Podcasts about connected cars

Allen Nejah, CEO and System Solution Architect of SunMan Engineering, is driven by a lifelong passion for aerospace, invention, and solving complex engineering problems. From dreaming of becoming an astronaut as a child to working with major aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, robotics, IoT, and semiconductor organizations, Allen has built a career around turning ambitious technical ideas into real-world systems. We explore The Allen Nejah Engineering Framework — Live with Integrity, Be Intensely Curious, Get Organized, Plan Every Baby Step, and Learn from Mistakes — a practical mindset for building breakthrough technologies with discipline and resilience. Allen explains why integrity must exist not only in business relationships but also in the engineering itself, how complex projects must be broken into testable steps, and why curiosity, visualization, planning, and iteration are essential to solving problems across industries. He also shares the story behind InfiniGear, his AI-powered adaptive transmission system, and the healthcare technology inspired by his mother's experience in assisted care. — Building the Connected Car Before the iPhone with Allen Nejah  Good day, dear listeners. Steve Preda here with the Management Blueprint Podcast, and my guest today is Allen Nejah, the CEO and System Solution Architect of SunMan Engineering, dedicated to providing customers with high-quality, on-time engineering and on-budget solutions for their product development and prototyping needs. Allen, welcome to the show.  Yes, that is correct.  Great to have you on the show. And I’d like to ask you my favorite first question: What is your personal ‘Why,’ and how are you manifesting it in your business?  So Steve, first I want to thank you for having me on your podcast. I really appreciate your time and interest. Of course.  As a kid, for whatever reason, I always wanted to have an airplane manufacturing company, an aircraft manufacturing company—something I always wanted to have. And I always wanted to be an astronaut. As a matter of fact, I studied aerospace and mechanical engineering with the dream of being an astronaut, going to fly and all that. So that’s kind of something that’s still in my pocket and that I still want to do. From there, it kind of pushed me in this direction. And yeah, now I work with a number of different companies in the aerospace industry. I work with the Air Force. I’ve worked with Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and a number of others. And I work on both space and aviation projects that really kind of bring my dream to life. So I still haven’t gone to outer space yet, but I still have a little more time.  Yeah. Elon Musk is promising a million people, and his bonus is linked to putting a million people on Mars as the first colony. So there may still be room there.  They need a lot of us to go there, trust me. Well, actually, we’re going to do a lot of activities on the Moon first, and then from there, I’m sure they’re going to be looking for older people, older men, to do some tasks over there. And I’d volunteer to go.  You may be familiar with the Mars trilogy—Red Mars, Green Mars, Blue Mars. It talks about people moving to Mars and how they terraform it. And then they figure out how to extend life to 150, 200 years. So if that works out, then maybe there’s another lifetime to be lived on Mars.  Yeah. I definitely believe that we will end up living on other planets, for sure. I see that very clearly. It could be 50 years or more before we actually become a space-based civilization. But the Moon has already started, right? We’re going to be there in the next 5 to 10 years, trust me. So anyway, I’m very excited about that. Yes.  Yeah, it is very exciting. What I’m looking for on this podcast—what makes it kind of unique—is that I am a junkie for frameworks and mental models. We are almost 400 episodes in, and every episode has a different mental model that our guest comes up with or shares. So think about something that helped you build your business, or maybe helped you develop your products, or how you work with your engineers, or how you work with clients. So think about something that has three to five steps or three to five aspects that create a result.  That’s very clear to me. Those are the key things for any successful person. First of all, honestly, you have to be interested. You have to be in “go” mode. You cannot push somebody to start building something, like a building or actual construction, if their mind is not into it. The very first thing is, it’s got to be you. That’s number one, right? And you know it. Definitely organization is a very key factor for me. Being organized, being detail-oriented—that’s something that is super, super important. Planning and organization make a huge difference in whatever you do, right? And most importantly, integrity. I mean, that’s number one. That’s number one, number two, number three, number four—all of it.  So integrity is all of it. No matter what you do, if there’s no integrity, people will walk away from you. At the beginning, every business makes mistakes, and they learn and so on. So don’t beat yourself up. It’s okay. You make a mistake, you learn from it, and then you don’t do it again, right? Learn from it. So yeah, I would say those are at least three. If anything else comes to mind, I definitely will share it with you. But the most important things are integrity, organization, and clear planning based on knowledge. Not just planning for the hell of it, but planning based on understanding what you’re doing. That’s important. Integrity comes into your personality. It comes into the quality of the work you do.  It comes into the engineering you do. It comes into all of that, right? Even in engineering, it’s not only on the personal level that integrity has to be there. On the engineering level, integrity has to be there too. Whatever you do, you’ve got to make sure it’s working. One of the things we learned the hard way after 35 or 36 years is that it’s very important to have the knowledge base and to do things in a very organized way. And that’s kind of part of my personality. If I’m not confident about the end result, I don’t even commit to it. I’ve got to see it in my mind. Whatever problem comes up, if I don’t see the solution in my mind, I won’t even commit to it. It comes back to quality, integrity, and all of that. And I guess what I was going to say earlier is that everything that we do—as part of, again, the quality and integrity I mentioned—is that we have a lot of baby steps built into the process.  That’s what I wanted to say earlier. So for every step, the whole plan is split into, I don’t know, tens, hundreds, or thousands of different steps and branches. Because technology is not one thing. It’s usually a combination of different sciences. So mechanical engineering, electronics, material science, firmware, AI—those are all different types of expertise. And you’ve got to bring them all together. And for all of those baby steps, you’ve got to have some sort of test at the end of each step before you move on to the next one. Iteration.  Yeah. So, okay, what I’m hearing is integrity is number one. And then curiosity, perhaps. So curiosity is this driving force. Visualization is important. I’m thinking about Einstein, who said that imagination is more important than knowledge because imagination is infinite, while knowledge encircles the world. I think it was something like that. So visualization is important. Get organized. Do thorough planning. And learn from mistakes.  Yes. Absolutely. Okay.  That’s great. So what do you call this? Is this the Allen Nejah Framework, or what’s it called?  One more thing. One more thing. Again, that’s kind of under the umbrella of integrity. So I have two families. It’s one family. I have a family at home, and I have a family at work. And believe it or not—and you already know this—we all spend more time with our family at work than with our family at home. That’s true. It’s true for me. It’s true for a lot of people. You go to work, I don’t know, from 8:00, 9:00, or 10:00 in the morning until 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, or 9:00 at night. That’s almost 12 hours. And by the time you go home at 5:00, 6:00, or 7:00, what? You spend two hours with your family, maybe three hours at most, and then it’s back to work. So the team is part of my family, and truly it is part of my family. Those are the first group of people, the first group of associates, that you have to take care of.  You have to be a brother to them, be a friend to them, be a father to them, be a mother to them. Seriously, it’s all about human interaction. It’s all about, “I like you, I don’t like you,” and it goes from there. “I feel good about you. I don’t feel good about you.” And so it’s very important to have those relationships in your business, or whatever it is you do. For me, all our people, all our employees—even from 35 years ago—are still in touch with us. I have kids who came through as junior-high interns, then high-school interns, then university students, even master’s degree students. Now they’re 40 years old. And we’re still in touch. So I’m in touch with hundreds of engineers and people that I’ve worked with over the past 35 years. And that’s a lot of value. That’s the biggest asset.  Yeah. Basically, they call it a school. You create a school, right? Your own professional school. That’s wonderful. So tell me about this special gear called InfiniGear. How is it special? How did you come up with it, and how is it being used? It’s an interesting question. First of all, let me explain to you very quickly what I-Gear is. So I-Gear is an AI robotic adaptive gearbox, or transmission, and that’s a mechanical transmission. It’s not an electronic transmission. It’s an actual mechanical gearbox that goes into any machinery or equipment. I mean, obviously, the one that everybody can relate to immediately is cars. Every car—not EV cars, but every car—has a transmission. A transmission usually is bigger than the engine. It’s heavier than the engine. It’s the guy that goes through all the center of the car, takes all that center, okay?  That’s it—a transmission. It’s big, it’s heavy. By the way, it’s amazing how it works. It’s absolutely amazing how it works if anybody gets into a transmission and sees all of it. There are about 300 to 400 gear sets in there. There are about six or seven clutches. There’s about 3,000 to 4,000 parts in a standard transmission. So that’s why it’s so big and so heavy. The efficiency is so low because all these gears have to be interacting with each other. As a matter of fact, believe it or not, the transmission efficiency is only 50%. So it’s actually as low as you can get. But you have to have a transmission in the car. If you have no transmission in the car—I’m talking about ICE cars with an engine—they’re not even able to drive because the engine has no initial power and no initial RPM.  The AI transmission, the robotic transmission that I have invented, and that we have developed over five to seven years— Since 2017 or ’18 we’ve been working on it. It’s a gearbox that has only two gears versus 200 to 300 gears, and it’s one-fourth or one-fifth of the size. And also, while your standard transmission has five or six or seven or eight gears in your car, this has unlimited gears, okay? And it’s AI, so it can see what’s going on with the road, what the weather is, and all combinations of conditions. If you’re going onto a hillside, it’s already going to shift for you, so it saves energy. So that’s what we have developed. It’s a robotic transmission.  Right now, we’re actually talking to the U.S. Army, and they have some interest. We are at a very initial stage with them. And it’s kind of difficult to bring it into the market because it’s a safety factor, and there are a lot of requirements and tests that have to go into it before we can actually get it into trucks and cars. To summarize the benefit, if you put that transmission into an EV, we can increase the range by 40%, which is huge. A company that can improve a battery by 1% gets millions of dollars thrown at it. Once we can prove that this is working and pass some tests and so on, it’s going to be very huge. Wow. When do you expect this to happen?  I’m hoping within the next two years. Hopefully, by the end of those two years, we make it home and get it into cars and trucks and commercialize it.  Then you will turn into a unicorn—a big unicorn, right?  Yeah. Again, EVs are only one application. There are wind turbines, tanks, boats, some aircraft, and helicopters. A helicopter’s transmission is half the size of the helicopter itself, so the weight and everything else become very significant. So if we can eliminate that weight and size, we can gain a lot. Especially in vehicles, it makes a huge difference and all that.  Wow. That’s probably something that drones would benefit from too. Yeah. It’s mind-boggling. So what drives growth in your business other than your inventions?  So at SunMan Engineering, we have two arms. One arm is that we provide engineering services, product architecture, and product development to other companies—small companies, mid-size companies, and bigger companies like IBM, Sony, Samsung, and Apple. We have about 300 or 400 of those clients. And we also work with government agencies and contractors like Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Kaiser Electronics, just to name a few. We have also had contracts directly with the Army and the Navy in the past. And that’s what we’re trying to do now—to gain some of those projects again. And InfiniGear, the I-Gear, could be a project that, fingers crossed, we’d be working on with the U.S. Army. So that’s one arm of what we do. The other arm is that we develop new technologies. We develop them, work on them, and then license them, or let our clients utilize them in some of their projects through partnerships and so on.  