The Holdup To Selling EVs?, Fake V8...

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2024/08/12

Shoot us a Text.It’s a new week in the retail auto industry, and that means its time to love some people more than cars. Today we’re discussing a survey that suggests dealers are not excited about selling EVs, the new Dodge Charger exhaust sound system, and how ChargePoint is combining all the charging connectors into one.Steve Greenfield made a post about the new Dodge Charger’s fake exhaust sounds and it sparked quite the debate. Dodge's new electric Charger Daytona is all about maintaining...

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10:23

A Dealer's Birthday Party Raised How Much Money?

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2024/08/10

Shoot us a Text.Employees of the 16-dealership Wilson Automotive Group in Orange County, CA, have donated an impressive amount to various charities this year. Find out how much on today's show.This annual donation is made in lieu of giving their boss, David Wilson, a birthday and Christmas gift, reflecting their generous spirit and community-minded values.Current recipients include Orangewood, Olivecrest, Lakers Youth Foundation, United Cerebral Palsy, and the American Cancer Society.Hosts: P...

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14:01

Fain vs Trump, Who Actually Wants a Cybertruck?,...

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2024/08/09

Shoot us a Text.We’ve got that little something extra to help you through your Friday, as we’re talking about Rivian and Lucid’s Q2 struggles (did someone say dealer network?), Tesla’s Cybertruck struggles, Shawn Fain vs Donald Trump and a little fun to launch you into the weekend with some sock anecdotes.Rivian and Lucid continue to face significant financial challenges in Q2, despite receiving major investments. Both EV makers report substantial losses, raising concerns about their future s...

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