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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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10:10

Dealers Gear Up 7000 Backpacks for Students

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2025/08/09

Shoot us a Text. On this second Saturday of month, Paul is joined by Chris and Nathan to share all the amazing things dealers are doing in communities across the nation. This back-to-school season, Toyota-Lexus-Minority Owner Dealers Associatoin partnered with Toyota, The Salvation Army, and Walmart to distribute over 16,000 backpacks filled with school supplies, 6,900 of them through dealerships. As Robert Hatchett put it, this is about investing in students and uplifting communities. Join P...

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11:29

CarOffer To Shut Down, Ford’s EV Affordability Plan,...

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2025/08/08

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1116: CarGurus shuts down CarOffer, trimming its wholesale tech reach. Ford opens a Long Beach EV hub to take on low-cost rivals. And OpenAI’s GPT-5 rolls out to all ChatGPT users, promising smarter, faster AI for everyone. Show Notes with links: CarGurus will shutter its wholesale digital marketplace CarOffer less than two years after fully acquiring it, citing a volatile pricing environment and dealer demand for more flexibility.CEO Jason Trevisan said the compan...

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10:51

Ford’s “Model T” Moment, Cybertruck Target Practice,...

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2025/08/07

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1115: Ford’s ready for its “Model T moment,” the Cybertruck heads to military testing, and Rivian turns EV charging into a Hamptons-style retreat. Show Notes with links: Ford is gearing up for a major EV push with plans to build a new generation of affordable electric vehicles, kicking off a pivotal new chapter that CEO Jim Farley has dubbed the company's “Model T moment.”The EV line will include a midsize pickup, set to launch in 2027 from Ford’s Louisville Assemb...

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11:22

Fain Under Fire, Silverado Goes The Distance, Gen Z...

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2025/08/06

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1114: Shawn Fain’s own union members want him out. Chevy’s Silverado EV clocks an unbelievable 1,059 miles on a charge, and as AI reshapes white-collar work, Gen Z is finding job security in scrubs, not suits. Show Notes with links: Shawn Fain, the fiery UAW president who led the landmark 2023 strike against the Detroit 3, is now facing a revolt from within his own ranks. Several union locals have voted to launch removal proceedings, citing layoffs, retaliation, an...

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13:36

Amazon Sells Used Cars, Rivian Sues Ohio, Ikea Inside...

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2025/08/05

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1113: Today we cover Amazon’s push into used car sales, Rivian’s legal battle to sell direct in Ohio, and Ikea’s first-ever retail partnership with Best Buy. Show Notes with links: Amazon Autos now includes used and certified pre-owned vehicles. Starting in Los Angeles with Hyundai dealers, the program will soon roll out to more cities nationwide.Hyundai dealers can now list used and CPO cars, including non-Hyundai models.Vehicles come with a 3-day/300-mile ...

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12:48

Carvana’s Wild Ride Continues, 25% of Loans Have...

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2025/08/04

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1112: Carvana’s stock hits jaw-dropping highs while negative equity haunts car buyers. At the same time, a new report says Gen X may quietly be the most powerful consumer group of the next decade. Show Notes with links: What once seemed like a dying online used‑car startup has roared back. Carvana’s share price hit an all‑time high in late July 2025—up over 10,000% from the December 2022 bottom—while short-sellers suffered nearly $7.42 billion in losses.Q2 2025 sa...

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10:35

A Sasquatch, A Fire Department And A Mud Run

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2025/08/02

Shoot us a Text. On this Saturday, we're highlighting a fun mud run/competitive mud run put on by the Rohrman Auto Group to benefit their local fire department. Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry. Get the Daily Push B...

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11:32

Latest Tariff Roundup, Robotaxi With A Driver,...

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2025/08/01

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1110: Today we cover Trump’s sweeping auto tariffs, Tesla’s not‑so‑autonomous “Robotaxi” rollout, and the rise of agentic checkout in online retail. Show Notes with links: President Trump’s country-by-country auto tariff deadline has arrived, setting off a new round of trade negotiations and recalibrations for global automakers.Canadian tariffs rise to 35%, though most USMCA-compliant vehicles dodge the hike.Mexico earns a 90-day delay on new tariffs, holding at 25...

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11:00

Ford’s Profits Hit by Tariffs, Commercial EVs Still...

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2025/07/31

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1109: Today we’re digging into Ford’s $3B tariff troubles, why commercial EV fleets are booming even as consumer demand cools, and how OpenAI’s new “Study Mode” could change the way students learn (without just handing out the answers). Show Notes with links: Ford Motor is bracing for a tougher financial year as U.S. tariffs on vehicles, steel, and aluminum cut deeper than expected. Shares dipped 3% after the automaker raised its tariff cost estimate by half a bill...

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19:17

How Dealers Are Deploying AI Today, Tariffs Can’t...

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2025/07/30

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1108: Today we’re joined by Ben Hadley to talk about Toyota’s exports to the US rising in June, and get Ben’s thoughts on AI use by dealers and tech partners. Show Notes with links: Despite U.S. tariffs on Japanese auto imports, Toyota kept exports rolling in June, posting record-breaking sales powered by booming hybrid demand and resilient U.S. shipments. The move highlights both consumer appetite and Toyota’s ability to shrug off trade turbulence.Toyota’s U.S. ex...