So you’re a service company as well as a product company?  Yes. We are a systems and product company. We’re considered a systems and product company, yes.  Now, do you call this systems integration? In the IT world, they used to call it systems integration when you had different systems and—  We are more than systems integrators. Systems integrators buy different technologies and put them together. It’s still engineering, don’t get me wrong. Yeah. You still have to engineer everything and put it together. But what we do is actually customize things from the ground up. Sometimes we do integration because it’s faster, easier, and sometimes cheaper. Some of the components and some of the functionality can be integrated. But generally, we customize every project from the ground up. And generally, for your information, we cater to aerospace, robotics, and IoT. IoT is communication—all sorts of wireless and different types of communication: Wi-Fi, 5G, Bluetooth, all sorts of stuff, right? And also medical. So medical, robotics, aerospace, IoT, and also semiconductors, which also serve these different industries.  So how is it possible? I mean, you have a relatively small team, right? Fifteen people or so?  Twenty-seven, twenty-eight people.  Twenty-seven. Okay, sorry.  Yeah. With a small team.That’s exactly the very first question you asked me. That’s exactly how it affects and how it comes into the picture. Being organized—I mean, we’ve done this so many times. It’s like we make things so efficient because we already have a plan. Every project we do, in concept, is the same thing. The process is the same. The application is different, but the process is the same. So going through that process and having a very reliable process in place that we follow very religiously makes us super, super efficient. And also, being small, we don’t have to go through a number of different layers. Everything comes to one or two people, gets approved, and we get it going. Everything happens the same day. Nothing waits until the next day here.  Are you involved in every project?  Fortunately and unfortunately, I’m involved in every project. And one of my goals is to eventually focus on fewer projects so I’d be more effective and efficient. So that’s one of my goals for the next few years. I-Gear is one of them, and we’re also working on another project. It’s for healthcare, it’s for the elderly and infants. Eventually it’s going to be a robot, but right now we’re making the device that is the brain of the robot. So it gets to know the person, it gets to know their habits, it gets to know everything about the person, about their family, about their health, about how they behave. We can remind them of different things. We can assist them with different things. We can watch them. We can emotionally work with them. There are so many different applications that we’re working on now. We can even do preventive diagnostics.  What “preventive diagnostics” means is that before the patient or the person gets sick or develops some sort of disease, we can actually identify it before that happens. That’s great. And that’s the most important part of this device. It has so many different applications and different ways it can help and assist an elderly person. And within the next two or three years, my goal is to integrate this into a robot. So we’re going to have a robot that physically helps you as well. My mother ended up in one of those care centers, and I saw how much she was declining on a daily basis—not weekly, not monthly, but daily.  And there was nothing, unfortunately, that I or any member of our family could do. I mean, we were there every day, don’t get me wrong, but that’s all we could do for her. We’re all busy. We all have lives. I mean, we were there almost every day, but really, she did not get the care that she needed. And that’s what kind of put me in that frame of mind—how can I help someone like my mom? And that’s how it started about two years ago. And as a matter of fact, now it’s one of the biggest markets. Yeah. It’s one of the biggest. So that’s fascinating. So how can you have so mental bandwidth that you can cover different industries, go deep into different industries, and innovate and invent stuff? How does that even happen?  Honestly, I personally work pretty much 12 hours a day. Even on my vacations, I work. Don’t get me wrong, I have a very good life. I work hard and I play hard. I am a very active person. I played as a semi-professional soccer player until I was 58 years old, believe it or not. Actually, next week I’m going to be 65. I still can play. I still can go and compete with 25- and 30-year-old kids, and I still do good, I think. So I keep myself in very good shape. I do mountain biking. I do about 10 to 15 hours of heavy-duty exercise on a weekly basis, and that kind of balances what I’m doing. To answer your question, yes, it’s too much, but yeah, we have to spend more time. There is no magic to it. Sometimes it gets to be too much, but I like what I’m doing, so I enjoy it.  Yeah, it shows. Elon Musk is also an example of being able to run six big companies in different areas and be a groundbreaker. But you’re doing something very similar. You are breaking ground in different industries.  Yeah. Actually, as I mentioned, I have established different startups and sold them. I have worked on a number of different companies and technologies. As a matter of fact, back in 2005, I brought a whole bunch of different technologies to cars. Any type of car you drive—I don’t care what it is—almost everything in the dash belongs to technologies that we developed from 2005 to 2008. There are some videos and some information on my LinkedIn. I invite people, including yourself, to look into it. The stuff we did back then was in 2005. The iPhone only came out in 2007. We came out with these technologies between 2005 and 2008. Back then, we had Genie. Today they have Alexa and I don’t know what everybody else calls theirs.  Yeah. We had Genie. Genie would talk to you. I mean, I’m not just saying it. Please go watch the videos. We have them. So you would just talk to the car, and the car would do everything for you. We came up with a device that initially you could install as an aftermarket stereo in the car. Basically, it would connect all the sensors in the car to the outside world. This was the very first time. As a matter of fact, internet connectivity in the car is my technology. Every single car in the world since 2014 has been connected to the internet, and that’s my technology, my patent, and my license. Of course, I’m not getting much money from it. Unfortunately, I’ve kind of been robbed on that. But at least I can brag about it—that’s our technology. So yeah, we brought a whole bunch of technologies to market. My vision back then was to make the car robust enough to drive without a driver.  That’s happening now.  It’s happening now. As a matter of fact, we had a car that we put our system into, and we were demonstrating it. And again, there are hundreds of videos about that technology that you can find on the internet. As a matter of fact, we were on PBS for nine months in 27 countries talking about future cars, and that video is also out there. So that was in 2010. They had a half-hour program with my company and with me about future cars. And everything we said, we had the basis for it, and it happened.  So, Allen, if you had a magic wand and you could wish for anything to happen in your business, what would that be? So as I said earlier, I like to be more focused now. I’m very spread out with the business—not only with the technical side of things, but also with the business side of things. I really want to get away from the business side and just focus on the technology. That’s what I enjoy more. I do the business side because I have no choice. That’s part of the work, right? But I would like to get to the point where I can focus only on technology, and other people can worry about the other things. So that’s my goal.  Okay. So if someone is listening to this and they would like to be like you, what would you advise them? Let’s say they are 20 years old and they want to grow up and be an inventor, come up with solutions, work in different industries, and solve big problems. What’s the path? What would you tell them?  So first of all, don’t be like me, that’s for sure. Honestly, you’ve got to enjoy life more than I do. And I do enjoy life. Again, I have different hobbies. I do different sports. I ski, I bike, and those are my hobbies, right? Most importantly, again, we talked about this at the beginning. You’ve got to like what you do. And doing business is not easy. Don’t expect to get into it and have everything work out. Usually, by default, everything goes wrong. So that’s normal. It used to bother me. It used to make me upset, nervous, and all that. But over the last seven to ten years, I learned that things happen, and you just have to resolve them and go through them. Bad things can happen. Good things can happen. It’s all part of the mix. You’ve got to have a very strong personality. Generally, a good percentage of people go paycheck to paycheck, and it’s mental—it’s in their mind. They make a lot of money. They make $100,000 every paycheck. But if you get a paycheck, your mind is like, “Okay, my next paycheck is coming two weeks from now, then another one two weeks after that,” right? And if those two weeks come and you don’t get your paycheck, they go nuts. They go crazy. So if you’re like that, you cannot go into business. In business, it’s all about failure and success. If you’re lucky, that’s a different story. I can go buy a lottery ticket, and only one person out of millions wins. That’s luck. That’s different.  But then they lose it all. Lottery winners tend to lose it. Within a year, they’re broke.  Yeah, that’s a different story, of course. What I’m saying is that, yeah, some people get lucky. That’s the exception. Don’t compare yourself to that. Don’t go after that.  Don’t count on it.  Doing business is usually a challenge, no matter what. So you’ve got to have a very strong personality.  So yeah, resilience is everything. Well, that’s wonderful. So if someone would like to learn more about SunMan Engineering, or they want to connect with you, what should they do and where should they go? Yeah, the best thing is to please visit the website, which is sunmantechnology.com. There is a contact form there, and you can contact us. We’d be happy to get in touch with you and see how we can help.  Okay, fantastic. Well, Allen Nejah, the CEO and chief engineer of SunMan Engineering, and the inventor of many products in different industries, including InfiniGear, which is going to revolutionize transmissions. Thank you for coming on the show and sharing your insights and wisdom. And those of you who are listening, if you enjoyed this, make sure you subscribe and follow us because every week I bring on an amazing entrepreneur to talk with you. Thanks for coming, Allen, and thanks for listening. 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Send us a textYour Car Is Spying on YouIn this episode of The Privacy & Freedom Podcast, Forrest Garvin exposes a truth most people never consider — your car is one of the most powerful surveillance devices you own. From built-in GPS trackers and microphones to data-sharing apps and telematics, modern vehicles quietly collect your movements, contacts, driving habits, and even conversations.Forrest breaks down how automakers, insurers, and tech partners harvest massive amounts of personal data every time you start the engine. He explains how this information is sold, traded, and stored — creating a complete digital dossier of your life behind the wheel. Most drivers have no idea their car knows where they sleep, work, and worship… and who's in the passenger seat.You'll also discover practical steps to reduce exposure — from disabling unnecessary connections and removing old paired phones, to deleting stored navigation data and limiting app permissions. Forrest introduces Privacy4Cars, a powerful tool designed to help you erase personal information from your vehicle before it's sold, rented, or serviced.At Garvin Academy, Forrest teaches how to defend every part of your digital life — not just your phone or laptop, but the hidden technologies tracking you every day. Because privacy and security are freedom, and protecting that freedom starts with awareness and action.SEO Keywordscar privacy, vehicle data tracking, Privacy4Cars, connected cars, automotive surveillance, Forrest Garvin, Garvin Academy, car data deletion, telematics privacy, digital security, car hacking, data collection, online privacy, disappear on the internet, privacy and security, personal freedom  Take back control of your online privacy with Proton Mail, the world's most trusted encrypted email service. Built in Switzerland and protected by some of the world's strongest privacy laws, Proton Mail ensures your data stays yours—always.Proton Mail – Secure Email That Protects Your Privacy (60% OFF) FREE Webinars:Seating is limited, so reserve your spot now!  Dissappear On the InternetCrypto Digital Assets CourseGain Freedom with a Home-Based Business Daily deals for pre Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.netPrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins.PrepperNet Support the showPlease give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders https://prepperfinds.com Contact us: https://preppingacademy.com/contact/ www.preppernet.net Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3lheTRTwww.forrestgarvin.com

