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The Garage by Sonatus

The Garage Podcast from Sonatus brings you conversations with thought leaders from around the vehicle technology space discussing far-reaching topics about software innovation in vehicles. These episodes will include industry experts, whether from Sonatus, or from our amazing partners across the industry, all of whom will share their Ideas and their outlook for the most important topics in vehicle technology. Episodes span from more technical topics, to business evolution, and market trends. Join

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34:35

Is 99.9% safe good enough for robotaxis? | Phil...

The Garage by Sonatus ·

2026/09/30

In this episode of The Garage, host John Heinlein interviews safety expert Phil Koopman on the complex challenges of scaling autonomous vehicle fleets from hundreds to hundreds of thousands. Koopman identifies key hurdles, including mass software failures, broad safety definitions, infinite edge cases, and legal accountability gaps, stressing that machine learning's lack of common sense requires human oversight for rare events.

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28:19

How do standards improve vehicle design? | with Tim...

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2026/09/15

Recorded live at Auto Tech 2026, host John Heinlein interviews SAE International’s Tim Yerdon on how standards bodies unite industry competitors to solve billion-dollar challenges in software-defined and autonomous vehicles. The conversation highlights key initiatives like the Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium and SAE's efforts to balance open-source collaboration with technology differentiation.

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23:21

How can software benefit chassis innovation? | with...

The Garage by Sonatus ·

2026/09/01

Recorded live at Auto Tech 2026, this episode of The Garage features ZF North America President Ramiro Gutierrez explaining how software is transforming traditional chassis hardware like steering and suspension into dynamic, customizable driving experiences. He highlights how software-defined vehicles enable hardware reuse, over-the-air performance updates, and major innovations like steer-by-wire technology.

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18:01

Can we future-proof cars with software? | with Chip...

The Garage by Sonatus ·

2026/08/19

Recorded live at Auto Tech 2026, this episode features AutoMobility Advisors' Chip Goetzinger discussing the rise of software-defined vehicles, embedded connectivity, and changing OEM-supplier relationships. He also explores emerging automotive trends like vehicle commerce and digital identity, along with insights from his background as an amateur race car driver.

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28:04

How will vehicle experiences evolve with AI? | with...

The Garage by Sonatus ·

2026/08/04

Recorded live at AutoTech 2026, host John Heinlein speaks with Stellantis's Mel Roberts on how AI and small language models (SLMs) are transforming the automotive user experience. They discuss the strategic deployment of AI in vehicles, focusing on local processing for low latency, predictive maintenance, and balancing physical controls with digital UX design.

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24:11

How does Subaru choose connected services? | with Amy...

The Garage by Sonatus ·

2026/07/21

Recorded live at AutoTech 2026, this episode of The Garage features Subaru's Amy Sgrignoli discussing how the brand prioritizes safety and customer experience in connected vehicle technology. Sgrignoli also shares her philosophy on servant leadership and introduces her new podcast, Learn to Lead Differently.

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23:43

How does 500 petabytes make ADAS smarter? | with...

The Garage by Sonatus ·

2026/07/07

Recorded live at AutoTech 2026, this episode of The Garage features Sonatus host John Heinlein and Mobileye VP Nimrod Brickman discussing the evolution of ADAS and autonomous driving technologies. They explore Mobileye's growth into a comprehensive tier-one supplier, its advanced AI approaches, and how the integration of safety-critical features is making autonomous capabilities more accessible for lower-cost vehicles.

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19:00

Autonomous Trucking, Innovation and Fleet Data | with...

The Garage by Sonatus ·

2026/06/23

Recorded live at ACT Expo 2026, this podcast episode features Matt McLelland of Covenant Logistics discussing how the company evaluates diverse fleet technologies, from autonomous vehicles and electric trucks to data analytics. He highlights practical implementations like electric APUs and shares how combining data sources provides the context needed to proactively improve driver safety and wellbeing.

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21:16

How can commercial fleets benefit from AI? | with...

The Garage by Sonatus ·

2026/06/09

Recorded live at ACT Expo 2026, host John Heinlein interviews former UPS fleet manager Lawrence Bader on the evolution of fleet technology, including keyless systems, AI-driven predictive maintenance, and autonomous trucking. Bader emphasizes that to remain competitive, fleets must start small, iterate quickly, and integrate technologies across all operational departments.

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22:42

Can vehicle personalization drive loyalty? | with...

The Garage by Sonatus ·

2026/05/26

In this podcast episode recorded live at the COVESA meeting, host John Heinlein interviews Roger Lanctot about how the automotive industry can leverage vehicle data to transition from a B2B to a B2C model, prioritizing driver personalization over data monetization to enhance customer engagement and loyalty.Chapters:0:00 Introduction to Vehicle Data and Personalization1:12 Introducing Roger Lanctot3:11 Personalization not Monetization5:23 Engagement Strategies of New Automakers6:27 Case

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31:32

What's the progress of AI and SDV in 2026? | with...

The Garage by Sonatus ·

2026/05/12

In a live recording from COVESA all-member meeting in Porto, Portugal, John and Omdia analyst Maitê Bezerra discuss the 2026 SDV survey, which reveals the industry expects to reach SDV level 3 by 2030. Key findings highlight a shift toward data-driven value creation and predictive maintenance, though organizational readiness still lags behind technology deployment by several years.

