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Rear Wheel Drive

On today's episode of Connected, we're shining a spotlight on the winners of our Automotive Amplifiers Contest!

At Reynolds Retail Summit: Amplify 2024, we held a best practices contest to share great ideas across the automotive industry. We highlighted ideas from three different categories: fixed operations, variable operations, and people.

In this episode, you'll hear from the three winners.

-Variable Operations: Justin Rash, F&I manager at Beau Townsend Ford Lincoln, talks about creating a completely paperless finance and sales process.

-People: Jeremy Reardon, service production manager at Westside Lexus, discusses recruiting technicians from local high schools and colleges.

-Fixed Operations: James Dieli, warranty administrator at Beau Townsend Ford Lincoln, covers going paperless in service.

Connected Podcast Episode 154: Best Practices from Automotive Amplifiers

Hello, everyone! This is Aurora, and welcome to another episode of AI Tech News Today, where we keep you updated on all the exciting developments in Artificial Intelligence. Today, we have some fascinating stories, including partnerships, compliance frameworks, and new technologies hitting the market. So, let’s dive right in!

First up, **Toyota and Hyundai powering robots.** Toyota Research Institute is teaming up with Boston Dynamics, a robotics company owned by Hyundai, to enhance the capabilities of the humanoid robot named Atlas. By integrating Toyota's Large Behavior Models—akin to what we see in Large Language Models—Into Atlas, these robots may soon perform tasks that require human-like intelligence, like flipping pancakes with around ninety percent accuracy. This partnership is significant, as both companies currently compete in the automotive industry, so their collaboration in robotics will be something to watch closely.

Next, **Compliance framework labels Google’s AI risky?** Following the introduction of the European Union's AI law, a new framework called Compl-AI has been created to help developers evaluate their AI models against six ethical principles. This framework scores various models based on their compliance, with top performers like OpenAI’s GPT-4 scoring point eighty-nine out of one. However, Google's models lagged behind, receiving a score of point seventy-two. This tool aims to make compliance assessments more tangible, helping developers meet legal standards in a rapidly evolving field.

Moving on to **Mistral releases AI for mobile.** The French start-up Mistral has unveiled its two mini AI models: Ministral 3B and Ministral 8B. These models can run on laptops and phones, allowing for real-time decision-making while keeping sensitive data secure. This is particularly useful in sectors where data privacy is critical. Not only do they handle basic text generation, but they also require less computational power to function, marking a step toward more eco-friendly AI solutions.

Lastly, **the truth about human-level AI.** Yann LeCun, Meta’s chief AI scientist, shared his skepticism regarding the timeline for achieving human-level AI. He asserts that while current models excel in spotting patterns and making predictions, they lack the capability to understand complex, real-world scenarios. The next big challenge is developing ‘World Models’ that can emulate human reasoning and planning—a task that is still at least a decade away.

Thanks for tuning in to AI Tech News Today! Remember to stay informed as we watch the rapid advancements in AI technology and its various applications. Until next time, this is Aurora, reminding you to keep questioning and exploring this amazing field!

Toyota and Hyundai Collaborate to Enhance Humanoid Robot Atlas, While New Compliance Framework Challenges Google's AI Models

🚗Wprowadzone przez Komisję Europejską cła na chińskie samochody elektryczne są wyłącznie środkiem przejściowym. Chińczycy produkują auta tańsze i o porównywalnym standardzie technologicznym, podczas gdy samochody oferowane przez europejski przemysł, głównie niemiecki, pozostają cenowo niedostępne dla przeciętnego konsumenta. 

📉Jednocześnie zadyszka niemieckiej motoryzacji przykuwa uwagę, gdyż pociąga za sobą gorsze wyniki państw Europy Środkowo-Wschodniej. 

📉Odzyskanie przewagi konkurencyjnej nad Chinami wydaje się trudne. Być może okaże się niemożliwe, a europejski przemysł już jest na straconej pozycji.

👉O tym rozmawiają Łukasz Baszczak z Andrzejem Kubisiakiem, zastępcą dyrektora PIE, oraz dr. Jakubem Rybackim, kierownikiem zespołu makroekonomii w PIE.

Zdjęcie: Wikipedia, Car factory production line. Opel Astra J manufactured in General Motors Manufacturing Poland plant in Gliwice, foto by Marek Ślusarczyk, CC BY 3.0

Europejska motoryzacja przegrała konkurencję z Chinami

On today's Connected, Greg sits down with Shawn Concannon, president of TSD Mobility Solutions, a leader in fleet management software Reynolds and Reynolds acquired back in August. Shawn got his start in automotive renting cars right out of college, building a foundation in the industry that eventually led him to TSD.

Shawn shared a lot of great insight into these areas of rental and fleet management:

-Finishing the service process with transportation.
-Knowing which customers to offer loaners to.
-Creating an additional profit center through rental operations.

Connected Podcast Episode 156: Foundations of Fleet Management

Discover how Willowood Ventures transforms automotive marketing with Facebook Sales Events. In this episode, we discuss proven strategies to attract serious auto shoppers, generate 150+ confirmed appointments, and deliver measurable results for dealerships. Whether you're looking to boost your dealership's visibility or close more deals, this is a must-listen for anyone in the automotive industry.

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How Willowood Ventures Drives Results with Facebook Sales Events

We got him! The first episode of our live from NADA series features Paul J Daly, founder and CEO of Automotive State of the Union (ASOTU).

Greg and Paul discuss:

-The process of planning ASOTU CON 2025
-Season 1 of More Than Cars on Amazon Prime and Tubi
-More Than Cars season 2
-Adding Michael Cirillo's "The Dealer Playbook" to ASOTU's media network

Connected Podcast Episode 162: Creating Impact and Connection

The last of our episodes from NADA 2025 is a conversation with Cliff Banks, founder of the Banks Report and AUTOVATE.

Cliff always has really great insight into what's going on in the industry, and he shared a few key things he's keeping an eye on in the next year.

He covered:

-The future of the direct to consumer model.
-The EV market and the impact of incentives.
-The growing presence of AI. 

Connected Podcast Episode 166: Key Industry Insights with Cliff Banks!

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