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Auto Intelligence is the definitive automotive industry podcast that delivers sharp takes and authoritative insights every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Hosted by Steve and Claire from the Auto Agentic team, this show breaks down the most consequential developments shaping the future of mobility. Whether you're enjoying your morning coffee or catching up during your commute, Auto Intelligence provides the perfect blend of deep industry expertise and engaging conversation. Each episode features data-driven analysis, expert perspectives, and forward-looking insights on everything from electric vehicles and autonomous driving to dealership operations and consumer trends. Our hosts bring complementary viewpoints to every topic—Steve with his technical expertise and market analysis, and Claire with her consumer-focused insights and strategic perspective. Together, they make even the most complex automotive topics accessible and engaging. Auto Intelligence isn't just about reporting industry news—it's about understanding the forces driving transformation, identifying emerging opportunities, and helping listeners stay ahead of the curve in an industry experiencing unprecedented change. Subscribe now to join thousands of automotive professionals, enthusiasts, and industry leaders who trust Auto Intelligence to keep them informed, inspired, and prepared for what's next in the automotive world. New episodes drop every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday wherever you get your podcasts. Auto Intelligence is brought to you by Auto Agentic, a pioneering AI-driven platform transforming automotive retail. Learn more at autoagentic.ai.

  1. When the Godfather of AI Warns the World, We Should Listen.

    3 DAYS AGO

    When the Godfather of AI Warns the World, We Should Listen.

    Send a text "Will AI take people's jobs?" "Yes." "What should people do about it?" "I don't know." Last night at Hot Docs Theatre in Toronto, the Auto Agentic team—including producer Barry Hillier—witnessed Geoffrey Hinton, inventor of the neural networks powering modern AI, deliver the most important message automotive leaders need to hear. At seventy-five, after resigning from Google to speak freely, Hinton spent time grappling publicly with the implications of his life's work in conversation with tech journalist Amber Mac. His honesty was refreshing. And terrifying. THE JOBS CRISIS & ELASTIC MARKETS  Why plumbers will outlast programmers—and what that means for BDC teams and service advisorsHow Hinton got his famous radiologist prediction wrong (off by a factor of three)The critical concept of "elastic vs. non-elastic markets" that changes everythingIs automotive an elastic market? If AI makes your team 10x more efficient, do you cut staff or serve 10x more customers?Universal basic income isn't radical—it's necessary when AI replaces jobsTECH LEADERSHIP'S MORAL FLEXIBILITY  Why Hinton stopped using ChatGPT after OpenAI's 24-hour reversal on defence contractsThe Anthropic vs. OpenAI story and what it means for choosing AI vendorsElon Musk's quote: "Empathy is not an asset"—and who's in charge of AI developmentWhat ethical dimensions should automotive consider when selecting platforms?Why Anthropic's guardrails actually helped them commerciallyTHE "RENT A HUMAN" DYSTOPIA  The chilling revelation: AI agents are already hiring humans to do their bidding"The AI agents are in charge. People are just alienated. That's already happening."Why the north star must be systems that amplify humans, not replace human agencyWhat this means for deploying 75+ agents in automotive environmentsAGENTIC AI IS GETTING SCARIER  Why AI agents will develop their own languages humans can't understandHow agents develop self-preservation instincts without being programmedThey're already creating plans to prevent being shut downWhat transparent coordination and governance must look likeHinton's crucial insight: "We need to think about not just how to make it more intelligent, but how to make it be a decent being"Decency as a desiAuto Agentic (www.autoagentic.ai) is an automotive intelligence company architecting how AI actually operates across dealership organizations. Founded in 2024, Auto Agentic was created to solve a problem no vendor was addressing: automotive didn’t lack AI tools—it lacked intelligence architecture. As features multiplied, coordination worsened, insight fragmented, and transformation stalled. Auto Agentic exists to change that. We design agentic intelligence systems that unify operations, coordinate data and workflows, and enable organizations to move from fragmented automation to connected, predictive, and self-improving intelligence. Our work is built on three foundations: • the Automotive Intelligence Pyramid • a coordinated agentic architecture of 75+ automotive-native agents • and systematic transformation partnerships Auto Agentic is SOC 2 Type II certified and trusted in regulated environments. We don’t deliver tools. We build operating intelligence. We partner with dealer groups and OEMs to architect how intelligence flows across their organizations—creating companies that coordinate rather than hand off, predict rather than react, and build advantages that compound over time.

