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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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Shoot us a Text. As we wind down another week, we’re talking about how NADA and Mike Stanton are winding up their opposition of Scout Motors direct-to-consumer plans. Plus, we’re looking at a report that says that EV charging isn’t such a cost-effective alternative to gas, and how Shake Shack is introducing its first ever value meal. Show Notes wit…
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Shoot us a Text. The auto industry breathed a sigh of relief yesterday as it was announced that they will be exempt from the 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods. Plus, we’re looking at the cars that hold their value the best, and Google’s push towards AI search. Show Notes with links: The auto industry is temporarily relieved by a one-month e…
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Shoot us a Text. Today, we’re bringing you the latest information on how tariffs could affect the auto industry, including the Commerce Secretary hinting that President Trump could exempt the auto industry. Plus, we’re covering how Honda is bringing Civic production back to Indiana, and Paul and Kyle’s wild adventures this weekend. Show Notes with …
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Shoot us a Text. Today is our fearless leader Paul J Daly’s birthday! So we gave him the morning off and tapped in producer Nathan Southwick. We’re talking all about the new Canada and Mexico tariffs that put pressure on the automotive supply chains, plus the top depreciating cars and how Google is pushing to achieve artificial general intelligence…
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Shoot us a Text. As we greet the first full week of March, we’re live from Charlotte, North Carolina with good friend Todd Caputo. Today, we pause and remember titan sales trainer Jim Ziegler, who helped thousands of dealerships during his 48 years in the industry. Plus, we cover Carvana’s acquisition of a CJDR store in Arizona and what it might me…
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Shoot us a Text. Today, Nathan and Chris take over the show to talk about how the Rick Case Auto Group is equipping people in their community to be everyday heroes through a donation of CPR learning kits to a local hospital. Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on Linked…
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Shoot us a Text. It’s the last day of the month, and we’ve got the one and only Steve Greenfield of Automotive Ventures hopping in as a co-host! Today, we’re talking about President Trump saying that the Mexican and Canadian tariffs are back on and more tariffs are coming for Chinese imports. Plus, Ford is closing regionals centers for stocking and…
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Shoot us a Text. As the month nears its close, we’re talking about Senator Bernie Moreno going to bat for the auto industry with a new bill. Plus, GM is raising its stock dividends while doing a new buy back and the Las Vegas PD debuts a fleet of Cybertrucks given to them by an anonymous donor. Show Notes with links: Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH), a fo…
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Shoot us a Text. Today, Paul and Kyle are coming to you live on location from Paul’s office! We’re talking about how Group 1 grew in 2024 through $1.3B in acquisitions, a new face on the top 5 best-selling EVs and how grassroots is trying to take Tesla down. Show Notes with links: Group 1 Automotive made waves in 2024, dropping $1.3 billion to acqu…
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Shoot us a Text. Today we’ve got guest host Michael Cirillo of the Dealer Playbook talking about his experiences at the Toronto Auto Show. Plus, we talk about a new report showing EV charger cyberattacks are on the rise and how Apple is investing $500B in AI with a specific focus in Detroit. Show Notes with links: Cyberattacks on automotive and sma…
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Shoot us a Text. On this last week of the month, we’re looking at the state of the automotive M&A market and what dealers can expect for the rest of the year. Plus, we cover how Ford is adopting a new media and press strategy, and look at how In-N-Out cracked the top 10 of Best Large Employers. Show Notes with links: The dealership buy-sell market …
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Shoot us a Text. Today on the show, Paul and Kyle are joined by Head Writer Chris Reeves. They discuss the challenges of the F&I office while Chris explains a meme that appeared in a recent edition of the Daily Pushback Email. Then they share the story of Allison Prowse who is walking across the Sahara for breast cancer awareness. Hosts: Paul J Dal…
