Maria Santos, BMW's head of manufacturing intelligence, receives a 3:47 AM alert about another production line halt - the third that week. But this moment represents "the last gasps of an era," as automotive AI transforms from $10.88 billion to $17.56 billion market in one year (61.5% growth).
Steve and Claire explore how BMW's Car2X technology turns vehicles into communicative participants in their own assembly, while GM's Kevin Quinn holds an AI-generated aluminum bracket that consolidated eight components into one - "Six months ago, no human engineer could have designed this."
Featured insights include: • Jensen Huang's (NVIDIA) vision of "two factories" - physical and mathematical • Mary Barra's (GM) perspective: "AI empowers our workforce to focus on craftsmanship" • Volvo's Alwin Bakkenes explaining Gaussian splatting for safety testing • Jung Min-ho's (Hyundai) transformation: "The AI doesn't replace what I do. It makes me better" • Mercedes-Benz's Gorden Wagener on AI design potential and limitations
Real transformations: BMW's 1,200 citizen data scientists, 500 minutes of prevented assembly disruption annually, 78% manufacturer AI adoption up from 62%, and the $240 billion semiconductor shortage wake-up call.
Companies featured: BMW, General Motors, NVIDIA, Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Hyundai, Audi, Ford, Penske, Waymo, Cruise, Apptronik
Target audience: Automotive executives, AI professionals, manufacturing leaders, mobility innovators
Hashtags: #automotive #dealerships #AI #AgenticAI #technology #mobility #auto #BMW #GeneralMotors #Tesla #NVIDIA #manufacturing #semiconductors #generativeAI
About Auto Agentic:
Auto Agentic (www.autoagentic.ai) is pioneering AI-driven solutions transforming automotive retail. Founded in 2024, we deliver intelligent, adaptive solutions designed to help dealerships streamline operations, optimize sales performance, and elevate customer experience. With a focus on ethical AI, seamless integrations, and real-time insights, Auto Agentic empowers dealership teams—never replaces them—unlocking new levels of productivity and profitability.
Our suite of intelligent agents handles everything from lead nurturing and inventory optimization to service appointment management and customer follow-ups. By using AI to replace time-consuming tasks and augmenting decision-making with advanced analytics, Auto Agentic helps dealerships stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
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