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- Rising Tech Costs Signal New Chip Shortage - BYD Splits R and D into Five Brand Units - Porsche Plans Massive Job Cuts - Ferrari Denies Linking Luce EV To Allocations - Toyota Boosting RAV4 Production in Kentucky - European Automakers Pool Resources for Open-Source Software - Stellantis Reveals 9.5% Stake in Factorial - Ranking the Largest U.S. Automotive Dealer Groups - New Ford Electric Pickup Truck Design Details

- Rising Tech Costs Signal New Chip Shortage - BYD Splits R and D into Five Brand Units - Porsche Plans Massive Job Cuts - Ferrari Denies Linking Luce EV To Allocations - Toyota Boosting RAV4 Production in Kentucky - European Automakers Pool Resources for Open-Source Software - Stellantis Reveals 9.5% Stake in Factorial - Ranking the Largest U.S. Automotive Dealer Groups - New Ford Electric Pickup Truck Design Details

Fredrik och Johan Thelin snackar mjukvara i bilar. Varför är det ens svårt? Varför har begreppet software defined vehicle ens blivit en grej? Conways lag gäller även här, och när man fått ordning på en del tekniska grunder så blir allt som vanligt ett organisationsproblem. Kan biltillverkarna komma på nästa stora grej kring tjänster och mjukvara för bilar? Eller är de för bilcentrerade? Vi diskuterar också hemautomatisering, hur kul det kunde bli med fler öppna API:er mot ens bil, varför man med mjukvara sparar en massa pengar på kabeldragning, och mycket mer. Ett stort tack till Cloudnet som sponsrar vår VPS! Har du kommentarer, frågor eller tips? Vi är @kodsnack, @thieta, @krig, och @bjoreman på Mastodon, har en sida på Facebook och epostas på info@kodsnack.se om du vill skriva längre. Vi läser allt som skickas. Gillar du Kodsnack får du hemskt gärna recensera oss i iTunes! Du kan också stödja podden genom att ge oss en kaffe (eller två!) på Ko-fi, eller handla något i vår butik. Länkar Johan Tidigare avsnitt med Johan Wirelesscar Påskägg i Mercedes infotainmentsystem VECS - konferens i Göteborg Foss-north - öppen källkodskonferens som Johan varit med och drivit under lång tid SDV - Software defined vehicle ECU - electronics control unit CAN S80 Functional safety ISO 26262 Freedom of interference Hypervisor Conways lag Termodynamikens lagar Remotivelabs - bygger abstrakt bil Android automotive Genevi - heter numera COVESA - standardorganisation inom fordonssystem VSS - vehicle signal specification ID buzz Eclipse SDV-organisation FEDERATE-projektet "aims to collect and evaluate future trends, derive a common understanding (glossary), prepare and maintain a road-map, help to create a vibrant SDV community in Europe and furthermore, foster a European initiative and to orchestrate a strong open European collaborative community." QNX Stöd oss på Ko-fi! BMW försökte ta betalt för sätesvärme Android auto Tibber EU data act Öl-appen för tidiga iPhone Carplay ultra Home assistant Volvo cars utvecklarportal Teslas öppna API:er AVAS-puck - liten GPS-nod The innovator's dilemma av Clayton Christensen Titlar Jag jobbar data Alla påskägg på en gång Det är alltid ledigt varje vecka Nästan ett skällsord En knapp för alla funktioner Ett organisationsproblem Ett kabeldragningsproblem Man centraliserar datorkraften Funktionell säkerhet Garantera att du inte kan störa Hur många team tar det Det blir ju en bil Ingen abstrakt bil Någon form av representation av din bil Alltid lite open source när jag är med Hundra miljoner rader kod i en bil Hundratusen buggar i varje bil Fler färger till mina LED-lister Från bilen och ut Ett väldigt dyrt tillbehör till min telefon Koka hela det havet Sällan så ser man bilen boota Titta inte på mig Vem blir den nya Nokia?

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 industry expects to reach SDV level 3 by 2030. Key findings highlight a shift toward data-driven value creation and predictive maintenance, though organizational readiness still lags behind technology deployment by several years.

YouTube DescriptionThey said men are the “second sex,” AI is just womb envy, military vaccines are basically government-sponsored trauma bonding, and somehow this episode still found time for Hershey squirts, bad backs, David Goggins, fake combat valor, sex robots, Sigourney Weaver, and why civilians may never understand the peanut butter shot.This one goes from biology arguments to boot camp horror stories, from toxic internet gender takes to military pragmatism, from “can a penis be a biological weapon?” to “why Chino is building a homie.”It is offensive. It is unhinged. It is probably medically inadvisable.And somehow, it still makes more sense than half the internet.Welcome to another sacrilegious Sunday with Chino and Homeboy.Buy the books. Watch the pod. Blame the algorithm.#ChinoAndHomeboy #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #VeteranComedy #MilitaryHumor #RageBait #GenderWars #AI #DavidGoggins #UnfilteredComedy #DarkComedy #SacrilegiousSundayTimestamps00:00 Intro, Sacrilegious Sunday begins03:59 Modern Whore, memoirs, indie authors, and literary hustling06:34 Lumbago, aging, back pain, and cocaine suggestions13:27 Hey Jones' sickness story begins26:36 Hyper-advanced AI, sentience laws, and sex robots29:02 Strep throat, vaccines, Wolverine logic, and superhero science30:34 Boot camp peanut butter shots and vaccine gauntlets33:47 Military vaccine records and civilians not understanding anything36:13 Pete Hegseth, combat claims, and stolen valor talk38:30 Voting against interests, whiteness, and political identity41:47 Book ad, bathroom reading, and shameless plugging42:49 “Men are the second sex” rage bait begins44:00 Ex Machina, womb envy, AI, and fake life45:01 Male sex drive, ovulation talk, and “dial it to 11”49:09 Women create life? Men fertilize? The biology fight50:15 Spawn points, NPCs, and simulation logic55:16 AI sex robots and why men build fake women58:16 Who chooses mates, leadership, and bad internet arguments01:00:13 Male and female development, anatomy chaos, and dick capes01:02:03 “Men weren't meant to lead?” Then pick where to eat01:03:09 Women supervisors, pragmatism, and workplace leadership01:06:22 Male-female dynamics and the “fuck protocol”01:08:15 Combat roles, physical standards, and pulling your weight01:20:35 Special operations, standards, and mission failure talk01:30:00 Workplace toughness, gender expectations, and labor culture01:45:17 Ass metaphors, methadone clinics, and conversation collapse01:55:20 Endurance races, hard people, and athletic freaks02:00:04 David Goggins worship reaches maximum hardness02:05:02 Money bets, attraction, lawyers, and relationship math02:10:10 Toxicity, science, sexual frequency, and brutal attraction studies02:20:08 Investigations, public claims, and internet traction02:24:41 Comedy show story, yellow shirts, and getting picked on02:40:14 Military gear, aircraft talk, and tactical rabbit holes02:45:09 SEAL teams, SDV billets, and special warfare details02:50:00 Chino is building a homie, and it is apparently everyone's fault02:52:05 Sigourney Weaver, Alien, Ridley Scott, and national treasure arguments02:54:01 Wrap-up and outro