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Shoot us a Text. Friday is upon us once again, and today we’re talking about Rivian’s first positive gross profit quarter, Carvana’s record quarter, how Tesla is instituting wait queues at Superchargers, and the design of Kia's new PV5 van. Show Notes with links: We could talk about tariff warnings, but we aren’t going to. We could talk about the o…
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Shoot us a Text. On this Thursday, we’re covering how EV/hydrogen truck maker Nikola is filing for bankruptcy, how West Herr Auto Group gifted Slick Rick from the Buffalo Bills mailroom a car, and how kids meals are becoming something everyone orders. Electric truck startup Nikola, once a Wall Street darling valued higher than Ford, has filed for b…
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Shoot us a Text. Happy Wednesday! Today, we’re looking at President Trump’s proposed 25% auto tariffs and the effects it could have. Plus, we’re covering how Hyundai and Kia are ramping up US battery and EV production, making those models eligible for the $7500 tax credit. Then, we’ll cover how Chinese customers are not happy with BYD. Show Notes w…
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Shoot us a Text. Today, we talk about the massive $1.34 Billion acquisition of The Herb Chambers Companies by Asbury Automotive. Plus, there still could be a path forward for Honda and Nissan’s merger, and Amazon is not doing well in the physical retail space. Show Notes with links: One of the biggest dealership acquisitions in U.S. auto retail his…
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Shoot us a Text. Shout out to all the people selling cars on this President’s Day! Today, we’re talking about the rising challenges of negative equity on trade-ins hitting an average of $6800 and the used car supply drying up. Plus, we’ll look at a dealer who’s hitting new records by focusing on customer retention. The average negative equity on ne…
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Shoot us a Text. Today, Paul and Kyle are joined on the show by Head Writer Chris Reeves and they look just about 90 days into the future, actually 86, because we're looking ahead to ASOTU CON and talking about what people can expect. We make a comparison to ASOTU CON and memes and talk about some of the content and concepts we're planning on cover…
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Shoot us a Text. Happy Super Bowl parade day, Eagles fans! Happy Valentine’s Day to the rest of you! Today, we’re breaking down how Chinese OEMs are able to build lower cost vehicles with more speed than traditional OEMs. Plus, we look at Toyota’s plans for more inventory in 2025 and a history of Valentine’s Day candy. Show Notes with links: A tear…
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Shoot us a Text. Today on the show, we’re covering Nissan’s desperate plans to execute a turnaround, announcing plant closures and more. Plus, OEMs in Europe are matching affordability by removing infotainment systems, and Rick Hendrick sets a record auto auction bid for a great cause. Announcement New Episode of Auto Collabs Live from Public Polic…
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Shoot us a Text. Happy hump day, auto industry! Today, we’re covering how BYD is integrating premium autonomous driving tech into its entire lineup of cars. Plus Hyundai is getting in on solid-state EV batteries and Youtube is more popular on TVs than on phones. Show Notes with links: Chinese automaker BYD is going all-in on autonomous driving as i…
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Shoot us a Text. On this Tuesday, we take a look at how Stellantis is adjusting to live post-Carlos Tavares and what that means for its brands. Plus, a closer look at the Trump administration’s fight against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the potential end of the United States penny. Show Notes with links: Stellantis is making a signi…
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Shoot us a Text. We’re flying with the Eagles after their Super Bowl win yesterday, but we know that the real winners are Vehicles For Change because of the $5K+ donations pledged through the Super Bowl Charity Smackdown. We talk about the success of the automotive ads, plus how Rivian has finally opened sales of its commercial delivery van, and St…
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Shoot us a Text. On this Saturday before the Super Bowl, we're talking about the More Than Cars Super Bowl Charity Smack Down. The auto industry is getting competitive, but this time, it's not about sales—it's about football and charity. ASOTU and a team of industry partners are turning the Eagles vs. Chiefs Super Bowl showdown into a friendly (but…
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Shoot us a Text. It’s the Friday before the Big Game, and with Paul and Elena Ciccotelli hosting, that means we’re wearing green. Today, we’re covering the Super Bowl Charity Smackdown to support Vehicles for Change and welcome some special guests to talk about it. Plus, we take a look at Ram’s upcoming Super Bowl ad. Show Notes with links: The aut…
