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The Automotive Troublemaker w/ Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier is a regular weekday show where progressive Automotive Dealers and industry partners aren’t afraid to make some trouble by pushing back on many popular, but failing, beliefs that persist in the Retail Automotive Industry. Beliefs that are degrading both the customer experience and the future of retail Auto Dealers. Paul and Kyle give their fresh take on industry news, technology, culture, and retail while trying not to have too mu ...
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It’s a throwback Thursday today as we have JC in the house and we reflect on Volvo’s diesel legacy. We’re also talking about Fisker lowering MSRP on its troubled Ocean SUVs and the way AI is changing the video game. Show Notes with links: After 45 years and over 9 million diesel vehicles produced, Volvo bids farewell to diesel, a powertrain that on…
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ASOTU In NYC, Car Shipment Pivot, Tom Doll Legacy Description: Welcome to Wednesday as we recap yesterday’s trip to NYC, the AutoForum, VaynerMedia, and podcast with NYT Bestselling author, Will Guidara. We also talk about the plan to keep imported cars moving toward dealer lots despite the bridge collapse, as well as a Newsweek nod to Tom Doll’s l…
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We are wheels up to NYC, but not before a little tour around the world of auto. We are looking at how Nissan is setting up for a model release onslaught, Fisker running out of runway, and Starbucks thinking Locally Global. Show Notes with links: Nissan announced a sweeping three-year strategy, introducing e-Power hybrid tech in the U.S., launching …
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It’s the last week in March as we head toward our 5th Friday and 5th Saturday. On our way, we’re covering Honda’s unilateral cut to Dealer profit margins plus BYD's 10k ‘Mini Lambo”, as well as another impending anchor on the power grid. In a move in their shift towards electric vehicles, Honda is cutting dealer profit margins in both the U.S. and …
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Writers Chris Reeves and Kristi Canada join Head of Community Jordan Cox and Producer Nathan Southwick to talk about 2 inspiring stories from inside dealers. First, we cover how Beaver Toyota of Cumming employees made their annual trip to Camp Twin Lakes to help clean up the camp in preparation for the camp opening. Then, we talk about how 2023 Tim…
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It’s the fourth Friday in March with one still to go as we talk about a new EV brand entering the US market. We also discuss the surprising cheapest lease in America right now, as well as a smooth stop for online retailer Vroom. Show Notes with links: There’s going to be yet another new EV brand in town as Volkswagen Group's sporty, electric vehicl…
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It’s Thursday and we're talking about the impact of the Fed’s interest rate decision on Dealers. We’re also covering the dramatically changing used car market, as well as the end of the charging platform wars as we’ve known them. After the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates steady at 5.25-5.5%, auto dealerships face a mixed bag: reli…
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Welcome to Wednesday as we talk about the latest mega acquisition deal. We also cover the latest on Ford’s internal skunkworks EV project as well as a big move west for gas-station chain Buc-ee’s. Following an initial announcement of a deal back in January, Holman expanded its auto retail empire by closing on the acquisition of Leith Automotive Gro…
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It’s Tuesday and the Auto Industry is alive and well as we talk about the DOE final rules on EV requirements that are a win for OEMs. We also talk about the pending UAW vote at VWs Chattanooga plant as well as the legendary metal band, Metallica, going an an EV/hydrogen powered tour. The finalized U.S. EV mileage ratings rule brings relief to autom…
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Welcome to a beautiful Monday in Retail Auto as we weigh the merit of Tesla being labeled as a ‘Luxury brand’. We also discuss Trump’s proposed 100% tariff on China-made EVs as well as one Delta Pilot’s epic retirement flight. Gone are the days of Tesla being synonymous with luxury according to our friend and Executive Editor of Automotive News, Ja…
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Writers Chris Reeves and Kristi Canada join Kyle Mountsier on this Saturday to share the story of a BMW dealer who turned a flat tire into a moment of unreasonable hospitality. Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ R…
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Welcome back to the pod Michael Wood, whose dogs are as excited about this show as we are! Today we are looking at the road trip Jim Farley is about to embark on, how customers perceive automakers and dealers, and a car going under the microscope…er, x-ray machine! Show Notes with links: Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley is embarking on a nation-wide "…
