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.
Episodes
Four humans just traveled farther from Earth than anyone in history.
But this isn’t a story about space.
It’s about mobility.
In this episode of Auto Intelligence, we break down what the Artemis mission really represents—and why the technologies enabling lunar travel are the same ones reshaping how people, energy, and goods move on Earth.
From orbital refueling and battery thermal management to autonomous navigation and...
93 years. 23 critical moments. One industry rewritten.
This episode explores the full arc of AI's collision with the automotive industry — from the 1956 Dartmouth Conference where artificial intelligence got its name, to a projected morning in Toronto in 2049 where intelligence systems are so embedded in mobility that they've become invisible.
We trace twelve historical moments that built the foundation: Ern...
We’re only a few months into 2026, and one thing is already clear:
AI is no longer a tool in automotive retail.
It has become the operational layer behind the dealership.
In this episode of Auto Intelligence, we break down what’s actually happening on the ground—and why the gap between AI adoption and AI success is wider than most realize.
Because while over 70% of dealerships are increasing AI investment this yea...
"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 Go...
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 happen...
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...
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&ap...
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. depen...
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 res...
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...
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 Ameri...
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 despe...
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, w...
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 groundbreaki...
"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 supp...
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 i...
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 apocal...
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 ...
The Five Titans Who Made Modern Automotive AI Possible
🧠 Alan Turing (1912-1954): The Visionary Foundation The father of computer science conceived the theoretical blueprint for every computer running autonomous vehicle systems today. His 1950 Turing Test still guides how we evaluate AI systems—from dealership chatbots to voice assistants in vehicles. Most remarkably, his 1947 prediction that machines shou...
Human Factors Drive 80% of AI Failures in Automotive Retail
Description: Steve and Claire from the Auto Agentic team dive deep into groundbreaking research revealing why eighty percent of AI projects fail—and it's not because of the technology. This eye-opening episode explores the human dimensions of AI adoption in automotive retail, uncovering five psychological barriers that derail even the most sophisticated...
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