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Shoot us a Text. Today we welcome Steve Greenfield of Automotive Ventures back to the show to talk about the Honda-Nissan merger coming unraveled, how Kazakhstan’s Astana Motors is investing $3.5M into Steve Greenfield’s Automotive Ventures, and Volkswagen's latest affordable model to rival Chinese OEMs. Show Notes with links: The long-anticipated …
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Shoot us a Text. We’re excited to get into this Wednesday with guest host Elena Ciccotelli of the EVs for Everyone podcast. Today, we’re covering Toyota’s battery investment in the US and China, the future of GM’s Cruise robotaxi program and how Ford is planning on integrating EVs with a gas-powered generator for extra range. Toyota is accelerating…
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Shoot us a Text. As tariff threats come and go, we’ve got you covered with the latest information. Today features the view from north of the border with President and CEO of Global Automakers of Canada David C Adams. Plus, we talk about a new South Carolina bill designed to let Scout go around franchise laws. Show Notes with links: President Donald…
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Shoot us a Text. Welcome to the first week of February, and welcome to guest host Steve Greenfield of Automotive Ventures. Today, we’re discussing all the ramifications that President Trump's latest round of tariffs will have on the automotive industry. Plus, we cover Tesla’s plans to move more Cybertrucks and why the cost of Super Bowl ads is risi…
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Shoot us a Text. On this first day of the month, Paul and Kyle are joined by writers Chris Reeves and Kristi Canada to talk about the NADA Show that took place just a week ago. Chris talks about the Time Dealer of the Year presentation, and what he took away from keynote speaker Ryan Leak, plus what his 5-year-old learn. Kristi highlighted the phil…
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Shoot us a Text. Today, we’re coming to you from the Podcast Stage at Public Policy Day, recapping what we heard from Senators, industry experts and more. ASOTU took over the Main Stage with Adam Marburger of Ascent Dealer Services, Jim Ganther of Mosaic Compliance Solutions and Thomas Castriota, Chairman of NADA to talk about how dealers are solvi…
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Shoot us a Text. We’re rolling into the big conversations at the 2025 Public Policy Day, where industry leaders and lawmakers shape the future of auto. Plus, CVS is testing a new app feature to unlock products, and Tesla inches toward unsupervised self-driving—though Elon says don’t get too excited just yet. Show Notes with links: The press stage i…
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Shoot us a Text. With 2 days left in January, that means there are only 2 days left to get discounted tickets to ASOTU CON! Today, we’re talking about VW potentially bringing manufacturing to the US to avoid tariffs, Honda planning to introduce a sub $30K EV in the US, and how iPhones can now text on the SpaceX Starlink satellite network. Show Note…
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Shoot us a Text. After a much-needed rest day, we’re refreshed from the 2025 NADA Show! Today, we talk about the massive victory for car dealers as a US Appeals Court has tossed the CARS Rule. Plus, we recap the make meetings at NADA that were able to happen and download you on Deepseek, the AI disrupting big tech. Show Notes with links: A major le…
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Shoot us a Text. Day 2 starts NOW! Paul and Kyle share the conversations they were apart of yesterday, what they're hearing from dealers and how over 70% of registered attendees have shown up in New Orleans! Plus, we've got guest Ed Roberts, COO of Bozard Ford Lincoln! Saturday's coverage of the 2025 NADA Show is brought to you by Comply Auto Hosts…
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Shoot us a Text. Good morning, New Orleans! Today, we're broadcasting from outside the NADA Main Stage as we get ready for the first day of NADA 2025. Joining us is Tom Castriota, incoming chairman of NADA! Here to a great Friday! Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on …
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Shoot us a Text. We are coming to you live from New Orleans with the most comprehensive coverage of the NADA Show and J.D. Power Auto Summit. Conditions are rapidly improving and schedules are adjusting to accommodate all of the events and expo floor for attendees. On our minds this morning is Jack Hollis stepping down from Toyota and Michael Ciril…
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Shoot us a Text. It’s wheels up to New Orleans for the ASOTU Crew. On this NADA Show Eve, we’re giving you the official preview of where we’ll be and how to track us down. Plus, we talk about NADA pushing back against OEMs who have decided to sell direct and how you can get a Tesla Model Y for under $40,000. Show Notes with links: What Is A Must At…
