SAA Motoring Minds Featuring Motor Trend's Frank Markus

August 11, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Join SAA Motoring Minds, a free series for automotive professionals and enthusiasts. Each session explores the latest industry trends and innovations with expert-led discussions. This is aZoom event, but a recording will be available.

Motoring Minds is hosted by Adam Bernard, SAA President and Founder of AutoPerspectives (Adam Bernard | LinkedIn). The next episode will feature Frank Markus,  who will discuss the hottest and coolest automotive technologies, from super-efficient electric motors to innovative HMI solutions.

Adam’s special guest:

Frank Markus, Technical Director, Motor Trend

Frank received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois in 1985 and a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Rackham School of Graduate Studies at the University of Michigan in 1987. He spent six years with the Chrysler Corporation, in Vehicle Development engineering and Advance Vehicle Packaging engineering. Frank has no formal journalism training, but his love of cars and travel led him to join Car and Driver magazine in April 1991 as Technical Editor. In 2003, Frank joined the staff of Motor Trend Magazine as Technical Director, working out of the Detroit area and responsible for editing all magazine content for technical accuracy.

Attendance is free, but registration is required.