CES Shifts Focus to In-Vehicle Screens as Uber Plans New Spinoff
This week's transportation news highlights a CES dominated by vehicle infotainment and giant screens rather than autonomous driving tech, alongside hints at another Uber spinoff.
The annual CES trade show features a noticeable shift in automotive technology this year, with autonomous vehicles taking a backseat to advanced infotainment systems and gigantic in-car screens. Companies like Mercedes, Pioneer, Harman, and Panasonic showcase new products that transform vehicle cabins into concert halls, recording studios, and gaming centers.
Head-up displays emerge as a dominant trend at the virtual event, with Panasonic partnering with startup Envisics to develop a new generation of HUDs for cars and trucks. This pivot reflects a broader industry trend from 2020, where manufacturers focus heavily on the visual and audio experience inside the vehicle rather than self-driving capabilities.
Beyond the CES roundup, transportation news includes reports that Uber plots another corporate spinoff as part of its ongoing business restructuring. Meanwhile, TechCrunch's transportation desk expands its coverage, bringing on investigative reporters to dig deeper into the future of how people and packages move from point A to point B.