Best Running On Rooftops Podcasts (2025)

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How To Get All Of Your Dealership's Team To Volunteer for Charity 12:58

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Shoot us a Text. On this Saturday, Chris Reeves join Paul and Kyle to talk about the upcoming launch of the next phase of the More Than Cars movement. Chris shares the story of how Greenwood Chevrolet’s team showed up. 180 employees joined Panerathon 2025, raising $3,145 for the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center. Business Manager Tracy B…

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Farley on the Future of Work, Subaru Store Refresh, Vibe Code Craze Over? 12:35

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1156: Ford’s Jim Farley warns America about jobs and trades in the AI era. Subaru reveals its first dealership redesign in nearly two decades. And the once-hyped “vibe coding” boom may already be running out of steam. Ford CEO Jim Farley says America’s economy is at a crossroads. As AI threatens to eliminate millions of of…

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Dealership Websites Fail, Car Buyers Worry About Cybersecurity, ChatGPT Referral Traffic 12:59

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1155: Overfuel calls out dealership websites for failing performance tests, RunSafe says cybersecurity is now a dealbreaker for buyers, and ChatGPT becomes a top traffic driver for retailers — while Amazon charts its own AI path Show Notes with links: Overfuel’s second annual study of top 50 dealer group websites reveals…

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Sub-Prime F-150s, NJ Warranty Pay, Sip of Daybright 11:02

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1154: Ford gets creative to close Q3 with a subprime rate push on F-150s. New Jersey locks in fair pay for techs doing recall work. And Chick-fil-A jumps into the specialty drink race with a fresh new concept. Show Notes with links: Ford is making a bold push to close Q3 strong by offering promotional interest rates to sub…

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Carvana Dealership #2, Buffett Cashes Out BYD, Amazon AI Ad Assist 12:17

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1153: Carvana expands its dealership experiment in Dallas, Berkshire Hathaway closes the books on its massive BYD bet, and Amazon steps up its AI game with a chat assistant for advertisers. Show Notes with links: Carvana is making another big move into franchised new-car sales, and this time it’s happening in Dallas. The c…

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Hyundai/GM Collab, Stellantis EV Tech, Halloween Bigger Than Ever 13:12

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1152: Today we’re talking Hyundai and GM’s detailed game plan for their collab, Stellantis’ new EV tech that sheds weight and adds power,, and why Americans are going bigger than ever on Halloween—even with higher prices haunting their budgets. Show Notes with links: Hyundai and GM’s strategic collaboration will co-develop…

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The Shrewsbury Biscuit Podcast: The Shropshire Scratching Company 1:20:05

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We have a really tasty treat for you this week on The Biscuit. Alex Whiteley is speaking to The Shropshire Scratching Company, a business that he has created a bit of a bromance with over the last few weeks. We first met at Shrewsbury Food Festival when the guys were 6 weeks into their venture and they were scrambling for stock due to such high dem…

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How Herrin-Gear Infiniti Made Themselves Sticky In Their Community 14:11

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Shoot us a Text. Today, Chris Reeves joins Paul and Kyle to discuss fall vibes, plus how Shanehan Westphal and Herrin-Gear Infiniti hosted a car show and raised an incredible $29,280, all of which will go to Children’s of Mississippi. Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the…

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How Lithia Grew To #1, Why Alex Lawrence Is All In On EVs, Meta Bets On New Ray-Bans 17:42

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1150: Today we’re looking at the story that led Lithia to become the powerhouse it is today, showing a sneak peek of an upcoming interview with Alex Lawrence and talking about Meta’s latest tech. Show Notes with links: From one small Dodge store in Oregon to the largest dealership group in the U.S., the DeBoer family’s jou…

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Live from EV Auto in Nashville: OEMs Absorb Tariff Cost, Waymo/Lyft to Music City, Gen Z’s Focus On Mental Health 12:01

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1149: We’re live outside of EV Auto in Brentwood. Today, we look at how automakers have relatively kept car prices normal despite rising tariffs. Plus, Waymo and Lyft are teaming up to bring autonomous rides to the streets of Music City. Automakers have kept price hikes at bay despite billions in tariff-related costs from …

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EV Registrations Jump 27%, Charging Reminder App, Walmart Uses AI To Hire 12:53

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1148: Buyers rush to lock in EV tax credits, Toyota builds an app to hack your habits, and Walmart’s HR chief taps AI for top talent. Legacy automakers saw a sharp EV registration bump in July as buyers rushed to lock in the $7,500 federal tax credit before it expires at the end of September. However, Tesla, Rivian, and Vi…

