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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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Collaboration through connection. Hosted by Paul J Daly, Kyle Mountsier, and Michael Cirillo, Auto Collabs is your connect point to the human side of the retail automotive industry: what motivates its leaders, how they navigate change, and what keeps them pushing forward. It’s beyond-the-business-card conversations with real people powering dealerships, technology platforms, and everything in between. From the team behind the More Than Cars movement, this podcast is built on one big belief: thriving people create thriving businesses. With candid conversations, industry insight, and just enough unfiltered banter to keep things interesting, Auto Collabs delivers authentic stories that inspire real collaboration.
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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 team brings you real-world, real-time interviews and intel 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, without any script or topic. ASOTU Unscripted was recorded live at ASOTU CON 2025, hosted by Erroll Bomar III, and is produced by Automotive State of the Union (ASOTU.
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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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Hosted by Paul J Daly and Erroll Bomar III, the NAMAD Sessions features exclusive interviews recorded live at the National Association of Minority Auto Dealers (NAMAD) Annual Meeting. Each episode delivers quick, impactful conversations with leading auto dealers, industry innovators, and OEM representatives, shining a spotlight on the stories, challenges, and innovations influencing auto retail nationwide. NAMAD Sessions is brought to you by Mia and produced by the More Than Cars Media Network
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Matt Jones and Paul J Daly sit down to chat at ASOTU CON 2023.
Michael Lucki and Kyle Mountsier sit down to chat at ASOTU CON 2023.
Patrice Banks and Michael Cirillo sit down to chat at ASOTU CON 2023.
Phil Gill and Jordan Cox sit down to chat at ASOTU CON 2023.
Tony Lucas and Jordan Cox sit down to chat at ASOTU CON 2023.
Welcome to the best month on the calendar as we give a spirited UAW strike update, peruse the list of new vehicles over the next 18 months, and review the very first show at the site of the NADA Show opening party at the Las Vegas Sphere.
Welcome to the best month on the calendar as we give a spirited UAW strike update, peruse the list of new vehicles over the next 18 months, and review the very first show at the site of the NADA Show opening party at the Las Vegas Sphere.
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Today we share a clip from ASOTU CON 2023 that includes a truly life-changing story.
Missed ASOTU CON? Don’t worry, we got you.
We’re back in the studio on this last Friday in Q3 as we give an accusatory UAW Update, discuss a new WSJ report on third party listing sites, and count down the 20 best US cities for coffee drinkers.
It's the morning after ASOTU CON, but we're fired up on this fine Thursday. We talk about the things we learned, give a UAW update, and encourage you to press in to ASOTU.
Welcome to the day 2 stage at ASOTU CON. The conversations, content, and even food have been amazing! Today we have a few wild quotes from the UAW update and look at some commonalities between auto and other big tech.
The day has finally arrived as we are LIVE from the ASOTU CON Main Stage! Today we talk about how excited we are for the second year of ASOTU CON, one OEM pulling back on EVs and another pushing forward.
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What would happen if you blended the world of banking, software, and the auto industry?
The day we have all been waiting for. Tonight we launch ASOTU CON, but this morning we still have the UAW to check in on, dealers seeing the EV tax incentives in a new but old light, and Spotify testing some voice replication features!
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What if the automotive industry was about more than just cars?
As we being to converge on the Live! Casino and Hotel south of Baltimore for ASOTU CON 2023, we take a moment to talk about our Head Writer, Chris Reeves', favorite story of the week .
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Get ready to widen your circle as we explore the power of finding your tribe with our special guest, Matthew Haiken.
It’s the last Friday before the big week and we’re talking about some BTS info from the UAW side of labor talks. We also give a rounded look at EV news as we ramp up to our big week of experts and news releases next week at ASOTU CON.
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What happens when a passionate journalist steps into the high-octane world of the auto industry?
Thursday is tearing around the track as we share the UAW whispers we’re hearing out there. We also talk about a new report on the EV gender gap, as well as the reasons Fall sees the most car accidents.
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Have you ever had a moment of realization that changed your life forever?
Welcome to Wednesday as we take another step down the auto row and summarize the last 24 hours of action in the UAW negotiations. We also talk about the latest Reputation report for Dealers, as well as diving into the sizable gap between how marketers think vs the general consumer.
Let’s get real practical.
We’re a week away from day one of ASOTU CON as we give a UAW strike update, talk about Trump’s coming comments on the dispute, as well as iconic boot maker, Doc Martin’s, foray into the repair and resale market.