Auto Intelligence (AI)

Auto Intelligence (AI)

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

    5D AGO

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

    Send us 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.

    43 min
  2. 2026: The Year AI Playbooks Replace AI Pilots

    JAN 13

    2026: The Year AI Playbooks Replace AI Pilots

    Send us a text Season 2 Launch Episode The automotive industry just experienced its AI reckoning. $50 billion invested. Massive failures across the board. 42% of companies abandoning projects entirely. But here's what most missed: this wasn't a technology failure—it was an architecture failure. In this Season 2 launch episode, hosts Steve and Claire dive deep into the systematic intelligence framework that automotive desperately needs. Drawing from experience with 1,200+ dealerships and major OEMs, they reveal why 95% of organizations never built real AI foundations—and why 2026 is the critical year that separates industry leaders permanently. You'll Discover: The Automotive Intelligence Pyramid: A 7-level diagnostic framework that explains why most AI initiatives stall and maps the path to autonomous, interconnected intelligence systems. The Coordination Ceiling Reality: Why your marketing AI promotes vehicles to customers who already own them, your BDC calls service customers who had terrible experiences, and your sales team has no visibility into service satisfaction scores. The Data Lake Revolution: How Level 4+ organizations create unified intelligence architectures that enable cross-functional AI coordination and autonomous insight generation. The 2026 Inflection Point: Why this year determines which organizations write the industry playbooks and which spend the next decade following someone else's rules. The Internet Parallel: How today's automotive AI transformation mirrors 1994 e-commerce—early adopters aren't just getting ahead, they're defining how the industry operates. Key Framework: Levels 1-3: Where 95% get trapped (Awareness, Productivity, Functional Intelligence)Level 4: Connected Dealership Intelligence (unified data lakes)Level 5: Group Intelligence (enterprise coordination)Level 6: Ecosystem Intelligence (OEM-dealer integration)Level 7: Agentic Orchestration (autonomous optimization) Critical Reality Check: We're not in the middle of automotive AI transformation—we're at the very beginning. No plug-and-play solutions exist. The playbooks for systematic intelligence are being written right now by organizations building coordinated capabilities while competitors accumulate disconnected tools. Timeline That Matters: 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.

    10 min
  3. Auto's High-Stakes Game: Who's Betting Big, and Where They're Going Next

    08/12/2025

    Auto's High-Stakes Game: Who's Betting Big, and Where They're Going Next

    Send us a text Description: Steve and Claire dive deep into the massive strategic shift reshaping the global automotive industry. With $1.2 trillion in investments by 2030, automakers are abandoning the "pure EV or nothing" narrative for sophisticated multi-pathway approaches. Discover why Toyota's $70 billion electrification investment includes solid-state batteries targeting 750-mile range with 10-minute charging, while Volkswagen Group allocates $60 billion of their $193 billion budget to ICE development. Learn how Ford's hybrid surge is outperforming EV sales, BYD's vertical integration helped them overtake Tesla in European registrations, and why companies like Mercedes pushed their electrification timeline back five years. Key Insights: Hybrids expected to reach 20-25% global sales by 2026, hydrogen investments surge 70% to $8 billion in 2025, and ICE/hybrids will still comprise 40-50% of emerging market sales through 2030. Featured Companies: Toyota, Volkswagen Group, Hyundai Motor Group, General Motors, Ford, BYD, Stellantis, Honda, Mercedes-Benz Group, BMW Group, Tesla, Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, and major Chinese OEMs. Target Audience: Auto industry professionals, investors, technology enthusiasts, and consumers navigating the complex landscape of vehicle electrification strategies. 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.