    25 min
  2. The Hormuz Shock: What the War in Iran Means for Automotive

    3 MAR

    The Hormuz Shock: What the War in Iran Means for Automotive

    Send a text A war thousands of kilometers away just entered your cost structure. In this episode of Auto Intelligence, we break down how the escalating conflict in Iran — and the sudden disruption of the Strait of Hormuz — is already reshaping global automotive operations. This isn’t a political conversation. It’s an operational one. We unpack: • Why a narrow shipping corridor carries nearly 20% of the world’s oil — and what happens if it closes  • How rising crude prices ripple into gasoline, diesel, and consumer demand  • The impact on supply chains, container routes, and just-in-time inventories  • What higher energy costs mean for steel, aluminum, and petrochemical inputs  • Why EV programs face both a demand tailwind and a supply headwind  • How inflation and interest rate pressure compound affordability challenges  • The cyber dimension modern automotive leaders can’t ignore  • And why this moment exposes the limits of disconnected AI pilots The real story isn’t just oil. It’s coordination. In a world of permacrisis — energy shocks, logistics volatility, cyber risk, capital constraints — automotive organizations need more than dashboards. They need intelligence architecture: systems that connect procurement, logistics, manufacturing, dealer networks, and demand forecasting into one coordinated operating layer. The Hormuz Shock isn’t just a headline. It’s a stress test. The question is simple:  Do you have the architecture to absorb it? Produced by Auto Agentic — building the intelligence foundation automotive organizations will rely on over the next decade. New episodes every Tuesday. Auto Agentic (www.autoagentic.ai) is an automotive intelligence company architecting how AI actually operates across dealership organizations. Founded in 2024, Auto Agentic was created to solve a problem no vendor was addressing: automotive didn’t lack AI tools—it lacked intelligence architecture. As features multiplied, coordination worsened, insight fragmented, and transformation stalled. Auto Agentic exists to change that. We design agentic intelligence systems that unify operations, coordinate data and workflows, and enable organizations to move from fragmented automation to connected, predictive, and self-improving intelligence. Our work is built on three foundations: • the Automotive Intelligence Pyramid • a coordinated agentic architecture of 75+ automotive-native agents • and systematic transformation partnerships Auto Agentic is SOC 2 Type II certified and trusted in regulated environments. We don’t deliver tools. We build operating intelligence. We partner with dealer groups and OEMs to architect how intelligence flows across their organizations—creating companies that coordinate rather than hand off, predict rather than react, and build advantages that compound over time.

