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Sep 7, 2026 17 min

Inside Toyota's AI Transformation

from Drive Time

This bonus episode of Drivetime — MOVE Monday — features Raúl Gómez Garrido, Digital Transformation and AI leader at Toyota Motor Europe, discussing how AI, data and software-defined vehicles are reshaping the way cars are designed, developed and improved. Drawing on his background in performance engineering, Raúl explains how traditional vehicle development is evolving from a long, hardware-led process into a faster, more iterative model powered by software. As vehicles become increasingly connected, manufacturers can respond more quickly to customer feedback, deploy over-the-air updates, and continuously improve the ownership experience long after a vehicle leaves the factory. The conversation explores one of the biggest challenges facing the automotive industry: how to balance speed and innovation with the safety and quality standards customers expect. He also offers a refreshing perspective on AI's role in automotive development, arguing that the technology should support experts rather than replace them, helping engineers focus on creativity, problem-solving and delivering greater value to customers. Drivetime is the global auto tech podcast powered by Keyloop.

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