John Brandon

On the Road Pick a vibe and the 2019 Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 will set the temperature, scent and soundtrack accordingly.

On the Road An in-car virtual assistant is much more helpful if it knows exactly what you're driving.

On the Road The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is a tech-packed minivan that will change the way you drive.

On the Road Far from taking control out of your hands, smart optimization could make tomorrow's cars a joy to drive.

On the road The Highway Panel is a modern upgrade to the humble trip computer that points to a smarter, more helpful future.

On the road Novel in-car technology detects if you're starting to nod off and prods you back to wakefulness.

The 2019 Ford Expedition is a huge beast, so it's a good thing you get a helping hand maneuvering it.

On the road Driving a fully-laden truck can be tough, but this one is packed with tech to give you a gentle guiding hand when you want it.

On the road When your car knows exactly what and who it's carrying, it'll be able to make every journey easier.

The eco-focused car encourages you to 'Think Blue' by driving in a way that conserves fuel.

On the Road ACC is trickling down to affordable cars like the 2019 Kia Forte, making the roads safer for everyone.

Safe Exit Assist prevents you opening the doors if there's another car approaching.

On the road The inside and outside are married through the Japanese concept of 'engawa'.

On the road Sensor technology is progressing – and not just in high-end luxury cars.

Bose PersonalSpace Virtual Audio Technology stitches together a 360-degree aural panorama.

On the Road The app shows the car's pitch and roll in real-time, so you can decide whether it's safe to forge ahead or time to go back.

On the Road The 2019 Ford Edge ST automates the constant stopping and starting of downtown driving.

Smart assistance that helps keep you on the road in extreme weather, but doesn't interfere with the fun of driving.

On the road Once you're used to the noise, the AI-powered object detection is a real boon.

Startup Silvercar promises to make getting behind the wheel fuss-free, but does it deliver on its paperless premise?

On the road The Sierra Denali's super-sized heads-up display is big enough to tell you everything you need to know about the road ahead.

CES 2019 Valeo's partial autonomous controls let an operator drive a car remotely, like an enormous toy – and it looks like great fun.

CES 2019 Watson's advanced natural language processing makes it a super smart chauffeur.

CES 2019 An AI-controlled police chase showed off autonomous cars' potential, albeit within a tightly controlled environment.

CES 2019 Imagine a farmer deploying a fleet of John Deere tractors with a press of a button, then sitting back while they do the work.