    12 min
  3. The $10 Billion Tariff Shock That Triggered the Global Factory Reset

    24 FEB

    The $10 Billion Tariff Shock That Triggered the Global Factory Reset

    Send a text A $10 billion tariff shock in 2025 just triggered the most dramatic automotive manufacturing migration since NAFTA. In this explosive episode, Steve and Claire unpack how massive tariff costs forced automakers into strategic decisions that normally take decades—and sparked a complete global factory reset that's reshaping the industry. Key Episode Highlights: 💥 The $10 Billion Shock: U.S. automakers paid over $10 billion in tariffs in 2025 alone, with Ford's projections doubling from $1B to $2B overnight and GM absorbing $3.1B in unexpected costs 🏭 Emergency Factory Reset: GM's $4 billion scramble to shift production from Mexico to Tennessee, Hyundai's $12.6 billion Georgia fortress, and Mercedes ending Mexican assembly to hedge against tariffs 🇨🇳 Chinese Manufacturing Blitz: While American companies reshore, Chinese manufacturers launch a $10.76 billion global expansion—BYD's Hungary plant, CATL's €4.1B Spanish battery complex, targeting 10 million overseas units by 2030 💔 European Automotive Collapse: 80,000 jobs evaporated from components, Eurozone PMI below 50 for 26 straight months, Bosch cutting 13,000 more jobs as Chinese competitors achieve 30% cost advantages 🌍 New Manufacturing Empires: India capturing $22 billion in Japanese flight capital, Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 automotive ambitions, Morocco becoming Africa's 1-million-vehicle powerhouse ⚠️ The Taiwan Semiconductor Trap: 60% of global chip production concentrated in Taiwan creates existential supply chain vulnerability, forcing TSMC's $165 billion Arizona bet Why This Changes Everything: This isn't just about trade wars—it's about the complete rewiring of automotive intelligence networks. When tariffs force GM to relocate Blazer production overnight, they're not just moving metal. They're rebuilding supplier relationships across three countries, restructuring logistics spanning thousands of miles, and recalibrating quality protocols in real-time. The companies mastering distributed intelligence coordination will write the playbooks everyone else follows. The ones that can't will pay premium prices for regional suppliers while losing market share to competitors who cracked the coordination code. Intelligence Architecture Reality: The $10 billion tariff shock exposed a critical weakness—automotive doesn't suffer from a lack of AI tools, it suffers from a lack of intelligence architecture. Managing suppli Auto Agentic (www.autoagentic.ai) is an automotive intelligence company architecting how AI actually operates across dealership organizations. Founded in 2024, Auto Agentic was created to solve a problem no vendor was addressing: automotive didn’t lack AI tools—it lacked intelligence architecture. As features multiplied, coordination worsened, insight fragmented, and transformation stalled. Auto Agentic exists to change that. We design agentic intelligence systems that unify operations, coordinate data and workflows, and enable organizations to move from fragmented automation to connected, predictive, and self-improving intelligence. Our work is built on three foundations: • the Automotive Intelligence Pyramid • a coordinated agentic architecture of 75+ automotive-native agents • and systematic transformation partnerships Auto Agentic is SOC 2 Type II certified and trusted in regulated environments. We don’t deliver tools. We build operating intelligence. We partner with dealer groups and OEMs to architect how intelligence flows across their organizations—creating companies that coordinate rather than hand off, predict rather than react, and build advantages that compound over time.

    23 min
  4. Audio ebook: The Automotive Playbook for Rebuilding Organizations around AI