„Don't make me care, make me happy” – dieses Zitat von Prof. Wolfgang Henseler aus der vorletzten Folge von WAS MICH BEWEGT sollte das Credo moderner User Experience im Connected Car sein. Eigene Erfahrungen und zahlreiche Fahrzeugtests der Redaktion machen aber deutlich, dass häufig eher ein Zustand dominiert: Überforderung. Studien zeigen, dass nur ein geringer Teil der Kundschaft mit aktuellen In-Car-Features und der HMI-Umsetzung wirklich zufrieden ist. In der aktuellen Folge diskutieren Pascal und Yannick mit Redakteurin Ronja über die Herausforderung, das Fahrzeugerlebnis so zu gestalten, dass Information Overload vermieden und gleichzeitig relevante Inhalte intuitiv, situativ und personalisiert angeboten werden – ohne zu einer neuen Quelle (gefährlicher) Ablenkung zu werden. Ronjas UX-Eindrücke zum neuen Mercedes-Benz CLA https://www.automotiveit.eu/technology/elektrischer-cla-zeigt-staerken-und-schwaechen-in-norwegen-533.html Bericht von der IAA Mobility 2025 zu HMI-Innovationen: https://www.automotiveit.eu/strategy/wie-die-autoindustrie-das-hmi-neu-ausbalanciert-8-257.html Wie OLED-Displays das Cockpit verändern: https://www.automotiveit.eu/technology/wie-oled-displays-das-cockpit-veraendern-887.html Alle Infos zur Connected-Car-Innovation Studie: https://connected-car-innovation.de/ Mehr zu Ronja, Pascal und Yannick finden Sie auf LinkedIn: Ronja Schmiedchen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronja-schmiedchen-56147a236/ Pascal Nagel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pascal-nagel/ Yannick Tiedemann: www.linkedin.com/in/yannick-tiedemann Hinweis: Die im Podcast getätigten Aussagen spiegeln die Privatmeinung der Gesprächspartner wider und entsprechen nicht zwingend den Darstellungen des jeweiligen Arbeitgebers.

