Edmunds highlights top car-tech trends from CES 2024

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CES in Las Vegas gives us a glimpse of where automakers believe vehicles are headed in the future

CES provides an annual insight into where and how cutting-edge innovations will reshape how people work, study, communicate and, in many cases, how they’ll drive. This year CES saw a number of automakers present concept vehicles that seem both years into the future and on the very cusp of production.

From flying vehicles and AI-powered voice assistants to the latest in EVs, CES 2024 offers a peek into what you’ll be driving — or what might be driving you — in the years ahead. The automotive experts at Edmunds have rounded up some of this year’s most notable automotive debuts.

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is poised to reshape countless aspects of daily life. While there are plenty of concerns and opportunities involved, it’s clear that automakers will be moving ahead to use AI for what they hope will be a more helpful and optimistic driving future.

Mercedes-Benz, for its part, debuted its next-generation AI virtual assistant software. The upcoming version of Mercedes’ MBUX infotainment interface, dubbed MB.OS, will feature conversational voice commands and far more nuanced responses. For example, by monitoring voice instructions and driving behavior, the AI system can determine if a driver is hurried and stressed or cruising along carefree. A version of MB.OS is set to debut in Mercedes’ upcoming electric-powered CLA sedan.

Another German automaker, Volkswagen, says it will integrate ChatGPT, the popular AI chatbot, into its vehicles to provide more voice interaction beyond what’s currently available. For example, the car’s existing voice command features will work for things like navigation, climate control or general