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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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It’s a wheels up Monday as we’re heading to Las Vegas for the Reuters Events: Automotive Retail conference with dealers, OEMs and Master of Ceremonies Steve Greenfield. Steve joins the show to talk about what he’s expecting in Vegas, the new podcast Amplify we’re launching with Reuters, and how MSRP is changing.
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Welcome to Amplify, the retail automotive podcast by Reuters Events and ASOTU.
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On this special Saturday episode we welcome back one of our writers, Chris Reeves.
Friday feels like it’s ready for us…maybe. We’re congratulating a new Dealer, following up on some of yesterday’s stories, and sharing a video that is guaranteed to to make you laugh…and maybe cry.
It’s Thursday and we have a full head of steam as we break down the latest NADA data report, talk about a big bump in worker happiness, and discuss Google's I/O announcements.
Welcome to Wednesday, ASOTUverse. Today we’re talking about GM tapping Apple after kicking them out. We also cover a rise in Toyota profits as they do what they said, as well as the hotel a company built only for their employees.
It’s only Tuesday and we’ve already gotten so much done. We’re keeping pace today as we talk about the new lithium refinery going up in Texas, as well as Epic games getting into auto, and a new A.I. fast food order taker. If that doesn’t sound like 2023, we don’t know what does.
It’s a beautiful Monday in the Car Biz as we do our best to pick up all the gems Warren Buffet dropped during the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting. We also talk about manufacturer investment in R&D, as well as a massive Cybertruck parts order.
It’s been a wild week and Friday is saying, “Hold my beer” as Elon Musk praises Ford’s strategy, Carvana stocks stage a comeback, and it’s time to get ready for the livestream premiere of More Than Cars.
ASOTU was on the ground with Jeff Teague during the 18th Annual Kain Client and Friends Digital Success Workshop.
Thursday is here and we’re ready to hit the ground with you as we talk about Kia’s EV leasing strategy as well as a White House meeting with Toyota, and a trend from recent college grads that should have the Auto Industry’s attention.
Welcome to Wednesday as we are in Tampa basking in the afterglow of our More Than Cars Premiere. Today we discuss how Ford is working towards boring and predictable earnings calls, and how Microsoft is forcing more people to use its products.
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ASOTU was on the ground with Lindsay Jones during the 18th Annual Client and Friends Digital Success Workshop.
ASOTU was on the ground with Jordan Cox during the 18th Annual Client and Friends Digital Success Workshop.
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We’re on the ground in Tampa for Digital Dealer and the Premiere of More Than Cars. On this Tuesday we’re talking about Mercedes using its F1 team to keep up with Tesla and Walmart training jts managers.
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ASOTU was on the ground with Fred Lennartz and Lou Ramirez during the 18th Annual Client and Friends Digital Success Workshop.
Welcome to another great week in Retail Auto, folks. Today we’re getting started by talking about a hard fought milestone for at least three of the big publics. We’re also reviewing a conversation with COX Chief Economist, Jonathan Smoke, as well as giving props to some of the best guerilla marketing we’ve seen in a while.
On this special Saturday episode we welcome back one of our writers, Kristi Canada.
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It's FRIIIIIDAAAAYYYY and we’re swinging for the fence as we talk about GM joining an open source foundation. We also talk about a creative EV use for school buses, as well as new opportunities for soon-to-be vacated Bed Bath and Beyond Stores.
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ASOTU was on the ground with Lindsay Jones during the 18th Annual Client and Friends Digital Success Workshop.
Thursday is here! And it’s a good thing because we’re on the home stretch of the month of April as we talk about GM going all in without Apple…still. We also talk about Volvo’s plans to continue being, well, Volvo. We’ll also review WalletHub’s latest list of the best and worst airlines
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ASOTU was on the ground with Jamie Butters during the 18th Annual Client and Friends Digital Success Workshop.
Welcome to Wednesday as we bid a joint farewell to the Chevy Bolt. We also discuss a new report about global EV adoption, as well as check in on our old friend…inflation.
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ASOTU was on the ground with David Kain during the 18th Annual Client and Friends Digital Success Workshop.
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It's a great Tuesday in the car business as we talk about the growing battle to build the biggest multi-billion dollar battery plant. We also summarize the challenges and activity of the charging network in America, as well as discuss a large grocery chain’s decision to bump the baristas.