The Garage by Sonatus
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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 us and learn about the future of vehicle in The Garage.
Episodes
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- Is 99.9% safe good enough for robotaxis? | Phil Koopman of Carnegie Mellon University (Professor Emeritus) · 35 min · Season 4 Episode 17In 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…
- How do standards improve vehicle design? | with Tim Yerdon of SAE International · 28 min · Season 4 Episode 16Recorded 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…
- How can software benefit chassis innovation? | with Ramiro Gutierrez of ZF · 23 min · Season 4 Episode 15Recorded live at Auto Tech 2026, this episode of The Garage features ZF North America President Ramiro Gutierrez explaining how software is transforming traditional chassis…
- Can we future-proof cars with software? | with Chip Goetzinger of AutoMobility Advisors · 18 min · Season 4 Episode 14Recorded live at Auto Tech 2026, this episode features AutoMobility Advisors' Chip Goetzinger discussing the rise of software-defined vehicles, embedded connectivity, and…
- How will vehicle experiences evolve with AI? | with Mel Roberts of Stellantis · 28 min · Season 4 Episode 13Recorded 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…
- How does Subaru choose connected services? | with Amy Sgrignoli of Subaru of America · 24 min · Season 4 Episode 12Recorded 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…
- How does 500 petabytes make ADAS smarter? | with Nimrod Brickman of Mobileye · 24 min · Season 4 Episode 11Recorded 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…
- Autonomous Trucking, Innovation and Fleet Data | with Matt McLelland of Covenant Logistics · 19 min · Season 4 Episode 10Recorded live at ACT Expo 2026, this podcast episode features Matt McLelland of Covenant Logistics discussing how the company evaluates diverse fleet technologies, from…
- How can commercial fleets benefit from AI? | with Lawrence Bader (Retired UPS) · 21 min · Season 4 Episode 9Recorded 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…
- Can vehicle personalization drive loyalty? | with Roger Lanctot of Strategia Now · 23 min · Season 4 Episode 8In 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…
- What's the progress of AI and SDV in 2026? | with Maitê Bezerra of Omdia · 32 min · Season 4 Episode 7In 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…
- How are AI and SDVs Reshaping the Supply Chain? | with Derek De Bono of Valeo · 25 min · Season 4 Episode 6In 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…
- How Big Is the Vehicle AI Market—Really? | with Ajit Chander Swaminathan of Frost and Sullivan · 22 min · Season 4 Episode 5In this podcast episode, filmed at CES2026, Ajit Chander, Associate Partner and Mobility Practice Leader at Frost and Sullivan, discusses a comprehensive research report…
- Can AI Actually Lower Your Car Insurance? | with Michael O'Shea of MOTER · 20 min · Season 4 Episode 4This 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…
- How is Machine Learning Reinventing Tire Performance? | with Jeremy Vayssettes of Michelin · 19 min · Season 4 Episode 3In 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…
- How to Maintain Strong OEM-Supplier Alliances | with Augustin Friedel of MHP – A Porsche Company · 21 min · Season 4 Episode 2In 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…
- How AI Speeds Development at Nissan | with Takayuki Nakamoto of Nissan Technical Center Europe · 22 min · Season 4 Episode 1Recorded live at CES 2026 at the Sonatus booth, host John Heinlein interviews Takayuki 'Terry' Nakamoto, Director of Electrical, Electronics, and ADAS Engineering Department at…
- Vehicle AI: Hype, Reality, and What Comes Next | with Neel Mitra of AWS · 36 min · Season 3 Episode 16Neel 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…
- Can You Engineer a ‘Genius’ RV? | with Marc Fecker of Robo · 16 min · Season 3 Episode 15Our 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…
- What Can Western OEMs Learn from Chinese Carmakers? | with Suat Kusefoglu of Capgemini · 24 min · Season 3 Episode 14In 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…
