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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. Feathers have been rustled this Friday morning as Scout announced their long-awaited vehicles, and how they aren’t going to use dealers to sell them. Plus, we talk about Farley’s Chinese EV revelation, how Tesla is finding new profit centers and why every car only comes in a shade of black or white. Show Notes with links: After ove…
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Why does God love you? Books by Andy Parker I Fled Him: Meditations on the Book of Jonah Renovating The Soul: Meditations on Christ and Life from a Serial Renovator Make Patriarchy Great Again: A Guide To Save The World Support Godly Troublemaking & Give Now! Donate Follow Us On Social Media YouTube Rumble Twitter Facebook Instagram…
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Shoot us a Text. Happy Thursday! Today Paul’s back and we cover stabilizing dealer profits, GM & Ford helping Fleet customers transition to the EV lifecycle, and Apple’s newest beta features available now. Show Notes with links: New data from the Presidio-NCM benchmark shows the sharp drop in dealership profits may be stabilizing after a tough year…
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Shoot us a Text. As we reach the middle of the work week, we’ve got the one and only Jordan Cox in the studio! Today, we’re talking about how GM has raised their 2024 guidance again, how Arkansas could be home to enough lithium to power all the world’s EVs and how the FAA has issued its rules for air taxis. Show Notes with links: General Motors (GM…
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Shoot us a Text. It’s a terrific Tuesday morning, and we have guest host Amit Chandarana, newly announced CEO of Curbee! We’ll be discussing how auto dealers are integrating AI into their operations (or how they aren’t), the refreshed Mustang Mach-E and Chick-Fil-A’s new streaming network. Show Notes with links: Auto dealerships are embracing AI wi…
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Shoot us a Text. Description: As we roll into a new week, we’ve got some fun insights from Business Insider about the United State of Automobiles. Plus, we talk about how negative equity is growing year over year and an innovative Sam’s Club concept that eliminates any type of checkout lane. Announcement ASOTU Edge Webinar on October 23 at 2Pm with…
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Shoot us a Text. Today ASOTU head writer Chris Reeves sits with Paul and Kyle to talk about the Supercar Parade collab the Wylar Automotive Group put on to benefit the Ronald McDonald house. They may or may not also talk about the posters they had in their rooms as kids. Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier Get the Daily Push Back email at https:/…
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Shoot us a Text. As we wind down on another week, we’re looking at August’s EV numbers and the gains by GM. Plus, we talk about the NHTSA’s investigation into Full Self Driving, and how Rivian is re-skinning its R1s for spooky season. Show Notes with links: General Motors' latest electric vehicles, combined with Tesla's Cybertruck, significantly co…
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Shoot us a Text. We’re together in-person this Thursday morning as we reflect on the 100 years of Carter Myers Automotive. Today we’re talking about how plug-in hybrids may not be the transition to EVs that we thought, how Tesla may have already exhausted its Cybertruck reservation list and how more Americans are concerned about their credit card d…
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Shoot us a Text. It’s a wheels up Wednesday as we’re celebrating with Carter Myers Automotive at their 100th Anniversary Gala. We also dive into the rise of affordable new vehicles, AI’s game-changing role in EV battery safety, and the growing frustration of U.S. shoppers facing shrinkflation. Show Notes with links: New data suggests lower-priced v…
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Shoot us a Text. On this Tuesday, we dive into GM’s historic EV sales surge in China, explore how AI-powered voice assistants are changing the in-car experience, and look at Starbucks’ new CEO's strategy to cut discounts and bring back the coffeehouse charm. Show Notes with links: General Motors has achieved a significant milestone in China, sellin…
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Shoot us a Text. Hello Monday! Today we dive into Stellantis’ leadership shuffle as Jeep’s Antonio Filosa takes on this crucial role, Fiat stirs up fun with a cheeky EV campaign, and SpaceX makes history by catching its massive Starship booster midair. Antonio Filosa, Jeep’s CEO since last November, is now also stepping into the role of Stellantis …
