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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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Brandiss Drummer is Vice President of NCM.
We’re closing out a beautiful 31 day month as we talk about VW’s plans to NOT enter the EV pricing war. We also cover an impressive EV trucking network, as well as a one sentence warning from people who typically talk a lot.
Zarif Haque, Founder/CEO of DRAIVER, and Federico Ranero, COO of Kavak
Welcome to the home stretch for the month of May! Today we talk about a new partnership that will bring advanced infotainment to the masses. We also talk about one employee’s suggestion that could save lives, as well as one Dealer doing their part to serve their community.
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Welcome to Memorial Day Saturday!
Chad Collier is the Founder/CEO of Car Saver.
ASOTU was on the ground with Gretchen Seidel during Digital Dealer Tampa 2023.
Welcome to the pregame of a great Memorial Day Weekend. Today we talk about Farley and Musk getting cozy, tactile buttons making a comeback, and a touch of our childhood coming to DFW Airport.
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Rick Ricart is President and Chief Vision Officer of Ricart Automotive Group
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Neerav Bhansali is Head of Industry Strategy, Automotive & Mobility for Adobe
Welcome to a beautiful Thursday in the Auto Industry, folks. Today we talk about another glitch in VinFast’s US Launch. We also cover GM CFO’s recent purchase of GM stock, as well as a new campaign by Staples that touts humans over AI.
Joe Shaker, is the Owner of Shaker Automotive Group and the Founder/CEO of TruVideo.
It’s a big day for the Auto Industry as we celebrate some of its most inspiring stories with our new series, More Than Cars. We also get into AM radio coming back to EVs, Cali ending gas…again, as well as 100 of the most top-of-mind brands ranked.
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Nathan Hecht is the Founder and CEO of Rodo.
It’s Tuesday and we’re talking about combustion margins rising at Ford, a government led charging collab, as well as Foot Locker’s Q1 woes.
Bill Cariss is the President and CEO of Holman Growth Ventures.
Sharon Kitzman is the President of Dominion DMS.
Allie Peters is the Fixed Ops Director of Cavender Auto Group.
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ASOTU was on the ground with Jake Barron during Digital Dealer Tampa 202
ASOTU was on the ground with Tracey Pendino during Digital Dealer Tampa 2023.
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ASOTU was on the ground with Todd Caputo during Digital Dealer Tampa 2023.
ASOTU was on the ground with Ryan Copacia during Digital Dealer Tampa 2023.
ASOTU was on the ground with Kevin Frye during Digital Dealer Tampa 2023.
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ASOTU was on the ground with Bruce Miller and Bruce Miller JR during Digital Dealer Tampa 2023.
We’re all business this Monday as we talk about Ford closing battery supply deals, Chevy’s surprise announcement, and consumers pulling back on discretionary spending.