I've Spent 18 Years Covering Autos at CES. Flying, Thinking, Autonomous Cars Are Closer Than Ever

The annual Consumer Electronics Show always has the coolest car tech. I predict the 2026 event will include flying vehicle prototypes and automotive AI that is useful.

CES 2026 will be my 18th time heading to Las Vegas to cover all of the cars and automotive technology at the world's largest tech show. After all this time, stepping into that convention center still feels like stepping into the future, and this year should be no exception. While the annual Consumer Electronics Show in January is sure to be full of surprises, my years of experience covering the techiest corners of the automotive industry have given me loads of insight into the big show.