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Shoot us a Text. Kyle, Paul, and Chris Reeves join us in the studio today! On top of the news this week featuring the Top 150 Dealerships to Work For, Chris touches on Scott Bieler's take on why these top dealers continue to make the world a better place. Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ …
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Shoot us a Text. It’s Friday! Audi Tysons Corner tops the 2024 Best Dealerships list with a focus on leadership, Tesla unveils the futuristic Cybercab for high-volume autonomy, and retailers shift focus to the booming silver economy. Audi Tysons Corner has secured the top spot in the 2024 Automotive News Best Dealerships To Work For list, with nota…
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Shoot us a Text. On this Thursday, we explore GM's increased profitability from simplifying gasoline models, Toyota's cautionary stance on an all-EV future with its job risks, and how fast-food jobs have shaped the careers of today's successful professionals. Amid the focus on EVs, GM has found profitability by simplifying its gasoline models, impr…
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Shoot us a Text. We’re rolling through the middle of the week, and holding our breath as we wait to see how hard Milton will hit Florida. Plus, we debate whether Tesla can deliver on its robotaxi promise and talk about Spirit Halloween turning into Spirit Christmas. Show Notes with links: Several wholesale auto auctions and dealerships in Florida c…
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Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Tuesday, the most productive day of the week! Today we’re talking about the anticipation that Florida is facing with Hurricane Milton and how dealers and EV owners can be prepared. Plus, we see some unexpected kindness between Kia dealers and learn how Cybertruck owners are having their insurance policies canceled. As Hu…
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Shoot us a Text. Monday morning and we’re rolling heavy into this week as we explore how Hurricane Helene impacts auto dealerships' insurance, the launch of IONNA’s EV fast-charging network, and why October is now a major sales season for retailers like Amazon and Walmart. Show Notes with links: As natural disasters like Hurricane Helene become mor…
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Shoot us a Text. Chris Reeves joins the show on this Saturday, and we talk about apple picking, plus what we wanted to be when we grow up and how Walser Automotive Group is investing in the future of technicians. 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…
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Shoot us a Text. As we near the end of the week, there’s been some resolution to the port strike, but it looks like Helene will have lingering effects on the used car market. Meanwhile, Rivians are reportedly still functioning fine after floods and Ray-Bans are being used to scrape your personal information. Show Notes with links: A crippling three…
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Shoot us a Text. We’re up and at ‘em this Thursday morning as we report on dealer associations stepping up to help hurricane affected employees, plus we talk live with Richard Lupo of Apple Tree Honda and Acura about what it’s like on the ground right now. We’ll also cover how the port strike could have massive ripple effects on the supply chain an…
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Shoot us a Text. We’re looking for the silver lining today as we talk about how US auto sales have slowed considerably through Q3. Plus, we give updates on how the port strike will affect the automotive supply chain, how Helene took out 672 Kias at one dealership, and Ford’s forward-thinking EV home charger program. Show Notes with links: As a majo…
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Shoot us a Text. Q4 is here, along with the start of spooky season. Today we’re giving you an update on the port strike and hurricane relief efforts, plus we’re sharing how EVs are shifting from luxury to non-luxury. We’ll cap the show by covering Uber’s new partnership with Spirit Halloween. Show Notes with links: Dealerships across the Southeast …
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Shoot us a Text. It’s the last day of the month, and we’re talking about how a union strike could shut down all the ports on the East Coast and how that could affect the auto industry. Plus, we cover Hertz selling off some of its Chevy Silverado EVs, and a new report that says car thieves aren’t interested in EVs Show Notes with links: Port workers…
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Shoot us a Text. Today, Paul and Kyle are joined by writer Kristi Canada. After some talks about the weather (a hurricane just blew through where Kristi lives), they talk about how the 9 Car Pros Automotive Group stores collected over 9000 school supplies for kids. Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.a…
