Big FTC Complaints, Bigger Robotaxis, Biggest Car Wash

Big FTC Complaints, Bigger Robotaxis, Biggest Car Wash

Author: More Than Cars Media Network June 5, 2026 Duration: 11:18
Shoot us a Text. Episode #1363: A fresh look at thousands of FTC dealership complaints reveals where consumers are still finding friction. Tesla expands its Austin robotaxi footprint as autonomous ride-hailing scales up. And Buc-ee's reminds us that in Texas, even the car wash has to break a world record. A new FOIA request reviewed by CDG News offers a rare look into 200 automotive-related consumer complaints filed with the FTC and partner agencies. While complaints don't prove wrongdoing...

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.
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30 Dealerships Join Forces For Blood Drive [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:56
Shoot us a Text. Today, Chris joins Paul and Kyle to talk about donating blood plasma in college, but then how 30 dealerships in Michigan, led by Midland Ford, have come together to help address the critical blood shorta…
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Duration: 13:36
Shoot us a Text. Episode #1362: Today we look at what customer reviews can reveal before regulators come knocking, why hybrids are suddenly the hottest vehicles on the lot, and how Ram’s AI-generated merch accidentally t…
ASOTU CON Throwbacks with Ben Hadley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:41
Shoot us a Text. Episode #1360: Today we're throwing it back to ASOTU CON and revisiting a few of the quotes that had the biggest impact on the room. Plus, we break down Anthropic’s confidential IPO filing and its meteor…
Pickup Truck Roundup: Mitsubishi, UAW Strike, Robins Fly Away [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:27
Shoot us a Text. Episode #1359: Mitsubishi is jumping back into the pickup market with help from Nissan, a supplier strike threatens GM’s truck production at a critical moment, and the internet-famous F-250 robins have f…
Dealer Gives Back Literal Truckloads of Food [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:05
Shoot us a Text. On this last Saturday of the month, Chris joins Kyle and producer Nathan to talk about how Ken Garff Automotive Group is filling truck beds in all of their stores as a part of their "Drive Out Hunger" ca…
1 Million Missing Shoppers, Leasing Levels Out, The Premium Economy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:22
Shoot us a Text. Episode #1356: Today we unpack the million buyers who’ve quietly exited the new-car market, why off-lease inventory is finally rebounding (briefly), and how America’s new “premium economy” is changing th…