Cinemo to Unveil 'Agentic' AI Cars at CES 2026, Redefining Mobility

LAS VEGAS, NV – December 18, 2025 – As the automotive world gears up for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January, German infotainment specialist Cinemo has signaled its intent to redefine the in-vehicle experience. The company announced it will showcase a new generation of its Cinemo CARS™ platform, now enhanced with 'agentic AI' designed to transform the car into an intelligent, proactive companion. Through a series of exclusive live demos at CES 2026, Cinemo will present a future where vehicles don't just respond to commands but anticipate needs, creating a hyper-personalized environment for every occupant.

This move marks a significant step beyond traditional infotainment systems, which have largely focused on reactive features like navigation and media playback. By integrating advanced artificial intelligence, Cinemo aims to deliver what it calls an “intelligent digital life in motion,” with features ranging from AI-powered media discovery to collaborative trip planning and immersive gaming, all seamlessly integrated across every screen in the vehicle.

The Rise of the 'Agentic' Co-Pilot

The centerpiece of Cinemo's CES showcase is the concept of the 'agentic' vehicle. This industry term describes an AI system capable of perceiving its environment, reasoning, making decisions, and taking autonomous action to achieve goals—effectively acting as an intelligent agent on behalf of the user. It represents a substantial evolution from the current generation of voice assistants that primarily react to direct queries.

“With our AI-powered solutions, we’re setting a new standard for smart, adaptive in-vehicle experiences,” said Richard Lesser, CEO of Cinemo, in a statement. “Our vision is to make every vehicle agentic that understands and evolves with its users - turning every interaction into an effortless, personal, and engaging moment.”

For drivers and passengers, this translates into a car that learns individual preferences, habits, and contexts. The system could proactively suggest a calming playlist after a stressful day at work, recommend a new podcast based on the interests of all passengers, or automatically adjust the cabin environment for a long night drive. The promise is a vehicle that feels less like a machine and more like a personal assistant that is constantly learning and adapting. While the concept is compelling, its real-world success will hinge on the sophistication of the AI's learning models and its ability to deliver proactive suggestions without becoming intrusive—a delicate balance the industry is still working to perfect.

Blurring the Lines Between Car and Home

Cinemo's vision extends beyond the confines of the vehicle itself. The company is actively addressing the growing convergence of connected cars and smart homes, a topic it will explore in a dedicated expert panel at CES. This trend is driven by consumer demand for a seamless digital ecosystem where controlling home lighting from the driver's seat or pre-cooling the car from a kitchen smart display becomes commonplace.

However, this increased convenience introduces significant technical and ethical challenges. The integration of diverse platforms from countless manufacturers creates a complex web of interoperability issues that must be solved for a truly frictionless experience. More critically, the fusion of data from a person's vehicle—which tracks location, driving habits, and travel patterns—with data from their smart home—which knows their daily routines, media consumption, and even presence—creates an unprecedentedly detailed personal profile.

This concentration of data raises profound questions about privacy and security. Each connected device becomes a potential vulnerability, and a security breach in the car's system could theoretically expose the smart home, and vice versa. Cinemo's panel, featuring experts from TY ROBERTS INNOVATION, Parks Associates, and Gentex Corporation, will delve into these concerns, exploring how the industry can balance the push for greater functionality with the absolute need to secure user data and maintain trust.

A Strategic Play in a Crowded Field

Cinemo's ambitious CES presentation is also a calculated strategic move in the highly competitive automotive software market. The company, founded in 2008, has built a formidable reputation, with its technology trusted by over 40 major automakers and 20 Tier-1 suppliers. Its system-agnostic solutions are known for high performance and a low footprint, making them an attractive component for infotainment systems.

By pushing into agentic AI, Cinemo is positioning itself against formidable competitors, including tech giants like Google with its Android Automotive OS and Apple with its ever-expanding CarPlay ecosystem, as well as automotive titans like Harman and Bosch. Cinemo's strategy appears to be one of specialized leadership, focusing on perfecting the digital media and personalization experience through an open cloud ecosystem rather than attempting to control the entire vehicle software stack.

To bolster its position as a thought leader, Cinemo is hosting a series of high-profile panels featuring speakers from some of the biggest names in tech and automotive, including Google, Mercedes-Benz, Spotify, Ford Motor Company, and Amazon AWS. These sessions on agentic AI, car-to-home technology, and faster development cycles are designed to frame the key industry conversations around Cinemo's own innovations, reinforcing its role as a central player in shaping the future of mobility.

As the industry converges on Las Vegas, the demonstrations from Cinemo will be closely watched. They may offer one of the clearest glimpses yet into a future where the daily commute is transformed from a passive journey into a deeply personal, intelligent, and connected experience. The technologies unveiled could set a new baseline for what consumers expect from their vehicles, pushing the entire automotive sector further into the era of the smart, agentic car.