AutoVision News Radio Carl Anthony

AutoSens Brussels 2023 marked the end of an era as a new chapter unfolds for the world’s leading exhibition on ADAS and autonomous vehicle technology development. The AutoSens and InCabin conferences will co-locate in 2024, first in Detroit in May 2024 and then in Barcelona in October 2024. ”For many AutoSens and InCabin attendees, the Autoworld Museum has become an undeniably special and memorable place, myself included,” said AutoVision News Radio host Carl Anthony. ”However, excitement is in the air as we set our sights on Barcelona and the strong automotive community there in 2024.” 

From the exhibition floor at the Autoworld Museum, Carl talks with Rob Stead, Managing Director of Sense Media, the organizers of the AutoSens and InCabin conferences. Rob recalls the early days of AutoSens, some of the most significant trends in ADAS over the years, and what he is most proud of as the conference enters a new era. 

AutoSens & InCabin: https://rb.gy/f6s5e 

Automotive Industry in Europe via The European Commission: https://rb.gy/6uc52 

Autoworld Museum: https://rb.gy/djjoo

AutoVision News LinkedIn: https://rb.gy/lqjp6

The Detroit Autonomous Vehicle Group, or DAVG for short, is an open community built around the development of miniaturized self-driving cars. Drawing from his struggles in middle school after moving to the United States, DAVG founder Alex Polonsky has modeled the group into a safe space where tech enthusiasts can share ideas and learn from one another.  

On this episode of AutoVision News Radio, Alex shares his rebellious early years as his family sought to leave the USSR and how scary it can be to land in a new place where nothing is familiar and you cannot speak the language. Alex also shares why young and aspiring engineers should get their hands dirty and work on projects and why it’s important to foster a community of innovation and inclusion.  

Detroit Autonomous Vehicle Group Meetup: https://tinyurl.com/5yrzc3b2  

Detroit Autonomous Vehicle Group at AutoSens via Automoblog: https://tinyurl.com/mr247jtf 

Number of Soviets Asking for Asylum in United States Quadrupled Last Year via The Washington Post: https://tinyurl.com/2s92dfts

The Russian Revolution and the Birth of the Soviet Union via History Channel: https://tinyurl.com/54xs88ym

In an age of electrification, autonomy, and software-defined cars, when so much change is coursing through the collective automotive industry, what does it mean to preserve the history of the automobile? As we seek to build a better and more equitable world under the banner of future mobility, how can we safeguard the stories and experiences of those before us who loved the cars of yesteryear? 

Casey Maxon, Senior Manager of Heritage at the Hagerty Drivers Foundation, joins Carl for this episode of AutoVision News Radio. Casey shares the vision of the Foundation, the inspiration behind the National Historic Vehicle Register, and how platforms like YouTube are powerful tools for preserving automotive history. 

Hagerty Drivers Foundation website: https://tinyurl.com/mrkwfhh3

Mark Olson’s Turbine Car website: https://tinyurl.com/5f93wfc6 

The Chrysler Turbine Car: Engineering a Revolution: https://youtu.be/fOIrB1fwVPc?si=L5y5cQN0I3sJC9EQ

The Fabulous Hudson Hornet: https://youtu.be/_XlRbVNantc?si=HN2_KABU9Rd0y3Hl

Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Driving America Exhibit: https://tinyurl.com/yvxej97w

Frank Meguiar, Jr. made his first bottles of furniture polish in 1901 with an egg beater, working at night to fill orders for the next day. By the 1960s, Meguiar’s Mirror Glaze was the go-to choice for car manufacturers and dealerships, especially for auto show presentations. Mirror Glaze made show cars shine to the point where attendees asked where they could get it, leading to the creation of the Meguiar’s consumer line in 1973. 

Mike Pennington, Director of Training and Consumer Relations, and Tony D’Amato, Senior Manager of Experiential Marketing and PR at Meguiar’s, join Carl for this episode of AutoVision News Radio. Mike and Tony share the evolution of automotive paint and detailing technology, how enthusiasts are embracing EVs, and why the inside of the bottle matters most. 

Meguiar’s Professional Product Guide: https://tinyurl.com/3r45e2dh

Meguiar’s YouTube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/y45aayew

If the ”future of mobility” were an equation written on the marker board in a university math class, REE Automotive would solve it with creativity, ingenuity, and sincerity. Co-founder Daniel Barel and the REE team are more than familiar with the drawing board as they pursue a collective vision of building the ultimate customer-centric vehicle.

In this episode of AutoVision News Radio, Daniel takes Carl through the company’s latest innovations - the REEcorner and REE Platform - from a design and engineering perspective. Daniel opens up about his life, sharing his business philosophies of always hearing the customer’s voice and never giving up.

Deep Dive Into the REEcorner: https://youtu.be/ZUjtvIY8vBM

Overview of the modular REE vehicle platform: https://ree.auto/technology/

Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, or OFME for short, was established in 2020 by an Executive Directive from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The office works across state government, academia, and the private sector to enhance Michigan’s mobility ecosystem by supporting the startup and scale-up of emerging technologies and businesses.

OFME Program Manager and future mobility thought leader Janine Ward joins Carl for this episode of AutoVision News Radio. Janie shares her past years working at the Detroit Autorama, how the Michigan Mobility Funding Platform fosters innovation in The Wolverine State, and why equitable mobility is more than just a ”buzzword.”

Michigan Mobility Funding Platform: https://rb.gy/znaaf

Women Driven Mobility: https://rb.gy/osfro