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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 people-first thinking. From the showroom to Silicon Valley. From Wall Street to Main Street. Paul and Kyle connect the dots, keep it real, and make it make sense. Learn more at https://www.asotu.com
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The walls are closing in on Franchised Retail Auto Dealers as the industry is moving at break-neck velocity toward a new way of doing business. The convergence of economic and social volatility, new entrants like Tesla and Carvana, and the new rules of retail are putting Auto Dealers in a crucible that will either destroy them or refine them. Auto Collabs brings you deep into real-talk conversations with the brightest operators and innovators in the Retail Auto Industry who believe the Dealer network is the single greatest way to serve the transportation needs of communities across the country. The only way Retail Auto Dealers and Industry Partners will survive is by committing to innovate together, so let’s get started. Welcome to Auto Collabs.
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Forget the Zoom calls. We did it all live and in person. Join hosts Kyle Mountsier, Michael Cirillo, Paul J. Daly and more as we just hit the record button for some quick and very candid conversations with some of the most amazing guests at ASOTU CON. You'll hear from the best operators, amazing stories from inside and outside of auto, and gain new perspectives. All of it is live. All of it is unfiltered, and all of it is for you. These are the ASOTU CON Sessions by SpaceAuto // ASOTU CON Sessions is produced by Automotive State of the Union (ASOTU)
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In this dynamic and impromptu podcast, the ASOTU street team brings you real-world, real-time interviews and intel while on location with Dealers and Industry Leaders across the U.S. Meet the Automotive movers and shakers you’ve seen on the screen and some you’ve never heard of before as we have candid conversations around some of the biggest challenges in automotive. When team ASOTU is on the ground, you’re right there with us.
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The emergence of electrification and new technology has consumers leaning into the car business with a level of curiosity and enthusiasm we haven’t seen in decades. That’s why it is essential that top automotive executives, dealers, and industry partners collaborate like never before. It’s time to make the most innovative voices in retail automotive, louder.
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The ASOTU Wheelhouse - Hosted By Daniel Govaer is an Around-The-Horn style discussion around the issues facing the automotive retail industry. Part fun, part sarcasm and a whole lot of expert opinions.
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The Dealer Playbook features expert interviews, tactical advice, and relevant insights that will skyrocket your growth in retail automotive.
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Live from the 2025 NADA Show in New Orleans, LA, the team at ASOTU | More Than Cars is heading from booth to booth, bringing you the conversations that matter. Whether its new innovations in tech, how auto dealers are strategizing, tips for hiring and retention, we'll uncover them in these quick episodes hosted by Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier. More Than Cars is a media network trusted by thousands of retail auto dealers and industry partners who believe that thriving people are at the center of a thriving and profitable industry.
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We are still in Miami for a few more moments as NAMAD wrapped up yesterday evening. We are carrying the energy from the event right into Friday as we recap the DVL awards and check in on what is up in Ford’s world.
It’s Thursday and Paul and Kyle are live on the ground in Miami Florida for the annual NAMAD Members Meeting. We grab new president Perry Watson IV for a quick chat, then also talk about the latest strike target, as well as the growing use of gigapresses in manufacturing as other OEM’s take a page out of Tesla’s playbook.
We’re wheels up to NAMAD on this hump day, and are excited for a couple of days with some of our favorite people!
We’re coming in HOT on Tuesday as Automotive News releases an interactive heat map showing the UAW strike across the US. Lithia Motors shows progress and intends to not start a bidding war for possible Pendragon acquisition. In the ever expanding gray area of generative AI, Disney may have crossed a line by using AI generated images within a promo for their Disney+ series ‘Loki.’
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Want a look behind the curtain of the EV market? Look no further than Jimmy Douglas.
As the fall temps start to settle in, we realize how much we’re going to miss that subtle tailpipe fog on a 50 degree morning if the EVs take over. We’re still catching you up on the UAW strike as well as a new update on the speed of funding EV tax credits from the Fed. We’re also not surprised that slow doesn’t equal bad in Chick-fil-a drive thrus.
Friday is upon us and the week has been full of post ASOTU CON energy. Thanks for all the feedback we have gotten from the community. Today we are talking about new car inventory levels, Toyota changing up its game, and BWM gaming.
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Relentless might just sum up Steve Roessler in a single word.
We’re flying into this Thursday as we review the challenging effects the UAW strike is having on parts suppliers. We also review a new study about public trust in autonomy, as well as a new record set by a Tesla Semi Truck.
Welcome to Wednesday as we talk about Ford's latest offer to the UAW. We also review the new car sales increases in Q3, as well as Home Depot’s plans to go all electric…mowers.
Tuesday is in full swing as we talk about the UAW’s new counter offer for GM. We also talk about Ford’s cancelation of F150 Lighting dealer stock orders, as well as some fancy new tech that makes getting your crazy bread easier.
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