    18 min
  4. The Future of Work: Essential Skills for an AI-Integrated Workplace

    08/09/2025

    The Future of Work: Essential Skills for an AI-Integrated Workplace

    Send us a text The Great Skills Revolution in Automotive 🚗 This Week's Deep Dive: How AI is Reshaping Every Automotive Career The numbers are staggering: 39% of workers' core skills will change by 2030. 12 million occupational transitions are needed across the US economy. And the automotive industry? We're leading this transformation. In our latest episode, Steve and Claire explore groundbreaking research revealing how automotive professionals—from technicians to service advisors—must navigate what researchers call "the most significant skills transformation in modern history." 🔧 What's Really Changing in Automotive Gone are the days when vehicles were purely mechanical products. Today's automotive professionals work with "software platforms with wheels," managing: AI-powered predictive maintenance that anticipates failures before they happenOver-the-air software updates and cybersecurity protocolsConnected vehicle data streams generating massive amounts of diagnostic informationElectric powertrains with AI-optimized battery management systems 💰 The Economic Reality Check Workers with AI skills now earn 56% higher wages (up from 25% just last year). Even basic prompt engineering skills command salary premiums of $15,000-$30,000 in non-technical automotive roles. But here's the twist: it's not just about technical AI knowledge. The research reveals that emotional intelligence, creative problem-solving, and interpersonal skills are commanding unprecedented wage premiums as AI handles more analytical tasks. 📈 The Skills That Matter Most For Automotive Technicians: AI-assisted diagnostics interpretationPredictive maintenance coordinationHigh-voltage safety protocols combined with software troubleshootingFor Service Advisors: Translating AI insights into customer-friendly explanationsManaging complex conversations about AI-recommended repairsBuilding trust around technology-driven recommendationsFor Dealership Leaders: Cross-functional collaboration between technical and customer-facing teamsSkills-based hiring practices (expanding talent pools by 6x globally)Change management for technology implementation 🎯 The 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.

    18 min
  5. The AI Infrastructure Gold Rush: How Data Center Spending is Reshaping America's Economy

    08/07/2025

    The AI Infrastructure Gold Rush: How Data Center Spending is Reshaping America's Economy

    Send us a text "AI Infrastructure Spending Surpasses Consumer GDP Impact for First Time in History" The American economy is experiencing an unprecedented shift as AI infrastructure spending contributes $152 billion to GDP versus $77 billion from consumer spending growth. Steve and Claire explore how Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Meta's record $364 billion capital investment for 2025 is reshaping automotive supply chains, autonomous vehicle deployment, and the entire transportation ecosystem. Featuring analysis of V2X market growth to $89 billion by 2032 , semiconductor shortage risks, and grid capacity challenges. Target Audience: Automotive executives, mobility investors, technology strategists Primary Keywords: AI infrastructure, automotive supply chain, autonomous vehicles, data center spending Secondary Keywords: semiconductor shortage, V2X technology, smart charging, economic transformation #AutoIntelligence #AutoAgentic #AI #AgenticAI #automotive #technology #mobility #auto #dealerships #infrastructure #semiconductors #AutonomousVehicles #V2X #SmartCharging 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
  6. The Top 10 AI Applications of 2025

    08/05/2025

    The Top 10 AI Applications of 2025

    Send us a text The Top 10 AI Applications of 2025: What Makes Them Globally Dominant In this deep dive episode of Auto Intelligence, hosts Steve and Claire explore the remarkable success stories behind 2025's most popular AI applications, uncovering the strategies and innovations that propelled them to billions of users worldwide. The Global Leaders: ChatGPT from OpenAI remains the undisputed king, achieving one million users in just five days—a pace that shattered all adoption records. Users report 40% time savings in writing tasks and 18% quality improvements. Its success stems from making advanced AI freely accessible and fostering viral social media adoption. Google's Gemini took a different approach, embedding AI directly into existing workflows through Gmail, Docs, and Android. With context windows exceeding one million tokens, Gemini can process thousands of pages simultaneously, saving companies like Best Buy and Bell Canada millions through automation. Regional Innovation: China has emerged as a major AI powerhouse with multiple breakthrough platforms. Doubao from ByteDance excels in technical reasoning using innovative Mixture of Experts architecture. DeepSeek disrupted the market by offering enterprise-grade capabilities at 90-95% lower costs than Western competitors while maintaining superior technical performance. Turkey's Nova addresses underserved markets with support for 200 languages, while Singapore's Talkie AI pioneered voice-first interactions with customizable AI companions. Italy's Remini proved that specialized applications can achieve massive scale by solving emotional needs—restoring precious family memories through AI photo enhancement. Key Success Factors: The analysis reveals that technical excellence alone doesn't guarantee success. The most successful platforms combine: Cultural adaptation and localization beyond simple translationAccessibility through free tiers and intuitive interfacesReal productivity gains and cost savingsStrong community features and network effectsContinuous innovation and rapid iterationBusiness Implications: These platforms are becoming digital infrastructure rather than just applications. Enterprise adoption spans knowledge management, customer service, and strategic planning. Open-source models like DeepSeek are democratizing AI access, while multimodal capabilities handling text, images, and video simultaneously are becoming 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
  7. What is happening with the AI Work Revolution in 2025: Reality, Risks, and Transformation

