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.
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Episodes
71 episodes
Humans Just Broke the Distance Record—Here’s Why It Changes Mobility on Earth
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 represe...
From Transactions to Intelligence: The AI x Automotive Timeline (1956–2049)
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 morni...
2026: The Year AI Became Operational, Not Optional
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...
When the Godfather of AI Warns the World, We Should Listen.
"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 ...
The Hormuz Shock: What the War in Iran Means for Automotive
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 reshapi...
The $10 Billion Tariff Shock That Triggered the Global Factory Reset
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 norm...
Audio ebook: The Automotive Playbook for Rebuilding Organizations around AI
Audio Book: From the Transactional Age to the Intelligence AgeThe Complete Guide to AI Transformation in AutomotivePerfect for listening while driving between dealerships, during your commute, or whenever you...
Trade Wars: Episode 2, Canada's Auto Strategy Strikes Back
Canada's $7.5B Automotive Gambit: Scrapping the EV Mandate, Courting China, and Racing Against CUSMAEpisode Description:Prime Minister Mark Carney just announced the most significant shift in Canadian automotive policy sinc...
Canada Breaks Ranks: the 49,000 EV Quota that could reshape North American Auto
Canada Breaks Ranks: How the China EV Deal Reshapes North American Automotive IntelligenceIn a move that blindsided the automotive industry, Prime Minister Mark Carney just shattered decades of North American trade unity. Canada s...
The AI Playbook for the Automotive Industry
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.a...
Canada's EV Gambit: Decoding the China Deal That Could Redefine North American Auto
The Trade Deal That's Reshaping Global Automotive CompetitionOn 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...
2026: The Year AI Playbooks Replace AI Pilots
Season 2 Launch EpisodeThe 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 t...
Auto's High-Stakes Game: Who's Betting Big, and Where They're Going Next
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 sophisti...
The Future of Work: Essential Skills for an AI-Integrated Workplace
The Great Skills Revolution in Automotive🚗 This Week's Deep Dive: How AI is Reshaping Every Automotive CareerThe numbers are staggering: 39% of workers' core skills will change by 2030. 12 million occup...
The AI Infrastructure Gold Rush: How Data Center Spending is Reshaping America's Economy
"AI Infrastructure Spending Surpasses Consumer GDP Impact for First Time in History"The American economy is experiencing an unprecedented shift as
The Top 10 AI Applications of 2025
The Top 10 AI Applications of 2025: What Makes Them Globally DominantIn this deep dive episode of Auto Intelligence, hosts Steve and Claire explore the remarkable success stories behind 2025's most popular AI applications, uncover...
What is happening with the AI Work Revolution in 2025: Reality, Risks, and Transformation
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? T...
The AI Employment Revolution: What Actually Is Happening to Our Jobs vs What was Predicted
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 ...
The Five Most Influential Minds in AI: Turing, Hinton, McCarthy, LeCun and Bengio
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 vehi...
Human Adoption of AI: What we're Learning about Making it Successful
Human Factors Drive 80% of AI Failures in Automotive RetailDescription: 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 th...
Tesla: The World's Most Valuable Car Company and the Transformation of the Auto Industry
The automotive industry just witnessed something unprecedented: Tesla's market capitalization now equals the combined value of Toyota, BYD, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, General Motors, BMW, Volkswagen, and seven other major automakers.The ...
From the Lab to the World - How Canada Quietly Built the AI Revolution
50TH EPISODE MILESTONEDear Auto Intelligence Community,We've reached a major milestone - our 50th episode! And it's only fitting that we're celebrating with a deep dive into one of the most understated yet foundation...
Two Empires, One Frontier: How China and the West took Diverging Roads to AI Supremacy
The global automotive AI race began in a Toronto lab. This comprehensive episode reveals how Geoffrey Hinton's neural network breakthrough at University of Toronto became the foundation that both China and the West built their competing autonom...
Generative AI and Agentic AI: The Twin Engines Reshaping Automotive
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...
How Subaru became the "Lesbaru" The Revolutionary Marketing Campaign That Changed an Industry
Special thanks to Heather Renner for suggesting this fascinating topic! Follow her insights at https://www.instagram.com/heatherrenner/ for more incredible stories from her channel....
