Automotive State of The Union

Automotive State of The Union

Author: More Than Cars Media Network Language: English Episodes: 50
Every weekday, Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier get behind the mic for Automotive State of The Union, cutting through the noise of the daily news cycle. This isn't about recapping headlines; it's about finding the critical links between what's happening on dealership lots, in broader retail trends, across the tech landscape, and within our wider culture. The conversation is built for action, designed to give those steering the automotive industry the clarity and perspective needed to make decisive moves. You'll hear them break down how a shift in consumer behavior or a new software platform actually impacts the day-to-day reality of moving metal and serving customers. From the More Than Cars Media Network, this daily podcast serves as a vital briefing for anyone with a stake in the automotive world-whether you're managing a single rooftop, overseeing a large group, developing a new brand strategy, or supplying the industry. Tune in for a direct, unfiltered take on the forces reshaping how cars are sold and serviced, delivered with the energy and insight that turns information into a practical advantage.
Episodes
Ferrari’s $40M Luce, Group 1 Goes Local, Brand Loyalty Still Pays [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:12
Episode #1426: Today, we talk about a $40 million charity bid for Ferrari’s new Luce EV. We also look at Group 1 Automotive’s strategy of building deeper dealership clusters and consolidating store names, plus new data s…
Sonic Turns Volume Knob, China Has Too Many Cars, Polestar Gets Served [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:54
Episode #1425: Sonic is turning down margin to turn up used-car volume, Chinese automakers are looking overseas as sales struggle at home, and a $25 million dealer lawsuit is challenging Polestar’s explanation for its po…
Tesla Takes Back The EV Crown, Kia Goes Sub-$30K, NAMAD Takeaways [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:29
Episode #1423: We’re wrapping up the week with EVs coming at the market from two very different angles: Tesla is back above 60% market share while Kia introduces a sub-$30K EV with over 300 miles of range. Plus, we close…
Live from NAMAD Day 3, Dealers on A 50-Year Winning Streak [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:17
Episode #1422: As NAMAD starts to wind down, we’re looking to the West Coast, where Steve Greenfield dropped a stat at Amplify that had the room go breathless. Show Notes with links: AI may be the shiny object, but the b…
Live from NAMAD with Shane Wilson of CarRx [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:38
Episode #1421: We’re live from Miami at the 46th NAMAD Annual Meeting, where community, opportunity and the next generation of dealership ownership are front and center. Paul and Kyle sit down with CarRx President Shane…
Ford Goes Cheap, Leases Come Home, AI Watches Your Back [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:00
Episode #1420: Ford previews a $25K crossover for 2029, why the return of lease returns is great news for Penske, plus Nissan’s AI-powered factory cameras that are watching workers. Show Notes with links: Ford is circlin…
Greenfield’s Reason for Optimism, VW Goes Trucking, EV Lease Hangover [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:29
Episode #1419: We’re kicking off the week with Steve Greenfield’s optimistic take on technology and AI, plus Volkswagen’s very American plan to grow its U.S. presence with a pickup truck, and EV lessees discovering their…