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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 Effectv // ASOTU CON Sessions is produced by Automotive State of the Union (ASOTU). Learn more at https://www.asotu.com
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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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FRIIIIDAAAYYY CLOSE! As we wrap up the first half of 2023 we’re looking back as we talk about the next round of EV standard moves. We also talk about the retail level reception of Costco’s latest crackdown on sharing memberships.
Ed Roberts is the Chief Operations Officer of Bozard Ford Lincoln.
Welcome to Thursday, racers. Today we’re talking about the challenges around current subprime lending, Toyota’s big sales bump, and a giant commuter drone that is one step away from reality.
It’s a wild Wednesday in retail automotive and we’re ready for it! Today we cover a Cox Automotive report on the state of the used car market, how Tesla’s charging is on the fast track to become the national standard, and the first FAA approved flying car.
It’s Tuesday and we’re fired up for another day in Retail Auto as we talk about the unfolding action in EV manufacturing. We discuss Lordstown Motors bankruptcy, the launch of the Silverado EV, as well as the moves Ford is making with its engineers.
Welcome to a fantastic Monday to be in the car business as we talk about Toyota not being afraid of learning from the best. We also talk about the inventory shortage with…planes, as well as the reasons older workers want to keep working.
Today we have ASOTU writer Kristi Canada back to talk about some of the amazing things Dealers are doing that are so much more than cars.
On this first Friday of Summer 2023, we’re talking about big used car moves from a public, wireless EV charging, as well as J.D. Power’s Initial Quality winners and losers.
It’s a great Thursday to be in the car biz as we talk about a record breaking dealership sale. We also tell you when to get that new Chevy Bolt, as well as a $50 gas card from Old Navy. We told you it was a great day.
Welcome to the first day of Summer as we talk about the Tesla charging standard heating up in Texas. We also cover a new report on rising LTV ratios by TransUnion and JD Power, as well as a unique way of celebrating technicians coming out of Virginia.
It’s a beautiful Tuesday in the car biz as we talk about Dealers banding together to clarify EV credits. We also talk about Rivian and Tesla taking a few pages out of the old school automotive playbook.
It’s a great week in Retail Auto to start the Summer. Today we’re talking about GM’s continued commitment to ICE vehicles. We also talk about Stellantis stopping ICE allocations of Wranglers, as well as the return of student debt payments to millions.
We’ve got that Friday feeling as we spend time with Sat Labord, Service Leadership at Beaver Toyota of Cumming. She shares about the importance of customer care and what that means in the service lane.
It's Thursday after Live Tonight in Atlanta and we have heavy legs but full hearts. We recap the night’s events, catch up with Tesla and Toyota, and look at how ticketing sites are going ‘all in’ on their website pricing standards.
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Matt Carpenter is the CEO of Dealerware.
Wednesday is for the Troublemakers as our team descends on Atlanta to host Live Tonight at Buckhead Theatre. Today we are talking about Toyota news driving their stock valuation, Lithia’s first purchase of the year, and Reddit ghosting Google.
Dayna Kleve is the Director of Diversity, Engagement and Foundation, Walser Automative Group
Welcome to Tuesday as we talk about Toyota’s revealing of future EV battery tech. We also talk about Nike’s pivot back to front line retailers, as well as Chatbot Drive Thru woes.
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Chris Garcia is the Head of U.S. Automotive for Anyline.
Welcome to a fresh week in Retail Auto as we talk about the automotive show that made news over the weekend…OURS! We also talk about dissension in the Toyota Annual Meeting, as well as a calculation on Tesla’s charging win.
Hollyanne Peck is the Marketing Director of Karma Automotive.
We’ve got that Friday feeling as we talk about the new partnership between GM and Tesla. We also cover a new EV friendly addition to Apple Maps, as well as a survey that reveals Gen Z’s love for in-person shopping.
Joanna Cooper, General Manager, Daimler Trucks
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Chris Adams is the Matrix Operations Director for CarOffer.