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