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Automotive State of The Union

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1185 episodes

2 days ago

Shoot us a Text. After a couple of weeks off due to international travel and a new baby, Chris, Paul and Kyle are back to talk about how car dealerships are caring for their community. Today, they cover how the Rohrman Auto Group donated $77,500 to support multiple organizations across Indiana and Chicagoland dedicated to pediatric cancer research, treatment and support. Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots ac...

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Shoot us a Text. After a couple of weeks off due to international travel and a new baby, Chris, Paul and Kyle are back to talk about how car dealerships are caring for their community. Today, they cover how the Rohrman Auto Group donated $77,500 to support multiple organizations across Indiana and Chicagoland dedicated to pediatric cancer research, treatment and support. Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots ac...

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Automotive State of The Union

How This Auto Group Stewards The Money It's Community Gives Them

Shoot us a Text. After a couple of weeks off due to international travel and a new baby, Chris, Paul and Kyle are back to talk about how car dealerships are caring for their community. Today, they cover how the Rohrman Auto Group donated $77,500 to support multiple organizations across Indiana and Chicagoland dedicated to pediatric cancer research, treatment and support. Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots ac...

2 days ago

11 minutes

Automotive State of The Union

The Nexperia Chip Crisis, Dealer Employee Satisfaction Rises, Gen Z Mystery Shops Hotels

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1184: Today we cover Toyota’s response to potential chip shortages, new research showing improved employee satisfaction at dealerships, and what Gen Z travelers want most from their hotel stays. Show Notes with links: Toyota CEO Koji Sato says the automaker isn’t facing an immediate chip shortage despite rising concerns after China blocked exports from Dutch chipmaker Nexperia. The move is part of an escalating global tech standoff involving national security con...

3 days ago

12 minutes

Automotive State of The Union

Rebuilding After Aluminum Fire, Tekion Welcomes Competition, The Skills CEOs Need

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1183: Today we’re talking about the billion-dollar blaze disrupting Ford’s aluminum supply chain, Tekion’s confident response to new DMS rival Pinewood.AI, and why the retail world’s record CEO shuffle says more about skill sets than burnout. A mid-September fire at Novelis’s massive Oswego, N.Y. aluminum plant has shaken the auto supply chain, putting Ford and other OEMs in damage-control mode as crews work nonstop to rebuild the damaged facility.A Sept. 16 ...

4 days ago

14 minutes

Automotive State of The Union

Slate Taps Independent Service, China Ditches EV Subsidies, PayPal Integrates In ChatGPT

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1182: Today we’re talking about Slate Auto’s bold move to use independent repair shops instead of dealers, China pulling back EV subsidies to let the market decide, and PayPal teaming up with OpenAI to turn ChatGPT into a next-gen shopping hub. Show Notes with links: Electric startup Slate Auto is flipping the traditional service model by partnering with independent repair shops instead of building dealerships or factory-run service centers. The company aims to lau...

5 days ago

10 minutes

Automotive State of The Union

EV Market Recalibration, Home Charging Is Just Fine, Amazon Cuts Thousands and Invests Billions

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1181: Today we’re talking about an EV market hitting the brakes post–tax credit, why most electric drivers are just fine charging at home, and Amazon’s billion-dollar bet on future jobs—while cutting tens of thousands of its own. Show Notes with links: The EV market is undergoing a “recalibration” following the end of the federal $7,500 tax credit. J.D. Power says October electric vehicle deliveries are expected to drop 43% from last year, taking EV market share fr...

6 days ago

14 minutes

Automotive State of The Union

More Than Cars In Kazakhstan, Delivery Fees Skyrocket, Rivian and GM Trim Workforce

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1180: Fresh off a global adventure, Paul and Kyle return with stories from Kazakhstan, a look at why destination fees are climbing faster than car prices, and how Rivian and GM are tightening up their EV operations as the market cools. Destination fees — the unavoidable “shipping” charges tacked onto every new vehicle — are climbing faster than sticker prices. Once a minor line item, these fees have ballooned across brands, marking the steepest industrywide increas...