In this eye-opening episode, advocate Leo Smith takes us on a journey through the hidden costs of artificial light. From battling LED glare to reshaping roadway illumination for autonomous vehicles, Leo reveals how policy, technology, and environmental justice intersect in the fight against light pollution. 

In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Harald Fuchs, CEO of Freeeway, and Mark van den Berg from KPN IoT join Ryan Chacon to discuss how rising data consumption in connected cars is reshaping the automotive industry and turning connectivity from a cost to a monetized service. The conversation covers IoT monetization strategies, connected cars as entertainment hubs, autonomous driving, digital services within vehicles, including payment integrations, connected cars in China, and evolving business models in automotive IoT.Harald Fuchs is a technology and telecom executive with over 25 years of international experience leading high-growth businesses and driving innovation in connectivity. Under his leadership, Freeeway has become a trusted partner for OEMs, industrial agriculture companies, and the automotive sector - pioneering flat IoT device pricing models for consumer device resellers. Before founding Freeeway, Harald served as Commercial Director for Central Europe at Ericsson.Mark van den Berg is Strategic Business Developer for IoT at KPN, the leading ICT provider in the Netherlands. With extensive experience in the IoT domain, he has built deep expertise in eUICC/Global SIM technology, long-term connectivity strategies, and international partnership building.Freeeway AG is a Vienna-based software and IoT connectivity provider. Operating as an MVNO and IoT Monetization SaaS platform, Freeeway enables businesses to transform connected devices from a cost driver into a scalable revenue stream. The company's Monetization Hub integrates global connectivity with powerful software that manages customer identification, legal compliance, taxation, data usage tracking, charging recognition, and payment collection - all in a single SW suite.KPN IoT is a division of KPN, a leading provider of telecommunications and IT services in the Netherlands for over 140 years. In collaboration with a network of partners worldwide and with extensive experience across industries, including automotive, manufacturing, logistics, EV charging, and healthcare, KPN IoT empowers customers with the best global IoT connectivity solutions.Discover more about IoT monetization at https://www.iotforall.comFind IoT solutions: https://marketplace.iotforall.comMore about Freeeway: https://freeeway.comMore about KPN IoT: https://m2m.kpn.com/enConnect with Harald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harald-fuchs-8392078/Connect with Mark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markvandberg/(00:00) Intro(00:11) Harald Fuchs, Mark van den Berg, Freeeway, and KPN IoT(05:16) Explaining IoT and connected cars(11:03) The impact of rising data consumption on OEMs(13:56) How OEMs can monetize connectivity(20:35) Digital services inside of vehicles(24:38) Are OEMs ready to think like digital service providers?(28:11) The business model of connected cars(30:40) The future of IoT monetization(34:23) Learn more and follow upSubscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwmJoin Our Newsletter: https://newsletter.iotforall.comFollow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all

On today's podcast episode, we discuss more ‘very specific, but highly unlikely' predictions for the end of 2025 and start of 2026. If a major US news organization like CNN or CNBC will soon get acquired by a billionaire, why Pepsi could split into separate snack and beverage businesses, and the road to full funnel, hyper relevant connected car ads. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host, Marcus Johnson, Senior Director of Forecasting, Oscar Orozco, and Vice Presidents of Content, Suzy Davidkhanian and Paul Verna. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/   For sponsorship opportunities, contact us: advertising@emarketer.com   For more information, visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/   Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/  [SLUG WILL GET ADDED HERE]   © 2025 EMARKETER   Consumer attention is fragmented across multiple platforms and making informed advertising decisions is more critical—and complex—than ever. With Nielsen Ad Intel, you can streamline your strategy, minimize wasted spend, and identify opportunities to differentiate your brand, empowering you to stay ahead in an ever-changing market. Discover more today. https://www.nielsen.com/

We are all aware of issues with data privacy on the internet and on your mobile devices, but how aware are you about the data being collected from your car? We discuss how this data is different from that of your other connected devices and how well automakers are protecting your data. We review a benchmarking report from Privacy4Cars which evaluates how effectively automakers honor your privacy rights.

Rashid Galadanci, CEO and co-founder, Driver Technologies, discusses how connected car technology and telematics are transforming insurance by improving underwriting accuracy, speeding up claims and reducing fraud.

While the satellite connected car has long been seen as a future market for the satellite industry, it hasn't broken through into the mainstream yet. But recent developments in standards and technology are bringing this closer to reality. This week's episode features two experts in vehicle connectivity from BMW Group, Olaf Eckart and Georg Schmitt, for a discussion on the path to integrating satellite connectivity into vehicles.  Eckart and Schmitt explain the use cases where satellite makes sense for vehicles, some of the challenges specific to the automotive industry, and the roadmap for integrating satellite into vehicles from narrowband, wideband, to broadband. The first mass market applications with non-terrestrial network (NTN), narrowband IoT applications are expected to be deployed from 2027 on.  They are part of the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA), and the discussion covers vehicle demonstrations that 5GAA recently hosted with satellite companies in Paris. The automotive industry is looking to benefit from the work that has been done to integrate satellite into mobile networks, and Eckhart and Schmitt talk about how standards have driven new momentum in the work between automakers, MNOs, and satellite players.

By now, you have probably heard that there are more than 200 million connected cars on the road today. But, wait a minute. What is a connected car – and how does a connected car make our lives better? A simple way to think about it is that a connected car is one that is linked to the internet, just like our phone. And like our smartphones, that linkage gives cars an ability to deliver countless new features and functions via over-the-air updates. Connected cars are new in another way: For the first time in over one hundred years, the automotive industry relies on a different  industry - cellular - for key innovation. So, how exactly do automakers engage with the tech providers, the ones holding the valuable tech patents? Enter Avanci, a company formed in 2016 to serve as a bridge and broker between the tech powerhouses and the automotive giants. Joining this episode of the Driving With Dunne podcast is Laurie Fitzgerald, President, Avanci Vehicle. Laurie walks us through Avanci's unique role working as a vital go-between for global carmakers and the global tech providers. Laurie also shares her very first experience driving in Ireland, a right-hand drive market. Was the car connected? 

Rob Abrams, CEO of Mobility Payment Solutions at J.P. Morgan Payments, is overseeing the development of in-car wallet systems that turn cars into rolling credit cards. He explains his vision of what connected cars could look like and do in the future.

