BMW, Mercedes spotlight AI-driven vehicle tech at CES 2026

The Updated AI Transformer Home Trailer Earned a CES 2026 Honoree in Vehicle Tech and Advanced Mobility

It is time once again for one of my fanciful trips into wonderland, that land of dreams, milk, and honey. While exploring southern Arizona last spring, my wife and I discovered a level patch of ground on the side of a large hill, overlooking a cool, quiet lake. “Wouldn’t it be great to have a comfortable mobile home we could set up here for the winter, as a base camp for overland adventures?” I wondered—until I checked my bank balance and remind…

BMW, Mercedes spotlight AI-driven vehicle tech at CES 2026

On the Dash: BMW and Mercedes used CES to highlight AI-driven assistants, infotainment, and software-defined vehicle strategies. BMW plans to roll out a generative AI personal assistant using Amazon Alexa+ starting this year. Mercedes debuted the electric GLC in the U.S., showcasing advanced screens, AI-powered infotainment, and driver assistance technology. At this year’s CES technology conference in Las Vegas, Mercedes and BMW unveiled new ar…