Cocktail Investing

It seems every day we hear about the inevitability of the autonomous car, a component of our Disruptive Technology investing theme, with many hoping that it will usher in a new area of safety.  To better understand the evolution of the smarter vehicle, Tematica Research’s mixologists Chris Versace and Lenore Hawkins spoke with Ted Cardenas, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Car Electronics Division at Pioneer Electronics Corp (PNCOY). Pioneer isn’t just innovating within entertainment and communications as the company is also developing advanced driver assist for both OEM and aftermarket, allowing owners of older cars to benefit from the latest in safety improvements. When asked about his expectations around the timeline for the truly driverless car, Ted framed his analysis in the context of the evolution of in-car GPS systems – an evolution by degrees rather than a binary event.   Companies mentioned on the Podcast Alphabet (AAPL) Apple (AAPL) BMW (BMWYY) Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCAU) Intel (INTC) Pand