When Tariffs Hit an
 Industry in Transition THE CHALLENGE THE TECHNOLOGY 
 RESPONSE ACTION 
 FRAMEWORK $25B+ $3.5-4.5B $5,200 1,400-2,000 Tariff obligations (7 months) GM impactPer imported vehicle Tier-1 suppliers per OEM Software-Defined Vehicles Cars are becoming compute platforms, fundamentally changing how they are designed, built, and serviced. Business Model Shift From dealer networks to direct-to-consumer. From ownership to subscription models. Seven clicks to buy, three clicks to finance. Cooling EV Demand Battery electric vehicle growth stalling in US due to price premiums and infrastructure gaps. Hybrid demand remains strong. Intensified Competition Chinese EV market share surged from 50% → 65%. Time-to-market: 12 months vs. traditional 36-60 months. Workforce 
 Overhaul Culture shift from mechanical to software talent. Upskilling traditional workforce for digital-first operations