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At first glance, the sticker price seems like the reason that new-car smell feels so out of reach. Yet according to a report from the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), buying a new vehicle takes fewer weeks of pay today than it did in 2022. Measured in today’s dollars, average spending per new vehicle has risen only about eight percent since 2002. Passenger cars also cost less than they did two decades ago.   The squeeze comes from everything else in the household budget. Rent, health care, and groceries have all risen faster than vehicle prices, while insurance premiums keep climbing for the vehicles people already drive. Those costs leave less money for a car payment, even as the vehicle itself becomes easier to afford.   Join AV Radio host Carl Anthony as he sorts through key data points from CAR’s Vehicle Affordability report, along with a few tips for lowering the cost of the vehicle you already have.   More Resources:   Vehicle Affordability: Defining, Diagnosing, and Understanding New Vehicle Affordability in the United States via the Center for Automotive Research, sponsored by the Alliance for Automotive Innovation: https://www.cargroup.org/publication/vehicle-affordability   Kelley Blue Book September 2026 Average Transaction Price Report via Cox Automotive: https://tinyurl.com/2w9kpzy5   University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers (see Tables 37 and 38, Buying Conditions for Vehicles): https://tinyurl.com/mvza4rh2   Cost of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Repairs via AAA: https://tinyurl.com/2a64ktfs   How Crash Avoidance Tech Simultaneously Raises and Slashes Repair Costs via IIHS-HLDI: https://tinyurl.com/yb2nhucb   Household Debt and Credit Report via the Federal Reserve Bank of New York: https://tinyurl.com/ymfmcvxm   Follow AV Radio on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b   AV Radio is a Detroit Deep Media Production: https://detroitdeepmedia.com/

When Deloitte asked automotive professionals what would help women reach leadership, mentorship and sponsorship ranked highest at 67%. The finding comes from the firm’s 2025 study, Driving Diversity and Inclusion for Women in the Automotive Industry, which surveyed nearly 600 people in more than 25 countries. In Deloitte’s study, nearly 70% believe women are underrepresented in automotive leadership, while some younger professionals say they feel somewhat unprepared for the changes happening across the industry.   Berveleen Mashonga is an award-winning mobility and automotive technology leader and a passionate advocate for women in STEM. As the founder of STEMEVO Mobility, she is working to address the systemic issues identified by the Deloitte study and similar surveys through a platform dedicated to making the future of mobility more accessible and inclusive.   Berveleen joins AutoVision News Radio host Carl Anthony to discuss the inspiration behind her mission to support young women as they pursue their education and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. She also provides insight on key industry topics, including the relationship between materials science and ADAS, challenges around implementing V2X, and how to approach AI with a clear strategy.   More Resources:   Berveleen Mashonga’s Website: https://www.berveleenmashonga.com/   STEMEVO Mobility: https://tinyurl.com/4s646xxb   When it Comes to Engineers, Demand Exceeds Supply via the American Society of Mechanical Engineers: https://tinyurl.com/sbn655vf   Women in Mechanical Engineering: Representation Trends in Education and the Workforce: https://tinyurl.com/psd4h5kp   Driving Diversity and Inclusion for Women in the Automotive Industry via Deloitte: https://tinyurl.com/2hytf2en   Follow AV Radio on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b   AV Radio is a Detroit Deep Media Production: https://detroitdeepmedia.com/

At AutoSens and InCabin Europe 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, 12 companies shared their latest news during an afternoon press event. AutoSens is a global community shaping the future of ADAS and autonomous vehicle perception technology, while the InCabin community examines how sensing, software, and human factors come together inside the vehicle.   Join AV Radio host Carl Anthony on the exhibition floor at La Farga de L'Hospitalet for a recap of each company's presentation during the press event. Featured companies and their announcements include:   Anyverse: Virtual Assessment Implementation Program.   Aptiv: In-Cabin Synthetic Data Platform.   Brighter Signals: Bill Russo, Founder of Automobility, appointed to the Board of Directors.   Calterah: Radar system engineering expertise for European OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.   Deep In Sight: In-cabin multimodal sensing technology.   Edge Foundry: ThermoK VGA solution with lower manufacturing costs.   KD: 10GBASE-AU optical transceiver integrated into a Leopard Imaging automotive multigigabit camera.   LYNRED: Launch of CAPT640, a thermal imaging sensor for driver-assist systems.   rFpro: AV elevate IN CABIN and improved fidelity of vehicle interior models.   Smart Eye: Multimodal in-cabin AI agent demonstration.   Solectrix: proFRAME and SXIVE bundle with seamless toolchains and intelligent workflows.   STMicroelectronics: ST SafeSense VD56GA, a 1.1 MP automotive image sensor for infrared in-cabin sensing.   More Resources:   Sense Media Group, organizers of AutoSens, InCabin, and RoboSens: https://sense-media.com/   AutoSens YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@AutoSensTV   InCabin YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@InCabin   Follow AV Radio on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b   AV Radio is a Detroit Deep Media Production: https://detroitdeepmedia.com/