In this episode of Making Sense, we delve into the transformative world of in-car payment solutions. Join Bal Ahir, global head of Mobility Payment Solutions, and Abdullah Pandit, Product Strategy and Global Partnerships lead, as they explore the future of connected cars and how they are revolutionizing the way we think about payments on the go. Discover the opportunities and challenges facing the automotive industry as it embraces seamless, frictionless payment experiences. From strategic partnerships to innovative use cases like Mercedes Pay, learn how industry leaders are driving change.   Check out the latest issue of Payments Unbound: https://www.jpmorgan.com/payments/payments-unbound/magazine/articles/next-gen-approaches-payments-privacy-security    This episode was recorded on January 31, 2025.   J.P. Morgan and third parties listed on this page have not entered into a legal partnership to provide the services described above. Third party trademarks, brand names, and descriptions of products and services that appear on this page are provided by the respective third party. J.P. Morgan is not liable or responsible for such trademarks, brand names, descriptions of products, companies and or services. J.P. Morgan may generate profit from the use of any services or products provided by the third parties. Nothing in this material shall be taken as an endorsement of any third party or advice on the suitability of the third party's services for the client. You shall make an independent determination for selection of the services provided by the third parties. Neither J.P. Morgan, nor its affiliates, shall be liable to you for any loss or liability suffered by you from the use of the third party's services. The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of J.P. Morgan, its affiliates, or its employees. The information set forth herein has been obtained or derived from sources believed to be reliable. Neither the author nor J.P. Morgan makes any representations or warranties as to the information's accuracy or completeness.  The information contained herein has been provided solely for informational purposes and does not constitute an offer, solicitation, advice or recommendation, to make any investment decisions or purchase any financial instruments, and may not be construed as such. Any Future capabilities of mobility payment systems are under development; features and timelines are subject to change at the Bank's sole discretion.   © 2025 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Deposits held in non-U.S. branches are not FDIC insured.  Non-deposit products are not FDIC insured. The statements herein are confidential and proprietary and not intended to be legally binding. Not all products and services are available in all geographical areas. Visit jpmorgan.com/paymentsdisclosure for further disclosures and disclaimers related to this content.

From biometric scans to real-time GPS tracking, connected cars are collecting more personal data than ever before—and most drivers have no idea where that data goes. In this Deep Dive, based on the article Consumer Data Privacy in Connected Cars, we explore the alarming lack of transparency in the auto industry's data practices.  Car manufacturers are under fire following privacy audits, lawsuits, and the first major enforcement action by the FTC. With over 400 million connected cars on the road this year and more than 90% of new cars projected to be 5G-connected by 2030, the stakes couldn't be higher.  Listen in as we unpack the risks, the emerging regulation, and what automakers must do to win back consumer trust in the age of data-driven vehicles.What You'll Learn in This Episode:1. What Connected Cars Know About YouContinuous data collection: location, telematics, biometrics, voice commands, video84% of car brands can share consumer data with third parties; 76% can sell it outrightOpting out often reduces essential features—or disables the car entirely2. Regulatory and Legal Crackdowns BeginMozilla's audit calls the car industry “the worst” for privacyFTC's first enforcement action includes a 5-year ban on sharing location dataLawsuits allege driving data is used to raise insurance rates3. The Tension Between Profit and PrivacyAutomakers monetize data via subscriptions, services, and third-party dealsConsumers face unclear terms, limited choices, and little insight into who sees their dataCalls for informed consent, transparency, and better opt-out functionality4. The Path to Trust and AccountabilityWhat carmakers must do: secure storage, plain-language disclosures, consent-first policiesOnly partner with third parties that meet high privacy standardsRegulation is coming—and automakers need to be readyKey Takeaways:Connected cars are quietly becoming massive data collectors, raising major privacy concernsThe auto industry is under scrutiny for its opaque data-sharing practicesConsumers want transparency and real control—not a choice between convenience and privacyGovernment action is ramping up, and industry reform may not be optional much longerAs vehicles evolve into mobile data hubs, privacy expectations must evolve tooSubscribe to our podcast for more Deep Dives into the future of tech, commerce, and consumer rights.  Visit The Future of Commerce for expert insights into the technologies shaping our daily lives. Share this episode with auto industry leaders, tech innovators, and anyone concerned about digital privacy

This week on Here's What We Know, we've got the perfect episode to inspire you—just in time for International Women's Day! Meet Chia-Lin Simmons, CEO of a NASDAQ company, AI startup founder, licensed New York State attorney, and all-around powerhouse. From dreaming of a publishing career to leading at Google, Audible (Amazon), and Harman, her journey proves that success isn't always a straight line—and that's more than okay.If you've ever felt stuck, unsure, or just needed a reminder that your path is yours to create, this episode is for you! In this episode, we dive into:Taking unexpected career turns (and why they often lead to the best opportunities)Why soft skills—like adaptability and resilience—are just as important as hard skillsAI, creativity, and why human innovation still mattersThe future of work and why treating employees like adults is the way forwardThe power of finding your people and learning from every step of the journeyThis episode is sponsored by:Reed Animal Hospital (Be sure to tell them Gary sent you!) Mike Counsil Plumbing & Rooter (Use code “Gary” to get $89 off any service!) License #: 679261Bio:Chia-Lin Simmons is the CEO of LookyLoo, a technology startup that brings together social, big data and machine learning AI to help identify fit in apparel, increase conversion, increase customer confidence and drive down return rates for apparel and online retailers. Chia-Lin is active in the automotive, transportation, digital media ande-commerce technology space as a consultant and advisory board member for a number of companies in the space. Her interest and expertise in the automotive technology space stems from her role as the former VP of Marketing & Content for Harman International's (NASDAQ: HAR, now a Samsung business) Connected Car business. Chia-Lin helped build and launch Harman's Connected Car service Aha which is featured in Honda, Subaru, Porsche and other automotive partners and availability in millions of vehicles and more than 50+ countries worldwide. Prior to her starting her own company, Chia-Lin was an executive at a number of high visibility technology companies. Chia-Lin serves on the Board of Directors for Servco Pacific, a $1.3B global automotive / goods company, and recently gave presentations on Autonomous Vehicles and legal concerns to more than 400+ autonomous car experts in Silicon Valley. In her free time, Chia-Lin founded the #bindersproject, which helps connected women tech founders with global funders looking to accelerate female founded startups. Chia-Lin graduated Magna cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from U.C. San Diego and received her MBA from Cornell University, where she was a Park Leadership Fellow. Chia-Lin is a licensed New York State attorney and earned her JD from George Mason University School of Law. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csimmons/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chialinsimmons/Connect with Gary: Gary's Website Follow Gary on Instagram Gary's Tiktok Gary's Facebook Watch the episodes on YouTube Advertise on the Podcast Thank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!

