All ASOTU Articles

Midjourney Selfies

Midjourney Selfies

No tool can make artists obsolete. They only separate those who learn new things from those who master old things.

Motor Morsels: Bringing it Home, Cash, Coming Together, and Gambling

Motor Morsels: Bringing it Home, Cash, Coming Together, and Gambling

North America eye’s China’s crown, Lucid gets more money from Papa Arabia, Ford and Uber find something to do all these electric “Mustangs,” and Maryland has a gambling problem.

Ciocca Chooses Compassion

Ciocca Chooses Compassion

In a world where kindness and caring can feel scarce, Ciocca’s commitment to making a difference shines bright and inspires us all.

New Mercedes NFTs

New Mercedes NFTs

We thought all the automakers had given up on Web3. Good to see somebody still trying to make sense of that weirdness.

Motor Morsels: News from China, Texas, and UK

Motor Morsels: News from China, Texas, and UK

China is having ups and downs, Texas is starting a pothole fund, and a UK company is conversting the classics to preserve them.

Healthy and Happy: Fixed Ops

Healthy and Happy: Fixed Ops

What did we miss? Send us your tips for a healthy, happy, and powerful team, and we will share them with the community!

Motorcycles on a Mission

Motorcycles on a Mission

If you too have an affinity for hogs and helping others, it’s not too late to participate! The ride-along kicks off June 3rd in Ottawa.

Motor Morsels: Chargin’, GigaFrance, Potholes/Loopholes, Musk Talk, and TiVo Still Exists (?)

Motor Morsels: Chargin’, GigaFrance, Potholes/Loopholes, Musk Talk, and TiVo Still Exists (?)

At the automotive industry party, everybody is invited to collaborate or innovate. We are surprised to see TiVo here, but hey, the door’s open.

The Power of Perseverance and Originality

The Power of Perseverance and Originality

We’re not gonna lie, we’re pretty jealous of all the Pennsylvanians who get to test-drive on that obstacle course. ASOTU team field trip??

Debt Ceiling Debrief

Debt Ceiling Debrief

Oh, the classic debt ceiling debacle. A delicate mix of a little compromise and a lot of kicking the can down the road. 🥫

Motor Morsels: Minivans, No Thanks, Canadian Lightning, Fixin’, HELP, and Scouting The Market

Motor Morsels: Minivans, No Thanks, Canadian Lightning, Fixin’, HELP, and Scouting The Market

VW ID, Renault, electric buses, Ford, Stellantis, and Scout.

Nvidia x MediaTek

Nvidia x MediaTek

And here we thought system-on-chips was just what we call ourselves when it’s well past lunchtime and we’ve only eaten half a bag of Lay’s all day.

Boxes of Kindness

Boxes of Kindness

It is a special joy we see on the faces of the folks giving in these stories. Thanks for leading by example, Cavender Team! 😊

Robots, Ninjas, and Influencers

Robots, Ninjas, and Influencers

If Optimus Prime gets his hands on some of those ninja stars and the footage doesn’t end up on TikTok, can we live with ourselves?

Motor Morsels: New Friends, Half Motors, Side Eyes, and Top Spots

Motor Morsels: New Friends, Half Motors, Side Eyes, and Top Spots

Ford and Tesla made a deal to normalize charging tech, Rivian is going to start delivering Dual Motor R1Ts soon, Toyota’s incoming Chairman is under attack, and Tesla outsold Toyota in Q1.

Holiday Hype

Holiday Hype

Though today may be one of the biggest sales holidays, it's important to honor its true importance — remembering those who have given their lives to protect our freedoms. Our deepest gratitude goes out to those who have or continue to serve our country, and Happy Memorial Day to all! 🎇

Helmand Anwary: Leading From The Heart

Helmand Anwary: Leading From The Heart

Sutherlin Automotive Group’s newest leader recently shared a few minutes with ASOTU’s Chris Reeves to discuss his automotive journey. Helmand Anwary is bringing a whole-life approach to leadership that cannot be faked, phoned in, or set aside, and he believes that every leader in the industry would benefit from committing themselves fiercely to doing the same.

Snack Science and Sharing

Snack Science and Sharing

Hungry versus HANGRY.

Motor Morsels: English Vans, Vietnamese Downloads, American Batteries, and Chinese Honesty

Motor Morsels: English Vans, Vietnamese Downloads, American Batteries, and Chinese Honesty

Arrival tries again for US EV tax credits, VinFast recalls ALL their US models, Jim Farley says batteries are too big and those making them smaller will win, Xpeng will deliver fewer cars in Q2 (shareholders are bummed).

May Gots Its Bounce Goin’

May Gots Its Bounce Goin’

We’re looking forward to hearing about your success this month, friends! Send us your good stories, rock star teammates, and any shift in the market you notice. We would love to celebrate each with you here in the Daily Push Back email! 🎉

Forever Homes

Forever Homes

Anybody who has had a pet knows they become family pretty quickly. So really this is like helping people complete their families. How nice.

Digital Developments

Digital Developments

Netflix and chill on sharing your password. Shutterstock scores gifs for cheap. ChatGPT and Bing are getting pretty serious.

Motor Morsels: BMW + EV, Honda + F1, and Ford + AM

Motor Morsels: BMW + EV, Honda + F1, and Ford + AM

Maybe someday soon you can drive a Honda and feel like an F1 racer. Maybe.

Africa, US, and Scotland

Africa, US, and Scotland

Automotive state of the world.