In this episode of The Garage podcast recorded live at CES 2026, host John Heinlein interviews Derek De Bono, Vice President of Software Defined Vehicles at Valeo, a major tier one automotive supplier. The conversation explores how software defined vehicles (SDVs) are transforming the automotive industry, moving beyond simply adding more software to creating a holistic system approach that decouples hardware and software. Derek discusses Valeo's 90-year evolution from mechanical systems to leading innovation in electrification, lighting, and autonomous driving systems. The discussion covers how SDVs enable vehicles to evolve with their owners through over-the-air updates, feature-on-demand capabilities, and continuous improvements through AI and machine learning. They explore the changing relationship between automakers and suppliers, moving from hierarchical structures to partnership ecosystems. Derek shares insights on the future of autonomous driving, predicting level 3 autonomy before 2030, and discusses how software updates are becoming more frequent, with some manufacturers pushing hundreds of updates per year. The conversation touches on business model implications, including whether new features should be revenue-generating or loyalty-building, and how SDVs can improve vehicle resale value and reduce costs through simplified wiring harnesses and fewer controllers.
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to Software Defined Vehicles 0:44 Introduction to Derek De Bono 3:48 Overview of Valeo 5:01 Transition to Software Defined Vehicles 7:44 The Role of AI in SDVs 9:03 Collaboration in the Automotive Ecosystem 13:18 Opportunities for OEMs and Consumers 16:11 Revenue Models for Software Updates 20:42 Future Trends in Autonomous Driving 24:52 Conclusion and Closing Remarks
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