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Fairhurst Trust Helps New Dealers, CarEdge AI Negotiator, TikTok Deal Close? 15:16

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1147: Today we’re covering a first-of-its-kind Stellantis store acquisition backed by Ellenae Fairhurst’s trust, a new AI tool that negotiates car deals for shoppers, and the latest U.S.-China framework over TikTok The late Ellenae Fairhurst’s legacy lives on as a Stellantis store in Virginia has new owners, in a new appro…

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Legacy Meets What’s Next, Elon’s Big Stock Buy, Too Many Grocery Choices 12:47

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1146: Automotive News's 100th anniversary Congress celebrated industry icons and looked towards the future, Elon Musk bets big on Tesla, shoppers get overwhelmed by too many choices (sound familiar?) Show Notes with links: At its 100th anniversary Congress, Automotive News celebrated legacy while tackling the industry’s mo…

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The Shrewsbury Biscuit Podcast: Sian Thomas 1:45:28

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When things don't add up for you, sometimes you have to subtract the negativities surrounding you, divide to conquer, say yes to the universe and hope your luck multiplies....I have a mathematician on the show this week. I am speaking to former Education Mathematic Consultant, Sian Thomas. Going from being part of teams that would help to transform…

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A Golf Tournament For A Man Who Never Played Golf 9:54

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Shoot us a Text. On this Saturday, Chris joins Paul and Kyle to talk about the power of remembrance and how Carla Cosenzi and TommyCar Auto Group are connecting people in a meaninful way through the 17th Annual Tom Cosenzi Driving for the Cure Charity Golf Tournament. Founded in memory of Tom Cosenzi, the event supports Dana-Farber Cancer Institute…

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The State of Dealership Cybersecurity, Chevy’s EV Affordability, 100 Years of Goodyear’s Blimp 13:51

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1144: Dealers face rising cyber threats, Chevy launches big EV incentives, and the Goodyear Blimp marks 100 years over Detroit. Show Notes with links: Proton Dealership IT’s Cybersecurity 2025 report shows auto retailers are still being hit hard by organized cyberattacks. Activity remains 150–250% higher than before mid-20…

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It’s About More Than Cars, EVs Hit Record Share, Fallon Goes To Detroit 16:00

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1143: Today, we pause and reflect on the state of the union, in light of September 11th and the assassination of Charlie Kirk. This industry is about More Than Cars, and its our job to carry that light and that hope forward in how we serve our employees, customers and our communities. US EV sales hit another milestone in…

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Canada Adds 3rd Shifts, Korea Trade Deal Wobbles, NCM Client and Friends Update 11:59

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1142: Stellantis and GM double down on Canadian production with third-shift revivals. U.S.–South Korea trade tensions threaten key EV investments after a Hyundai-linked ICE raid. Plus, Kyle and Steve share takeaways from the NCM Digital Success Workshop. Show Notes with links: It’s a good day for Canadian auto workers as b…

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Tesla’s Master Plan IV, Flying an eVTOL, McKinsey Hires More Despite AI Growth 21:06

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1141: Tesla drops a philosophy-heavy master plan that barely mentions EVs. Palmer Luckey becomes the first to fly the Jetson One eVTOL. And McKinsey pushes back on AI job fears with a boost in entry-level hiring. Tesla’s “Master Plan Part IV” is here, and it might just be the most philosophical of the bunch. With barely a …

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Ep230: Brent Trenga: Recovering Architect Redefines Building – Circularity, Data Centers, & Legos 1:35:22

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Brent Trenga joins me to spill on why construction is stuck in the Stone Age while we run space-age data centers. We geek out on circular economies, ethical capitalism, and why data centers should be built like Legos—easy to snap together, just as easy to snap apart—so growth and reuse don’t come with carbon regret. Tune in for laughs and lightbulb…

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Ethanol in Fukushima, No CA Love for Leno’s Law, Retail in the Wild with Paul 17:17

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1140: Today we’re talking about Toyota’s big ethanol play in Fukushima and California lawmakers slamming the brakes on “Leno’s Law” for classic cars. Plus, Paul’s back with some unexpected retail takeaways from his vacation travels. Show Notes with links: Toyota and a coalition of Japanese automakers are doing something sy…

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The Shrewsbury Biscuit Podcast: Rooftops of Shrewsbury with Chris Schurke 1:17:07

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How great is it to sit down with old friends and catch-up? Well that is exactly what this episode is, your host Alex Whiteley catching up with a good ol' friend Chris Schurke. I call this guy the Batman of Shrewsbury as you used to find this scamp scurrying across Shrewsbury's rooftops. Always for a good cause though, the document this town in a mo…

