According to Sawyer Merritt, a 35-year-old man was sentenced to five years in prison for setting a Tesla Cybertruck and showroom on fire in Mesa, Arizona (source: Sawyer Merritt, Twitter). This high-profile arson case underscores the urgent need for enhanced AI-powered security systems in automotive showrooms and retail environments. Advanced video analytics, behavior detection, and real-time alerting—leveraging computer vision and machine learning—can help prevent such incidents and protect valuable assets. As electric vehicle adoption grows, AI-driven security solutions are becoming a critical investment for auto dealers and manufacturers seeking to mitigate risks and ensure public safety.