Auto Intelligence (AI)

Apr 5 Edition: Auto Industry at a Crossroads: Tariffs, Hybrids, and Supply Chain Resilience Define 2025

Auto Intelligence (AI) Season 1 Episode 3

The global automotive sector is navigating what industry executives call a "perfect storm" in 2025. In today's Saturday deep dive, Steve and I unpack the five critical trends reshaping the industry's trajectory:

• 25% tariffs threatening decades of North American integration 

• Hybrid vehicles staging a remarkable comeback (+23% this year) 

• Supply chain resilience becoming a strategic imperative 

• Geopolitical realignment creating distinct automotive "spheres of influence" •

 Four strategic adaptations defining winners and losers

Featuring insights from Carlos Tavares (Stellantis), Akio Toyoda (Toyota), and Jonathan Smoke (Cox Automotive) on what these seismic shifts mean for manufacturers, consumers, and investors.

Listen now to understand how the automotive landscape emerging from 2025 will bear little resemblance to what came before.

🎧 What's your take? Will hybrid vehicles continue gaining market share, or will pure EVs regain momentum? Let's discuss!

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Auto Agentic’s suite of intelligent agents handles everything from lead nurturing and inventory optimization to service appointment management and customer follow-ups. By automating time-consuming tasks and augmenting decision-making with advanced analytics, Auto Agentic helps dealerships stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.


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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