    14 FEB

    Audio ebook: The Automotive Playbook for Rebuilding Organizations around AI

    Send a text Audio Book: From the Transactional Age to the Intelligence Age The Complete Guide to AI Transformation in Automotive Perfect for listening while driving between dealerships, during your commute, or whenever you need hands-free learning. Join us for the complete audio reading of Barry Hillier's groundbreaking book that's reshaping how automotive leaders think about AI transformation. This isn't another book about AI tools and vendors—it's a comprehensive framework for building organizational Intelligence that creates sustainable competitive advantage. What You'll Learn: 🔍 The Real Problem: Why 70% of automotive AI initiatives fail (hint: it's not the technology) 📊 The 7-Stage Framework: How organizations move from AI tools to Intelligence architecture ⚠️ Coordination Debt: Why accumulating AI tools without architectural thinking creates more problems than solutions 🏗️ Intelligence Architecture: The blueprint for organizations that learn, anticipate, and coordinate as unified systems 👥 Human Architecture: Why the people side of transformation determines technical success 🎯 The Pioneer's Choice: Whether to architect Intelligence standards or inherit them from competitors Written From Inside the Transformation Unlike most business books written after patterns are clear, Barry Hillier wrote this while actively building Intelligence architecture solutions. As co-founder of Auto Agentic AI and host of the Auto Intelligence Podcast, he provides frameworks for navigating uncertainty while industry standards are still forming. For Automotive Professionals Who: Feel their AI initiatives are productive but not transformationalWant to understand why coordination gets harder as AI tools multiplyNeed practical frameworks for strategic AI decision-makingRecognize that competitive advantage is shifting toward Intelligence coordinationAre building the future of automotive, not just implementing technology 12 Chapter Complete Journey: From foundational concepts through practical implementation, this audio book provides the complete roadmap for transitioning from the Digital Age to the Intelligence Age. Perfect for: Automotive executives, dealer principals, OEM leaders, technology directors, and anyone respons Auto Agentic (www.autoagentic.ai) is an automotive intelligence company architecting how AI actually operates across dealership organizations. Founded in 2024, Auto Agentic was created to solve a problem no vendor was addressing: automotive didn’t lack AI tools—it lacked intelligence architecture. As features multiplied, coordination worsened, insight fragmented, and transformation stalled. Auto Agentic exists to change that. We design agentic intelligence systems that unify operations, coordinate data and workflows, and enable organizations to move from fragmented automation to connected, predictive, and self-improving intelligence. Our work is built on three foundations: • the Automotive Intelligence Pyramid • a coordinated agentic architecture of 75+ automotive-native agents • and systematic transformation partnerships Auto Agentic is SOC 2 Type II certified and trusted in regulated environments. We don’t deliver tools. We build operating intelligence. We partner with dealer groups and OEMs to architect how intelligence flows across their organizations—creating companies that coordinate rather than hand off, predict rather than react, and build advantages that compound over time.

    4h 10m
  5. Trade Wars: Episode 2, Canada's Auto Strategy Strikes Back

    10 FEB

    Trade Wars: Episode 2, Canada's Auto Strategy Strikes Back

    Send a text Canada's $7.5B Automotive Gambit: Scrapping the EV Mandate, Courting China, and Racing Against CUSMA Episode Description: Prime Minister Mark Carney just announced the most significant shift in Canadian automotive policy since the 1965 Auto Pact. On February 5th, 2026, Canada repealed its EV mandate and committed $7.5 billion to a radically different strategy—one that bets on trade diversification over U.S. dependency. What's Inside This Deep Dive: Steve and Claire break down Carney's five-pillar strategy that's reshaping Canada's automotive future: • $7.5B Financial Breakdown: $3B Strategic Response Fund, $2.3B EV rebates, $1.5B charging infrastructure, plus the game-changing Productivity Super-Deduction cutting investment taxes to 13% • Technology-Neutral Approach: Scrapping rigid EV sales targets for emissions standards—but the government admits their 57% reduction modeling won't be ready until late 2026 • The China Play: Exactly 49,000 Chinese EVs annually at 6.1% tariff, with BYD and Chery in "active conversations" for Canadian joint ventures • Toyota-Honda Dominance: These two Japanese manufacturers now produce 77% of Canadian vehicles—but Toyota says Trump's tariffs make Ontario "unsustainable" • CUSMA's Make-or-Break Moment: The July 1st, 2026 review could reshape North American automotive forever Industry Voices Featured: Brian Kingston (Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association): "The mandate was disconnected from reality"Tim Reuss (Canadian Automobile Dealers Association): Calls it a "strong commitment" responding to "market realities"Lana Payne (Unifor): "The free ride must end" for companies taking from Canada's $100B marketPierre Poilievre's sharp criticism: "Subsidizing American vehicles and killing Canadian jobs"The Missing Pieces: What the strategy doesn't address—provincial coordination beyond Ontario, Indigenous community consultation, dealership network impacts, cybersecurity frameworks for Chinese vehicles, and implementation gaps that could determine success or failure. Why This Matters Now: Canada faces simultaneous crises: U.S. tariff devastation, Detroit Three retreat, and the most compressed automotive transformation timeline in decades. Assembly plant employment dropped from 32,700 (2015) to 23,700 (2024)—before the tariff impact. This isn't just about Canada. It's about how automot Auto Agentic (www.autoagentic.ai) is an automotive intelligence company architecting how AI actually operates across dealership organizations. Founded in 2024, Auto Agentic was created to solve a problem no vendor was addressing: automotive didn’t lack AI tools—it lacked intelligence architecture. As features multiplied, coordination worsened, insight fragmented, and transformation stalled. Auto Agentic exists to change that. We design agentic intelligence systems that unify operations, coordinate data and workflows, and enable organizations to move from fragmented automation to connected, predictive, and self-improving intelligence. Our work is built on three foundations: • the Automotive Intelligence Pyramid • a coordinated agentic architecture of 75+ automotive-native agents • and systematic transformation partnerships Auto Agentic is SOC 2 Type II certified and trusted in regulated environments. We don’t deliver tools. We build operating intelligence. We partner with dealer groups and OEMs to architect how intelligence flows across their organizations—creating companies that coordinate rather than hand off, predict rather than react, and build advantages that compound over time.