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It isn’t Pi day if we don’t mention it, and we are excited to ask Michael Wood what his favorite “pie” is. Today, we are all in the EV space chatting about broadening lineups for Hyundai, VW, and Jaguar. Hyundai is gearing up to expand its electric vehicle lineup with the IONIQ 9, a first-of-its-kind three-row electric SUV from the automaker. The I…
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Hump day has arrived yet again and Nissan is again attempting to get over the hump of overproduction. On the EV side of things, Tesla is beginning to crack down on resellers and a couple companies are bringing supercar power to their EV lineup. Nissan battles a surplus of 2023 Rogue models, turning to dealer incentives to clear inventory as new 202…
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The world is seemingly upside down again as Ben Hadley joins the pod to chat about a digital asset auction gone wild, automated driving under scrutiny, and insurance companies getting more data than consumers may have bargained for. It’s all fun and games until your favorite car gets in an accident…with technology at the wheel. Recently the IIHS ha…
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Just another EV Monday! The weekend was a bit light for automotive news, but GM is bringing back the Blazer EV, Rivian handed out Steve Jobs style surprises, and Marques Brownlee threw shade on the Ocean. General Motors reignites the electric vehicle (EV) market by resuming Chevrolet Blazer EV sales at reduced prices, addressing past software glitc…
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Head Writer Chris Reeves is joined by Head of Community Jordan Cox and Producer Nathan Southwick on this Saturday to bring you the story of the Park Place Dealerships having their 3rd Annual Season of Giving where they give $100,000 to the community. 400 local non-profits were able to apply for the money and the dealership selected 18 final recipie…
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It’s the second of five Friday’s in March and we’re talking about the results of a new Dealership Trust Survey. We also get into some specifics on Gen Z’s preferences in the F&I process, as well as peeking at the new Rivian R3 surprise release. Show Notes with links: The KPA Dealership Trust Survey sheds light on a significant trust gap in the auto…
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It’s Thursday and we’re talking about Carvana’s strategic pivot from growth to efficiency. We’re also talking about Rivian’s leaked release details of today’s R2 drop Show Notes with links: As the market continues to tighten, Carvana CEO Ernie Garcia is leading the company in a strategic pivot from growth-focus to focusing on unit economics, emphas…
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Welcome to a beautiful Wednesday in Retail Auto as we talk about GM’s collab with the US Department of Energy on hydrogen powered vehicles. We also talk about Europe’s efforts to enhance vehicle safety by bringing back buttons, as well as a new annual subscription from retail giant Target. Show Notes with links: GM has been awarded $26 million in f…
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Welcome to Tuesday as we talk about franchise dealership count going down while throughput goes up on the other side of the seesaw. We also talk about Dealer complaints about the use of AI in credit leading to misquotes on payments, as well as a follow up on the dealer-purchased Cybertruck from last week. In 2023, the U.S. saw a slight decrease in …
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Happy first week of the month (and happy birthday to our very own Paul Daly). Today, we’re covering Toyota’s concern over consumer demand, the fastest EV charger ever and robotaxis rolling on. Show Notes with links: Toyota continues to project a measured future for BEVs, with North America CEO Ted Ogawa estimating they'll constitute just 30% of U.S…
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Writers Chris Reeves and Kristi Canada join the show today to tell about a Regina, Saskatchewan dealership that turned its showroom into a catwalk. Regina Mercedes hosted a night of Champagne, Leather and Lace where proceeds benefited the local YWCA. If you have a story of a dealer making a difference in their community, let us know by sending an e…
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It’s the first day of March and we’re talking about Dealer concern over the growing Amazon-Hyundai partnership. We’re also discussing new entrant EV makers Fisker and Polestar’s current state, as well as getting to the bottom of who paid 244k for a used Cybertruck. U.S. auto dealers are torn over Hyundai's partnership with Amazon, fearing a shift t…
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We’re going to make the most of this bonus leap-year day as we talk about something that impacts the car shopping process most. We also cover the undisputed most efficient vehicle, as well as the potentially undisputed fastest EV. You may very well be surprised to hear that the most efficient vehicle you can drive still has an ICE engine in it. New…