With advanced safety features, sophisticated sensors, and personalized temperature controls, software-defined vehicles require more power than ever before. Traditional automotive power systems simply can't keep up with the demand. As the industry moves toward the adoption of 48-volt technology, a zonal architecture will play a critical role in this transition. This podcast covers why auto industry is undergoing a big E/E transition and the zonal architecture fundamentals, covering 48V power architectures, zonal E/E architecture, software-defined vehicles (SDV), and how integrated solutions such as 48V e‑fuses enable this transition.

TOPIC: Software Defined Vehicle PANEL: Himanshu Khandelwal, AlixPartners; Frank Markus, Motor Trend; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

- U.S. Q1 Auto Sales Expected to Drop Significantly - Tesla Shares Fall Despite Positive 2030 Sales Forecast - Waymo Hits 500,000 Weekly Paid Rides - Technician Shortage Drives Up Car Repair Costs - Volkswagen and Rivian Complete JV Winter Testing - Chevrolet Debuts New 535-HP Corvette Grand Sport - Ford to Launches Chinese-Built Electric Van in Europe - Infiniti Unveils New QX65 Fastback Crossover

- U.S. Q1 Auto Sales Expected to Drop Significantly - Tesla Shares Fall Despite Positive 2030 Sales Forecast - Waymo Hits 500,000 Weekly Paid Rides - Technician Shortage Drives Up Car Repair Costs - Volkswagen and Rivian Complete JV Winter Testing - Chevrolet Debuts New 535-HP Corvette Grand Sport - Ford to Launches Chinese-Built Electric Van in Europe - Infiniti Unveils New QX65 Fastback Crossover

The automotive industry is undergoing a once-in-a-generation shift as vehicles evolve from hardware-centric machines to software-defined vehicles (SDVs). This transformation is redefining how cars are built, updated, and improved across their lifecycle. In this episode of the #ZinnovPodcast, Naveen Kichili, Global Head – Software-Defined Vehicle at HCLTech, joins Vijaykumar Hegde, Partner at Zinnov, to explore what it takes for OEMs to transition toward software-driven vehicle platforms. Drawing on more than two decades of experience in automotive transformation, Naveen shares deep insights into the architectural, operational, and business changes required to make SDVs a reality. The conversation unpacks why SDVs represent a structural shift for the automotive industry, the move from distributed ECUs to centralized and zonal compute architectures, and why over-the-air (OTA) capabilities go far beyond a feature to require a secure, end-to-end software pipeline. It also delves into the challenges of managing legacy complexity while modernizing vehicle platforms, outlines the SDV roadmap for the coming decade, from building foundations to scaling and enabling closed-loop evolution, and highlights how OEMs can unlock lifecycle value through software, services, and data. If you are working on automotive software, vehicle platforms, or digital mobility transformation, this episode is for you. Listen now.

Spätestens wenn Deutsche Sicherheitsbehörden vor Datensammlung durch Fahrzeuge warnen, ist klar: Das Auto ist längst nicht mehr nur Transportmittel – sondern Computer, Sensorplattform und Cloud-Client - und vielleicht auch ein Spion. In dieser Folge geht's um die unangenehmen Fragen: Welche Daten fallen wirklich an? Wo sind die größten Einfallstore? Welche Vorfälle hatten reale Auswirkungen? Und was bringen Regulatorik, Bug Bounties und Security-by-Design in der Praxis? Das klären wir mit dem Professor für Applied Automotive Cybersecurity, Christoph Krauß, von der Hochschule Darmstadt.

Spätestens wenn Deutsche Sicherheitsbehörden vor Datensammlung durch Fahrzeuge warnen, ist klar: Das Auto ist längst nicht mehr nur Transportmittel – sondern Computer, Sensorplattform und Cloud-Client - und vielleicht auch ein Spion. In dieser Folge geht's um die unangenehmen Fragen: Welche Daten fallen wirklich an? Wo sind die größten Einfallstore? Welche Vorfälle hatten reale Auswirkungen? Und was bringen Regulatorik, Bug Bounties und Security-by-Design in der Praxis? Das klären wir mit dem Professor für Applied Automotive Cybersecurity, Christoph Krauß, von der Hochschule Darmstadt.