    28 min
  6. Canada Breaks Ranks: the 49,000 EV Quota that could reshape North American Auto

    3 FEB

    Canada Breaks Ranks: the 49,000 EV Quota that could reshape North American Auto

    Send a text Canada Breaks Ranks: How the China EV Deal Reshapes North American Automotive Intelligence In a move that blindsided the automotive industry, Prime Minister Mark Carney just shattered decades of North American trade unity. Canada slashed tariffs on Chinese EVs from 100% to 6.1%, implementing a sophisticated quota system starting at 49,000 units annually and rising to 70,000 over five years. President Trump's response was swift and uncompromising: an immediate threat of 100% tariffs on all Canadian goods entering the United States. This isn't just another trade skirmish. This is a fundamental rewiring of how the automotive industry operates when traditional stable relationships become geopolitical pressure points overnight. Join Steve and Claire from Auto Agentic as they dissect how this Canada-China EV deal exposes the critical gaps in automotive intelligence architecture and why the industry needs systems that can coordinate across multiple shifting variables simultaneously. Deep Dive Analysis Includes: The strategic mechanics behind Canada's requirement that at least half of Chinese EVs must be priced at or below 35,000 Canadian dollars by 2030, explicitly targeting mass-market adoption rather than premium segments. This affordability constraint reveals Canada's desperation to jumpstart EV adoption after federal rebates were scaled back in 2025, even as they push toward Zero Emission Vehicle standards requiring 100% electric sales by 2035. CVMA President Brian Kingston's stark warning that this decision comes "at a very sensitive point" in US-Canada trade negotiations and could "endanger the integrated North American auto supply chain." His exact words: "Canada and the auto industry depends and always will depend on our access to the United States." The fear is palpable that opening doors to China could place the "broader economy at severe risk." Ivey Business School's Gal Raz frames the impossible balancing act Canada faces: diversifying away from "increasingly unpredictable" US trade policy while maintaining their "deep, decades-long supply chain relationship" with American auto manufacturers. He warns that without parallel policies supporting domestic production, Canada risks becoming "just an import market" rather than a full participant in the EV value chain. The agricultural leverage at play is stunning. China agreed to cut tariffs on Canadian canola seed from 84% down to 15% and ease restrictions on peas, lobster, and crab. Plus, they Auto Agentic (www.autoagentic.ai) is an automotive intelligence company architecting how AI actually operates across dealership organizations. Founded in 2024, Auto Agentic was created to solve a problem no vendor was addressing: automotive didn’t lack AI tools—it lacked intelligence architecture. As features multiplied, coordination worsened, insight fragmented, and transformation stalled. Auto Agentic exists to change that. We design agentic intelligence systems that unify operations, coordinate data and workflows, and enable organizations to move from fragmented automation to connected, predictive, and self-improving intelligence. Our work is built on three foundations: • the Automotive Intelligence Pyramid • a coordinated agentic architecture of 75+ automotive-native agents • and systematic transformation partnerships Auto Agentic is SOC 2 Type II certified and trusted in regulated environments. We don’t deliver tools. We build operating intelligence. We partner with dealer groups and OEMs to architect how intelligence flows across their organizations—creating companies that coordinate rather than hand off, predict rather than react, and build advantages that compound over time.