What is the best way to address privacy risks in the context of connected cars? Is data minimization compatible with assisted driving? What is the meaning of “Core Vehicle Data”? Mark Jaffe leads the Rivian ethics, compliance and privacy program. This includes ethical culture, compliance oversight, privacy, and investigations.  Prior to joining Rivian, Mark was Senior Vice President for Privacy at Teleperformance, a global business process outsourcer with over 400,000 employees operating in over 80 countries, spending almost two years in Singapore managing privacy issues in the Asia Pacific region. He has also dealt with data protection compliance in Europe, Middle East, and Africa.  Prior to that, Mark spent 17 years at AT&T in global privacy roles as well as global compliance and ethics roles. Our guest is a frequent speaker on a variety of topics related to privacy compliance and data ethics. Mark earned his B.A., cum laude, from Duke University and his J.D., cum laude, from Northwestern University.  References: Mark Jaffe on LinkedIn Rivian's Privacy Hub FTC bans General Motors from selling driving data without permission, adding to case for CarPlay 2 (9to5Mac, January 2025) 800,000 EV drivers' data exposed in Volkswagen breach (The Register, January 2025) Privacy Not Included, a Mozilla Report about connected cars and privacy (“It's Official: Cars Are the Worst Product Category We Have Ever Reviewed for Privacy”, September 2023) Investigation by Netherlands' DPA prompts changes to Tesla security cameras (IAPP, 2023) Tesla workers shared sensitive images recorded by customer cars (Reuters, 2022) Privacy4Cars  

Next up on our series of Auto Remarketing Podcast episodes from Used Car Week in Scottsdale, Ariz. is a conversation about "Navigating the Future: Managing Risks in the Era of Connected Cars." Led by moderator Courtney Dusseau, the auto and captive finance leader at EY, the panel includes: Dean Phillips, managing director advanced manufacturing & mobility consulting, EY Gaurav Jani, leader in financial services, artificial intelligence and data consulting, EY David Grossman, executive director, financial services risk consulting, EY

(00:00) - Introduction to Automotive Cybersecurity(06:18) - Tom Zaubermann's Journey in Cybersecurity(12:22) - The Intersection of Cybersecurity and Automotive(16:06) - Challenges in Automotive Cybersecurity Development(21:23) - The Role of Over-the-Air Updates(25:20) - Consumer Awareness and Best Practices in Cybersecurity(29:54) - Navigating Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in Automotive(32:35) - The Role of Regulations in Automotive Cybersecurity(34:22) - Understanding Automotive Vulnerabilities(36:34) - Complexities of Car Hacking(40:07) - Consumer Awareness of Cybersecurity Risks(42:51) - Choosing Safe Vehicles in a Digital Age(48:56) - Engaging with SAE International for Cybersecurity EducationThis episode is part of a series brought to you by SAE International to explore the leading edge of mobility with the support of experts from industry & academia. Other episodes in this series include Episode 202, where we talked about the cyber threats to vehicles.You can learn more about the automotive cybersecurity courses Tom will be teaching in May HERE. Enjoyed listening to Tom? Want to hear more from him? Check out his links below:Tom's LinkedIn Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

The executive director of the Coalition for Reimagined Mobility, part of the Securing America's Future Energy think tank, breaks down new Commerce Department rules that keep Chinese and Russian software and hardware out of the connected-vehicle supply chain. Further, he discusses the state of America's competitiveness with China in commercializing new transportation technology at meaningful scale.

In der ersten Folge des Jahres meldet sich Christopher aus dem Hamburger Außenstudio. Mit zwei Gästen, nämlich Linus Neumann vom CCC und Prof. Florian Adamsky von der Hochschule Hof, spricht er über vier aktuelle Themen, die auch Gegenstand von 38C3-Vorträgen sind: Die Rowhammer-Sicherheitslücke in DRAM, das Datenleck bei VW, unsichere Wahlsoftware und aus China gesteuerte Fake-Shops. - 38C3-Talk zu FlippyRAM: https://media.ccc.de/v/38c3-ten-years-of-rowhammer-a-retrospect-and-path-to-the-future - FlippyRAM: https://flippyr.am/ - 38C3-Talk zu Volkswagen-Leck: https://media.ccc.de/v/38c3-wir-wissen-wo-dein-auto-steht-volksdaten-von-volkswagen - SRLabs zu BogusBazaar: https://www.srlabs.de/blog-post/bogusbazaar - Fakeshop-Finder der Verbraucherzentrale: https://www.verbraucherzentrale.de/fakeshopfinder-71560 - 38C3-Talk zu BogusBazaar: https://media.ccc.de/v/38c3-fake-shops-von-der-stange-bogusbazaar - 38C3-Talk zum Thüring-Test: https://media.ccc.de/v/38c3-der-thring-test-fr-wahlsoftware Mitglieder unserer Security Community auf heise security PRO hören alle Folgen bereits zwei Tage früher. Mehr Infos: https://pro.heise.de/passwort

This episode is part of a series developed in collaboration with SAE International to explore the leading edge of mobility with the support of experts from industry and academia. Learn more about how vehicle diagnostics is evolving - especially with the adoption of EVs - by checking out the symposium discussed in the episode via this link. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

Modern cars are increasingly equipped with features that enable internet use. But what of our privacy?

This episode is part of a series developed in collaboration with SAE International to explore the leading edge of mobility with the support of experts from industry and academia. Learn more about the importance of cyber security in the automotive industry and sign up for the SAE certification by following this link. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

Evan Abrams, an Associate at Steptoe & Johnson, came back on the show to discuss a new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to regulate connected vehicles linked to China and Russia. Evan advises clients on issues related to anti-money laundering and anti-corruption, and recently co-authored this blog post on the Steptoe website detailing the proposed regulation. Here is a link to Evan's bio if you'd like to get in touch. 

Dennis is general manager of insurance at Intuit Credit Karma, where he oversees the company's fast-growing business unit that encompasses auto, life, home and renters insurance for Credit Karma's more than 120 million U.S. members. Dennis joined Credit Karma through the acquisition of Zendrive, which will enable Credit Karma to accelerate Karma Drive, the company's usage-based insurance product. At Zendrive, Dennis served as CEO where he oversaw the team and company strategy in pursuit of making roads safer through the power of data and analytics. Dennis is a seasoned technology professional, having held leadership roles at LiveRamp, Bertram Capital and Google X. Dennis holds an MBA from Stanford Business School and a bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech.  Highlights from the Show Dennis joined Intuit Credit Karma through their acquisition of ZenDrive, where he was CEO With credit being such a huge part of Auto insurance, it makes sense for a business like Credit Karma to be focused on the space, and help consumers manage their auto insurance rates and coverage as their credit score changes Credit Karma is not exclusively set on Auto insurance, but thinks instead of areas where consumer education and support in navigating something complex can yield better outcomes for them, so there are other possibilities for the business in insurance down the road One key thing to manage will be the issue of Privacy, which has been especially fraught in telematics and IoT-based coverage; Credit Karma thinks transparency and clarity are critical to be sure consumers always know where they stand when it comes to their data  This episode is brought to you by The Future of Insurance thought leadership series, available globally from Amazon in print, Kindle and Audible audiobook. Follow the podcast at future-of-insurance.com/podcast for more details and other episodes. Music courtesy of Hyperbeat Music, available to stream or download on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music and more.

Electric vehicles are becoming more popular and if you can't afford a Tesla, a cheaper Chinese made car could be the answer.But in the United States, the Biden administration wants to ban all Chinese developed software from cars on American roads because of security concerns. The US government already charges a big tariff on imports of Chinese EVs. Today, Adam Tong from the Center for a New American Security on whether the cyber security risk cited by US officials is really something to be concerned about. Mr. Tong explains that the interconnected nature of modern EVs increases their vulnerability to cyber attacks. He highlights that malware could potentially be embedded in the software deeply embedded in the vehicles, posing risks to both personal data and physical safety. Mr. Tong notes that while no major attacks have occurred yet, the proactive measures by the US aim to prevent future threats. He also discusses the economic implications of the ban, suggesting it also serves to protect the US EV industry from Chinese competition.Featured: Adam Tong, associate fellow at the Center for a New American Security Key Topics:Electric vehiclesChinese EVsCybersecurity risksBiden administration US-China trade relationsEV industry Tariffs on Chinese importsNational security concerns