- Ford's 48-Volt "Game Changer": Radical Reduction in Parts for $30K Maverick EV - GM Gambles on South Korea: Production Scaling to 500K Units Despite Tariffs - Dodge Wins Durango Hellcat Lawsuit: Judge Rules No Deception - Canadians Now Open to Chinese EVs as Import Barriers Weaken - Rivian to Upgrade Vans with AWD and 30% More Range - EuroNCAP Pushes for Buttons Over Touch Controls - The SDV Dilemma: Maintenance Costs and Residual Value Risks

- Ford's 48-Volt "Game Changer": Radical Reduction in Parts for $30K Maverick EV - GM Gambles on South Korea: Production Scaling to 500K Units Despite Tariffs - Dodge Wins Durango Hellcat Lawsuit: Judge Rules No Deception - Canadians Now Open to Chinese EVs as Import Barriers Weaken - Rivian to Upgrade Vans with AWD and 30% More Range - EuroNCAP Pushes for Buttons Over Touch Controls - The SDV Dilemma: Maintenance Costs and Residual Value Risks

- Ford Talks with Geely To Fill Excess Factory Capacity in Spain - NADA CEO Mike Stanton Calls Chinese Car Imports "Bad for Consumers” - Analyst Predicts Chinese OEMs Will Launch U.S. Joint Ventures In 2026 - Tesla Mass Produces Dry Electrodes to Slash Costs By $1 Billion - Uber's Margin Squeeze: Lower Profits Today, More Robotaxis Tomorrow - Renault To Build EV Motors in France Using Chinese Components - $4 A Day for A New Car: China's 8-Year Loan War Begins - Honda And Mythic Co-Develop Energy-Efficient Ai Chips for SDVs - Singing Fish and Grizzly Bears: Jeep's "Cruel" New Cherokee Ad

- Ford Talks with Geely To Fill Excess Factory Capacity in Spain - NADA CEO Mike Stanton Calls Chinese Car Imports "Bad for Consumers” - Analyst Predicts Chinese OEMs Will Launch U.S. Joint Ventures In 2026 - Tesla Mass Produces Dry Electrodes to Slash Costs By $1 Billion - Uber's Margin Squeeze: Lower Profits Today, More Robotaxis Tomorrow - Renault To Build EV Motors in France Using Chinese Components - $4 A Day for A New Car: China's 8-Year Loan War Begins - Honda And Mythic Co-Develop Energy-Efficient Ai Chips for SDVs - Singing Fish and Grizzly Bears: Jeep's "Cruel" New Cherokee Ad

Die Autoindustrie hat mit allerlei Herausforderungen zu kämpfen: Politische Wankelmütigkeit, Zölle, versiegende Märkte und dann sind da noch die Kosten der Elektrifizierung und Digitalisierung. Hinzu kommen Überkapazitäten, die die Produktivität der Werke schmälern. Mehr Auslastung und sichere Umsätze versprechen da Rüstungsdeals. Aber hat die Autoindustrie dazu überhaupt das Zeug? das klären wir mir Jan Becker von Apex AI, der sein Unternehmen längst zum Defense-Tech-Anbieter umgebaut hat.

Die Autoindustrie hat mit allerlei Herausforderungen zu kämpfen: Politische Wankelmütigkeit, Zölle, versiegende Märkte und dann sind da noch die Kosten der Elektrifizierung und Digitalisierung. Hinzu kommen Überkapazitäten, die die Produktivität der Werke schmälern. Mehr Auslastung und sichere Umsätze versprechen da Rüstungsdeals. Aber hat die Autoindustrie dazu überhaupt das Zeug? das klären wir mir Jan Becker von Apex AI, der sein Unternehmen längst zum Defense-Tech-Anbieter umgebaut hat.

- Tesla Scraps Model S and X - Tesla's Profit Plummets 46% - Tesla to Build Own Chips Amid Geopolitical Risk - EV Battery Degradation Lower Than Expected - VW Launches New SDV Architecture in China - U.S. Tariffs Cost Hyundai and Kia Billions - Toyota #1 Automaker Again - China's Chery Eyes Underused JLR Plants - Xiaomi 1st Chinese Brand in Gran Turismo

- Tesla Scraps Model S and X - Tesla's Profit Plummets 46% - Tesla to Build Own Chips Amid Geopolitical Risk - EV Battery Degradation Lower Than Expected - VW Launches New SDV Architecture in China - U.S. Tariffs Cost Hyundai and Kia Billions - Toyota #1 Automaker Again - China's Chery Eyes Underused JLR Plants - Xiaomi 1st Chinese Brand in Gran Turismo

- Volvo Throws Luminar Under the Bus - Elkann Proposes CO2 Emission Easing - Xiaomi's EVs Now Profitable, Stock Takes a Beating - Nissan Adds a Mitsubishi to Its Lineup - The Think Behind Ford's Dealership Design - Ford to Sell CPO Cars on Amazon - Next-Gen Ford Bronco and Ranger - Trafic Van is Renault's 1st SDV - Ram Offers 'Free-Agent' Rides in NASCAR Truck

- Volvo Throws Luminar Under the Bus - Elkann Proposes CO2 Emission Easing - Xiaomi's EVs Now Profitable, Stock Takes a Beating - Nissan Adds a Mitsubishi to Its Lineup - The Think Behind Ford's Dealership Design - Ford to Sell CPO Cars on Amazon - Next-Gen Ford Bronco and Ranger - Trafic Van is Renault's 1st SDV - Ram Offers 'Free-Agent' Rides in NASCAR Truck