1 week ago

13 minutes

Automotive State of The Union

Q4 Strategy Sessions: Ryan Rohrman on How To Stop Wasting 30% of Your Marketing

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1179: We close out Q4 Strategy Week with Ryan Rohrman, CEO of the Rohrman Auto Group. He breaks down how cleaner data, connected systems, and smarter marketing decisions can save you money, sharpen your efficiency, and help you finish the year with momentum. Show Notes: The goal is frictionless customer access — tech that talks and data that actually works.Rohrman Auto Group discovered 40% of their data was “dirty” just six months post-cleanup — now they scrub it m...

1 week ago

13 minutes

Automotive State of The Union

Q4 Strategy Sessions: Joe Castelino on Fixed Ops Cycle Times, Tech Tools, and Holiday Chaos

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1178: We dive into Q4 service strategy with Joe Castelino, VP of Fixed Ops at American Motors Group. From holiday PTO and campus ebb-and-flow to tech-enabled check-ins and bay visibility, Joe shows how disciplined processes and smart tools keep throughput high and customers happy into year-end. Show Notes with links: Plan for dual PTO: your team and your customers. College-town stores see sharp holiday rushes from parents and students—staff and stock accordingly.St...

1 week ago

11 minutes

Automotive State of The Union

Q4 Strategy Sessions: Andy Guelcher on The Used EV Wave That’s Coming

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1177: Q4 Strategy Week rolls on with EV operator-extraordinaire Andy Guelcher. We dig into life after federal credits, the coming surge of affordable used EVs, New York’s eye-popping BrightDrop incentives, and why dealers must become “energy experts” to win the next phase of EV adoption. Show Notes: Post-credit reality check: EVs must stand on their own. Falling MSRPs (hello, $29K Bolt) + better charging infrastructure are easing range anxiety and widening the addr...

1 week ago

10 minutes

Automotive State of The Union

Q4 Strategy Sessions: RussFlipsWhips on Social Media That Sells

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1176: Day two of Q4 Strategy Week brings social media powerhouse Russell Richardson — aka Russ Flips Whips — to talk about how dealers can turn content into car deals. He shares real-world results, easy-to-start strategies, and why empowering your people might be your best Q4 move yet. Show Notes: Q4 is the best time to make an ask — if you’ve spent the year giving value through social media, now’s when it pays off.One trained team created 4M+ impressions and over ...

1 week ago

10 minutes

Automotive State of The Union

Q4 Strategy Sessions: Patrick Abad on Leading Through the Holidays

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1175: It’s Q4 Strategy Week on The Automotive State of the Union! Paul and Kyle sit down with Patrick Abad of Beaver Toyota and Mazda to talk about leading your team through the holidays — when emotions run high, sales run hotter, and leadership matters most. Show Notes: The holiday season brings both family time and the busiest sales stretch of the year — and great leaders have to balance both.Involve your people in event planning (like Black Friday or end-of-year...

2 weeks ago

15 minutes

Automotive State of The Union

Newsom Says No, Tesla Goes Mad Max, Home Depot Path to Pro

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1174: Gov. Newsom vetoes a dealer doc fee hike, Tesla unleashes “Mad Max” mode amid mounting scrutiny, and Home Depot opens free training lanes to fuel America’s next generation of skilled pros. Show Notes with links: California dealers were ready for a long-overdue bump to their doc fee cap, but Gov. Gavin Newsom hit the veto button — just a week after tightening dealership disclosure rules with the new CARS Act.The proposed bill would’ve raised the $85 doc fee ca...

2 weeks ago

10 minutes

Automotive State of The Union

Painter Back as TrueCar CEO, Old Used Cars Are In, AI In The Freelance Economy

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1173: Scott Painter steers TrueCar back to private ownership, CarGurus says buyers are going older to stay on budget, and freelancers navigate the double-edged sword of AI—faster work, smaller paychecks, and a whole lot of “good enough.” Show Notes with links: TrueCar’s founder and former CEO, Scott Painter, is back. Nearly a decade after his controversial exit, Painter is leading a $227 million investor group to take the publicly traded company private — a bold mo...

