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A recent survey reveals that nearly 80% of Gen Z loves driving, showing a strong interest in collector cars. This generation is being influenced by social media, films, and video games, connecting them to automotive culture. The conversation dives into the contrast between Gen Z's passion for classic cars and the preference for modern SUVs. It also emphasizes the importance of preserving automotive history and how younger drivers are navigating a changing landscape of car ownership.

If we had only a handful of words to define the trajectory of our lives, what words would we choose? Inspired by her parents, who immigrated to the United States, and her years as a mechanical engineer, Anne Partington, Managing Director of the Tauber Institute for Global Operations at the University of Michigan, encourages us to find those few special words that truly define us.  With extensive automotive industry experience, Anne has held leadership roles in product development, program management, and global supply chain at General Motors and Stellantis where she led a $3.5 billion mechatronics global purchasing team. She has also led an automobility technology commercialization program at the University of Michigan. Anne holds a BSE in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and an MSES in Management of Technology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.  Anne joins AutoVision News Radio host Carl Anthony to discuss the value of family and inclusion, why placing ourselves where the work is getting done matters, and why advocating for the next generation is vital.    More Resources: Tauber Institute for Global Operations at the University of Michigan: https://tauber.umich.edu/    Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation: https://awafoundation.org/  Leave No Woman Behind ft. Kim Ziomek of AWAF Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/45hr6xy8  Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y98yt6uf  Follow AutoVision News on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b    

Alan Amici, President and CEO of the Center for Automotive Research, discusses pressing industry challenges. He emphasizes the need for a cultural shift to match rapid tech advancements and highlights strategies used by GM and Ford to attract talent. Amici calls for increased diversity in leadership roles, especially for women, to enhance decision-making. He also delves into electrification challenges, the importance of over-the-air updates, and the impact of intensified global competition, particularly from China.

Krishna Govindarao, co-founder and Head of Product at LightMetrics, dives into the fascinating world of driver monitoring systems and AI innovations. He highlights the strategic expansion of LightMetrics into this critical area for passenger cars. Krishna discusses the intricacies of implementing AI stacks, the challenges of computational complexity, and the joys of tackling complex problems in computer vision. He shares personal experiences that reveal a newfound satisfaction in solving today's technological hurdles compared to previous interests in smartphone photography.

As part of AutoSens and InCabin USA 2024, we welcomed a number of industry thought leaders as part of our AutoVision News LIVE broadcasts from the exhibition floor. One such expert was Rubén Pérez-Aranda, co-founder and CTO of KDPOF. During AutoSens and InCabin, Rubén helped AutoVision News Radio host Carl Anthony better understand the KD7251 for automotive applications, a single-chip solution integrating optical fiber interface, optical engine, photonics, and electronics in a hybrid package supporting a standard reflow assembly process. Join Carl and Rubén for this previously live broadcast from the exhibition floor at the Huntington Place in downtown Detroit during AutoSens and InCabin USA 2024. More Resources AutoSens Insights Interview with Rubén Pérez-Aranda, CTO and Co-Founder of KDPOF: https://tinyurl.com/48wab9bu KDPOF KD7251 Presentation Deck: https://tinyurl.com/282958fj  Follow AutoVision News on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b       

During AutoSens and InCabin USA 2024 in Detroit, Daniel Shwartzberg, Director of Business Development and System Solutions at Valens Semiconductor, joined AutoVision News Radio Host Carl Anthony for a discussion about MIPI A-PHY, the importance of that standard, and how the automotive industry can continue to leverage and embrace it. Daniel also speaks about the A-PHY-compliant chipsets from Valens, the VA7000 Series, engineered to withstand harsh EMC and environmental interferences and cable degradation that results from age, temperature change, and physical impacts. He also shares what he loves most about his work and what legacy he hopes to leave at the end of his career.  More Resources  MIPI Alliance: https://www.mipi.org/  AutoVision News LIVE at AutoSens and InCabin USA 2024 w/ Daniel Shwartzberg of Valens: https://tinyurl.com/5n6kbcvd   Carl Anthony w/ Daniel Shwartzberg of Valens via the AutoSens & InCabin YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/4pe882f8   Valens Semiconductor Collaborates with Sony Semiconductor Solutions to Complete EMC Testing of an Interoperable A-PHY Chip System: https://tinyurl.com/4udcpswu   Valens Semiconductor Partners with Black Sesame Technologies to Add MIPI A-PHY Connectivity to Black Sesame's ADAS and Cross-Domain Compute Platforms: https://tinyurl.com/3zxb6xds   Follow AutoVision News on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b       