Cubic³, a global leader in software-defined vehicle (SDV) solutions, has launched FleetWallet³, its AI-enabled in-vehicle payments platform designed to transform how commercial fleets, car-share companies and automotive OEMs manage fleet fuel and mobility payments. FleetWallet³ is an AI in-vehicle payments solution that initially eliminates the need for physical fuel cards, prevents fraud and delivers seamless and compliant automation. By combining data intelligence with secure payments, it sets a new standard for AI connected and efficient fleet management and operations, all without additional hardware. As part of its rollout, firstly across Europe, Cubic³ has partnered with GoCar, a leading car-sharing service, which will showcase FleetWallet³'s potential to support mobility providers, leasing companies and corporate fleets alike. Paul Foley, Commercial Director of FleetWallet³, said: "Fraud and card misuse remain some of the most persistent pain points for fleets and car-share providers. By integrating telematics with secure payments, our platform protects against both internal misuse and external compromise, delivering over 10% savings on fuel costs while dramatically reducing administrative overhead." Joe Quirke, Head of GoCar Ireland, commented: "Our partnership with FleetWallet³ aligns perfectly with GoCar's commitment to smarter, more sustainable mobility. As an early adopter of this solution, we're excited to demonstrate how secure, automated and increasingly intelligent payments can reduce risk and improve efficiency across shared mobility and fleet operations." The Platform Addresses Five Key Challenges: Intelligent, Adaptive Fraud Prevention - Real-time telematics and data analytics help fleets prevent theft and misuse, unlocking over 10% in fuel savings while minimising manual reconciliation. Seamless, Secure and Automated Payments - Fully integrated, PSD2-compliant fleet payments enable hands-free management across Europe's strictest financial and tax regulations. Real-Time Insights for Smarter Fleet Management - Transparent, data-driven reporting provides instant visibility into fleet performance and fuel consumption. Centralised, GDPR-Compliant Control - A single platform to manage vendors and services securely, simplifying operations across Europe's diverse fuel and mobility networks. AI-Enabled Fleet Intelligence - FleetWallet³ will leverage AI to evolve with every transaction, learning from vehicle data to predict needs, optimise costs, and enable intelligent connected services. The Future of AI-Powered Fleet Intelligence Looking ahead to 2026, Cubic³ is advancing FleetWallet³ with AI-powered fraud detection, Smart Transaction Intelligence, and predictive analytics. A new conversational assistant will let managers "talk to their data," detect anomalies, and act instantly - building intelligence that helps forecast costs, cut emissions and drive real-time sustainability. AI Partnerships and Software-Defined Vehicle Integration As part of its ongoing AI roadmap, Cubic³ is exploring new data-exchange partnerships with fleet-management providers and automotive OEMs to unlock the next wave of intelligence - from predictive maintenance and driver-behaviour analytics to EV charging optimisation and machine learning. This approach positions Cubic³ as the AI orchestration layer for software-defined vehicles, bridging operational, financial and environmental data into a unified intelligence ecosystem. "AI marks a defining moment for FleetWallet³ and the mobility and automotive industries," said Foley. "Leveraging this technology, FleetWallet³ will become a self-learning platform that evolves with every transaction - predicting needs and connecting services from parking and tolls to EV charging, transforming vehicles into intelligent hubs within a smarter, more sustainable mobility ecosystem." For more information, visit the FleetWallet³ website at www.cubic3.com/product/fleetwallet. See more stories here.

Welcome back to another episode of the EUVC Podcast, where we bring you the people and perspectives shaping European venture.Today, we're joined by Alexey Plesakov and Alexander Lis from Social Discovery Ventures (SDV) — a quietly influential, globally active investment firm deploying capital across the US and Europe. Born out of the bootstrapped success of Social Discovery Group (the company behind Dating.com), SDV invests in both funds and directs, with a venture allocation far above the family office norm.We dive into their origin story, why they're leaning into Europe now, their approach to fund vs. direct investments, and how they think about the future of VC in a more uncertain macro climate.

TOPIC: Chassis Tech PANEL: Ramiro Gutierrez, ZF NA; Jeff Gilbert, WWJ NewsRadio95; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Our 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 Winnebago to deliver their new Winnebago Connect platform, an innovative application of the SDV concept to RVs. Robo was able to deliver a solution that adds value and shows the future of RVs across their Winnebago Connect platform. We also talk about the origins of Robo and the work they're doing in the future. This episode was filmed live at AutoTech 2025 in Novi, Michigan.

- Tesla, Rivian, Lucid Lose Big Source of Revenue - Cadillac Names New Head of Global Design - Ram in Hot Water with The Police - VW and XPeng Expand Partnership to ICEs and PHEVs - VW Delivers 1.5 Millionth ID EV - VW Tries Monthly Fees for More HP - Cadillac Elevated Velocity Concept - Lucid Gravity X Concept - Mercedes-Benz Vision V Concept - Acura RSX Prototype - Ford Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon

- Tesla, Rivian, Lucid Lose Big Source of Revenue - Cadillac Names New Head of Global Design - Ram in Hot Water with The Police - VW and XPeng Expand Partnership to ICEs and PHEVs - VW Delivers 1.5 Millionth ID EV - VW Tries Monthly Fees for More HP - Cadillac Elevated Velocity Concept - Lucid Gravity X Concept - Mercedes-Benz Vision V Concept - Acura RSX Prototype - Ford Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1120: Today we cover Presidio's latest report showing dealership profitability gaining stable ground. We look at how automakers are shifting from solo efforts to shared platforms in the race for software-defined vehicles. We close with a growing workforce trend as quiet cracking challenges employee wellbeing and productivity.Show Notes with links:Presidio Says the Sugar High's Over, But the Game's Still Strong as the latest Presidio Group report shows that after a volatile couple of years, dealers are finally catching their breath. With stable margins, strong profitability, and M&A picking back up, it's no longer about surviving—it's about playing to win.New-vehicle margins ticked up in Q2 for the first time since 2022, signaling rare pricing stability.Used cars, F&I, and fixed ops are carrying the profit torch, with public group net income up 17.7%.M&A activity matched last year's pace, with 208 transactions in the first half of 2025.72% of dealers expect profits to hold or grow—fueling strategic investments instead of survival tacticsAs the software-defined vehicle era pushes forward, automakers are realizing that trying to own the whole tech stack isn't just hard, it's inefficient. Instead, they're cutting internal software efforts, embracing open-source collaboration, and betting on smarter, shared development models.Ford ended its FNV4 architecture program, VW cut 1,600 Cariad staff, and others have scaled back internal software teams.Despite sounding like a retreat, these moves signal maturity, OEMs are focusing on what matters and outsourcing the rest.Partnerships are growing fast: Foxconn and Elektrobit, BMW and Bosch via Eclipse Foundation, Rivian and VW, all working on shared SDV platforms.Analysts say open-source platforms are now essential to SDV progress. Toyota, Hyundai, GM, and others are already building around Linux-based ecosystemsMove over, quiet quitting. The latest workplace challenge is “quiet cracking,” where employees keep showing up, but they're checked out, stressed, and silently struggling. And in today's uncertain job market, many feel stuck without better options.Quiet cracking is marked by disengagement and burnout, even if employees aren't actively underperforming.Workers are staying in roles due to fear of layoffs or poor hiring prospects, not because they're thriving.Signs include subtle performance dips, increased absenteeism, and Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

This week's podcast is all about how shifting left can enable software defined vehicle innovation. My guests Wensi Jin from MathWorks, Thomas Hülshorst from FEV.io and I chat about the demand for software defined vehicles today, the engineering challenges associated with SDVs and why it is important to adopt a shift left mentality when it comes to SDV innovation.

