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Would You Trust a Self-Driving Car? ft. Greg Brannon of AAA

According to an annual survey conducted by AAA since 2016, most Americans are wary of self-driving cars. While few trust the notion of riding in an autonomous vehicle, it's not the same for ADAS features. In AAA's 2025 study, nearly 80 percent said that prioritizing safety system advancements should be a top technology initiative for automakers.
Greg Brannon, Director of Automotive Engineering for AAA, joins us for insight into the findings of the 2025 study. He speaks about how survey participants grapple with a "loss of control" when presented with the idea of a self-driving car. Greg also shares feedback consumers give AAA on their personal vehicles and why a simplified ADAS nomenclature will benefit the car-buying public. 
More Resources:
Fear in Self-Driving Vehicles Persists via AAA Newsroom: https://tinyurl.com/msvpxfrj 
Understanding what fear of the unknown is and how to overcome it via Lorenzo Lucchetti for Medical News Today: https://tinyurl.com/46nruh79 
Clearing the Confusion—Common Naming for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems: https://tinyurl.com/yc4xrvzu 
Archive of AAA's annual study on self-driving cars, ADAS technology, and public perception:
2016: https://tinyurl.com/bdf7febh 
2017: https://tinyurl.com/4ysaa248 
2018: https://tinyurl.com/4kdzda5j 
2019: https://tinyurl.com/2v9z8zvv 
2020: https://tinyurl.com/yh2nkdcz 
2021: https://tinyurl.com/2w25u79u 
2022: https://tinyurl.com/58vyfdr2 
2023: https://tinyurl.com/3rxa94nd 
2024: https://tinyurl.com/5ayv9cnd 
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Getting Everyone Home Safe ft. Paul McGlone of Seeing Machines

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 1.19 million people die annually in traffic crashes. Between 20 and 50 million more suffer non-fatal injuries, with many incurring a disability. According to the WHO, drivers using mobile phones are roughly four times more likely to be involved in an accident. 
While numerous risk factors exist regarding global roadway crashes, what can we in the automotive and mobility industries do to reduce these alarming numbers? How can we make a difference through the latest technologies?
This question has been at the heart of Seeing Machines since its humble origins in 2000, from a robotics lab at the Australian National University to a world-leading innovator of DMS solutions underpinned by human factors science.
Paul McGlone, CEO of Seeing Machines, joins Carl Anthony for this episode of AutoVision News Radio. Paul shares how the company began its work in the mining vertical, branching into fleet, aviation, and other automotive applications. He also expands on the power of human factors science and why the company's mission to get everyone home safe will never change.
More Resources:
Seeing Machines Website: https://seeingmachines.com/ 
Jenny Campbell B. Rust, Senior Content Manager for Sense Media, visits the Seeing Machines headquarters in Canberra: https://tinyurl.com/u7t9c9pd 
Operation Lifesaver: https://oli.org/ 
Railway Crossing in Merrill, Iowa via Google Street View: https://tinyurl.com/48ddw4an 
Iowa DOT seeks grant to study the removal of the Merrill railroad crossing via Matt Hoffmann for KTIV News 4: https://tinyurl.com/5yuernrx 
Key Facts on Road Traffic Injuries via the World Health Organization: https://tinyurl.com/2v57jcsj 
Definitions, Challenges & Considerations of SDVs ft. Intrepid Control Systems, Dataspeed, Keysight Technologies, and AutoVision News Radio: https://tinyurl.com/4se7xxxz 
The Software-Defined Future of Automotive ft. Volvo Group, Ford of Europe, and AutoVision News Radio via Reuters Events: https://tinyurl.com/2snc7vdu 
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"And Now You're World-Class" ft. Scott Tobin of Envorso

If software will define every vehicle in the world, how do we create software that provides a world-class experience? How do we harness the promise of new software innovations to drive engagement, excitement, and brand loyalty among a new generation of car buyers?  
Scott Tobin, CEO of Envorso, joins Carl Anthony on AutoVision News Radio to discuss effective strategies and key benchmarks for companies as they plan and evaluate their software roadmaps. Recorded during the Mobility Global Forum at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show, Scott also expands on the organizational challenges hindering SDV innovation, the need for standardization, and the importance of focusing on talent.
More Resources:
Avoiding Pitfalls and Seizing Opportunities for Software-Designed Vehicles: Scott Tobin, CEO of Envorso, speaks to attendees during the Mobility Global Forum as part of the 2025 Detroit Auto Show.
Part One: https://tinyurl.com/bd79xb9c
Part Two: https://tinyurl.com/3kzap8ru 
Definitions, Challenges & Considerations of SDVs ft. Intrepid Control Systems, Dataspeed, Keysight Technologies, and AutoVision News Radio: https://tinyurl.com/4se7xxxz 
The Software-Defined Future of Automotive ft. Volvo Group, Ford of Europe, and AutoVision News Radio via Reuters Events: https://tinyurl.com/2snc7vdu 
Envorso Case Studies Portfolio: https://envorso.com/portfolio/ 
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An Audio Tour of the 2025 Detroit Auto Show