2 weeks ago

10 minutes

Automotive State of The Union

Live with Dealer Tim Pohanka of Tour Detour, Stellantis’ $13B Investment, New NADA Chair

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1172: Stellantis bets big on American production with its largest investment ever, NADA makes history with a new vice chair, and three Nissan dealers take the scenic route to prove the CVT isn’t the punchline anymore. Show Notes with links: Stellantis just dropped the biggest investment announcement in company history—$13 billion to bring more Jeep, Dodge, and Ram production back home.The plan adds 5,000 U.S. jobs and launches five new vehicles and a new four-cylin...

2 weeks ago

18 minutes

Automotive State of The Union

Ford’s Aluminum Woes, Rivian (Still) Rejects Carplay, Gen Z Rotary Phones

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1171: Ford scrambles after a supplier fire halts SUV production, Rivian doubles down on AI instead of Apple CarPlay, and young people rediscover the joy of “hanging up”... literally Ford is pausing production for several key vehicles, including the Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and F-150 Lightning, after a massive fire shut down operations at its main aluminum supplier, Novelis. Novelis’ upstate New York facility is responsible for 40% of U.S. aluminum sheet ...

2 weeks ago

15 minutes

Automotive State of The Union

California’s CARS Act, Chargers Fail 30% of the Time, Nvidia and xAI Make a Deal?

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1170: California’s new CARS Act sets tough transparency rules for dealers, a new report exposes EV charging’s reliability gap, and Elon Musk’s xAI looks to raise $20 billion—with Nvidia both selling the chips and buying in. Show Notes with links: Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the California Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Act, a landmark law that establishes new consumer protection standards and stricter sales transparency across the state beginning in 2026.T...

3 weeks ago

14 minutes

Automotive State of The Union

Signatures That Save Lives

Shoot us a Text. Today, writer Chris Reeves joins Kyle to talk Fresno Acura’s annual #PinkAcura campaign is back for its 12th year, turning a bright pink car into a traveling symbol of hope. Each fall, the Pink Acura visits schools, fundraisers, and local events — inviting people to sign the car in honor of loved ones touched by breast cancer.The signatures, memories, and messages become a moving tribute from the Fresno community.When the tour ends, Fresno Acura donates to Community Medical C...

3 weeks ago

9 minutes

Automotive State of The Union

Best Dealerships To Work For, Record Sub-Prime Delinquency, Ferrari’s Electric Guitar Engine

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1168: Today we’re covering how top dealerships are building stronger workplace cultures, why subprime auto delinquencies are rising, and how Ferrari’s first EV aims to keep its signature sound authentic. The Automotive News 2025 Best Dealerships To Work For study reveals what separates top employers from the rest — and it’s more about people than paychecks.Winning dealerships excelled in communication, transparency, and trust — 88% of employees said they’re “kept a...

3 weeks ago

12 minutes

Automotive State of The Union

GM Kills EV Credit Hack, New Bolt is $29K, Nissan Dealers Go Top Gear

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1167: GM kills its creative EV tax credit plan while Ford plays coy, the Chevy Bolt returns faster and cheaper than ever, and three Nissan dealers take their high-mileage heroes on a 1,500-mile proving ground through the American West. General Motors has scrapped a short-lived plan that would have allowed dealers to keep offering a $7,500 federal EV lease credit after the subsidy expired on September 30. The move follows political pushback and dealer uncertainty ar...

3 weeks ago

14 minutes

Automotive State of The Union

Tesla’s “Affordable” Illusion, Ford’s RTO Fallout, Mattel Meets AI

Shoot us a Text. Episode #1166: Tesla’s new “affordable” EVs aren’t quite the bargain they seem, Ford’s return-to-office mandate sparks employee backlash, and Mattel teams up with OpenAI’s Sora 2 to reimagine how toys come to life. Show Notes with links: Tesla’s newest “Standard” versions of the Model 3 and Model Y were meant to bring affordability back to the brand — but the math tells another story. Despite cutting prices, the value gap is slim and the features list is slimmer.The Model 3...

3 weeks ago

12 minutes