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Alexander Klyanitskiy and Valentina Zakirova, the founding partners of AdHoc Ventures, a brand-new fund laser-focused on what they call Human Interaction Tech.They explore why online communication, remote work, and AI are disrupting how we relate at work and in life, and why that opens a massive opportunity for a new kind of VC firm. With a track record of backing unicorns like Flo, Revolut, and Patreon, and institutional knowledge from Bain and SDV, the duo is now raising their first fund to scale this vision.We dive into how they define their category, the growing $150B+ market opportunity, their standout portfolio performance, and how their unfair advantages—from GTM playbooks to Tier 1 VC intros—create gravity with both founders and LPs.

Mission Accomplished: Rob O'Neill on SEAL Team Six, Leadership, and Life After the Battlefield.  In this week's episode, Marcus and Melanie Luttrell meet with one of the most highly decorated combat veterans of our time—Robert J. O'Neill. With an incredible 400+ combat missions under his belt, Rob's experiences span across Liberia, The Balkans, The Persian Gulf, Indian Ocean, Ukraine, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. As a Navy SEAL, Rob served in SEAL Team Two, SEAL Team Four, and spent eight years with the legendary SEAL Team Six. Rob's heroic career is underscored by 53 decorations, including two Silver Stars for gallantry, four Bronze Stars with Valor for heroism, and a host of other prestigious commendations. His resume of skills includes elite qualifications like Military Free-Fall Jumpmaster, Naval Special Warfare Scout/Sniper, and Master Naval Parachutist, among many others. In this episode, we dive deep into Rob's role in some of the most significant military operations in recent history: Operation Red Wings, which saw the rescue of the Lone Survivor, Marcus Luttrell The lead jumper in the daring rescue of Captain Richard Phillips from Somali pirates Operation Neptune's Spear, the mission that brought down Osama bin Laden Beyond the battlefield, Rob is the co-founder of the Special Operators Transition Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to helping special operations veterans transition to successful careers in corporate America. He is also the author of the best-selling memoir, THE OPERATOR: Firing the Shots that Killed Osama bin Laden and My Years as a SEAL Team Warrior. Throughout his post-military career, Rob has become a prominent public speaker, security consultant, and media contributor, sharing expert insights on military strategy and terrorism. Whether speaking to survivors of 9/11 or delivering keynote speeches to business leaders, Rob translates his elite training into actionable lessons on leadership, resilience, and success. Join us as we explore Rob O'Neill's incredible journey from the frontlines to the boardroom and hear his thoughts on leadership, transition, and how to thrive under pressure. Tune in to hear the untold stories and actionable advice from one of America's most decorated heroes! In This Episode You Will Hear: • I don't think I could beat Marcus at arm wrestling if I can't pick up a bowling ball. (1:58) • You do realize there's a thing called old man strength? (5:53) • [Rob O'Neil] I have a podcast as well, called “The Operator.” We're called The Operator because if you're doing anything, you're an operator. (6:18) • Having a big man to kick your ass and teach you wind a bobbin; you realize there is skill here. (9:59) • When people quit BUDS, it's not because “this is hard”. [It's because] I'm tired of the broken foot.; I'm tired of the shin splints; I'm tired of my dislocated shoulder; I'm tired. (21:20) • In BUDS, one of the biggest problems is eating too much. Like I want 5 cheeseburgers, but we have a 4-mile run afterwards. (26:35) • [Rob] and for everyone that doesn't know, can you explain what a SDV is? (39:20) [Marcus] Imagine a mini submarine and shrink it down. The difference is that a submarine is dry inside, and the SDV is completely full of water. (39:23) • Listen to Marcus discuss the details of being in an SDV for 8 hours. Talk about ultimate torture - If you have a deep freeze in your garage, fill that sucker full of water, crawl in there and sit down for 8 hours. (40:32) • The first time I got in there, I was terrified. (45:29) • [Marcus] There's stuff that happens to us out there. Sometimes safety gets in the way of it. (58:49) • [After falling down the mountain during Operation Red Wings] I could hear that stream running. I've got to get me water, but I kept thinking I can't drink out of it, because my buddies are in it. (81:07) • If you want to make God laugh, tell Him what your plan is. (92:04) • [Marcus] Bro, when you saw that son of a bitch's face [Osama Bin Laden], what was the first thing you saw? [Rob O'Neal] I saw his nose. He was skinny, wearing white – tall. (95:22 ) • My nickname was “Nisro” (Navy SEAL Rob O'Neal). When they asked “Who got him?” They go “Nisro,” and they said “Fuck! 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Compute in the automobile is (again) moving toward consolidation and away from the discrete nature of multiple processors around the vehicle. Is this a trend that's going to stick? I guess it depends on who you ask. In this case, I asked Robert Moran, the GM & VP for Automotive Processors at NXP Semiconductors. As we add AI and autonomous drive to the software-defined vehicle (SDV), a move like this is pretty much a requirement. Hear it right from the horse's mouth on this week's Embedded Executives podcast.

