JANUARY 11, 2019

Giant Tier 1 supplier Magna is working to address the mobility ecosystem of the future. Swamy Kotagiri, Chief Technology Officer, discusses some of its seating, racing, powertrain and autonomous technology.

Innovation evolved on every level, from biometrics-based security to digital vision to dimmable glass, see how Gentex is making auto tech’s cutting edge even sharper.

Our focus is to develop scalable technology paths – ones that yield features ready for immediate implementation, yet based on technologies that can grow, advance and adapt.

Gentex – Today’s Features – Tomorrow’s Technology

Gentex Displays Its Digital Vision

Gentex may best be known for its digital rearview mirrors and at this year's CES it's showing how the technology is continuing to evolve. President and CEO Steve Downing also says its dimmable glass technology can make the interior more relaxing as well as hide unsightly sensors.

The Future of BMW's Digital Services

Tanja Otte is a Communication Manager for BMW's Digital Services, and she provides a window into the whole portfolio of current intelligent products and services as well as a glimpse into the future.

Why Honda Developed an Autonomous ATV

Honda wants to hear from startups working on autonomous technology. But in this case it's for an autonomous ATV, not for passenger cars. Mark Kohls, who heads up the program for Honda, explains why it's developing autonomous ATVs, how they could be used, and why it's a logical step for Honda.

Ford, Qualcomm Adopt C-V2X Communication

Vehicles that can talk to one another and the enabling infrastructure will be critical to road safety. Ford and Qualcomm announced they will adopt Cellular Vehicle to Everything or C-V2X communication and are demonstrating key scenarios where the technology can have big impacts.

Hyundai Elevate: Ultimate Mobility Vehicle

Hyundai set out to design the most capable off-road machine of all time but came up with something that looks more like it belongs in a science fiction movie. John Suh, head of Hyundai CRADLE, says it's all about pushing the design envelope to extremes.

All-New 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA

Why did Mercedes-Benz choose CES, not an auto show, for the global debut of the new CLA? As Dietmar Exler, the CEO of MB USA explains, it's all about the car's technology.

What? An Autonomous Motorcycle?

Karl Viktor Schaller, head of engineering for BMW Motorrad, explains the motivation for making an autonomous motorcycle, and how the engineers made it work.

Byton Steps Closer to Production

Byton is at CES for a second year in a row, but this time with a vehicle that's more production-ready. David Twohig, self described "chief engineering geek," talks about the K-Byte concept and its Level 4 autonomous capabilities. And he discusses the interior of the M-Byte concept, with a 48-in. screen.

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Nissan Intelligent Mobility: The Three Pillars

Ivan Espinoza, Corporate VP for Product Planning and Strategy at Nissan, helps describe the three pillars of Nissan Intelligent Mobility.

Holoride Is Like a Moving Theme Park

Holoride is a new start-up technology company that was co-founded by and spun off from Audi. It's developed a technical solution to create virtual worlds that backseat passengers can enjoy in the vehicle. It can match car movements with movement in the virtual world.

Arity Helps Accelerate Transformation

Arity is a new transportation data and technology start-up that was spun off from insurance company Allstate. Learn how it's using data to accelerate the transportation transformation.

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