Automakers use the annual Consumer Electronics Show in
But CES also plays host to new technology that will be on dealer lots in the near future. Here are some of the top car tech features Edmunds' experts saw at CES 2020.
BYTON: M-BYTE SUV
The Chinese electric vehicle maker Byton revealed the production version of its upcoming M-Byte SUV in its North American debut at CES. The EV comes with four or five seats, competitive cargo space, and the ability to recharge its battery to 80% capacity in just 35 minutes on a DC fast-charging station.
The star of the M-Byte is its dazzling 48-inch touchscreen display that stretches across the entire dashboard. Byton is partnering with
GOOGLE: IMPROVED ANDROID INTEGRATION
Google is expanding its reach into the automotive sector with two new features on display at CES. The first is a new Android-based infotainment system called Android Automotive OS. More than just Android Auto smartphone integration, Android Automotive OS replaces an automaker's factory system, offering integrated Google Assistant,
The second is wireless Android Auto, which Google displayed with
The company also revealed that its near future holds an advanced location system that provides an additional layer of safety. Called High-Precision Positioning, or HPP, the system uses GPS signals and the cellular network to pinpoint the vehicle’s exact location on the road.
Traditionally, there isn't much talk of off-roading at CES. But
RIVIAN: DIRECT AMAZON ALEXA INTEGRATION
One of the newest names on the block, the electric automaker Rivian, used CES to announce its debut models. Each one comes equipped with Amazon Alexa built into its connected vehicle systems. Both the R1T pickup and R1S SUV will operate Alexa without the need for a phone or external app. Owners can use it to control in-car entertainment and navigation, as well as vehicle functions and smart home devices.
Alexa is programmed directly into the vehicles, Rivian said. It allows drivers to access a variety of functions, including opening the front trunk, viewing different camera angles, and setting the climate control. A few new vehicles already come with Alexa, but it's new territory for the technology to come standard with the ability to operate whether the vehicle has cellular service or not. The R1T and R1S are expected to launch later this year.
EDMUNDS SAYS: Automakers are notably more grounded in their CES announcements this year, focusing mostly on market-ready technology that improves in-car information, navigation and efficiency. However, it's
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This story was provided to The Associated Press by the automotive website Edmunds.
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