(Las Vegas) CES is no longer just about selling televisions. The technology show has become one of the largest automotive events on the continent. The 2026 edition confirms this connection between auto and techno. Between the artificial intelligence that is being installed on board and the solid-state batteries that are becoming reality, here is an overview of the announcements that caught the attention on the floor of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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Stingray adds digital radio to its in-car karaoke app at CES.
The Montreal company Stingray makes cars around the world sing. Its karaoke application for automobiles is attracting more and more manufacturers, including Tesla and BYD, but the real novelty this year is called BYD Audio and is on board a D9 van from the Chinese brand. Stingray brings together all its digital music, on demand and to the driver’s taste, under the brand’s colors. Other manufacturers are expected to adopt its music technology this year. Stingray proves that in-flight entertainment is as important a purchasing criterion as engine power.
Dcbel
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The Dcbel recharge terminal
Dcbel presents the new capacities of its r16 residential station. Its bidirectional terminal, already pre-sold in 30,000 copies, manages all the energy in the house. It decides the best time to charge one or two cars, or to sell electricity to the grid. Dcbel positions itself as a leader in smart homes.
BlackBerry QNX Everywhere
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BlackBerry QNX Everywhere
The Canadian software veteran continues to weave its web in the automobile industry. BlackBerry unveils QNX Everywhere, an initiative that aims to democratize access to its secure operating system. The goal is to attract developers around the world with a platform that acts as the central nervous system of tomorrow’s cars, essential for safety.
Sony Afeela
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The Sony Afeela prototype
The joint project of Sony and Honda is reaching its goal. The joint venture unveils the 2026 Prototype of its Afeela sedan. This model is almost identical to the final production version. The first deliveries are planned for spring 2026 in California. The car has sensors everywhere and a PS5 gaming console, no less. Sony isn’t just selling an electric car. She sells a connected mobile lounge.
Tank 500 gum
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Le Tank 500 Hi4-T de Great Wall Motor
The Chinese brand Great Wall Motor (GWM) in Las Vegas? Yes. Its Tank 500 Hi4-T plug-in hybrid is tailor-made for the wide roads of Nevada. This vehicle offers an electric range of 120 kilometers, impressive for a machine of this size. GWM targets buyers of a Toyota Land Cruiser. The manufacturer thus confirms its imminent arrival on several Western markets. China is no longer satisfied with small, inexpensive electric cars!
Longbow Motors
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The electric Speedster from Longbow Motors
A British surprise in the American desert! Longbow Motors has unveiled an electric Speedster, a featherweight convertible coupe. The car weighs only 895 kilograms. This is an achievement for a battery car. Longbow rejects the race for raw power. It favors lightness and driving pleasure. The design evokes classic roadsters from the 1960s. Production will begin later this year. It’s a reminder that electric can rhyme with agility.
Donut Solid State
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An electric motorcycle from Donut Lab
The small battery revolution comes from Donut Lab. This company presents the first solid-state battery ready for mass production. It promises a full recharge in five minutes. The energy density is very high. Donut Lab is not just about theory. It announces a partnership with Verge Motorcycles. Verge’s electric motorcycles will use this technology from the first quarter of 2026. The industry has been waiting for this moment for 10 years. The end of autonomy anxiety is coming!
Geely Zeekr 009
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Zeekr’s 009
Chinese luxury takes an unexpected form. Zeekr presents its 009, an ultra-luxurious electric van. The cabin looks like a private jet. There are massaging and ventilated “Cloud Lounge” seats. The silence on board is absolute. Zeekr targets senior executives and wealthy families. This vehicle shows Geely’s excessive ambition. The Chinese group wants to redefine luxury transport, far from traditional German limousines.
PLIYT
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A PLIYT prototype
The young company PLIYT (for “Personalized luxury in your travel”) emerges from the shadows with an intriguing proposition. It unveils a prototype vehicle designed for anonymous carpooling. Passengers share a journey without ever revealing their precise identity or destination to other occupants. The system manages meeting points dynamically. PLIYT attempts to solve the malaise of shared transportation. This contrasts with the coldness of current applications.
Sambo Motors Group
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A drone from Sambo Motors
Korean equipment manufacturer Sambo Motors is playing the show card, and CES is ideal for presenting… drones. Its drone technology makes it possible to create light aerial shows. At her booth, she demonstrates how her precision manufacturing skills are used to assemble new urban vehicles. Sambo seeks to prove its added value in a world beyond simple mechanics.
Waymo Ioniq 5
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La Waymo Ioniq 5
Google and Hyundai formalize their union. Waymo presents its sixth generation of autopilot integrated into the Ioniq 5. This robotaxi loses its unsightly sensors on the roof. The car seems almost normal. Waymo confirms its intention to launch this service in London in 2026 and wants to prove that its technology works elsewhere than on wide American boulevards. Europe and its narrow streets represent the ultimate test for Google’s artificial intelligence.