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Some setbacks are actually blessings in disguise. Books by Andy Parker I Fled Him: Meditations on the Book of Jonah Renovating The Soul: Meditations on Christ and Life from a Serial Renovator Make Patriarchy Great Again: A Guide To Save The World Support Godly Troublemaking & Give Now! Donate Follow Us On Social Media YouTube Rumble Twitter Faceboo…
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Shoot us a Text. It’s the last Friday of the month, and today we’re covering new US tariffs on all sorts of Chinese goods, how OEMs are flocking back to television ads on NFL games, and Mr. Beast’s manifesto on how to build a successful company. Show Notes with links: New tariffs go into effect today, as the Biden Administration targets Chinese-bui…
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Shoot us a Text. Happy one year anniversary of ASOTU CON 2023! This Thursday, we’re talking about how former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn was ordered to hand his superyacht over to Nissan, Walser Automotive’s partnership with Wichita State University Tech, and the effects of retailers putting products behind locks. Show Notes with links: In a long-…
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Shoot us a Text. With only 6 days left in the month, we’re cruising into Wednesday. Today, we’ve got an update on the Hyundai-Amazon partnership and how dealers are feeling about it. Plus, we’re talking about Rivian’s new pre-owned program and a new Costco that is stacking apartments on top of its warehouse. Show Notes with links: Hyundai’s ambitio…
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Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Tuesday! Paul’s hanging out at Vincue Unleashed, Kyle’s at his desk and we’ve got news to talk about, like how the US’s new rule on Chinese software in cars could affect OEMs, how Stellantis is going about its CEO search, and how Google is making Gemini a part of all Workspace accounts. Show Notes with links: The U.S. Co…
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Understanding the economic principle of opportunity cost is perhaps one of the most fruitful principles to apply to the decision making process in every area of your life. Books by Andy Parker I Fled Him: Meditations on the Book of Jonah Renovating The Soul: Meditations on Christ and Life from a Serial Renovator Make Patriarchy Great Again: A Guide…
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Shoot us a Text. With a new week comes the anticipation of being able to serve people, both inside and outside of the automotive industry. Today, we’ll be talking about a $1B investment in the EV supply chain, the best lease deals out there right now, and Gen Z taking tech jobs from Millennials. Show Notes with links: Monroe Capital is launching a …
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Shoot us a Text. Today on the show, Chris, Paul and Kyle invite Jordan Cox onto the show to grill him about his trip to the US Capitol. This week was the NADA Washington Conference, where dealers from around the nation come to DC to meet with their congressman and senators to talk about the importance of the auto industry. Hosts: Paul J Daly and Ky…
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Shoot us a Text. It’s Friday again, and it feels like the first time in forever that we’re back in our normal seats. Today, we’re covering Cars Commerce’s latest Industry Insights Report, GM finally getting Supercharger access for its EVs and how home improvement is making a recovery because of the interest rate cut. Show Notes with links: Yesterda…
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“And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12 Books by Andy Parker -I Fled Him: Meditations on the Book of Jonah -Renovating The Soul: Meditations on Christ and Life from a Serial Renovator -Make Patriarchy Great Again: A Guide To Save The World Support Godly Tr…
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Shoot us a Text. Finally An Interest Rate Cut, Ford Karaoke, AI Goes Hollywood Description: Dealers across the country breathed a sigh of relief this morning at news of the Fed’s interest rate cut. We’ll be talking about that, plus how Ford is adding karaoke to vehicles and a partnership between a big Hollywood studio and an AI video generator. Ann…
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We are not called to be winsome. We are called to be bold. Boldness is the way! Books by Andy Parker I Fled Him: Meditations on the Book of Jonah Renovating The Soul: Meditations on Christ and Life from a Serial Renovator Make Patriarchy Great Again: A Guide To Save The World Support Godly Troublemaking & Give Now! Donate Follow Us On Social Media …
