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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What factors drive the automotive industry's evolution toward software-defined vehicles? What are the organizational challenges? And what role do things like artificial intelligence play?

These were among the fundamental questions during SDV Social 2025 on Thursday, May 16th, presented by Intrepid Control Systems. In addition to technical demos and networking opportunities, the evening included an in-depth panel discussion on the future of software-defined cars moderated by AutoVision News Radio host Carl Anthony.

Joining Carl were three respected industry leaders: Eugen Beslic of ETAS, Partha Goswami of 3IS, and Colt Correa of Intrepid Control Systems. Each panelist provided a unique perspective on the SDV landscape, including the role of AI, considerations related to corporate culture, and upcoming trends.

Join us for a rebroadcast of this previously live panel discussion from the Intrepid Control Systems headquarters in Troy, Michigan.

More Resources:

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

Would You Trust a Self-Driving Car? ft. Greg Brannon of AAA: https://tinyurl.com/25xhzwdt

Automotive Ethernet & The OPEN Alliance ft. John Simon of Intrepid Control Systems: https://tinyurl.com/4fkkwdfw

Follow AutoVision News Radio on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b