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25:19

Derek De Bono of Valeo | S4 Ep6 | The Garage by Sonatus

The Garage by Sonatus ·

2026/03/24

In this episode of The Garage podcast recorded live at CES 2026, host John Heinlein interviews Derek De Bono, Vice President of Software Defined Vehicles at Valeo, a major tier one automotive supplier. The conversation explores how software defined vehicles (SDVs) are transforming the automotive industry, moving beyond simply adding more software to creating a holistic system approach that decouples hardware and software. Derek discusses Valeo's 90-year evolution from mechanical systems to

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22:15

Ajit Chander Swaminathan of Frost and Sullivan | S4...

The Garage by Sonatus ·

2026/03/10

In this podcast episode, filmed at CES2026, Ajit Chander, Associate Partner and Mobility Practice Leader at Frost and Sullivan, discusses a comprehensive research report analyzing the impact of cloud and edge AI in the automotive industry with host Dr. John Heinlein, Chief Marketing Officer, Sonatus. The conversation covers key findings from their analysis, including market projections showing AI automotive spending growing from $48 billion in 2025 to $238 billion by 2030, representing a

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19:33

Michael O'Shea of MOTER | S4 Ep4 | The Garage by Sonatus

The Garage by Sonatus ·

2026/02/24

This episode from CES 2026 features Michael O'Shea, CTO and COO of MOTER Technologies, discussing the company's approach to usage-based insurance through in-vehicle AI deployment. MOTER Technologies, backed by a major Japanese insurance company, places software directly in vehicles to analyze sensor data and generate fair driver risk scores while maintaining privacy through edge computing. O'Shea explains how their collaboration with Sonatus AI Director enables standardized deployment of

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19:29

Jeremy Vayssettes of Michelin | S4 Ep3 | The Garage...

The Garage by Sonatus ·

2026/02/10

In this podcast episode recorded at CES 2026, Jeremy Vayssettes, Chief Technology Officer for Tire Digital Twin at Michelin, discusses how the company is expanding beyond traditional tire manufacturing into AI-powered software solutions. Jeremy explains Michelin's innovative tire digital twin technology, including SmartWear and SmartLoad algorithms that monitor tire condition in real-time using existing vehicle sensors without additional hardware. These models enable predictive maintenance,

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20:39

Augustin Friedel of MHP – A Porsche Company | S4 Ep2...

The Garage by Sonatus ·

2026/01/27

In this episode of The Garage podcast, recorded live at CES 2026, host John Heinlein interviews Augustin Friedel, Associated Partner for Software Defined Vehicles at MHP - A Porsche Company. Augustine shares insights from his extensive study 'The Power of Partnerships' and discusses why partnerships have become critical for success in the automotive industry's transformation. The conversation covers Augustin's diverse background from mechanical engineering to startups like Uber Germany, and

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22:13

Takayuki Nakamoto of Nissan Technical Center Europe |...

The Garage by Sonatus ·

2026/01/13

Recorded live at CES 2026 at the Sonatus booth, host John Heinlein interviews Takayuki 'Terry' Nakamoto, Director of Electrical, Electronics, and ADAS Engineering Department at Nissan Technical Center Europe. The conversation explores how NTCE develops vehicles manufactured in the UK for global markets and discusses the challenges of traditional vehicle development processes that rely heavily on physical vehicle testing. Terry explains how their partnership with Sonatus is revolutionizing

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36:21

Neel Mitra of AWS | S3 Ep16 | The Garage by Sonatus

The Garage by Sonatus ·

2025/09/10

Neel Mitra, the Worldwide Solutions Architecture Leader for Data and AI at AWS, discusses the evolution and applications of AI in the automotive industry. He highlights the transition from classic AI to large language models and agentic AI, emphasizing their potential to enhance vehicle diagnostics and performance. With over twenty-one years of experience, Neel shares insights on the importance of data integration and collaboration in optimizing automotive technology. He notes the growing

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16:12

Marc Fecker of Robo | S3 Ep15 | The Garage by Sonatus

The Garage by Sonatus ·

2025/08/19

Our guest today is Marc Fecker, CEO of Robo. Robo is an engineering firm focused on the future of connected transportation. In our conversation, we discussed how Robo worked with Winnebago to deliver their new Winnebago Connect platform, an innovative application of the SDV concept to RVs. Robo was able to deliver a solution that adds value and shows the future of RVs across their Winnebago Connect platform. We also talk about the origins of Robo and the work they're doing in the future

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24:16

Suat Kusefoglu of Capgemini | S3 Ep14 | The Garage by...

The Garage by Sonatus ·

2025/08/12

In a live recording from AutoTech 2025 in Novi, Michigan, Suat Kasafalou Global Solutions Director from Capgemini shares insights on the evolution of software-defined vehicles and the journey to advanced vehicle technology. Drawing from his two decades of experience, he highlights the evolution in vehicle architectures, such as the shift from discrete ECUs to integrated solutions, emphasizing the importance of managing complexity. The conversation touches on the rapid innovation of Chinese

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