Seit Jahren sind die Autobauer von der Angst vor Big Tech getrieben. In einer Open-Source-Allianz wagen sie jetzt einen letzten Aufstand gegen Google und Co.. Wie der gelingen kann und warum das vielleicht die letzte Chance für die IT-Emanzipation der Autoindustrie ist und wie wichtig der Schritt für die Entwicklung eines Software Defined Vehilce ist, klären wir mit Magnus Östberg und Markus Rettstatt von Mercrdes.

LINK TO ACRO'S RBQM SUMMARY REPORT: https://www.acrohealth.org/rbqm-summary-report/In this episode, ACRO RBQM Working Group members Lauren Garson (Veeva), Cris McDavid (Parexel), and Jennifer Stewart (Premier Research) joined ACRO's Good Clinical Podcast to discuss key takeaways from ACRO's annual RBM/RBQM Landscape Survey. Since 2019, ACRO's RBQM survey has dug into trial-level data on industry adoption of RBM and RBQM components. Informed by conversations with FDA, the aim of the survey is to evaluate ACRO member companies' adoption of risk-based monitoring to better understand how the larger framework of risk-based quality management (RBQM) are being adopted across the clinical trial industry.  

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has announced the expansion of its capabilities in the rapidly evolving Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV) space. TCS sets up two new Automotive Delivery Centres in Germany - located in Munich and Villingen-Schwenningen, as well as an engineering centre in Romania. These new hubs mark a strategic move to help TCS' global automotive clients accelerate their transition to next-gen mobility solutions. The delivery centres in Germany will support automakers in developing and deploying TCS's software-driven services that cater to autonomous driving, infotainment, safety systems, and connected vehicle technologies. Meanwhile, the engineering centre in Romania will focus on designing and building advanced automotive software platforms to support early-stage development and innovation. This expansion is part of TCS's long-term strategy to strengthen its end-to-end automotive software capabilities, chip-to-cloud technologies, and services. In Ireland, the TCS team operating out of its Global Delivery Centre in Letterkenny works closely with its locally based client, JLR (Jaguar Land Rover), to support them in their move from a traditional automotive manufacturer to a software-centric organisation. The strategic location of these centres will enable close collaboration with leading European OEMs and global automotive enterprises, providing nearshore capabilities. The new centres currently house over 100 talented professionals who will work together with more than 2000 SDV Engineers across TCS global locations, including Ireland. This diverse and global talent pool will enable the development of next-generation automotive platforms for digital cockpits and infotainment, advanced driver assistance systems, and other critical SDV functions, supporting the full product lifecycle from concept and development to production and post-launch support. Regu Ayyaswamy, Senior Vice President & Global Head, Internet of Things (IoT) and Digital Engineering at TCS, said, "These new centres will position TCS at the forefront of automotive innovation, enabling us to deliver state-of-the-art solutions in autonomous driving and advanced cockpit systems. This expansion reaffirms our commitment to leading the transformation in the Software-Defined Vehicles space." TCS' expansion aligns with the global automotive industry's shift toward software-defined, connected, and autonomous mobility. As demand grows for intelligent vehicle technologies, TCS is well-positioned to lead the transformation. Europe is a strategically significant location for TCS's automotive delivery hubs due to its robust automotive industry and the presence of numerous leading automotive manufacturers in the region. TCS has been serving automotive customers in Europe for the past 25 years and has a strong presence in automotive hubs across the region, including Ireland. The organisation has been delivering innovative solutions in digital cockpit, electrification, autonomous vehicles, and connected car ecosystems through digital engineering, IoT, cloud, and data analytics. TCS also leverages Generative AI to accelerate product development with feature generation and testing in SDVs, enabling faster innovation and enhanced personalisation. Anupam Singhal, President and Business Group Head, Manufacturing, TCS, said, "The shift to software-defined vehicles marks a defining moment for the automotive industry. With the launch of these new centres, we are deepening our commitment to support OEMs in building the next generation of intelligent, connected, and sustainable vehicles. This expansion is a key milestone in our journey toward Future-Ready Mobility - where software, engineering, and design, backed by AI, converge to deliver safer, more personalised, and continuously enriching experiences for drivers and passengers." TCS's presence in Europe enhances its position in the global automotive va...

Filmed at the COVESA All-Member Meeting in Berlin, Germany,  Maitê Bezerra, senior principal analyst, software-defined vehicles for Wards Intelligence (now part of Omdia), shared insights on the automotive industry's shift towards software defined vehicles (SDVs) with host John Heinlein, Ph.D., Chief Marketing Officer of Sonatus. The SDV survey, newly expanded to seven countries, highlights the growing role of AI in vehicles, the timeline of rollout of many key technologies, open source operating systems,  applications of vehicle data, vehicle updates, and especially highlights regional differences from around the world. The State of Software Defined Vehicles | Key findings from the 2025 edition of the Software-Defined Vehicle Survey 

What does clinical trial monitoring have in common with growing a field of corn? Amy Kroeplin (PPD™ clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific), Shailesh Madel (ICON plc), and Nicole Stansbury (Premier Research) join the podcast to discuss the importance of risk-based quality management, centralized monitoring, and strategic SDV/SDR sampling strategies. They dive deeper into the unique roles of SDV and SDR, different methods of implementing SDV/SDR sampling strategies, and the industry imperative to increase centralized monitoring adoption.