    08/02/2025

    What is happening with the AI Work Revolution in 2025: Reality, Risks, and Transformation

    Send us a text The AI Job Reality Check: What's Actually Happening in Automotive (2025 Data Inside) The headlines got it wrong. Here's what's really happening to automotive jobs. Remember when everyone predicted mass unemployment from AI? The August 2025 data tells a dramatically different story—one that should give every automotive professional hope and a clear action plan. THE SURPRISING REALITY: Instead of job apocalypse, we're seeing 1.1 to 1.3 jobs created for each eliminated in digitally transformed sectors. The automotive industry is leading this transformation, not suffering from it. Magna International doubled their AI supervisor and robotics engineer hiring from 2022-2025, even as traditional assembly roles declined 30%. This isn't contradiction—it's evolution. Workers with AI skills now command 56% wage premiums over their non-AI peers in the same job categories. The opportunity isn't just job security—it's significant wage growth. WHAT'S ACTUALLY HAPPENING IN AUTOMOTIVE: • Service Bays: AI predicts 85% of vehicle faults before arrival, but human techs specialize in EVs and complex repairs for premium pay • Manufacturing: 13 of top 15 carmakers run "lights out" production lines while creating robotics supervisor and data analyst roles • Dealerships: Routine tasks automated, staff focus on high-value customer advocacy and relationship building • Transportation: Manual roles transforming into fleet analytics and network monitoring positions THE BOTTOM LINE: This isn't humans vs. machines—it's humans working above the machine level. The companies and workers embracing this transformation see both job security AND wage growth. Those who resist face the highest risk. YOUR ACTION PLAN: ✓ Develop AI literacy in your sector's tools ✓ Focus on human-only skills: empathy, judgment, strategy ✓ Seek internal pivots from "doer" to "overseer" roles ✓ Build relationships and coach others through change The timeline is real: most transformations complete by 2027-2030. The question isn't whether this affects you—it's whether you'll lead the change or get left behind. Want the complete analysis? Listen to our latest Auto Intelligence episode for the full breakdown of which jobs are disappearing, which are evolving, and exactly how to position yourself for success. The future of automotive work i 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
  8. The AI Employment Revolution: What Actually Is Happening to Our Jobs vs What was Predicted

    07/31/2025

    The AI Employment Revolution: What Actually Is Happening to Our Jobs vs What was Predicted

    Send us a text Shocking new research destroys AI job apocalypse predictions. Steve and Claire dive deep into comprehensive studies from PwC, MIT, and the World Economic Forum that reveal AI is actually creating jobs, not eliminating them. Key revelations: Productivity in AI-exposed industries has nearly quadrupled (7% to 27% growth), while workers with AI skills now earn 56% more than peers. The World Economic Forum projects a net gain of 78 million jobs by 2030, directly contradicting Goldman Sachs' feared 300 million job losses. Featured research includes: PwC's analysis of nearly 1 billion job advertisements, MIT's finding that only 5% of jobs face automation, and automotive industry case studies from CDK Global showing 68% of dealerships reporting positive AI impacts. Companies analyzed: Quirk Cars' 7-year AI implementation, Visquanta's 30% conversion boosts, Ford and GM's AI-powered inventory systems, and Cox Automotive's predictive analytics. Perfect for: Automotive professionals, dealership owners, manufacturing leaders, and anyone concerned about AI's employment impact. Target Audience: Automotive industry professionals, dealership management, manufacturing executives, technology adoption decision-makers Primary Keywords: AI employment, automotive jobs, dealership technology, manufacturing automation Secondary Keywords: human-AI collaboration, workforce transformation, automotive retail #automotive #dealerships #AI #AgenticAI #technology #mobility #auto #AIjobs #workforce #manufacturing #retail #PwC #WorldEconomicForum #MIT #employment #future #collaboration #productivity #AutoIntelligence #AutoAgentic 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.

    26 min

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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.