This episode is sponsored by AVL, a leading mobility technology company recognized globally for its engineering, simulation, and testing solutions in the automotive industry.

Matt Hortop, Electrified Vehicle Research Scientist at AVL Test Systems, joined Carl Anthony at the 2025 Reimagine Mobility Conference. During their reception fireside chat, Matt expanded on a few key points regarding vehicle electrification:

Headlines Versus Headwinds: Although total combined power outputs are attention-grabbing, behind the scenes, engineers once contended with less-than-desirable testing equipment for validating critical EV system components.

Time Savings Bank: Matt and his colleagues work diligently to save AVL customers time and resources in the long run, ultimately allowing them more opportunities for innovation.

EVs & The S Curve: EVs open up new opportunities for consumers to experience vehicle ownership (i.e., software-defined cars). With each product iteration comes a new and different way for drivers to interact with their vehicles. These changes, whether for the powertrain technology or the owner's experience inside the car, necessitate a more rigorous testing and development process.

Stay Curious: Matt encourages all automotive professionals to ask lots of questions and take prediction timelines with a grain of salt.

More Resources:

AVL Reimagine Mobility Conference & Exhibition: https://tinyurl.com/48fr9rea

AVL Testing Solutions: https://tinyurl.com/279dj4ty

AVL Inverter Testing Solutions: https://tinyurl.com/e6vsr2d4

Electric Vehicle Power Inverter Market to Reach Revenues of $30.8 Billion by 2032, at 17.8% CAGR via ResearchAndMarkets: https://tinyurl.com/bdck5t6a

Guide to S-Curves: Definition, Stages and Inflection Points via Donna Weidinger for Indeed: https://tinyurl.com/mrr7kep3

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On a carefree summer evening in the early 1990s, AV Radio host Carl Anthony and his childhood friends "discovered" a sporty black car in the neighbor's driveway up the street. In a rural Iowa town where trucks and minivans dominated, this mysterious machine halted 10-speed bikes, grounded all flying footballs, and shut down the nightly water gun fights.

Never had a vehicle interrupted the activity of the kids on Ridgewood Drive, a candy-cane-shaped road at the edge of a tall cornfield.

Many in the automotive industry can recall a similar story where a particular car made a profound impact on them. And all these years later, that vehicle, for any number of reasons, still resonates with them. Infiniti engineers Anand Patel and James Mastronardi feel that same passion each day, most recently through their work on the 2026 Infiniti QX60.

In this special edition of AV Radio, Anand and James guide Carl through the 2026 QX60, helping him gain a deeper understanding of the vehicle's new camera technology, turbocharged powertrain, and Artistry in Motion design language.

In This AV Radio Episode:

-- Brief history of Infiniti.

-- Google built-in connectivity.

-- Klipsch Reference Premiere audio system.

-- ProPILOT Assist 2.1 features and functionality.

-- The link between the 2025 QX80 and the 2026 QX60.

-- Engine isolation measures for the VC Turbo powertrain.

-- Front Wide and Invisible Hood View camera technologies.

-- 2026 QX60 content by trim level, including the new Sport model.

-- What Anand and James enjoy most about their work on the 2026 QX60.

More Resources:

2026 Infiniti QX60 Receives First-Ever Sport Trim, Plus New Klipsch Audio System via Alvin Reyes for Automoblog: https://tinyurl.com/mtay8rzf

2026 Infiniti QX60 Spec Deck: https://tinyurl.com/49prsx26

How Infiniti harnesses AI to bring its Artistry in Motion to life: https://tinyurl.com/yue3bumy

2025 Infiniti QX80 overview via the Automoblog YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/yc5r2c2t

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The BMW Concept Speedtop made a lasting impression at the 2025 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, set against the picturesque backdrop of Lake Como. Never has a shooting brake looked so desirable yet so intent in its sport-touring aspirations. As a stellar follow-up to the Concept Skytop unveiled in 2024, the Speedtop will feature BMW's most powerful production V8, matched by styling elements that enthusiasts and collectors will discuss for years to come.

Join AV Radio host Carl Anthony as he provides a quick but detailed overview of the BMW Concept Speedtop.

More Resources:

Rare BMW Concept Speedtop Offers Beautiful & Bespoke Styling via Alvin Reyes for Automoblog: https://tinyurl.com/54d72dr4 (article includes a full gallery of photos)

BMW Concept Skytop design study press release: https://tinyurl.com/43tfdke6

Legends Both—The BMW 503 and 507 via BMW Group Classic: https://tinyurl.com/3c2jyebt

An Audio Tour of the Autoworld Museum: https://tinyurl.com/bdfkp4bd

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