More than 30 brands set up shop during the 2025 Detroit Auto Show at the Huntington Place, where the bustling showfloor also hosted four indoor vehicle experience tracks. Meanwhile, the Mobility Global Forum provided those in automotive with an in-depth look at the latest developments across the industry.
AutoVision News Radio host Carl Anthony takes us on an audio tour of the 2025 Detroit Auto Show. In doing so, he visits a world-famous off-road experience, explores the storied history of a beloved tiny car, and reflects on how the Detroit Auto Show might inspire future generations.  
Vehicles and key points featured on this tour of the 2025 Detroit Auto Show:
Camp Jeep
Raw materials needed to set it up.
The number of people who have experienced it.
1962 Fiat 500
The origin of the car's front-end logo.
Its impact following World War II.
2025 Kia K4
Opposites United design philosophy.
Multi-segment cockpit display (nearly 30 inches of interior screen space).
Buick Wildcat EV Concept
Artificial intelligence, biometrics, and aromatherapy.
Looking back at Wildcat concepts through the years.
2025 Toyota Tundra
i-FORCE MAX Powertrain specs.
Sheet-molded compound (SMC) with aluminum cross members for the bed.
Hagerty Display
Famous movie and TV cars.
Younger generations expressing an interest in cars and driving.
More Resources:
Detroit Auto Show Website: https://detroitautoshow.com/ 
New song for Detroit Auto Show a love letter to city via Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, Special to The Detroit News: https://tinyurl.com/45mesn99 
The evolution of the logos that marked the history of Fiat via Stellantis Heritage: https://tinyurl.com/y69twxcn 
2025 Kia K4 Overview: Fastback Styling, Turbo Power, Interior Space & Safety Features via Alvin Reyes for Automoblog: https://tinyurl.com/mryhzf7k 
2025 Toyota Tundra Overview: Hybrid Powertrain, Towing & Payload Capacity, Interior Tech & Cool TRD Rally Package via Alvin Reyes for Automoblog: https://tinyurl.com/2e5a48hy 
2024 Hagerty Study Finds Gen Z Loves Driving, Gravitating to Collector Cars via Carl Anthony for Automoblog: https://tinyurl.com/ymv42pfw  
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Intellectual Curiosity & Containers ft. Benjamin Lyon of Aptiv

Whether our vehicles are clean or cluttered, spotless or in disarray, they carry the people we care about most. While there is no substitute for defensive driving, intelligent and intuitive Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) can be a helpful companion for mindful motorists. If software-defined cars represent the future, what will it take to develop and engineer this type of next-generation ADAS platform?
In this edition of AutoVision News Radio, we welcome Benjamin Lyon, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Aptiv. He shares the core principles that guide Aptiv's approach to ADAS and software-defined vehicles, highlighting the significance of Wind River's Hypervisor and containerization. Benjamin also discusses the culture of intellectual curiosity at Aptiv, how company leaders address challenges, and his desire for a legacy focused on people.
More Resources:
The Story of Aptiv's Smart Vehicle Architecture: https://tinyurl.com/3j99j9cb 
What Is a Zone Controller: https://tinyurl.com/5n8hc4zt 
Central Vehicle Controllers Make Software-Defined Vehicles Possible: https://tinyurl.com/3k24p9hj 
Aptiv Completes the Acquisition of Wind River from TPG: https://tinyurl.com/mwrv62sf 
What is a Hypervisor via Wind River: https://tinyurl.com/47sp27cw 
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**Audio Clip from MiniDisc Recording: Originally aired Monday, July 2nd, 2007, KJAN Atlantic AM 1220, Carl Anthony, 5 pm Newscast: "Authorities Urge Caution on Iowa Roads Ahead of July 4th, Some Residents of Cass County Hesitant to Travel."  

Inside The Artistic Engine of CGI ft. Faruk Heplevent of The Scope

Visual assets are one of the most important deliverables as OEMs prepare to launch their latest models. As the saying goes, we only get one chance to make a good first impression—these words are especially true during those critical moments when the curtain is lifted, and the world sees that shiny new vehicle for the first time.    
Whether on stage during the reveal, for the press release, the retail website, or to share on social media, the photos and videos associated with a particular vehicle go a long way in selling it to the public. However, producing and organizing these visual assets is a remarkable challenge.       
Faruk Heplevent, founder of The Scope, joins Carl Anthony for this episode of AutoVision News Radio. The Scope is an innovative company that uses computer-generated imagery to create visual assets for vehicle launches and advertisements. Faruk recalls his early years in the 1990s as an automotive photographer, how CGI reduces the complexity of an extensive campaign like a product launch, and why The Scope team built an entire CGI city for its clients.   
More Resources:
The Scope Studio: https://tinyurl.com/4ht4um9s 
CGI animation explained: definition, history, and examples via Adobe: https://tinyurl.com/y33ezb9h 
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An Audio Tour of the Autoworld Museum

