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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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10:01

1000 School Supplies Per Rooftop... Given Back To The...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2024/09/29

Shoot us a Text.Today, Paul and Kyle are joined by writer Kristi Canada. After some talks about the weather (a hurricane just blew through where Kristi lives), they talk about how the 9 Car Pros Automotive Group stores collected over 9000 school supplies for kids.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/pus...

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15:24

EV Tariffs In Effect, Auto Ads Blitz the NFL, Beast...

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2024/09/27

Shoot us a Text.It’s the last Friday of the month, and today we’re covering new US tariffs on all sorts of Chinese goods, how OEMs are flocking back to television ads on NFL games, and Mr. Beast’s manifesto on how to build a successful company. Show Notes with links:New tariffs go into effect today, as the Biden Administration targets Chinese-built EVs and other imports. The 100% tariff on Chinese EVs escalates trade tensions between the US and China and follows months of negotiation.The...

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14:36

Nissan Wins Ghosn’s Yacht, Walser Invests In Techs,...

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2024/09/26

Shoot us a Text.Happy one year anniversary of ASOTU CON 2023! This Thursday, we’re talking about how former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn was ordered to hand his superyacht over to Nissan, Walser Automotive’s partnership with Wichita State University Tech, and the effects of retailers putting products behind locks.Show Notes with links:In a long-standing legal dispute, Nissan secured a court victory against its former chairman, Carlos Ghosn, who was found to have illicitly used company funds t...

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13:28

Dealers Frustrated With Amazon, Rivian Pre-Owned,...

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2024/09/25

Shoot us a Text.Dealers Frustrated With Amazon, Rivian Pre-Owned, Kirkland TowersDescription:With only 6 days left in the month, we’re cruising into Wednesday. Today, we’ve got an update on the Hyundai-Amazon partnership and how dealers are feeling about it. Plus, we’re talking about Rivian’s new pre-owned program and a new Costco that is stacking apartments on top of its warehouse.AnnouncementASOTU Edge Webinar TODAY at 2PM - Don’t Miss The Signals! How Unresolved Complaints Turn Into Compli...

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14:42

No More Cars From China, Stellantis Succession Plan,...

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2024/09/24

Shoot us a Text.Welcome to Tuesday! Paul’s hanging out at Vincue Unleashed, Kyle’s at his desk and we’ve got news to talk about, like how the US’s new rule on Chinese software in cars could affect OEMs, how Stellantis is going about its CEO search, and how Google is making Gemini a part of all Workspace accounts.Show Notes with links:The U.S. Commerce Department is considering a new rule that could block automakers like General Motors and Ford from importing vehicles made in China. The move i...

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13:45

A Strong EV Supply Chain, Best Lease Deals,...

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2024/09/23

Shoot us a Text.With a new week comes the anticipation of being able to serve people, both inside and outside of the automotive industry. Today, we’ll be talking about a $1B investment in the EV supply chain, the best lease deals out there right now, and Gen Z taking tech jobs from Millennials.Show Notes with links:Monroe Capital is launching a $1 billion fund, backed by federal government programs, to support small auto suppliers in the shift to electric vehicles. This move aims to strengthe...

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13:25

Mr. Cox Goes To Washington

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2024/09/21

Shoot us a Text.Today on the show, Chris, Paul and Kyle invite Jordan Cox onto the show to grill him about his trip to the US Capitol.This week was the NADA Washington Conference, where dealers from around the nation come to DC to meet with their congressman and senators to talk about the importance of the auto industry.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...

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13:43

Used Car Supply Stable, GM Supercharger Access, Home...

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2024/09/20

Shoot us a Text.It’s Friday again, and it feels like the first time in forever that we’re back in our normal seats. Today, we’re covering Cars Commerce’s latest Industry Insights Report, GM finally getting Supercharger access for its EVs and how home improvement is making a recovery because of the interest rate cut.Show Notes with links:Yesterday, CARS Commerce released their latest Industry Insights Report including a peek inside their 1st party data. Here are some highlights:Used-car supply...

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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...

Automotive State of The Union ·

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

Automotive State of The Union ·

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,...

Automotive State of The Union ·

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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