At this year's Consumer Electronics Show, the automotive industry is taking a giant leap forward with some of the most innovative technology on display.
From agentic AI to voice control and proof-of-concept concepts that are still years away from hitting the roads, there was no shortage of impressive automotive tech at CES 2026.
At the forefront of this innovation is Sony and Honda's joint EV project, which boasts a massive panoramic screen that extends until the passenger door. This 12.3-inch and 28.5-inch dual display setup offers gamers and media enthusiasts an immersive experience, complete with themes based on popular Sony games like "Astro Bot." The car also comes equipped with advanced driver assistance systems and AI-powered safety features.
Another standout concept was Qualcomm's Snapdragon Digital Chassis, a showcase car that brings to life the infotainment, AI assistant, and automated driving and safety features that run behind the scenes of cars. Equipped with 13 cameras and 20 speakers, the vehicle can provide driver assistance for a passed-out driver, call safety operators when the driver doesn't respond, and even proactively navigate to the first meeting on the driver's calendar.
If autonomous vehicles are your thing, then Waymo's new Ojai might be the most exciting development. This electric minivan is now equipped with 13 cameras, six radar, and four LiDAR sensors, making it a formidable force in Level 4 self-driving capability. The Ojai is expected to make its debut later this year in San Francisco.
Collaborations between tech giants are also on the rise at CES 2026. Uber has partnered with Lucid Motors and Nuro to power a fleet of driverless robotaxis, which will be deployed in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year. The taxis feature a sleek three-row SUV design, large cargo hold, and built-in backseat screens that control climate, air conditioning, media, and productivity tools.
Finally, there's Cerence AI's agentic AI platform for cars, called xUI, which was selected by Geely Auto, the Chinese carmaker that owns Volvo. This voice-controlled agent seamlessly connects navigation, climate, car controls, media, and even productivity tools through a Microsoft 365 integration. It also allows drivers to set up "voice shortcuts" to control functions using phrases.
Last but not least, there's Garmin's In-Cabin Meta Neural Band, which uses Meta's Neural Band in the car. Wearing this wristband, passengers can use their thumb, index, and middle fingers to control a touchscreen without touching it. It brings up an entirely new way for passengers (and maybe even drivers) to interact with the car's infotainment features.
These are just a few examples of what made CES 2026 a pivotal moment in automotive technology. With these innovative technologies on the horizon, the future of driving is set to be more exciting – and perhaps more convenient – than ever before.
From agentic AI to voice control and proof-of-concept concepts that are still years away from hitting the roads, there was no shortage of impressive automotive tech at CES 2026.
At the forefront of this innovation is Sony and Honda's joint EV project, which boasts a massive panoramic screen that extends until the passenger door. This 12.3-inch and 28.5-inch dual display setup offers gamers and media enthusiasts an immersive experience, complete with themes based on popular Sony games like "Astro Bot." The car also comes equipped with advanced driver assistance systems and AI-powered safety features.
Another standout concept was Qualcomm's Snapdragon Digital Chassis, a showcase car that brings to life the infotainment, AI assistant, and automated driving and safety features that run behind the scenes of cars. Equipped with 13 cameras and 20 speakers, the vehicle can provide driver assistance for a passed-out driver, call safety operators when the driver doesn't respond, and even proactively navigate to the first meeting on the driver's calendar.
If autonomous vehicles are your thing, then Waymo's new Ojai might be the most exciting development. This electric minivan is now equipped with 13 cameras, six radar, and four LiDAR sensors, making it a formidable force in Level 4 self-driving capability. The Ojai is expected to make its debut later this year in San Francisco.
Collaborations between tech giants are also on the rise at CES 2026. Uber has partnered with Lucid Motors and Nuro to power a fleet of driverless robotaxis, which will be deployed in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year. The taxis feature a sleek three-row SUV design, large cargo hold, and built-in backseat screens that control climate, air conditioning, media, and productivity tools.
Finally, there's Cerence AI's agentic AI platform for cars, called xUI, which was selected by Geely Auto, the Chinese carmaker that owns Volvo. This voice-controlled agent seamlessly connects navigation, climate, car controls, media, and even productivity tools through a Microsoft 365 integration. It also allows drivers to set up "voice shortcuts" to control functions using phrases.
Last but not least, there's Garmin's In-Cabin Meta Neural Band, which uses Meta's Neural Band in the car. Wearing this wristband, passengers can use their thumb, index, and middle fingers to control a touchscreen without touching it. It brings up an entirely new way for passengers (and maybe even drivers) to interact with the car's infotainment features.
These are just a few examples of what made CES 2026 a pivotal moment in automotive technology. With these innovative technologies on the horizon, the future of driving is set to be more exciting – and perhaps more convenient – than ever before.
! The Sony/Honda project sounds insane with that massive panoramic screen - who knows if it'll make my kid's car ride so much fun 
. But seriously, autonomous vehicles are the future and Waymo's Ojai is taking it to a whole new level 
. Having 13 cameras, six radar, and four LiDAR sensors will definitely make navigation a breeze... for when I'm not driving, of course! 
The idea of voice-controlled agents like Cerence AI's xUI is also so cool - my kid could just say "Hey, raise the temperature" and it'll happen 
. Can't wait to see these innovations hit the roads and make our daily commutes more convenient 
CES 2026 was straight fire!!! I'm so hyped about all these sick tech innovations that's about to hit our roads! Sony and Honda's joint EV project with that massive panoramic screen tho 
is like something out of a sci-fi movie! And can you even imagine having an AI-powered safety feature that proactively navigates the roads for you 
that's going to change the game. I mean, 13 cameras and six radar sensors? That's some next-level tech right there! 
. It's like they're all working together to make our future roads safer and more convenient. I'm low-key freaking out thinking about it 
, which lets you control the car's infotainment features with just a thumb or two 
? That's like something from a futuristic utopia!
. What if we trade in our autonomy on the road for a seamless integration of our personal tech? The lines between driver and passenger are blurring fast, and I'm not sure anyone's ready for what comes next... 
. And can you believe how seamless the voice controls are? I mean, being able to set up "voice shortcuts" to control your car is genius 
. It's gonna be interesting to see these new features become a reality and change the way we interact with our cars entirely 
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The way they're integrating tech into cars is just getting more and more exciting! From voice control to automated driving, it's clear that we're on the cusp of something HUGE! 
Drivers will need to level up their skills, or just relax and let the AI do the work for them. Who needs human driver when you have robots? 
and with the AI-powered safety features it's like they're really taking driving safety super seriously 
Garmin has this wristband that lets u control the infotainment system without touchin anything that sounds like sci-fi but hey its a cool tech lol so is it true that these cars can detect if u r asleep at the wheel 
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. but what really got me excited was the agentic AI platform for cars... imagine being able to just talk to your car and have it respond 
. this future of driving is looking so promising! 
. Plus, it's awesome that companies like Sony, Honda, and Geely are working together on some of these projects – it just goes to show how far we've come in terms of innovation and collaboration 
. Bring it on, 2026!
. I remember playing games on my old PSP at a friend's house back in 2004... who would've thought we'd have something like that inside a car? 
. Garmin's In-Cabin Meta Neural Band is another game-changer - no more screens in the car!