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13:18

Used EV Prices Slide, Cybertruck Sticks, Search Goes...

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2025/07/29

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1107: Today we dive into why used EVs — especially Teslas — are losing value fast, how a Cybertruck hung 6,600 pounds on a patch of glue, and what AI search’s rise in impressions but drop in clicks means for auto dealers looking to stay visible. Show Notes with links: Electric vehicles are losing traction in the used market, according to iSeeCars. The latest study shows Tesla models topping the list of biggest price drops as demand cools and federal incentives near...

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14:38

EU Gets 15% Tariffs, Toyota’s EV Roadmap, AI Privacy...

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2025/07/28

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1106: Today we’re looking at a U.S.-EU trade deal that gives European automakers some relief, Toyota’s ambitious product roadmap with EVs and freshened favorites, and why Sam Altman says your ChatGPT chats aren’t nearly as private as you think. Show Notes with links: European automakers got a breather as the U.S. and EU struck a long-awaited trade deal, dialing back tariff threats that had been weighing on the industry.The U.S. will apply a 15% tariff on EU goods, ...

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10:38

Two Steinway Pianos Stuffed Full of Money

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2025/07/26

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1105: Chris Reeves joins Paul and Kyle to share the who, what, where, why and how of auto dealers giving back to their communities. Fred Martin has spent decades in the car business, but his latest gift is all about the arts. Martin recently made a $500K gift to Lake Erie College. And while that number alone is impressive, it’s how he chose to give that makes this story something special. Fred’s donation includes two top-of-the-line Steinway pianos. One is a conc...

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11:36

EV Service Woes, Honda Sells Service, Walmart Nixes...

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2025/07/25

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1104: EV service frustrations rise as electric sales grow, Honda steps into the insurance game, and Walmart unveils Sparky—its bold AI move to replace the search bar. Show Notes with links: Electric vehicle sales hit a new high in the first half of 2025, but the surge is putting pressure on service departments nationwide. According to CDK Global’s EV Ownership Study, more EVs are hitting the service lane — and owners are increasingly frustrated with the experience....

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11:35

Start-Stop Stopping, Tesla In The Rough, Southwest...

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2025/07/24

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1103: Today we’re talking about backlash against stop-start tech, Tesla’s rocky second quarter and robotaxi dreams, and Southwest’s historic shift to assigned seating. Show Notes with links: Stop-start engine systems, once praised for fuel savings, often slandered by consumers, are now catching flak from both the EPA and frustrated drivers—prompting new questions about their future.62% of 2023 vehicles used stop-start to claim EPA efficiency credits around $30 per ...

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11:12

Auction Reinvention, Trade Tension, and AI Pricing...

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2025/07/23

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1102: Today, we're unpacking the Detroit 3's tariff turmoil with Japan, exploring how "Auction 2.0" is reshaping used-car sourcing, and tracking Delta's AI-driven pricing turbulence as Senators demand answers. The U.S. automakers GM, Ford, and Stellantis are pushing back against a new trade deal lowering Japanese auto tariffs to 15%, while tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports stay at 25%. The Detroit 3 warn this imbalance threatens U.S. auto jobs and industr...

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9:40

AI Layoff Deception, GM’s Earnings Dip & Truck...

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2025/07/22

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1101: Today we talk about how AI is quietly reshaping the workforce under the guise of “restructuring.” GM reports a profit dip but revs up electrified truck updates to meet shifting demands. Finally, California launches an innovative apprenticeship program to tackle the auto tech shortage head-on. GM’s Q2 net income fell 35%, hit by $1.1 billion in tariffs, but the company holds firm on full-year profit goals. CEO Mary Barra highlights strategic moves to align wit...

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14:06

Q2 Auto Profits Surge, China Gets EV Bronco, Tesla...

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2025/07/21

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1100: Franchised dealerships saw a 22% profit surge in Q2, led by strong gains in import and domestic brands. Ford unveiled a high-tech electric Bronco, but it’s only for China. Meanwhile, Tesla opened its retro-style diner and drive-in in Hollywood, complete with Superchargers, rooftop views, and robot service. Franchised dealerships saw a big jump in net profits this quarter as customers rushed to buy before tariffs hit, according to the Q2 2025 Presidio-NCM Benchm...

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10:37

Love Doesn’t Stop With The Car

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2025/07/19

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1099: It’s Saturday, which means Chris Reeves is back in the studio with another story that brings all the feels. This time it’s about Speedway Subaru in Indianapolis. When a service advisor found out a longtime customer had lost everything in a house fire, including the dog that saved their life, he didn’t just offer sympathy. He took action. The team came together to donate a car and provide essentials to help the family rebuild. We talk about what it means to be o...

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12:15

Rivian’s Southern Roots, Ford’s Hero Reward, ChatGPT...

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2025/07/18

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1098: Rivian is laying foundations in Georgia with a new East Coast HQ and massive EV factory. A brave deacon turns his F-150 into a life-saving shield, and gets rewarded. And OpenAI's latest ChatGPT upgrade puts real-world task management on autopilot. Rivian is plugging into Atlanta as it sets the stage for its next major manufacturing move. The EV maker is launching an East Coast HQ to support its second plant, with big plans to expand.The Atlanta office opens l...

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