Over the past two to three years, we have seen the topic of autonomous cars go from a novelty to a popular topic at parties to a consistent part of our daily conversation and news feeds. During this time, we’ve had the opportunity to interview experts working on 3D printed autonomous shuttles, electro-mobility, mobility as a service, flying cars, the technology impact on distracted driving, intelligent traffic systems and autonomous driving platforms and simulations. The result is a multifaceted perspective on issues faced by the transportation industry as it prepares for the future. The insights gained in these conversations are used in this presentation to explore what engineering challenges must be overcome for the vision of the future car to become a day-to-day reality, and the subsequent changes to our lives.