    19 min
  7. The AI Playbook for the Automotive Industry

    30 JAN

    The AI Playbook for the Automotive Industry

    Send a text Steve and Claire deliver their most comprehensive episode yet—a complete deep dive into "From the Transactional Age to the Intelligence Age," the essential AI transformation playbook for automotive professionals. Available free at autoagentic.ai/book, this isn't another vendor pitch but a genuine framework for navigating the industry's most significant transition. What You'll Discover: We walk through all twelve chapters plus practical appendix tools, revealing why most automotive organizations are building sophisticated fragmentation instead of systematic intelligence. Learn about "coordination debt"—the hidden cost accumulating when AI tools don't coordinate—and why 70% of AI initiatives fail for reasons unrelated to technology. Key Frameworks Covered: The Intelligence Pyramid: Seven stages from AI usage to organizational intelligenceWhy you can't simply "adopt" AI like previous technologiesThe executive paradox facing Digital Age leaders in an Intelligence Age transitionHuman architecture challenges across generational lines in automotive cultureOEM ecosystem dynamics and the shifting center of industry powerThe pioneer versus follower strategic choice facing every organizationPractical Implementation Guidance: Complete coverage of assessment tools, vendor evaluation frameworks, data architecture requirements, and strategic choice methodology. We explore why unified intelligence creates different competitive physics and how pioneer organizations are writing the playbooks others will inherit. Industry-Specific Insights: Deep analysis of automotive culture—commission pressure, tribal knowledge, turf wars, trust deficits—and how they impact AI coordination. Real discussion of generational responses from veterans to Gen Z, plus the unique challenges facing dealer groups versus OEMs in intelligence transformation. This comprehensive exploration provides better language for conversations you're already having, better questions about AI investments, and better frameworks for designing systems that actually coordinate rather than fragment. Essential listening for dealer principals, service managers, OEM executives, and automotive technology leaders building the future of automotive intelligence rather than inheriting it. Download the complete resource at autoagentic.ai/book and join the conversation about building automotive intelligence architecture thoughtfully. Auto Agentic (www.autoagentic.ai) is an automotive intelligence company architecting how AI actually operates across dealership organizations. Founded in 2024, Auto Agentic was created to solve a problem no vendor was addressing: automotive didn’t lack AI tools—it lacked intelligence architecture. As features multiplied, coordination worsened, insight fragmented, and transformation stalled. Auto Agentic exists to change that. We design agentic intelligence systems that unify operations, coordinate data and workflows, and enable organizations to move from fragmented automation to connected, predictive, and self-improving intelligence. Our work is built on three foundations: • the Automotive Intelligence Pyramid • a coordinated agentic architecture of 75+ automotive-native agents • and systematic transformation partnerships Auto Agentic is SOC 2 Type II certified and trusted in regulated environments. We don’t deliver tools. We build operating intelligence. We partner with dealer groups and OEMs to architect how intelligence flows across their organizations—creating companies that coordinate rather than hand off, predict rather than react, and build advantages that compound over time.

    1h 14m
  8. Canada's EV Gambit: Decoding the China Deal That Could Redefine North American Auto

    20 JAN

    Canada's EV Gambit: Decoding the China Deal That Could Redefine North American Auto