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$70,000 of Generosity 7:45

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Shoot us a Text. The first weekend of September! Head Writer Chris Reeves joins Kyle Mountsier to discuss how the auto industry ramps up its community contributions in the fall towards the end of the year. We love hearing how dealers are giving back, and today we get to highlight how Gettel Automotive Group has donated $70,000 to support food banks…

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Mary’s Millions, Elon’s Trillions, Japan Tariffs to 15%, OpenAI’s Certification Push 16:25

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1138: Mary Barra and her GM peers are selling big while Tesla bets even bigger on Elon. A new U.S.–Japan trade deal lowers tariffs and boosts investment in auto-related sectors. And Apple, OpenAI, and Walmart are teaming up to define what AI literacy looks like for the next generation of workers. As Tesla courts Elon Musk …

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VinFast Bets on Dealers, ID.4 Production Pause, Charging Cables Optional 12:11

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1137: VinFast leans into a dealer-driven strategy while VW puts the brakes on ID.4 production despite rock-bottom lease pricing. Meanwhile, Porsche unveils a slick wireless charger for its next-gen Cayenne EV. Show Notes with links: Despite reporting a larger Q2 loss, Vietnamese EV maker VinFast is still betting on a tradi…

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EV Tax Credit Extension-ish, Cadillac’s Comeback, Coding Gets Easier and Complicated 13:36

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1136: An IRS update that could save EV buyers thousands, how Cadillac is quietly staging a luxury comeback and the deeper impact of AI on software development—and whether vibe-coding is helping or hollowing out the craft. The IRS has provided a much-needed clarification that gives EV buyers a path to still claim the federa…

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How One Dealer Monetized Charging, BYD Battles Discounts, Google’s Nano Banana 14:42

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1135: Friendly Chevy’s charging park is pulling in revenue and conquest sales, BYD takes a profit hit in China’s price war, and Google’s “Nano Banana” might just beat ChatGPT at the AI image game. Show Notes with links: Back in 2021, Friendly Chevrolet’s Mark Eddins saw a gap in the EV experience—and filled it. With GM rol…

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Can a free van turn an 8 year old into an engineer? 9:50

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Shoot us a Text. Today, Paul and Chris bring you a story about Jacob Miller, a high school senior living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Jacob has big plans for being only eight years old and he just got a life-changing boost from our friends at West Herr Automotive: a wheelchair-accessible van that’s opening the road to his future in engineering…

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Economist Jonathan Smoke Says The Market's Not Crashing—It’s Accelerating 16:34

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1133: Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke joins Paul to talk tariffs, pent-up demand, and why Q3 might be best experienced with a little Abba. It's a data-rich conversation with serious implications for dealers navigating policy shifts, EV adoption, and consumer behavior. ASOTU’s coverage of the 45th Annual NAMAD…

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Dealers Care About The Tech, Special Guest Shane Wilson of Connected Dealer Services 7:01

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1132: As we kick off the last day of the NAMAD Annual Meeting, Paul J Daly and Erroll Bomar III reflect on how they’ve been witnessing dealers lean in on technology in order to stay ahead. Then they’re joined by Shane Wilson, CEO of Connected Dealer Services who reminds us that the tech is a great starting point, but it ne…

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Strong August for Automotive Industry, NAMAD Day 1 Takeaways 10:29

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1131: Live from Day 2 at the NAMAD Annual Meeting with co-host Erroll Bomar III! We recap our biggest takeaways from the first day of amazing conversations and content, plus look at the record $56.4B that consumers will spend on new vehicles in August. ASOTU’s coverage is brought to you by Connected Dealer Services. Show N…

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Robots Still Need People, Gen Z Buys IRL, Tax Credit Relief 18:34

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1130: As we gear up for our NAMAD coverage in LasVegas, Paul and guest co-host Ben Hadley are digging into the IRS's EV tax credit extension, how Gen Z balances screens with store shelves, and why Hyundai's futuristic plant still counts on the human touch to get the job done right. The IRS is giving EV buyers a little brea…

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AN All-Stars, Inventory Game-Changers, AI’s E-Comm Takeover 16:15

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1129: Today Steve Greenfield joins Paul again as we spotlight the 2025 Automotive News All-Stars, including a few friends of the show. We also talk about some industry icons’ new digs. And a new survey shows just how deep Gen AI has made it into your customers' shopping habits. This year’s 2025 Automotive News All-Stars sp…

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When a Minivan Becomes a Miracle 10:20

