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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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The auto industry breathed a sigh of relief yesterday as it was announced that they will be exempt from the 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods. Plus, we’re looking at the cars that hold their value the best, and Google’s push towards AI search.
Today, we’re bringing you the latest information on how tariffs could affect the auto industry, including the Commerce Secretary hinting that President Trump could exempt the auto industry. Plus, we’re covering how Honda is bringing Civic production back to Indiana, and Paul and Kyle’s wild adventures this weekend.
Today is our fearless leader Paul J Daly’s birthday! So we gave him the morning off and tapped guest host Ben Hadley. We’re talking all about the new Canada and Mexico tariffs that put pressure on the automotive supply chains, plus the top depreciating cars and how Google is pushing to achieve artificial general intelligence.
As we greet the first full week of March, we’re live from Charlotte, North Carolina with good friend Todd Caputo. Today, we pause and remember titan sales trainer Jim Ziegler, who helped thousands of dealerships during his 48 years in the industry. Plus, we cover Carvana’s acquisition of a CJDR store in Arizona and what it might mean in the future.
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It’s the last day of the month, and we’ve got the one and only Steve Greenfield of Automotive Ventures hopping in as a co-host! Today, we’re talking about President Trump saying that the Mexican and Canadian tariffs are back on and more tariffs are coming for Chinese imports. Plus, Ford is closing regionals centers for stocking and distributing EVs and OpenAI has released its latest model, ChatGPT 4.5.
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As the month nears its close, we’re talking about Senator Bernie Moreno going to bat for the auto industry with a new bill. Plus, GM is raising its stock dividends while doing a new buy back and the Las Vegas PD debuts a fleet of Cybertrucks given to them by an anonymous donor.
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Today, Paul and Kyle are coming to you live on location from Paul’s office! We’re talking about how Group 1 grew in 2024 through $1.3B in acquisitions, a new face on the top 5 best-selling EVs and how grassroots is trying to take Tesla down.
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Today we’ve got guest host Michael Cirillo of the Dealer Playbook talking about his experiences at the Toronto Auto Show. Plus, we talk about a new report showing EV charger cyberattacks are on the rise and how Apple is investing $500B in AI with a specific focus in Detroit.
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On this last week of the month, we’re looking at the state of the automotive M&A market and what dealers can expect for the rest of the year. Plus, we cover how Ford is adopting a new media and press strategy, and look at how In-N-Out cracked the top 10 of Best Large Employers.
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Mergers and acquisitions in auto aren’t just about buying stores—they’re about building legacies, and Dave Cantin is leading the charge.
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AI is a powerful tool, but the human element is still the key ingredient in great customer experiences.
It's the last weekend before the 2025 NADA Show and so we're looking ahead to next week. Head Writer Chris Reeves gives us the rundown on what to expect, what to look for and what to avoid.
9 days to NADA and you can feel the anticipation around the social media halls. Today, we’re talking about how the US Commerce Department is banning Chinese and Russian car hardware and software, Google’s new automotive AI agent debuting in the Mercedes CLA and Target changing production timelines to match social media trends.
California wildfires have forced dealership closures, but communities are coming together to support first responders. Meanwhile, new-vehicle buyer satisfaction reached a record high in 2024, driven by seamless digital tools and efficient processes. During the first round of the NFL playoffs, A.J. Brown’s viral sideline book moment offers a glimpse into a high performer’s mindset and resilience.
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Endurance and innovation go hand in hand, whether you're running races or reshaping automotive data strategies.
Paul, Kyle, and Chris settle the argument about how long you can wish someone "Happy New Year" before they talk about an entire business community honoring, Jim Colon, Owner of Marysville Toyota as their best and brightest of 2024.
Today we’re talking about the legendary stunts of the Detroit Auto Show, the stabilization of used car prices after pandemic volatility, and Starbucks shutting down stores for a barista reboot under its new CEO.
As the 2025 CES Show winds down, we have some final thoughts from correspondent Steve Greenfield. Plus we look at Goodyear’s solution for autonomous vehicles in snowy climates and talk about the Mach-E overtaking the traditional Mustang in sales.
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When innovation meets obsession you get: data-driven inventory strategies and… lawn care AI?"
As all the announcements from CES roll in, we’ve got Steve Greenfield back again to break it all down. We cover the details of Sony Honda Mobility’s Afeela, plus talk about how Uber and Lyft are moving towards autonomy and how 25% of cars sold in 2025 will be EV.
This Tuesday morning, we’ve got ASOTU Correspondent Steve Greenfield bringing us all the updates from CES. Plus, it's that time of year where returns dominate the retail landscape.
It’s CES week, meaning all the announcements and concepts, so we’ve got you covered on what to pay attention to. Plus we talk about how monthly payments are continuing to rise and how some AI accounts created by Meta are sparking controversy.
Welcome to the first weekend of 2025! Today, Nathan and Chris talk about their New Year's Resolutions and then share some of the amazing things that auto dealers did to close out 2024.
Today, we break down the Hindenburg Research report that allegedly exposes Carvana’s shady business practices. Plus, we cover Tesla’s first annual drop in deliveries and talk about the return of cursive logos.
The first show of a new year, and with it, we’ve got predictions, predictions, predictions! Plus, we celebrate the arrival of the newest generation, Gen Beta!