Automotive Electronics at CES 2026: Less Glitz But Plenty of Substance

Key trends in automotive electronics at CES 2026 included connected vehicles using cellular IoT and satellite communications, centralized computing platforms, and AI sensor fusion for real-time decision-making and advanced driver-assistance systems. Texas Instruments introduced the AWR2188 4D imaging radar transceiver for enhanced radar capabilities. BMW showcased the iX3 electric vehicle with AI technology and Amazon's Alexa+. NXP Semiconductors unveiled the S32N7 processor series for digitalizing core vehicle functions. Other notable innovations included Visteon's AI-ADAS Compute Module, Innoviz's LiDAR and RGB sensing solution, and Aptiv's intelligent edge solutions for safer driving.