On Wednesday, May 8th, AutoVision News Radio host Carl Anthony moderated a panel session on software-defined vehicles as part of SDV Social 2024 organized by Intrepid Control Systems. Carl was joined by three respected panelists: Colt Correa, Chief Operating Officer of Intrepid Control Systems; Paul Fleck, founder and CEO of Dataspeed; and Marty Gubow, Product Manager at Keysight Technologies.  The panel discussion delved into crucial aspects that set software-defined vehicles apart from traditional ones, the necessary adaptations for electronic architectures, and Detroit's pivotal role as the automotive industry transitions to a software-defined model.  Join us for a rebroadcast of this previously live panel discussion from the Intrepid Control Systems headquarters in Troy, Michigan.  More Resources  Automotive Ethernet - The Definitive Guide: https://amzn.to/3V7uW4c  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 Connected Car Study Reveals Features Buyers Will Trade Personal Data For  Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/b79vxhwx  Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/2kwc4rhs   How Can SDVs Put Automotive Suppliers Back In The Driving Seat via Randstad Digital: https://tinyurl.com/2k5wkary  Follow AutoVision News on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b       

Sreenath K.R., Vice President of Computational Systems Infrastructure at Volvo, dives into the game-changing world of software-defined vehicles. He explores how integrating hardware and software leads to innovative driving experiences. The discussion highlights the importance of over-the-air updates and rapid development processes. Sreenath also emphasizes the need for cultural transformation in the automotive industry, advocating for agile methodologies to foster adaptability. The session reveals how these advancements are revolutionizing both passenger and commercial vehicles.

Raising speed limits on highways could lead to more crashes on nearby roads, according to research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. This "Spillover Effect" creates unintended safety hazards for local communities that might not be involved in the decision-making process to raise the posted speed limit on a nearby highway.  Dr. William J. Horrey, Technical Director for the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, joins Carl for this episode of AutoVision News Radio. Dr. Horrey shares the Foundation's research on Spillover Effects, including how "Hot Spot" analyses can provide new insights for road safety. Meanwhile, Carl takes us back to rural Iowa and imagines how Spillover Effects might impact his former home.  More Resources  AAA Research Exposes the Crash Danger of Spillover Speeding: https://tinyurl.com/67jyp3md Risky Business Behind The Wheel ft. Dr. Rebecca Steinbach of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yvpz8e6c  Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y2tw24uz Podbean: https://tinyurl.com/3cs5j6yx Statewide Speed Awareness Day via Ric Hanson for KJAN: https://tinyurl.com/ykm7xvm9 Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau: https://www.drivesmartiowa.com/ Follow AutoVision News on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b     

The automotive industry is experiencing a historic transformation at every level, from the manufacturing plant to the showroom. While new technologies will always push the boundaries of what is possible, do we believe the same about leadership? As a collective automotive industry that is accustomed to putting our faith in technology, do we believe cultural innovations deserve equal merit and footing? Gravitas Detroit founder Jan Griffiths is the architect of cultural change. Whether on stage, walking the shop floor, or behind the microphone as the host of the Automotive Leaders Podcast, Jan has become the industry's most significant force for authentic leadership, a style of leadership that demolishes old silos and antiquated principals, building up trust and inspiration in their place.   Jan joins AutoVision News Radio host Carl Anthony to discuss why she left her high-powered executive role, why a culture overhaul in automotive is necessary, and why having her daughter's support means everything to her. More Resources   Gravitas Detroit: https://gravitasdetroit.com/   Automotive Leaders Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3kry7azt   AutoCulture 2.0: https://amzn.to/4awtbmt   89.7 The River: https://897theriver.com/   Follow AutoVision News on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b     Because Carl didn't know anything about Telex: https://tinyurl.com/4arx5x7w