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Big shifts are everywhere on this day before the leap year day as Apple cuts the bait on the AppleCar, BYD has announced they will not be pursuing the US market, and Jag-Land Rover are ditching their agency model plans. CarPlay may be the best iPhone users can hope for in their car as Apple is officially shutting down its EV program Project Titan, …
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It's Tuesday and we’re talking about customer loyalty coming back according to a new market study. We’re also covering a Toyota engine that actually captures carbon, as well as the resilience of Small Business Owner Optimism. Owner loyalty is making a comeback as General Motors and Tesla lead the pack in S&P Global Mobility’s 28th Annual Automotive…
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It’s a fine Monday on this final week of February as we talk about the efforts to stave off a massive wave of potentially industry-killing EVs. We also get back to the new car markup debate on a new Lexus, as well as a sweet move to ease connectivity frustrations. Show Notes with links: In a unified stance against major disruption, a bipartisan gro…
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Kyle Mountsier is home from vacation, after spending a week at Disney with his family. And of course, he has some takeaways. He saw employees stay cool and collected. They smiled. They were prepared and ready for their guests, even when there were a lot of them. You might say they loved people more than rides. Go out and love some people more than …
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It’s Friiiiday and we have guest host Daniel Govaer to talk about the optimism of VinFast despite Q4 losses, 40k on the hood of one Toyota, and the potential to have a Dealer - Governor in West Virginia. Show Notes with links: New EV OEM VinFast's is confident in its path to profitability despite a widening Q4 loss, the Vietnamese EV maker eyes an …
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It’s Thursday and we have guest host Steve Greenfield again to talk about the UAW’s stated intention to invest big in organizing new plants. We also cover Rivian’s sales predictions and layoffs as well as the most exciting layover transfers ever. Show Notes with links: The UAW is setting aside $40 million towards organizing efforts in the next two …
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Today we welcome special guest host Todd Caputo to talk about the resilience of physical standalone used car models as well as some big price adjustments from Ford on their Mach E Show Notes with links: It's appropriate that our Charlotte, NC based guest Todd is our guest host today to celebrate on this day in 1948, NASCAR was founded by William "B…
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We’re rolling into Tuesday as guest host Steve Greenfield joins Paul to discuss relaxing government requirements on EVs. We also dig a little more into the broader EV numbers, as well as the potential end of the free shipping era. Show Notes with links: It's looking like 2030 might not be as electric as the government once said, as the Biden admini…
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It's President's Day and the Auto Industry is feeling patriotic as we discuss the rocky start for EV tax credit transfers, Mercedes-Benz's strategy navigating luxury and mainstream markets, and the harsh truths about plastic recycling. Dealerships are facing mixed results with the IRS portal for EV tax credit transfers: while some smoothly navigate…
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As is our Saturday tradition, writers Chris Reeves and Kristi Canada join the show to talk about the shinier things in the auto industry, the people! Today, we're highlighting the Ciocca family of dealerships again, who partnered with a local Corvette club to do a charity raffle benefiting the Atlantic-Cape Marine Corps Toys for Tots. The winner ge…
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We’re screaming toward the end of another great week in auto as we talk about a great new insights report from our friends at CARS Commerce. We also talk about Jim Farley’s rather direct comments about Ford, as well as an ASOTU CON Speaker who was recently featured on the Jimmy Fallon Show. Our friends at CARS Commerce are leveraging their data to …
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It’s Thursday and we’re talking about Ford’s comments on BYD’s strategic move to North America. We also cover the IRS’ issuance of advanced tax credits as well as Apple fans returning their VisionPro headsets. China's electric vehicle giant, BYD, is reportedly making a strategic move by setting up a new EV factory in Mexico, aiming to turn it into …