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Shoot us a Text. On this Saturday, Chris joins Paul and Nathan to talk about the frequency of a 5 Fri-Sat-Sun month and how auto dealers just keep on giving. Mohawk Honda did more than hand over a key. They donated a brand-new 2025 Honda Odyssey to Double H Ranch and packed it with purpose. Double H is where kids with serious illnesses go to be cam…

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EU & US Work Out Trade Deal, EchoPark Boosts Sonic, Gen AI Retail Traffic 11:14

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1127: We’re diving into major tariff relief for EU carmakers, Sonic Automotive’s EchoPark outpacing expectations, and how generative AI is rewriting the rules for online retail traffic. Show Notes with links: The automotive industry is watching closely as the U.S. and EU hammer out a framework deal that could bring massive…

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Hertz Sells on Amazon, VinFast Expands Dealer Network, Atlas Robot Gets Handsy 17:41

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1126: Today we’re joined by Steve Greenfield and talking about Hertz vehicles showing up on Amazon, VinFast’s new San Diego dealership kicking off a coast-to-coast franchise push, and how AI is helping Atlas become a surprisingly capable humanoid robot. Hertz has partnered with Amazon to list its used vehicles on the retai…

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Affordability Is the Battlefield, Close Now or Cry Later, Target’s Intern CEO 11:56

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1125: Today, we’re talking affordability trends, lead follow-up gaps, and a CEO who worked his way from intern to the top at Target. At the halfway mark of 2025, the Dave Cantin Group Market Outlook Report shows the U.S. retail auto market is a mix of high prices, resilient demand, and major structural shifts. Despite head…

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Ep229: Luke Saladyga: Submarine Officer to Oracle Innovator–Systems Engineering, Data Centers, & AI 1:48:26

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I've got Luke Saladyga sharing his wild ride from nukes on subs to hyperscale data centers at Google and now Oracle. We dive into operational maturity, high availability nines, and why curiosity beats repetition every time – because who wants boring when you can automate the chaos? Studies, References, and External Mentions Myers-Briggs personality…

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Fixed Ops Golden Metrics, Inventory Levels Off, Robotaxi Roulette 10:49

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1124: Today we break down the latest Fixed Ops Golden Metrics, showing where service departments are winning and where there’s room to grow. We also look at how dealer inventory has returned to pre-tariff “normal” levels, and why Atlantans are playing cancellation games just to ride in a Waymo robotaxi. The Fixed Ops Golde…

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Rivian’s Credits Crunch, Ex-Tesla Superchargers, CEO Confidence Rebounds 12:07

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1123: Today we cover Rivian’s fight over frozen EV credit revenue, ex-Tesla talent launching Hubber to fill urban charging gaps, and a sharp rebound in CEO confidence as recession fears cool but cost pressures remain. Show Notes with links: Rivian says the Trump administration’s rollback of fuel economy penalties is chokin…

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The Man Behind Ford’s Revamp, Mitsubishi Gallery Store, ChatGPT 4o’s Comeback 13:54

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1122: Ford’s Doug Field maps a Silicon Valley–style path to a $30K EV truck, Mitsubishi debuts a luxury-inspired “Gallery” store concept, and OpenAI brings GPT-4o back after users missed its supportive “yes man” tone. Meet the man behind Ford’s push for affordable EVs: Doug Field, Ford’s EV chief, is channeling his inner E…

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EV Infrastructure Wins, Longest-Range Tesla, Drone That Won’t Quit 9:56

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1121: We cover the rapid growth in EV charging infrastructure even as EV sales plateau, Tesla’s China-only 500+ mile Model 3, and a solar-powered drone that just stayed airborne for 74 hours without a drop of fuel. Show Notes with links: EV sales brace for slump, but charging networks surge ahead with automaker support Des…

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M&A Sugar High Ends, SDV Shifts, and the Quiet Cracking Crisis 12:12

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1120: Today we cover Presidio’s latest report showing dealership profitability gaining stable ground. We look at how automakers are shifting from solo efforts to shared platforms in the race for software-defined vehicles. We close with a growing workforce trend as quiet cracking challenges employee wellbeing and productivi…

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Ford’s Factory Revamp, GM Leans Into Autonomy, Teachers Using AI 10:56

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1119: Ford’s factory revamp signals a new EV era, GM doubles down on autonomy without the taxi business, and AI takes over lesson plans as teachers lean into technology’s potential. Show Notes with links: Ford will invest $2B to transform its Louisville, KY plant into a high-efficiency hub for an affordable, tech-packed el…