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EV Affordability Strained by Invasion

EV Affordability Strained by Invasion

The supply chain shortage, now with Periodic Table Bingo!

Internet Leads Are Important, But Not Always Prioritized

Internet Leads Are Important, But Not Always Prioritized

If only there was a group of folks obsessed with dealer success. Wouldn't that be nice?

Epic Games Buys Bandcamp

Epic Games Buys Bandcamp

ASOTU Mixtape is about to drop “1V1 me IRL VOL: 1”

Shake Shack is Giving Away Bitcoin if You Use Cash App

Shake Shack is Giving Away Bitcoin if You Use Cash App

Them: Wow, where did you get all this crypto? Us, finishing our 9th milkshake of the day: uh, business savvy?

Ukrainian Crisis Further Constricts Chip Supply

Ukrainian Crisis Further Constricts Chip Supply

Y'all didn't seriously think we could make it through a week without new challenges from these chips, did you?

GM Loses Bid to Skip Recall

GM Loses Bid to Skip Recall

“No, GM, you can’t just buy everybody some quote ‘real top-shelf sunglasses’ end quote.”

Tesla Production Approved in Germany

Tesla Production Approved in Germany

We’re developing a nagging suspicion SpaceX is all part of a plan to put a Tesla factory on the moon.

The Dealer Take

The Dealer Take

Get ye to the live version at NADA Show. Sparks will fly!

The Dealer Perspective on Carvana Buying ADESA

The Dealer Perspective on Carvana Buying ADESA

Recapping the All Things Used Cars room from March 4, 2022

Fitbit Recalls 2 Million Smartwatches

Fitbit Recalls 2 Million Smartwatches

A new reason to nervously glance at our watches every 104 seconds.

Gran Turismo 7 Wows on PS5

Gran Turismo 7 Wows on PS5

The paint flake simulation is on point. (this is not a joke, they have realistic paint flaking)

Russian Soldiers Offered Crypto to End Invasion

Russian Soldiers Offered Crypto to End Invasion

Sending peaceful folks home with money in the bank may do more to change the shape of Russia today than sanctions.

Ad Impressions Shifts in Favor of Asian Brands

Ad Impressions Shifts in Favor of Asian Brands

Ad Idea “Here at ASOTU we value your time, so we paid for a 60 second ad and are giving 50 of them back to you. Enjoy!”

California Tesla Factory to Hold Union Vote

California Tesla Factory to Hold Union Vote

Woody Guthrie would be proud of the vote but so very confused about what an electric car is.

Rivian Rolls Back Price Hike

Rivian Rolls Back Price Hike

Invite somebody to every meeting who is allowed to say, “This seems like an incomplete idea to me.” You’ll save time.

Ukraine Isn’t Giving up

Ukraine Isn’t Giving up

"Tyranny anywhere is a threat to freedom everywhere.” -Alex Storozynski

NFTs Step in as Modern War Bonds

NFTs Step in as Modern War Bonds

Why are we bypassing existing financial institutes during war? It's transparent and efficient. Oh, does that mean it would be better during peace too? No comment…

Amazon Says Bye to Bookstores

Amazon Says Bye to Bookstores

We know the real plan: Metaverse book stores are all the rage these days for news stories...

Rivian Increases EV Truck Price by 20%

Rivian Increases EV Truck Price by 20%

If you watch closely you can see Musk and the Cybertruck watching the outrage from the bushes.

TradePending Acquires AutoAPR

TradePending Acquires AutoAPR

If 2 companies with names with no spaces come together, we figure the collaboration prospects must be just as in sync as their names suggest.

Ford is Betting on Dealers

Ford is Betting on Dealers

A bet on dealers ain't even a gamble, it's an investment.

California Permits Autonomous Vehicle Services

California Permits Autonomous Vehicle Services

If California is cool with a new technology, we should probably get ready to hear more about it.

Bitcoin Hoards Spike

Bitcoin Hoards Spike

Nobody tell Captain Ahab...

Mardi Gras Returns

Mardi Gras Returns

NOLA: Come for the massive party; stay because there is a gator between you and your car.

Dodge Fine Tuning The Sound of EV Muscle

Dodge Fine Tuning The Sound of EV Muscle

Imagine getting to select your own engine noise? Ours would be “Danger Zone” by Kenny Loggins.