Jon Summers is the Motoring Historian. He was a company car thrashing technology sales rep that turned into a fairly inept sports bike rider. On his show he gets together with various co-hosts to talk about new and old cars, driving, motorbikes, motor racing, motoring travel. John discusses his experiences at two recent presentations on the future of automobility. The first presentation by McKinsey focused on the concept of a 'software-defined vehicle' (SDV) - likening modern vehicles to connected devices similar to smartphones, and outlining six key areas for achieving success in this domain. These areas included hardware simplification, increased collaboration among manufacturers, leveraging cloud infrastructure, and shifting the focus from traditional engineering to software-driven engineering. The second presentation by a company called Aicas emphasized AI's role in achieving interoperability and managing data within the intelligent vehicle edge, highlighting the importance of selectively recording useful data to avoid latency issues. Both presentations indicate an automotive industry pivoting towards making money from data rather than traditional car components and underscore the industry-wide challenge of securing and managing this data. ==================== Down the road waits misery ... Why cannot death just set me free? Amon Amarth - Across the Rainbow Bridge A McKinsey presentation on the Software Defined Car Dave Freiburger on Route 66  Amon Amarth - Cry of the Blackbirds Freiburger, graffiti, and an evolving art form Aicas presentation on methods of packaging/selling the data streaming off cars The McKinsey Presenter Defining The Software Defined Car BMW Heated Seats Debacle “Extending the life of the hardware by making the software updateable on the fly” The extended lifetime of the B-52 Nuclear Bomber Eating the shit sandwich of OTA (Over The Airwaves) Upgrades “How Much Compute Does An Edge of Cloud Device Need?” Tesla vs. Chevelle article Cradle of Filth - Scorched Earth Erotica Hardware Consolidation - brands will merge, powertrain will no longer be the differentiator Lidar - doing the work three times not once Cradle of Filth - Her Ghost In The Fog Parallels with the death of the British Motorcycle Industry Venom - Black Metal The pivot from engineering led business to sales led, and how tragic that is for car design ZF visit and the pivot from cogs to software pod The Revenue Model Is Business To Business Data Sales “Not about performance, but about the journey that you're on” (barf) Wanting to be the kind of person who owns and Subaru in Commercialand The car as a TV, where you buy streaming programs Paradise Lost - Widow The hardware and software in the car needs headroom to come with the over the airwave upgrades The inefficiency of today's OEMs software point solutions Monthly ungrades to software, while the hardware has to last 5-10 years  Software defined = a business model, around selling data Security, Software DMZ's salmon pasta, salad and over the airwaves upgrades to brakes Entombed - That's When I Became a Satanist Tape Back Up Sodom - Agent Orange James Hunt of Aicas, and James Hunt, Formula 1 Champion and playboy Venom - Countess Bathory Is AI ready for the intelligent vehicle edge? Aicas CEO has a fascinating reaction to Tesla's Full Self Driving Coming to Terms with Waymo The vision of Autonomy and how meaningful it will be for people too old to drive Tesla full self driving accidents; still better than most human drivers Software patching feels intrinsically like a band-aid, not part of a complete coherent strategy Aicas software, allowing AI to decide what the car records (and what it chooses to forget !?!) McKinsey and Aidas use different language to describe the same thing A Cruise robotaxi runs someone over and doesn't stop  The concept of the abstraction layer to allow data interoperability Covesa and the importance of standards in engineering Data Silos within car companies Johannes Biermann the Aicas presenter has same mannerisms as 90s English comic Harry Hill Venom - Countess Bathory NXP Aicas' parent/partner, Aicas runs on NXP boxes It is about making money from selling data. Not seats, motors or great styling. Not something owners do any maintenance on. A laptop, not a Norton Amon Amarth - Pursuit of Vikings “You guys do the plumbing, but you're not responsible for what is flushed” - Aicas are selling the shovels of the data sales gold rush “A zoned architecture is developing” Both presenters use the same generic image to illustrate the Software Defined Car Marduk - Into Crypt of Rays (Celtic Frost cover) Over the Airwaves upgrades are more than a software partch for your laptop. They change the AI decision making parameters, and this will happen over night without you even knowing about it. Control of driving is utterly ceeded to the car and its software !!! The structure to make money from the data is taking shape, even as ownership and security of said data remains totally opaque Venom - Black Metal ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/gtmotorsports Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/ Copyright Jon Summers, The Motoring Historian. This content is also available via jonsummers.net. This episode is part of the Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.

We're back for episode seven of On the Move: A Siemens Automotive podcast. This is part two of Nand Kochhar and Michael Severson's conversation with Michael Munsey and David Fritz on the changes the software-defined vehicle is bringing to the automotive market. In the last episode we focused on some of the journey to SDV ubiquity and how we are helping merge vehicle manufacturing, semiconductor development, and software within the Digital Twin. For this episode we are examining why using a common development language and engineering platform is so important to successfully delivering a software-defined vehicle. Beyond communicating more complex requirements with suppliers and internal development groups, a digital-first approach helps accelerate innovation and help compress ballooning vehicle program timelines.

On this week's episode, host Sophia McLeod is joined by Danilo Branco (Associate Director, Risk Based Quality Management Lead, BeOne Medicines) and Amanda Coogan (Associate Director, Customer Experience, Remarque Systems) to discuss the value of centralized monitoring implementation by sharing case studies from today's clinical trials. They dive deeper into how centralized monitoring can help detect adverse events more quickly and identify underreporting, the benefits of holistically monitoring trial data using centralized monitoring, and how a targeted SDV/SDR sampling strategy can help organizations to conserve resources while maintaining quality and safety.

- Tariffs Could Cost 1 Million Plus Sales  - Two Suppliers Demand Tariff Payments Up Front - Canada Will Not Tariff USMCA Compliant Cars - Tesla Halts China Component Exports to U.S. - ZEV States Can Drop California Mandate - Renault Launches 3 SDV Vans - Porsche Uses Smartphone to Develop ADAS - Chevrolet EV Sales Up 114% - Bentley Uses AI to Inspect Leather  - Genesis Hypercar for 2026 Le Mans

- Tariffs Could Cost 1 Million Plus Sales  - Two Suppliers Demand Tariff Payments Up Front - Canada Will Not Tariff USMCA Compliant Cars - Tesla Halts China Component Exports to U.S. - ZEV States Can Drop California Mandate - Renault Launches 3 SDV Vans - Porsche Uses Smartphone to Develop ADAS - Chevrolet EV Sales Up 114% - Bentley Uses AI to Inspect Leather  - Genesis Hypercar for 2026 Le Mans

- Tariffs Could Hit Stellantis' Profits Hard - U.S. Tariffs Will Vary By Region - Hyundai Reveals New Software Platform and SDV - GMC Expands Sierra EV Lineup - GM's Durant Guild Opens 1st Experience Center - March China Sales Expected to Grow - Daimler Partners for Autonomous Military Vehicles

