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

Shoot us a Text.It's the second Saturday of June and writer Kristi Canada joins the show. Today, we're talking about how a West Herr dealership rescued a cat out of an engine compartment. Plus one of the service advisors adopted the cat and named him Diesel!Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back...

Shoot us a Text.We’ve got that Friday feeling as we cover a new KPMG survey that reveals Americans powertrain preferences. We also talk about a Democrat Senator slamming a failed EV charging program, as well as an epic celebration as Ford opens its train station renovation. Show Notes with links:A recent KPMG study reveals that Americans still favor gas vehicles over hybrids or EVs, even when prices and features are the same. Only 20% of respondents would choose an EV over gas or hy...

Shoot us a Text.Thursday is upon us and we’re breaking down Lithia Motors' strategic layoffs aimed at saving $150 million annually, Virginia's decision to reverse its adoption of California’s strict EV standards, as well as IKEA hiring Roblox workers (you read that right).Show Notes with links:Lithia Motors is targeting $150 million in annual savings through strategic layoffs and other employee cost reductions, primarily focusing on U.S. positions.Senior Director of Finance Jardon Jaramillo d...

Shoot us a Text.Welcome to Wednesday as we talk about the US Senator encouraging US automakers to sue the government… and win. We also talk about the higher-than-ice repair costs of EVs as well as Tesla’s move to curb them with a former Geico exec. Show Notes with links:U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin has urged manufacturers to sue the Treasury Department over its implementation of local content rules for clean energy tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).Manchin, now an independent,...

Shoot us a Text.It’s Tuesday and we’re talking about strong May sales from major brands, Ford's $950 million renovation of Michigan Central Station and star-studded grand reopening concert, as well as another sign of the times…increasing stamp prices and why it matters, or doesn’t.Automakers are reporting strong U.S. light-vehicle sales gains for May, with a combined 10% growth among five reporting automakers, led by Toyota, Hyundai, and Kia. With the SAAR surpassing 16M for the first time th...

Shoot us a Text.It's a fresh week in a fresh month as we talk about Toyota's certification scandal, the booming trend of automotive retailers entering the powersports segment, and GM's innovative clutch pedal for EVs to win over driving enthusiasts. Show Notes with links:Toyota suspends sales of several models in Japan due to certification issues, amid a broader scandal involving multiple automakers and inadequate vehicle verification tests.Toyota halts sales of the Corolla Fielder, Coro...