The automotive industry is in the midst of an innovation renaissance. Driven by electrification, autonomous capabilities, and digital connectivity, this new era of "software-defined vehicles" is reshaping both supply-side processes as well as the consumer experience. Likewise, supporting these vehicles are a new generation of physical and digital infrastructure providers, including algorithms that optimize powertrain performance, electric charging stations and battery storage facilities, and more recently AI-enabled solutions integrated into the wider mobility ecosystem and consumer experience. Even with these rapid advancements, concerns remain around the sustainability of supply chains and rising energy demands, the lack of critical EV infrastructure and the need to modernize existing infrastructure, and safety, both on the road and digital security. As the automotive and proxy industries continue to innovate, which segments of the automotive industry and supporting industries face the biggest challenges, and how are they adapting? As EV production and consumption rises, how can cities scale up the charging, storage, and energy capacities to meet demand? How are companies working to ensure that AI-powered autonomous vehicles remain safe in the face of potentially difficult ethical decisions?