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Shoot us a Text. Happy hump day! Today, we’re covering how Ram is set to enter the EV truck fray, how Tesla is prepping to move inventory with a new round of incentives and how Home Depot allegedly changed prices on consumers between the aisle and the register. Announcement Upcoming ASOTU Edge Webinar on Wed September 25 at 2PM - Don’t Miss The Sig…
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Shoot us a Text. We’re brimming with energy on this Tuesday morning, as we discuss VW’s decision to originate its US auto loans through Wells Fargo. Plus we talk about the growing gap between car buying expectations and car buying reality and how auto debt just continues to grow. Show Notes with links: Volkswagen is ceasing to originate U.S. auto l…
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Shoot us a Text. It’s a brand new week and we’re heading to Will Guidara’s Welcome Conference in NYC. Before we get there, we need to talk about how Volvo is giving up on car subscriptions, more places you can take an autonomous rideshare, and more ways to buy physical items in Roblox. Show Notes with links: Volvo has officially ended its vehicle s…
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Shoot us a Text. Today, Nathan, Chris and Jordan take over the show to talk about how a Cumming, Georgia dealership honored their first responders on 9/11 by feeding them lunch and giving the community an opportunity to get involved! Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation …
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“Certainly we are not discouraging originality. On the contrary we desire to encourage it in every possible way, and we believe that the encouragement of it will be of immense benefit to the spread of the Christian religion." J. Gresham Machen Available Now: "Renovating The Soul" by Andy Parker Amazon Link Available Now: "Make Patriarchy Great Agai…
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Shoot us a Text. Is it already the end of another week? We’re looking back this morning as we look at buy/sell activity from the first half of the year, reflect on the legacy of Ford Pro CEO Ted Cannis, and dig into how discretionary spending is on the rise. The first half of 2024 has shattered records in the dealership buy/sell market. With 204 de…
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Shoot us a Text. As we’ve passed the halfway point of the week, we’ve got Michael Cirillo in the studio to discuss GM and Hyundai’s new partnership, how Stellantis and its dealers are in a little bit of a tiff, and a new study that says consumers know exactly what they’re doing when they accept website tracking cookies. Show Notes with links: Gener…
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Shoot us a Text. Today, we pause and reflect on the events of 9/11/2001. No crisis can win. It’s Wednesday and DG is back for round two. We’re talking about how Ally Financial is dealing with consumer credit challenges, how GM is drawing a line in the sand for its salaried employees and busting the EV slowdown myth. Show Notes with links: Ally Fina…
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When people leave the church, sometimes it's good, sometimes it's bad, and sometimes, it's a bit of both. Available Now: "Renovating The Soul" by Andy Parker Amazon Link Available Now: "Make Patriarchy Great Again" by Andy Parker Amazon Link SUPPORT Godly Troublemaking & Give Now! Donate Follow Us On Social Media YouTube Rumble Twitter Facebook Ins…
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Shoot us a Text. As we turn into Tuesday, we’ve got guest host Daniel Govaer with us in the studio! Today we’re looking at Rivian’s referral program, what the future holds for Toyota’s battery production and recap everything from Apple’s iPhone announcement event. Show Notes with links: Rivian is rolling out its first referral program to help drive…
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Shoot us a Text. It’s a great Monday as we launch into the week with guest host Ben Hadley. Today we’re talking about software-defined vehicles and how Polestar is leaning in, Tesla’s recent patents for wireless home EV charging and autonomous AI bots that are starting to become effective in business. Show Notes with links: Polestar CEO Thomas Inge…
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Shoot us a Text. Today on the show, Kyle, Chris, and Jordan talk about how cars shows create community and then featuring Walser's recent Subarus and Cold Brews event. 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/ Read our m…
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Fear God. Marry someone who fears God. Have lots of sex and make lots of babies. BOOM! Available Now: "Renovating The Soul" by Andy Parker Amazon Link Available Now: "Make Patriarchy Great Again" by Andy Parker Amazon Link SUPPORT Godly Troublemaking & Give Now! Donate Follow Us On Social Media YouTube Rumble Twitter Facebook Instagram…
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