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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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10:25

Dealership Employees Chip In, A Student Drives Away...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/10/03

Episode 1465: Chris joins the show to share how City Limits Subaru in Buda, Texas, turned a freshman’s supposed test drive into a much bigger surprise, gifting a new car to a former foster youth headed through his first year at Texas State. Tavaris was...

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10:36

Toyota Markets to the Bots, Small Cars Rally, GM...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/10/02

Episode #1464: Toyota is rewriting its marketing playbook for AI agents, affordability is putting smaller cars and SUVs back on shoppers’ radar, and GM is spotlighting the next generation of technicians as the industry works to fill tens of thousands o...

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13:03

CarMax’s Comeback, The EV U-Turn, Ionna’s Power Play

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/10/01

Episode #1463: CarMax starts showing results from its four-part turnaround, more EV households are switching back to gasoline, and automaker-backed Ionna more than doubles its charging network while betting that EV drivers want faster charging with les...

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11:53

Detroit Playing The Long Game, Old Batteries Go New,...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/30

Episode #1462: Jim Farley and Mark Reuss talk long-term bets at Automotive News Congress, GM puts recycled battery materials into customer-bound EVs, and America.gov ( https://America.gov ) gives the federal government a new AI-powered front door for i...

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12:51

Fuel Rules Retreat, Nissan Goes Hybrid, Ford’s Flying...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/29

Episode #1461: Washington lowers the bar on fuel economy, Nissan bets big on hybrids and U.S. production, and Ford deploys a two-foot-tall flying cowboy to solve a pigeon problem at its massive Hermosillo plant. Today’s show is made possible by our fri...

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9:31

No Ceiling, No Bad Days, No Substitute for People

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/28

Episode #1460: It’s Monday, and we’re trading the headlines for three stories from The Truth About Car Dealers—a career that started from a DoorDash delivery, the discipline behind 100 calls a day, and the trust that comes from simply caring for someon...

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10:14

Hyundai Dealers Bring Hope On Wheels to Childhood...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/26

Episode #1460: Today, Chris Reeves joins the show to talk about the menagerie of animals that Xi Jingping brought from China and how dealers are giving back to their hospitals. Before Sunday’s Norfolk Tides game, childhood cancer survivors ( https://ww...

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10:07

Trump & Xi Talk Trade, Diesel Squeezes Truck Sales,...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/25

Episode #1458: Diesel prices are putting pressure on the truck market, Akio Toyoda calls for an industry where everyone can win, and Trump and Xi extend their trade truce while talking AI, exchanging pandas, and leaving automotive out of the conversati...

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15:35

China Already Banned the Types of Cars America Is...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/24

Episode #1457: John Bozzella from the Alliance of Automotive Innovation joins the show for a timely conversation about one of the biggest questions facing the U.S. auto industry. With Washington’s attention squarely on China, they dig into what’s happe...

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13:14

The Auto Industry Waits On Xi-Trump Meeting, Toyota...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/23

Episode #1456: China takes center stage as U.S. auto leaders push back on opening the market to Chinese automakers, Mary Barra heads to the White House for Xi Jinping’s state dinner, and Toyota adds another powertrain to the mix with range-extender EVs...

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9:28

CarMax Gets Lean, Fake Dealers Get Real, Iced Coffee...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/22

Episode #1455: CarMax trims corporate staff as its new CEO works to revive the used-car giant, an AI-assisted fake dealer fools a buyer and his lender out of a nonexistent 4Runner, and somehow iced coffee has become the latest test of workplace profess...

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11:41

Automakers Rein In Pricing, Ricart Builds Tech...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/21

Episode #1454: Automakers are putting new limits on advertised prices, Ricart Automotive is developing technicians to handle increasingly complex vehicles, and Target is turning its signature red employee wardrobe into an associate-only fashion collect...

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11:21

Haddad Auto Group Tees Up Support for Strong Little...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/19

Episode #1453: Chris Reeves joins Paul and Kyle to talk about the heat warnings in Nashville, plus how Haddad Auto Group stepped up in multiple ways for Strong Little Souls and an upcoming opportunity for you to join in with Paul, Kyle, and Beaver Toyo...

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14:03

Service Scheduling Certainty, Ford Sells Software,...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/18

Episode #1452: It’s Friday as we look at where dealer service scheduling still breaks down, how Ford wants dealers turning connected technology into service opportunities, and Warren Buffett passing the Berkshire Hathaway chairman’s seat to his son How...

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15:49

Auto Dealers Around the World Are Doing Things...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/17

Episode #1451: Michael Cirillo is back from Istanbul with a look at how dealers around the world approach marketplaces, AI and the business differently—and what they still have in common. Today’s show is made possible by our friends at AutoHub, helping...

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11:38

What The FTC Means With Ads Rules, CarPlay Comes Back

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/16

Episode #1450: The FTC gets specific about what dealers need to put in advertised prices, GM reverses course and brings CarPlay and Android Auto back. Today’s show is made possible by our friends at AutoHub, helping dealers buy cars from their own cust...

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11:27

Our Big Announcement Is ASOTU CON WEST!

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/15

Episode #1449: The secret is finally out: ASOTU CON West is coming to Los Angeles this November. We’re breaking down the speakers, sessions and why we’re heading west—plus, Carvana’s early new-car success gets us talking about simplicity, flexibility a...

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12:51

Community, Context, Confusion & The AI Credential Crisis

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/14

Episode #1448: It’s Monday as Kyle returns from NCM Friends and Family with four C’s for dealers navigating AI: community, context, confusion, and one very real concern after a dealership employee handed Claude the keys to the kingdom. Today’s show is ...

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11:25

Arizona Dealer Marks 75 Years With $75,000 Gift

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/12

Today, Chris joins Paul to talk about Earnhardt Auto Centers marking 75 years in Phoenix with a $75,000 donation to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. "We're told this money will supply 135,000 pounds of food," said Dodge Earnhardt, who co-owns the de...

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9:55

Paul and Kyle Back Together Again, Ford vs. Duffy,...

Automotive State of The Union ·

2026/09/11

Episode #1446: Ford CEO Jim Farley pushes back on Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s claims about the automaker’s ties to Chinese companies. Plus, dealer sentiment slips despite steady sales as affordability, interest rates and demand for cheaper ve...

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