In the time it takes you to read this sentence, a UVeye system will have scanned your entire vehicle, left to right and top to bottom, producing a comprehensive health report for you and the technicians working on your vehicle. With its groundbreaking approach, UVeye has reimagined vehicle inspections by using computer vision and deep learning in its drive-thru systems to identify underbody leaks, corrosion, broken parts, small windshield cracks, tire wear, wheel alignment, and more. With UVEye scans, consumers have more clarity on their vehicle's condition, while service advisors and technicians gain more insight into the repairs needed. And all you do is simply drive through the machine. UVeye co-founder and CEO Amir Hever joined AV Radio host Carl Anthony from the showroom at LaFontaine Buick GMC Cadillac in Highland, Michigan, where LaFontaine Automotive Group and UVeye announced a strategic partnership. During the event, attendees saw the UVeye system in action as vehicles passed through and could even review the corresponding reports on a large digital display. The partnership will ultimately see the implementation of UVeye’s technology at more than 40 LaFontaine locations across Michigan, creating the world’s first cross-state network of complimentary drive-through vehicle health scans, open to all residents regardless of where they purchased their vehicle. Amir discussed why trust and transparency are key pillars of UVeye’s philosophy, recalling an instance when both eroded around his own vehicle when he took it in for service. He also expanded on UVeye’s reputation as the “MRI for Cars,” how OEMs can leverage the technology to provide a new level of customer service, and what the future holds for one of the most promising companies in the automotive industry today.   More Resources: UVeye Technical Overview: https://uveye.com/technical-overview/ UVeye Customer Success Stories: https://uveye.com/success-stories/ UVeye Integrations: https://uveye.com/partners/integrations/ Follow AV Radio on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b AV Radio is a Detroit Deep Media Production: https://detroitdeepmedia.com/

Full self-driving vehicles, in-car payment systems, and smart home ecosystem integration are among the innovations The Harris Poll identifies as part of the "next wave" in its 2026 AutoTECHCAST study, an annual survey of more than 10,000 U.S. consumers examining which automotive technologies are most likely to drive purchase decisions and brand loyalty.   The 2026 findings also show how younger generations have placed increasing importance on technology over the past decade, citing it as a deciding factor in which make and model they choose, and why.   Join AV Radio host Carl Anthony as he sorts through key data points from the 2026 AutoTECHCAST survey, comparing and contrasting the findings with his own experience of brand loyalty growing up in a small rural Iowa community in the 1990s.   More Resources:   AutoTECHCAST 2026 via The Harris Poll: https://tinyurl.com/u62ssbzs   “Heads or tails, this time everybody wins!” 1998 Dodge Intrepid road test via MotorWeek: https://tinyurl.com/2rdd556d   Hagerty Study Finds Gen Z Loves Driving, Gravitating Towards Collector Cars via AV Radio: https://tinyurl.com/29t39cha   Younger generations seek re-engineered classics to embrace their love of driving. Stuart Wilson of Velocity Restorations joins AV Radio from The Henry, Autograph Collection in Dearborn, Michigan: https://tinyurl.com/us8682mf    Follow AV Radio on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b   AV Radio is a Detroit Deep Media Production: https://detroitdeepmedia.com/

For U.S. Navy veteran Stuart Wilson, a difficult restoration project led him to create the process and client experience he wished existed in the first place. What began as a small garage operation, shaped by the problems Stuart ran into restoring his own Bronco, became Velocity Restorations, a company now operating from a 135,000-square-foot facility in Florida, building what's known as Re-Engineered Classics.   AutoVision News Radio host Carl Anthony met with Stuart at The Henry, Autograph Collection in Dearborn, Michigan, where the two sat inside his personal truck, a Founder's Series International Scout, to talk shop. The two discuss the difference between a restomod and a Re-Engineered Classic, how the buyer base continues to evolve, and why Velocity-built vehicles are meant to be driven, enjoyed, and even passed down.   More Resources:   Velocity Restorations Official Site: https://www.velocityrestorations.com/   Velocity Restorations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velocityrestorations/   Square Body Trucks: Complete Guide to the 1973–1987 GM Generation via Velocity Restorations: https://tinyurl.com/yc8ytp6c   Hagerty Study Finds Gen Z Loves Driving, Gravitating Towards Collector Cars via AV Radio: https://tinyurl.com/29t39cha   Follow AV Radio on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b   AV Radio is a Detroit Deep Media Production: https://detroitdeepmedia.com/