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Welcome to Wednesday as we talk about what GM talked about in their private NADA meeting. We also spill the details on the world's largest Supercharger station, as well as a new retail experience from iconic Radio Flyer. Show Notes with links: During their private meeting at this years NADA Show, GM has signaled a strategic pivot back to plug-in hy…
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We’re rolling into Tuesday talking about some impressive ad results for some automakers after the big game. We’re also talking about JD Power’s latest report showing a dip in quality as well as Fisker’s specific quality challenges. The numbers are in…after the auto industry’s Super Bowl commercial showing VW, Kia, Toyota and BMW ads for their lates…
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It’s Monday and now that the Superbowl is over, we can get back to the real game! Today we are talking about more shifting dynamics in both the new and used EV segments. We also talk about a rather fiery incident involving a Waymo vehicle in San Francisco. At the NADA Show we heard all types of conversations around EVs as the volatility of the enti…
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It's the first Saturday after the 2024 NADA Show and we're catching up with writers Chris Reeves and Kristi Canada about post-NADA self care. A huge congrats from ASOTU to Rita Case on winning the Time Dealer of the Year Award! She truly exemplifies a "Love People More Than Cars" attitude in how she cares for her team and her community. Want to hea…
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It’s a fun Friday as Paul and Kyle react to Super Bowl car commercials. We also talk about Toyota’s record stock price, as well as a CEO survey reflecting a modest return to optimism. Show Notes with links: Toyota set a new benchmark in Japan yesterday, becoming the first company to exceed a market capitalization of ¥50 trillion ($354.65 billion), …
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It’s just a few days to the big game but the plays are already being called as Ford discusses its profits and strategies to keep them where they are. We also talk about potential layoffs at Tesla, as well as a $2M bet with customers from one Kansas Dealership. Ford is projecting an $11 billion adjusted operating profit for 2024, surpassing analyst …
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Welcome to Wednesday as we give the inside scoop on OEM meetings at NADA. We also talk about EV drivers willing to jump brands for better connectivity as well as Southwest making seats thinner to pack in more passengers. NADA's Top 5 Make Meetings give us a peek into the Auto Industry's Roadmap as meetings revealed key strategies and challenges, fr…
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The ASOTU Crew is back in the saddle after an inspiring week at NADA. Today we’re talking about the variety of recalls across multiple manufacturers. We’re also covering Hertz’s parting of ways with Polestar, as well as an impressive and sobering deepfake scam Recalls are everywhere in the news from tailgates that may pop open on the road to airbag…
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We tracked down Yossi J Levi, the face behind the viral Car Dealership Guy brand. If you want to read more about where Car Dealership Guy came from, check out our deep dive. https://lnkd.in/gheXbUNR Saturday’s coverage of the 2024 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show is presented by Stream Companies Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle Mounts…
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We're kicking off the Expo Hall Opening Ceremony at the 2024 NADA Show! We are joined by Greg Uland, VP of Marketing for The Reynolds and Reynolds Company, Ed Roberts, and some other special guests. Friday's coverage of the 2024 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show is brought to you by The Reynolds and Reynolds Company. Stay tuned fo…
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All the anticipation. All the preparation. We are finally here at NADA Show opening day. Team ASOTU will be rolling in full force. Join us at the NADA Live Stage at 3:15p for a presentation about the More Than Cars docuseries. Today we take a look at Fisker’s signing day with Damien Mills and concerns dealers may be raising as they head into NADA S…
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It’s wheels up to NADA Wednesday! Today, we’re covering GM reintroducing PHEVs to its US lineup, how Elon’s $55B Tesla pay plan could be in danger and if Amazon Prime Video ads will bring about the shoppable TV. General Motors is rethinking its vehicle lineup, with CEO Mary Barra announcing plans to integrate plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs…
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Things are looking up this Tuesday as GM and Toyota are doing the Q4 reporting dance. We also talk about a VERY long standing partnership that is going electric, as well as an attentive hiring strategy from a company that has a delicious burrito strategy. It’s good news from both GM and Toyota as GM's financial resilience shines despite the UAW str…
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