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Shoot us a Text. Tuesday of NADA week means our bags are packed for New Orleans! Today, we’re talking about President Trump’s plans for tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports, Stellantis’s plan to revive sales and market share, and how consumers prefer to shop on marketplaces rather than brand websites. Show Notes with links: President Donald Trum…
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Shoot us a Text. It’s the biggest week in retail auto as the industry prepares to descend on New Orleans. Today, we’re previewing what you can expect at the Show on the mainstage, plus we’re talking about Canoo filing for bankruptcy and looking at how much range EVs actually have during the winter. Show Notes with links: Every year, the NADA Mainst…
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Shoot us a Text. It's the last weekend before the 2025 NADA Show and so we're looking ahead to next week. Head Writer Chris Reeves gives us the rundown on what to expect, what to look for and what to avoid. Plus, Paul and Kyle tell us what they want to achieve. Follow Nathan Southwick Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier Get the Daily Push Back em…
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Shoot us a Text. We’re wrapping up the week so we can hit NADA running. Today, we cover how GM has settled a case with the FTC about collection and selling of data collected through Onstar. Plus, EV registrations are rising amid concerns that President Trump will get rid of the IRA tax credit, and lessons learned from the 2025 National Retail Found…
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Shoot us a Text. Is NADA really only a week away? Today, we’re looking back at Gary Gilchrist’s time as 2024 NADA Chairman, seeing how Rivian became the best selling electric van in the country, and examining Starbucks new code of conduct and how baristas are responding. Show Notes with links: Yesterday, we covered incoming NADA Chairman Tom Castri…
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Shoot us a Text. Michael Cirillo joins the show on this hump day, as talk about incoming NADA Chairman Tom Castriota, how Ebay is joining the online used car game and ChatGPT making repeatable tasks happen. Show Notes with links: Tom Castriota, incoming chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), has outlined his priorities for …
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Shoot us a Text. 9 days to NADA and you can feel the anticipation around the social media halls. Today, we’re talking about how the US Commerce Department is banning Chinese and Russian car hardware and software, Google’s new automotive AI agent debuting in the Mercedes CLA and Target changing production timelines to match social media trends. Show…
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Shoot us a Text. California wildfires have forced dealership closures, but communities are coming together to support first responders. Meanwhile, new-vehicle buyer satisfaction reached a record high in 2024, driven by seamless digital tools and efficient processes. During the first round of the NFL playoffs, A.J. Brown’s viral sideline book moment…
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Shoot us a Text. Paul, Kyle, and Chris settle the argument about how long you can wish someone "Happy New Year" before they talk about an entire business community honoring, Jim Colon, Owner of Marysville Toyota as their best and brightest of 2024. Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN th…
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Shoot us a Text. Today we’re talking about the legendary stunts of the Detroit Auto Show, the stabilization of used car prices after pandemic volatility, and Starbucks shutting down stores for a barista reboot under its new CEO. The Detroit Auto Show has long been a stage for iconic moments, from smashing Jeeps through glass to launching entire lux…
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Shoot us a Text. As the 2025 CES Show winds down, we have some final thoughts from correspondent Steve Greenfield. Plus we look at Goodyear’s solution for autonomous vehicles in snowy climates and talk about the Mach-E overtaking the traditional Mustang in sales. We’ve got correspondent Steve Greenfield joining us one last time to share his final t…
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Shoot us a Text. As all the announcements from CES roll in, we’ve got Steve Greenfield back again to break it all down. We cover the details of Sony Honda Mobility’s Afeela, plus talk about how Uber and Lyft are moving towards autonomy and how 25% of cars sold in 2025 will be EV. News out of CES yesterday: Sony Honda Mobility is the latest brand to…
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