The US is set to propose a ban on Chinese software and hardware in connected cars. Dell investigates a breach of employee data. Unit 42 uncovers a North Korean PondRAT and a red team tool called Splinter. Marko Polo malware targets cryptocurrency influencers, gamers, and developers. An Iranian state-sponsored threat group targets Middle Eastern governments and telecommunications.The alleged Snowflake hacker remains active and at large. German officials quantify fallout from the CrowdStrike incident. Apple's latest macOS update has led to widespread issues with cybersecurity software and network connectivity. Our guest is Vincenzo Ciancaglini, Senior Threat Researcher from Trend Micro, talking about the uptick in cybercrime driven by the generative AI explosion. Supercharging your graphing calculator.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Our guest is Vincenzo Ciancaglini, Senior Threat Researcher from Trend Micro, talking about the uptick in cybercrime driven by the generative AI explosion. Read their blog "Surging Hype: An Update on the Rising Abuse of GenAI" here.  Selected Reading Exclusive: US to propose ban on Chinese software, hardware in connected vehicles (Reuters) Dell investigates data breach claims after hacker leaks employee info (Bleeping Computer) North Korea-linked APT Gleaming Pisces deliver new PondRAT backdoor via malicious Python packages (Security Affairs) Global infostealer malware operation targets crypto users, gamers (Bleeping Computer) Iranian-Linked Group Facilitates APT Attacks on Middle East Networks (Security Boulevard) Hacker behind Snowflake customer data breaches remains active (CyberScoop) Discovering Splinter: A First Look at a New Post-Exploitation Red Team Tool (Palo Alto Networks) Organizations are changing cybersecurity providers in wake of Crowdstrike outage (Help Net Security) Cybersecurity Products Conking Out After macOS Sequoia Update (SecurityWeek) Secret calculator hack brings ChatGPT to the TI-84, enabling easy cheating (Ars Technica) Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the race to the future, our cars are becoming supercomputers on wheels. By 2025, it's estimated that 70% of light-duty vehicles and trucks globally will be connected to the internet. These rolling data centers are set to generate a

Matt Harden, AVP Business Development, Connected Car, from AT&T joins host John Heinlein, Ph.D., Chief Marketing Officer from Sonatus, to talk about connected cars, networking, the transition to 5G, and software defined vehicles. Recorded live at AutoTech: Detroit 2024.

- U.S. To Ban Chinese Connected Car Technology - Oak Ridge Achieves Wireless EV Charging Record - Samsung Makes Progress with Solid-State Batteries - AC Cars Introduces Hardtop Cobra for First Time Ever - BYD Sets Monthly Sales Record - Tesla's Made-In-China Sales Up in July - Mercedes Receives L4 Testing Approval in China - Infineon Says EV Sales Rebound “Not Yet in Sight” - Intel Slashes 15,000 Jobs

- U.S. To Ban Chinese Connected Car Technology - Oak Ridge Achieves Wireless EV Charging Record - Samsung Makes Progress with Solid-State Batteries - AC Cars Introduces Hardtop Cobra for First Time Ever - BYD Sets Monthly Sales Record - Tesla's Made-In-China Sales Up in July - Mercedes Receives L4 Testing Approval in China - Infineon Says EV Sales Rebound “Not Yet in Sight” - Intel Slashes 15,000 Jobs

Edouard is the CEO of Stellantis Insurance, having spent his career building new ways to solving insurance-related needs globally. He is responsibile for creating insurance solutions to support Stellantis' growth objectives in their automotive business, where insurance can enable or hinder those aspirations. He formerly worked at Volvo and Stellantis' predecessor, PSA. He joins the show as he winds down his time leading Stellantis' efforts in Insurance, and on the back of a major announcement with Bolt on embedding auto insurance in the US market. We met over a year ago when we were part of research Capgemini was doing on the future of Mobility and its impact on insurance as part of their World Insurance Report in 2023, which Lars Boeing joined the show to discuss. I shared my work on the Future of Auto Insurance with Edouard, and was excited to bring him on the show to discuss his take on the question given his rich background in the space and being a key driver in where things are heading. Highlights from the Show Edouard began his insurance career while still in school, doing his master's dissertation on new entrants into insurance That lead to a roll at Volvo Group to setup an insurance business, which then lead to a roll with PSA (now Stellantis) to build their insurance business Why would car companies (OEMs) get into insurance? Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) - if insurance for a given car model is too expensive, people won't buy your car, so OEMs want to work to control insurance cost as part of TCO Diversification of Revenues - important in any business, and if you run it right, there's attractive margin in insurance Opportunity - insurance is a way to demonstrate to consumers that you care, and the perception of most insurers is that they're against you rather than trying to pay your claims, so OEMs are well positioned to be the solution to that issue But can OEMs succeed? They're very well positioned with existing assets – brand name with high loyalty and affinity, logistics and supply chains, key purchasing moments, repair and distribution networks, deep understanding of the physical product being insured, etc. They have the assets and resources, but the remaining challenge is execution There's also a question of whether the OEM has to be the insurer, or simply partner with insurance providers and capacity This depends on risk appetite, which is trickier in insurance since you don't know the cost of product until after it is sold Stellantis has looked at multiple models, from building their own insurer to partnering with insurers to working with platforms like Bolttech in each of their global markets to meet local needs Partnership matters because, even if you have your own insurer, you cannot and do not want to take every risk that comes in Car dealers still need to make the sale, so they need solutions beyond an OEM's insurer to be sure they don't get forced to say "No" to a customer who needs coverage We discussed whether OEM's push into subscription services means insurance mustbe part of the equation, but there are local regulations that need to be navigated that may not allow this, so Stellantis must have options for customers that could include an embedded insurance offering but has to include other paths The technology we have to enable new pathways for OEMs to sell insurance are completely different than ever before It's important for insurers to create far more technical capabilities to partner with OEMs as most insurers currently are not flexible enough for most OEM needs You can get the report at future-of-insurance.com/capgemini2023 Download The Future of Auto Insurance: Connected, Embedded, Subscribed for free today This episode is brought to you by The Future of Auto Insurance: Connected, Embedded, Subscribed, which you can download for free today, thanks to support from Guidewire. This report is part of The Future of Insurance book series, available globally from Amazon in print, Kindle and Audible audiobook. Follow the podcast at future-of-insurance.com/podcast for more details and other episodes. Music courtesy of Hyperbeat Music, available to stream or download on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music and more.

Episode: 00223 Released on July 22, 2024 Description: In this Analyst Talk Deep Dive, Did You Know? With Mike Winslow will explore the little know tips and tricks in tactical analysis. In this episode, Mike talks about the cellular network connection in newer vehicles. Analysts can subpoena the records from these vehicles to obtain much of the same information found in cell phone call detail records (CDR). This information may be crucial for timelines and pattern of life analysis. See link for a list of connected car capabilities by year and make. Get to know more about Mike by listening to his episode on Analyst Talk With Jason Elder: https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/episode-006-mike-winslow-%e2%80%93-the-ambassador/  CHALLENGE: There are Easter eggs in one of the tables of the Excel chapter that Jason wrote for the IACA textbook. First-person to email us at leapodcasts@gmail.com about what the Easter eggs are will receive a $75 gift card from us. Happy hunting! *** Episode 4 of Cocktails & Crime Analysis - https://youtu.be/gcS9PJ_yrtQ  *** Name Drops: Related Links:  https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sbjnnn7ds5nmkc6x/Connected_Car_by_Capability_Breakdown_Sept_20236apjo.pdf  Association(s) Mentioned:  Vendor(s) Mentioned:  Contact: mwinslow@scottsdaleaz.gov; https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikewinslow1414/  Transcript:  Podcast Writer:  Podcast Researcher:  Theme Song: Written and Recorded by The Rough & Tumble. Find more of their music at www.theroughandtumble.com. Logo: Designed by Kyle McMullen. Please visit www.moderntype.com for any printable business forms and planners.  Podcast Email: leapodcasts@gmail.com   Podcast Webpage: www.leapodcasts.com   Podcast Twitter: @leapodcasts

