The Automotive Troublemaker w/ Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier ASOTU Podcasts

Shoot us a Text.It’s the last weekend of the month, and we’re digging into fresh insights from the team at Cars Commerce. Plus we talk about ways to NOT charge your Tesla and how everyone’s using promo codes.Show Notes with linksA new Monthly Industry Insights Report released by CARS Commerce shares internal data from the first half of the year, revealing that despite increased inventory, prices are still holding on new cars, while used is a slightly different storyAverage new car price was d...

Shoot us a Text.The dog days of summer are well upon us, and that means a great opportunity to love people more than cars. Today we’re talking about Ford and Stellantis’s Q2 earnings reports, GM’s early EV issues that led to buybacks, and Southwest’s shift to assigned seating.Show Notes with linksNot everyone can be GM, as Ford’s income dropped 4.5% to $1.8 billion, despite a revenue increase of 6.4% to $47.8 billion, driven by strong commercial vehicle sales. Meanwhile, Stellantis’s net inco...

Shoot us a Text.We’ve made it to the middle of the week! Today we’re talking about GM’s record pickup and SUV sales in Q2, Tesla’s tough Q2 and how Google is not getting rid of cookies after all.Show Notes with linksGeneral Motors has raised its 2024 earnings forecast following a strong second quarter, driven by record North American sales of pickups and SUVs.CEO Mary Barra emphasized in a letter to shareholders that responsible growth and efficient capital use amid shifting market conditions...

Shoot us a Text.Today is Tuesday! Things are happening in the auto industry, like how lower used car prices are driving down inflation, VinFast is forming a US dealer advisory board and Rivian is pressing ahead on future plans.Show Notes with linksUsed car prices have plummeted over the past year, reaching their lowest level since 2021, and are now the leading category reducing inflation, according to CoPilot’s analysis of CPI data.Cox Automotive reports that the average list price for a used...

Shoot us a Text.It’s Monday and that means we GET to work in automotive retail. Today we’re talking about GM’s adjusted EV plans, BP’s investment into EV charging and what it means to be “luxury.”Show Notes with linksGeneral Motors is gearing up to launch a series of new electric vehicles across its Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac brands this year, aiming to capture a broader market despite current sales challenges.Although EV sales growth has slowed due to high prices and charging concerns, GM ...

Shoot us a Text.It's a content team takeover on the show this Saturday morning, as Jordan Cox and Nathan Southwick host the show, joined by writers Chris Reeves and Kristi Canada.Today we're talking about how Anderson Ford in Lincoln, Nebraska fixed the van of Rodney Smith's Raising Men and Women non-profit which encourages young people to mow the lawns of those in need in their community. By supporting this one man, they're supporting hundreds and thousands of acts of service across the nati...