In this week's extended episode of Auto Intelligence, hosts Steve and Claire deliver a comprehensive analysis of how AI and robotics are transforming the automotive industry from manufacturing to retail in 2025. Drawing on the latest market research, they reveal the global automotive robotics market has reached $11.21 billion this year with projections to hit $26.76 billion by 2032.

Key highlights include:

• The International Federation of Robotics' milestone announcement of 4 million industrial robots now operating in factories worldwide
• BMW's groundbreaking implementation of Figure 02 humanoid robots at their Spartanburg plant, with exclusive quotes from Production Board Member Milan Nedeljković
• How AI-powered systems have reduced energy consumption by 15% in GM's factories while maintaining production output
• The role of digital twins in BMW and Volkswagen's manufacturing operations, creating virtual replicas that enable optimization without disrupting production
• Real-world success stories from RAVIN AI and UVeye showing 40% faster vehicle inspections with 60% fewer errors
• How AI-enabled dealerships are achieving 27% higher appointment rates and 26% better lead-to-sale conversion
• The surprising finding that 72% of dealers view AI as enhancing jobs rather than replacing them
• How dynamic website content and AI-driven chatbots are creating hyper-personalized shopping experiences

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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