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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

Host
John Heinlein
Chief Marketing Officer, Sonatus

All Episodes

The Garage Podcast

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...
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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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What’s the progress of AI and SDV in 2026?

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...
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How are AI and SDVs Reshaping the Supply Chain?

Recorded live at CES 2026, John Heinlein and Valeo’s Derek De Bono discuss how Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs) are revolutionizing the industry through...
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How Big Is the Vehicle AI Market—Really?

At CES 2026, Frost & Sullivan’s Ajit Chander and Sonatus CMO Dr. John Heinlein discuss a report projecting automotive AI spending to hit $238 billion by...
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Can AI Actually Lower Your Car Insurance?

At CES 2026, MOTER Technologies CTO Michael O’Shea discusses using Sonatus-enabled edge AI to analyze vehicle sensor data for more accurate, privacy-focused...
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