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The Garage Podcast

The Garage brings together the minds shaping AI and software in the vehicle industry. Each episode explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the way vehicles are built, validated, and improved — from the cloud to the edge. Guests include the engineers, executives, and innovators behind some of the most recognizable brands in automotive, AI, and technology.

John Heinlein, Ph.D, Chief Marketing Officer

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John Heinlein
Chief Marketing Officer, Sonatus

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The Garage Podcast

How do standards improve vehicle design?

Recorded live at Auto Tech 2026, host John Heinlein interviews SAE International’s Tim Yerdon on how standards bodies unite industry competitors to solve...
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How can software benefit chassis innovation?

Recorded live at Auto Tech 2026, this episode of The Garage features ZF North America President Ramiro Gutierrez explaining how software is transforming...
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Can we future-proof cars with software?

Recorded live at Auto Tech 2026, this episode features AutoMobility Advisors' Chip Goetzinger discussing the rise of software-defined vehicles, embedded...
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How will vehicle experiences evolve with AI?

Recorded live at Auto Tech 2026, host John Heinlein speaks with Stellantis's Mel Roberts on how AI and small language models (SLMs) are transforming the...
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How does Subaru choose connected services?

Recorded live at AutoTech 2026, this episode of The Garage features Subaru's Amy Sgrignoli discussing how the brand prioritizes safety and customer experience...
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How does 500 petabytes make ADAS smarter?

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...
The Garage Podcast

Autonomous Trucking, Innovation and Fleet Data

Recorded live at ACT Expo 2026, this podcast episode features Matt McLelland of Covenant Logistics discussing how the company evaluates diverse fleet...
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How can commercial fleets benefit from AI?

Recorded live at ACT Expo 2026, host John Heinlein interviews former UPS fleet manager Lawrence Bader on the evolution of fleet technology, including keyless...
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Can vehicle personalization drive loyalty?

In this podcast episode recorded live at the COVESA meeting, host John Heinlein interviews Roger Lanctot about how the automotive industry can leverage vehicle...
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