Jon Ikeda, Vice President of Acura North America, says, "Innovation is about risk-taking. You can't be innovative unless there is some semblance of risk involved."
For full interview [click here](https://cheddar.com/videos/inside-the-design-behind-acuras-2019-rdx-prototype).
Roadway deaths in the U.S. are mounting despite government test data showing vehicles have been getting safer. While the number of all car-related fatalities has trended upward over the last decade, pedestrians and cyclists have seen the sharpest rise: over 60% between 2011 and 2022.