Mechanic Ghislain Mahy (1907-1999) would see his dream of a living history museum realized when the Autoworld opened its doors on July 1st, 1986, in Brussels, Belgium. Alongside sons Hans and Ivan, Ghislain would restore about 1,000 vehicles throughout his life, 200 of which were incorporated into the Autoworld on its opening day.
In this special episode of AutoVision News Radio, Carl Anthony takes us on an audio tour of this extraordinary museum. Carl recounts Mahy's journey and Autoworld's devotion to those who aim their creative pursuits and technical passions toward all things motorized.  
Cars featured on this tour of the Autoworld:
1904 Oldsmobile Model 6
1911 Opel
1948 Bentley MK VI Saloon Vanden Plas
1963 Alpine M63
1966 Porsche 912
1969 Volvo 121 "Amazon"
1988 Mazda MX-5 Miata
1990 Honda NSX
2020 Bugatti Centodieci
2021 Bugatti La Voiture Noire
2020 Bugatti Divo
More Resources:
Autoworld Brussels: https://tinyurl.com/4u3kyvcn 
Beautiful 75th Anniversary Book Chronicles Porsche's Original Sports Car: https://tinyurl.com/yckfveru 
Rare Bugatti Supercars, The Wild Italdesign Aztec & Other Amazing Historical Cars: A Grand Tour of the Autoworld Museum via the Automoblog YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/5n82v7yd 
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Step Into Power ft. Marley Devergilio of AWAF

In late October 2024, the Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation (AWAF) held its annual Step Into Power event. Attendees met the latest AWAF scholarship recipients and heard a Q&A presentation from Aruna Anand, President and Chief Executive Officer for Continental Automotive North America.
During the event, Marley Devergilio, Membership Board Chair for AWAF, spoke with Carl Anthony about the role of organizations like AWAF in the automotive industry. Marley shares why it's important to "bridge the gap" and encourages younger women to consider three key variables to determine if automotive is the right career for them.
Meanwhile, Carl recalls some of the most impactful lessons and insights from Aruna Anand's Q&A presentation.
More Resources: 
Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation: https://awafoundation.org/ 
Kimberley Cole, Risky Women Radio host, interviews Dr. Juliet Bourke: https://tinyurl.com/33nxrr5k 
The Diversity and Inclusion Revolution: Eight Powerful Truths—Deloitte Review, Issue 22: https://tinyurl.com/3dnefwap 
Leave No Woman Behind ft. Kim Ziomek of AWAF
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/45hr6xy8 
Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y98yt6uf 
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From Cybersecurity to In-Cabin Experiences: Reuters Automotive USA 2024 Recap

Reuters Automotive USA 2024 united over 100 expert speakers and 700 senior and executive-level attendees at the Huntington Place in downtown Detroit. In addition to the collaborative roundtables, a breaking news day with fireside chats, and over a dozen hours of networking time, AutoVision News Radio host Carl Anthony made his home on the Blue Stage, which focused on software-defined vehicles.
After moderating five panels and helping to host the Blue Stage as an MC, Carl recaps some actionable insights in this episode of AutoVision News Radio. Topics include generative AI, cybersecurity, vehicle architectures, and the in-cabin experience.
"I hope this summary of the panels and talks on the Blue Stage during Reuters Automotive USA 2024 will prove useful to those working in the industry," Anthony said. "The Reuters Events team has organized yet another world-class conference that expanded on the topics in automotive that impact our careers."
More Resources:
The Future of Automotive is Now—Reuters Automotive Europe 2025: https://tinyurl.com/22ussh3y 
Revolutionize Automotive: Electrify, Automate, Innovate—Reuters Automotive USA 2025: https://tinyurl.com/yh3seear 
Michigan Public Service Commission: https://www.michigan.gov/mpsc 
The Software-Defined Future of Automotive ft. Volvo Group, Ford of Europe, and AutoVision News Radio via Reuters Events:
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/4z26vvfj 
Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/w5yvjkxv
Follow AutoVision News Radio on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b 

Automotive Ethernet & The OPEN Alliance ft. John Simon of Intrepid Control Systems

Immersive infotainment and navigation systems, robust powertrains and propulsion technologies, and autonomous vehicles are pushing the envelope regarding current bandwidth and data capacities. When we consider the "vehicle of tomorrow," what is the solution for the automotive industry when such data capacities reach their threshold?  
John Simon, Product and Applications Manager at Intrepid Control Systems, joins us for this episode of AutoVision News Radio. He provides insight into how automotive Ethernet is evolving and why participation in organizations like IEEE and the OPEN Alliance are pathways to success. As a co-author of Automotive Ethernet—The Definitive Guide, John shares more about his contributions to this helpful resource for industry professionals.    
2024 IEEE Ethernet & IP Automotive Technology Day: https://tinyurl.com/5ay94e53
OPEN Alliance: https://opensig.org/
Automotive Ethernet—The Definitive Guide, 2nd Edition: https://amzn.to/4dBp09D
Automotive Ethernet in One Hour: https://tinyurl.com/5f7vpkwp
Understanding Media Access Control Security (MACsec) via Juniper Networks: https://tinyurl.com/466mf8rk 
Definitions, Challenges & Considerations of SDVs ft. Intrepid Control Systems, Dataspeed, Keysight Technologies, and AutoVision News Radio:
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2dcekyea 
Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/mr2vptvr 
Follow AutoVision News Radio on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b