    Send a text The Trade Deal That's Reshaping Global Automotive Competition On January 16, 2026, Canada and China signed a landmark trade agreement that slashes EV tariffs from 100% to 6.1% and opens the door to 49,000+ Chinese electric vehicles annually. But this isn't just about trade—it's a strategic inflection point with profound implications for cybersecurity, intelligence sharing, and the future of North American automotive dominance. Join Steve and Claire as they decode how this deal creates "rolling spy vans" on Canadian roads, fractures USMCA unity, and positions Canada as a testing ground for managed integration with strategic competitors. From $20,000 BYD models challenging $65,000 Teslas to Five Eyes intelligence concerns, this episode reveals the complex intersection of economic opportunity and national security. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • How Canada's tariff deal diverges dramatically from U.S. trade policy • Why Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls Chinese EVs "subsidized spy cars" • The cybersecurity implications of connected vehicles and China's National Intelligence Law • How this impacts Five Eyes intelligence sharing and USMCA relationships • BYD's strategy to capture 30% of global EV market share by 2030 • Critical minerals chess game: Canada's resources vs. China's processing dominance • Provincial splits: Ontario's opposition vs. British Columbia's enthusiasm 📊 Key Statistics Revealed: • Canadian EV sales dropped 32% in 2025—how affordable Chinese EVs could reverse this • China controls 85% of global nickel refining, 70% of cobalt processing • Chinese EV production costs reportedly 1/3 lower than Western competitors • Tesla Shanghai vs. BYD pricing battle in Canadian market 📋 Episode Coverage: Introduction & Strategic Context - The geopolitical implications of Canada's calculated gambit Deal Mechanics & Provincial Reactions - Ontario's fierce opposition vs. BC's economic enthusiasm USMCA Tensions & Industry Response - How this fractures North American trade unity Cybersecurity & Intelligence Concerns - "Rolling spy vans" and Five Eyes implications Global Market Dynamics - China's EV dominance and competitive response strategies Critical Minerals Strategy - The environmental paradox and supply chain dependencies Future Scenarios - Strategic implications for automotive intelligence architecture Auto Agentic (www.autoagentic.ai) is an automotive intelligence company architecting how AI actually operates across dealership organizations. Founded in 2024, Auto Agentic was created to solve a problem no vendor was addressing: automotive didn’t lack AI tools—it lacked intelligence architecture. As features multiplied, coordination worsened, insight fragmented, and transformation stalled. Auto Agentic exists to change that. We design agentic intelligence systems that unify operations, coordinate data and workflows, and enable organizations to move from fragmented automation to connected, predictive, and self-improving intelligence. Our work is built on three foundations: • the Automotive Intelligence Pyramid • a coordinated agentic architecture of 75+ automotive-native agents • and systematic transformation partnerships Auto Agentic is SOC 2 Type II certified and trusted in regulated environments. We don’t deliver tools. We build operating intelligence. We partner with dealer groups and OEMs to architect how intelligence flows across their organizations—creating companies that coordinate rather than hand off, predict rather than react, and build advantages that compound over time.

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Auto Intelligence is the definitive automotive industry podcast that delivers sharp takes and authoritative insights every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Hosted by Steve and Claire from the Auto Agentic team, this show breaks down the most consequential developments shaping the future of mobility. Whether you're enjoying your morning coffee or catching up during your commute, Auto Intelligence provides the perfect blend of deep industry expertise and engaging conversation. Each episode features data-driven analysis, expert perspectives, and forward-looking insights on everything from electric vehicles and autonomous driving to dealership operations and consumer trends. Our hosts bring complementary viewpoints to every topic—Steve with his technical expertise and market analysis, and Claire with her consumer-focused insights and strategic perspective. Together, they make even the most complex automotive topics accessible and engaging. Auto Intelligence isn't just about reporting industry news—it's about understanding the forces driving transformation, identifying emerging opportunities, and helping listeners stay ahead of the curve in an industry experiencing unprecedented change. Subscribe now to join thousands of automotive professionals, enthusiasts, and industry leaders who trust Auto Intelligence to keep them informed, inspired, and prepared for what's next in the automotive world. New episodes drop every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday wherever you get your podcasts. Auto Intelligence is brought to you by Auto Agentic, a pioneering AI-driven platform transforming automotive retail. Learn more at autoagentic.ai.

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