The relationship between software-defined vehicles and EVs, the evolution of new propulsion technologies, and the ways AI is being leveraged across the automotive industry.   These topics were among the core themes at SDV Social 2026, presented by Intrepid Control Systems. Held on the evening of Thursday, May 14th, at the Intrepid HQ in Troy, Michigan, the event featured cutting-edge tech demos, networking opportunities, and live music from Detroit rockers J2C. The evening concluded with an expert panel discussion on the future of software-defined cars moderated by AutoVision News Radio host Carl Anthony.   Alongside Carl on the panel were three respected industry leaders: John McElroy of Autoline, Christine Thelesklaf of Bosch in North America, and Jordan Choby of Toyota Motor North America, Research and Development. Each panelist provided key takeaways on the current SDV landscape, including the role of AI, trends in the commercial space, and considerations for everyday car buyers.   Join us for a rebroadcast of this previously live panel discussion from the Intrepid Control Systems headquarters in Troy, Michigan.    More Resources:     AI in the automotive industry: Trends, benefits & use cases via S&P Global Mobility: https://tinyurl.com/4n2dtbsu   SDVs Today: Driving Factors, Role of AI & Trends on the Horizon: https://tinyurl.com/yjtenhwt   Definitions, Challenges & Considerations of SDVs ft. Intrepid Control Systems, Dataspeed, Keysight Technologies, and AutoVision News Radio: https://tinyurl.com/4mnu6wvd   The Software-Defined Future of Automotive ft. Volvo Group, Ford of Europe, and AutoVision News Radio via Reuters Events: https://tinyurl.com/mr2upmnr   Why Hydrogen ft. Tarek Abdel-Baset of FORVIA with AutoVision News Radio: https://tinyurl.com/y35pjp2j   Follow AutoVision News Radio on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b   AV Radio is a Detroit Deep Media Production: https://detroitdeepmedia.com/

Spring has arrived, and for many of us, that means dealing with seasonal allergies and taxes. While this episode of AutoVision News Radio won’t help with the sneezing and watering eyes (unless you count moral support), it can certainly help you make the most of your 2026 tax refund.   With the average IRS refund estimated at $3,500, AV Radio host Carl Anthony explores how to turn that one-time check into a long-term investment for your vehicle. We discuss how a principal-only payment can shave months off a car loan, which maintenance services are most important for longevity, and how to modernize your daily commute with something like a premium radar detector.   More Resources:    4 smart ways to use your 2026 tax refund to save thousands on your car via Carl Anthony for How-To Geek:https://tinyurl.com/mucye67r   Tax filing season progressing smoothly with timely refund processing and a high use of electronic filing via the Internal Revenue Service: https://tinyurl.com/msk76598   I ran a dealership express lube—these 4 services help your car last 200,000 miles via Carl Anthony for How-To Geek: https://tinyurl.com/yhtuyrjz   Follow AutoVision News Radio on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b   AV Radio is a Detroit Deep Media Production: https://detroitdeepmedia.com/

Nissan has unveiled a dual-pathway approach to its North American electrification strategy with the introduction of the 2027 Rogue Hybrid e-POWER. Debuting at the 2026 New York International Auto Show, this unique series-hybrid system distinguishes itself from competitors like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V in a few key ways.   On this AV Radio episode, Carl Anthony expands on the specifics of the e-POWER system, which utilizes the gasoline engine as a generator. Complete with Nissan's dual-motor AWD system and the return of the e-Pedal, the Rogue Hybrid e-POWER could be an attractive option for buyers not quite ready for a full EV.   More Resources:   Nissan's no-transmission hybrid for 2027 is different from every RAV4 and CR-V via Carl Anthony for How-To Geek: https://tinyurl.com/4z55xpvf   Follow AutoVision News Radio on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b   AV Radio is a Detroit Deep Media Production: https://detroitdeepmedia.com/

It starts with a ping on your phone: "According to our records, you have an outstanding toll charge." It looks official, cites municipal codes, and threatens a late fee or legal action if the balance remains unpaid. But there’s a catch. You haven't been to that state recently, if at all.   On this episode of AutoVision News Radio, Carl Anthony examines the recent surge of toll-related text scams. Drawing from his latest reporting for technology website How-To Geek, Carl explains why these "smishing" attacks are so effective and how scammers exploit our desire to be law-abiding citizens to steal sensitive financial data.   In this AV Radio episode: The Spray-and-Pray Method: Why you're getting texts from states you've never visited. Red Flags: How to spot the differences between a fake URL and a legitimate agency site. Verification vs. Panic: Safe ways to check your account status without falling into a trap. Protective Steps: What to do if you continue to receive these messages. More Resources:   Why you’re getting unpaid toll texts from states you’ve never visited via Carl Anthony for How-To Geek: https://tinyurl.com/3p93ej9e   FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center: ic3.gov   Follow AutoVision News Radio on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b   AV Radio is a Detroit Deep Media Production: https://detroitdeepmedia.com/