- U.S. Repos Surging - Biden Admin to Shut Door on Chinese Connected Car Tech - Valeo To Sell 3 Facilities in France - CDK Paid Hackers $25 Million - CATL Battery Lasts For 2 Million KM  - Cybertruck Gets Jumpseats, Bike Protector - Fisker Dumping Oceans For $16,500 - EU to Lower Tariffs on VW, BMW EVs From China - Cadillac Escalade Gets Major Refresh

- U.S. Repos Surging - Biden Admin to Shut Door on Chinese Connected Car Tech - Valeo To Sell 3 Facilities in France - CDK Paid Hackers $25 Million - CATL Battery Lasts For 2 Million KM  - Cybertruck Gets Jumpseats, Bike Protector - Fisker Dumping Oceans For $16,500 - EU to Lower Tariffs on VW, BMW EVs From China - Cadillac Escalade Gets Major Refresh

- Most China EVs Lose Money - Connected Cars Fall Short of Revenue Hopes - IIHS Says Lane Centering Not Safer - Ford Capri Has More Range Than VW Counterpart - BMW Trounces Mercedes, Audi in EVs - OPEC Living in Fantasyland - BYD Preps Premium SUV for European Market - Gen AI Can Catch Defects Early

- Most China EVs Lose Money - Connected Cars Fall Short of Revenue Hopes - IIHS Says Lane Centering Not Safer - Ford Capri Has More Range Than VW Counterpart - BMW Trounces Mercedes, Audi in EVs - OPEC Living in Fantasyland - BYD Preps Premium SUV for European Market - Gen AI Can Catch Defects Early

In this podcast episode, hosts Rob Aragao and Stan Wisseman are joined by Arun DeSouza, a renowned expert in connected vehicle security and former CISO at leading automotive companies. Arun begins by highlighting the critical challenges facing connected vehicles, emphasizing the importance of security by design throughout the development lifecycle. He stresses the need for rigorous vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to prevent vulnerabilities that could lead to remote hacking or data breaches.Arun discusses the vital role of infrastructure connectivity and encryption in securing data transmission between vehicles and the cloud. He emphasizes the necessity of secure over-the-air software updates to patch vulnerabilities promptly. Addressing the risks associated with peripheral devices connected to vehicles, Arun advocates for robust system interface protections and micro-segmentation strategies to isolate critical systems from non-critical ones.Privacy and data security emerge as central concerns, with Arun emphasizing the importance of adhering to privacy-by-design principles. He discusses the implications of GDPR-like standards for protecting sensitive data collected by connected vehicles and underscores the need for user consent frameworks in data handling practices.The conversation extends to the complex automotive supply chain ecosystem, where Arun stresses the importance of implementing robust security measures across third-party suppliers. He highlights the role of continuous security assessments and collaborative efforts within the supply chain to mitigate cybersecurity risks effectively.Concluding the episode, Arun offers practical advice for consumers considering connected vehicles, suggesting they seek transparency from manufacturers regarding cybersecurity features. He encourages leveraging industry networks and expert advice to make informed decisions about vehicle purchases in 2024.Join us for an insightful exploration of the evolving landscape of connected vehicle security.Follow or subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform.Share the show with others in the cybersecurity world.Get in touch via reimaginingcyber@gmail.com

- U.S. Could Ban Chinese Connected Cars - Toyota Turning to BYD for New PHEVs - BYD Considers 2nd European Plant - Ford Backing Off EV Plans in Europe - Chevy Ending Malibu Production - Honda Wants to Reduce Motorcycle Emissions - Ram About to Offer Fuel Cell Heavy-Duty Trucks - Bentley Dropping 12-Cylinder for PHEV V8 - Genesis Builds Luxury Dog Crate

- U.S. Could Ban Chinese Connected Cars - Toyota Turning to BYD for New PHEVs - BYD Considers 2nd European Plant - Ford Backing Off EV Plans in Europe - Chevy Ending Malibu Production - Honda Wants to Reduce Motorcycle Emissions - Ram About to Offer Fuel Cell Heavy-Duty Trucks - Bentley Dropping 12-Cylinder for PHEV V8 - Genesis Builds Luxury Dog Crate

What do port cranes, TikTok, artificial intelligence, and connected vehicles have in common? They may all be subject to regulation by a new office within the Department of Commerce: the Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services (OICTS). Between 2019 and 2023, the president issued multiple executive orders aimed at securing the United States' information and communications technology and services. They focused on the supply chain, cybersecurity, sensitive data of U.S. persons, and artificial intelligence. And in 2023, OICTS was created to implement them.Executive Editor Natalie Orpett and Contributing Editor Brandon Van Grack spoke with the Office's Executive Director, Elizabeth Cannon. They talked about the Office's recent activities, who it regulates, and how it sets priorities. This is the latest episode in our special series, “The Regulators,” co-sponsored with Morrison Foerster, in which we talk with senior government officials working at the front lines of U.S. national security policy.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/c/trumptrials.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Trust Issues podcast, Kaivan Karimi, Global Partner Strategy and OT Cybersecurity Lead – Automotive Mobility and Transportation at Microsoft, discusses with host David Puner the complexities of the automotive cybersecurity ecosystem, and they explore the challenges and considerations facing the industry. Karimi shares his insights on the role of identity security in automotive cybersecurity and how it helps ensure that only authenticated entities have the privilege to engage in the high-speed exchange of information. He also talks about the importance of data sovereignty, data privacy and compliance in the automotive industry. This episode provides a fascinating look into the present and future world of automotive cybersecurity and the measures being taken to protect against cyber threats. Take the audio ride!  

Guests: Scott Sheahan, Owner/Principal Consultant, Rustic Security LLCOn LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottsheahan/Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals PodcastOn ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli____________________________Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/sean-martinView This Show's Sponsors___________________________Episode NotesIn this episode of the Redefining Cybersecurity Podcast, host Sean Martin is joined by co-founder Marco Ciappelli, host of the Redefining Society Podcast, and guest Scott Sheahan, a seasoned professional with a rich background in the automotive industry and embedded software development. The episode digs into the pressing issue of automotive cybersecurity, exploring the challenges and complexities that manufacturers, OEMs, and consumers face in an increasingly connected world.Sheahan shares insights from his transition from aerospace to automotive, emphasizing the similarities between the industries, particularly their reliance on embedded systems and the heightened concern for cybersecurity. The conversation touches on the evolution of connected cars, highlighting the myriad of data collected through telematics devices and the potential privacy concerns this raises. The episode also discusses the impact of cybersecurity on vehicle safety, the role of industry standards like ISO/SAE 21434, and the paramount importance of secure by design principles.The dynamics of the automotive supply chain and the right to repair are examined, alongside a discussion on the future of autonomous vehicles and the implications for consumers' connection with driving. Scott Sheahan encourages aspiring cybersecurity professionals to dive into the industry, underscoring the demand for talented individuals in this critical area. The episode wraps up with a philosophical reflection from Marco on the essence of ownership and control in the era of connected and autonomous cars, posing thought-provoking questions about the nature of technology's role in our lives.Key Questions AddressedHow does the automotive industry tackle the challenges of cybersecurity?What are the implications of connected vehicles for consumer privacy and data security?How is the concept of the right to repair impacted by advancements in vehicle technology and cybersecurity measures?___________________________Watch this and other videos on ITSPmagazine's YouTube ChannelRedefining CyberSecurity Podcast with Sean Martin, CISSP playlist: