Driving You Crazy

One of the most annoying activities has to be walking into a car dealership to buy a car. New or used. What if you could tell someone what kind of car you want and have an AI bot help negotiate the deal for you so all you have to do is walk in and sign the paperwork? That is what Zach Shefska, CEO of CarEdge is working on. In this episode I speak with Zach about how they leverage AI to research and negotiate with dealerships, the f...

I was sent an email asking me to look into a small, rural Canadian transit system that they say has solved a problem that stumps most small cities, viable public transit. To talk about what they are doing I invited on the show Hillary Geneau with the township of North Grenville, Canada and Mary King with the Toronto based company Envisio that provides the real time data reporting software they are using to educate the public about ...

I debated whether to play this interview or let it go but ultimately decided to present it to you for your consideration. I explain the entire issue before my guest, Kendra Blocker with General Motors talking about seatbelt safety and technology and safety and history and safety and future innovations and safety. Let me know what you think. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. 

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What if a car could drive autonomously the same way you drive a car? Where it just goes anywhere and everywhere with no limitations of mapping or GPS or internet connectivity. That is what the folks at the AI company called Imagry are doing right now. They say it is the biggest leap in autonomous driving technology to date. I visit with Eran Ofir, CEO of Imagry to talk all about what they are doing and how quickly he thinks the AI ...

The Los Angeles Auto Show is one of the year's best and this year is no exception. Joining me is Mike Danger, Senior Editor, with Kelley Blue Book from the floor of the show as we talk about the trends and new offerings at the show. That and wait until you hear what I found after Googling my name. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. 

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We first open the mail bag to answer a few of the more interesting questions I have received lately. Then I visit with Dayna Edens with a website called ConsumerAffairs, not to be confused with Consumer Reports, to chat about their driver study that looked at driver knowledge of driving laws, driving confidence, safety habits and driver behavior. Link to the study is below. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. 

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Artificial Intelligence is becoming more and more pervasive including when we are searching for the next, best vacation. The website Talker Research recently published their 2025 Travel Trend Report that included a section that looked at how people are using AI in travel. To talk more about this I invited Van Darden from Talker Research to talk more about AI travel and their report. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcas...

Experiencing a crash, either as a driver or a passenger can have longer lasting effects on the mind than the body. For some, driving becomes a chore that can be very difficult to deal with. I was contacted by someone who thought it would be good for me to chat with Janelle Lawrence. Janelle wrote a book comparing crash recovery to similar effects of PTSD that many soldiers deal with after returning from a tour of duty. The book is ...

Getting kids to or from school can be a real challenge for some families especially if the bus service isn’t reliable. There is a service called HopSkipDrive that describes themselves as a leader in supplemental student transportation. I have a ton of questions about how it works for students, for drivers and for the school systems so I invited Campbell Millum, HopSkipDrive’s Senior Vice President of Communications and external aff...

There is no doubt that electrification of vehicles is the future but what happens to the old, classic cars we know and love? There is a company in the UK called Everrati that is electrifying some classic vehicles from the chassis on up. They say this is the intersection of electrification, luxury and legacy. Joining me in this episode to explain how they do it and who are buying these cars is CEO and Founder of Everrati Justin Lunn...

Aviation security has changed and morphed over the years. Some say in good ways and others in terrible ways. The next big evolution in aviation security is biometric screenings including facial recognition software. To talk more about that and where we have come is someone who was transformational with how TSA does its work, Dr Sheldon Jacobson, professor of computer science at University of Illinois. All that and more on the Drivi...

The traveling salesman problem is basically figuring out how to make the most amount of stops in the most efficient way. With the help of AI, Adiona Tech believes they are on the cusp of solving that problem, but there is still a ways to go. How does it all work and how will deliveries in the future get to you in the most efficient and cost effective way possible? In this episode I discuss that with Richard Savoie, CEO and a Co-Fou...

Artificial intelligence continues to take over the traffic world, especially in the world of traffic cameras used for enforcement of speeding, red light running and passing school buses. There is a company called Verra Mobility that is knee deep into all of these kinds of, what they call traffic solutions. In this episode I speak with Will Barnow and Melba Rivera-Irizarry about all of the enforcement technology they are into and ho...

There is another service for people with RV’s or campers that will connect them with unique places to park overnight. This service is called RV Overnights and in this episode I speak to Co-Founder Rob Case about the service, the unique places to stay and the popularity of RV travel. Also, a quick recap of my visit to two three corners in Colorado. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. 

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The future of traffic information is all about data collection and then interpretation with artificial intelligence. There is a company based in Canada called Quarterhill that is working on driving advancement technology through tolling systems, enforcement and intelligent transportation infrastructure. This episode I visit with Dan Dobransky, Senior Director of Roadside Transformation for Quarterhill to talk about road data, AI an...

Let me start by saying I detest drunk driving. That said, the Colorado Department of Transportation sent out a press release saying more than half of all drivers who were contacted for suspected DUI refused to take a toxicology test. There are lawyers on social media who will persuade you to not take the test but is that the best strategy if you are pulled over? In this episode I speak with criminal defense and DUI attorney Kevin C...

I think every car should have a dash cam in it as does my guest. This episode I visit with Matthew Richie, Operations Manager for The Dashcam Store in Austin, Texas about how they work, privacy concerns, features, prices, operations and how fleets are using them to help their business. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. 

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What is the true value of curb parking? That is the topic of a piece from long time parking expert John Conway who says curb parking is routinely undervalued, underpriced and misused. His piece, linked down below, is titled: Prime Real Estate, Rock-Bottom Price - The Politics of Parking. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. 

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Should left turns be eliminated, especially in downtown, urban areas? That is the suggestion from Penn State University Professor Vikash Gayah who joins me to talk about all the reasons why in his studies eliminating lefts would make drivers safer and the commute more efficient. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. 

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