- Tariffs Could Hit Stellantis' Profits Hard - U.S. Tariffs Will Vary By Region - Hyundai Reveals New Software Platform and SDV - GMC Expands Sierra EV Lineup - GM's Durant Guild Opens 1st Experience Center - March China Sales Expected to Grow - Daimler Partners for Autonomous Military Vehicles

This week, ACRO's Good Clinical Podcast returns for a special episode! Lauren Garson (Veeva), Nicole Stansbury (Premier Research) and Jennifer Stewart (Premier Research) join the podcast to discuss the ACRO RBQM Working Group's latest paper, “Risk-based Quality Management: A Case for Centralized Monitoring," available to download at https://www.acrohealth.org/resource/rbqm-centralized-monitoring/They dive deeper into highlights from their latest publication, including the benefits of a risk-based approach to trial monitoring and the role that centralized monitoring can play in building more efficient and effective clinical trials.

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Mission Accomplished: Rob O'Neill on SEAL Team Six, Leadership, and Life After the Battlefield. In this week's episode, Marcus and Melanie Luttrell meet with one of the most highly decorated combat veterans of our time—Robert J. O'Neill. With an incredible 400+ combat missions under his belt, Rob's experiences span across Liberia, The Balkans, The Persian Gulf, Indian Ocean, Ukraine, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. As a Navy SEAL, Rob served in SEAL Team Two, SEAL Team Four, and spent eight years with the legendary SEAL Team Six. Rob's heroic career is underscored by 53 decorations, including two Silver Stars for gallantry, four Bronze Stars with Valor for heroism, and a host of other prestigious commendations. His resume of skills includes elite qualifications like Military Free-Fall Jumpmaster, Naval Special Warfare Scout/Sniper, and Master Naval Parachutist, among many others. In this episode, we dive deep into Rob's role in some of the most significant military operations in recent history: Operation Red Wings, which saw the rescue of the Lone Survivor, Marcus Luttrell The lead jumper in the daring rescue of Captain Richard Phillips from Somali pirates Operation Neptune's Spear, the mission that brought down Osama bin Laden Beyond the battlefield, Rob is the co-founder of the Special Operators Transition Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to helping special operations veterans transition to successful careers in corporate America. He is also the author of the best-selling memoir, THE OPERATOR: Firing the Shots that Killed Osama bin Laden and My Years as a SEAL Team Warrior. Throughout his post-military career, Rob has become a prominent public speaker, security consultant, and media contributor, sharing expert insights on military strategy and terrorism. Whether speaking to survivors of 9/11 or delivering keynote speeches to business leaders, Rob translates his elite training into actionable lessons on leadership, resilience, and success. Join us as we explore Rob O'Neill's incredible journey from the frontlines to the boardroom and hear his thoughts on leadership, transition, and how to thrive under pressure. Tune in to hear the untold stories and actionable advice from one of America's most decorated heroes!  In This Episode You Will Hear: • I don't think I could beat Marcus at arm wrestling if I can't pick up a bowling ball. (1:58) • You do realize there's a thing called old man strength? (5:53) • [Rob O'Neil] I have a podcast as well, called “The Operator.” We're called The Operator because if you're doing anything, you're an operator. (6:18) • Having a big man to kick your ass and teach you wind a bobbin; you realize there is skill here. (9:59) • When people quit BUDS, it's not because “this is hard”. [It's because] I'm tired of the broken foot; I'm tire of the shin splints; I'm tire of my dislocated shoulder; I'm tired. 21:20) • In BUDS, one of the biggest problems is eating too much. Like I want 5 cheeseburgers, but we have a 4-mile run afterwards. (26:35) • [Rob] and for everyone that doesn't know, can you explain what a SDV is? [Marcus] Imagine a mini submarine and shrink it down. The difference is that a submarine is dry inside, and the SDV is completely full of water. (37:40) • Listen to Marcus discuss the details of being in an SDV for 8 hours. (38:52) • [Marcus] Talk about ultimate torture - If you have a deep freeze in your garage, fill that sucker full of water, crawl in there and sit down for 8 hours. (38:53) • The first time I got in there, I was terrified. (43:49) • [Marcus] There's stuff that happens to us out there. Sometimes safety gets in the way of it. (58:40) • [After falling down the mountain during Operation Red Wings] I could hear that stream running. I've got to get me water, but I kept thinking I can't drink out of it, because my buddies are in it. (79:27) • If you want to make God laugh, tell Him what your plan is. (90:24) • [Marcus] Bro, when you saw that son of a bitch's face [Osama Bin Laden], what was the first thing you saw? [Rob O'Neal] I saw his nose. He was skinny, wearing white – tall. (93:41) • My nickname was “Nisro” (Navy SEAL Rob O'Neal). When they asked “Who got him?” They go “Nisro,” and they said “Fuck! 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Jimmy Watson served 17 years on active duty, splitting time between the Marine Corps, Blackwater, and finally as a Navy SEAL. He completed 2 deployments as a Marine before transitioning to Blackwater and working his way to the role of Team Leader. While in this role the Nisour Square Massacre occurred, an event that would draw FBI attention later, but by that time he was already serving at an SDV command in Hawaii as a SEAL. I don't know the best word to describe Jimm'ys life, it has taken twists and turns that most can likely not fathom. From leaving school at 13 to a suicide attempt in a mental hospital while fighting to stay in the military, to working from John McAfee to being on the run from the FBI, to finding redemption in faith. Strap in for a journey, we talked about it all. Fear the belt sander.... Wolf 21- Check out what they have to offer for the best sleep of your life: https://www.thewolf21.com Use Code: "clearedhot" for 30% off of your 1st order The Speed of War Comic Series: https://www.thespeedofwar.com/ Check out the newest Cleared Hot Gear here: https://shop.clearedhotpodcast.com/  

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