John Brandon

CES 2019 The car analyzes even the most extreme terrain and gives you real-time info on risky situations.

On the road Crowd-sourced information keeps you up to date on changing conditions, and lets you alert other road users to hazards.

On the road A fully customizable driving experience is fast becoming the norm for everyday passenger cars.

With a smart rear-view mirror and two cameras, pulling out of parking spaces just got a lot safer.

On the road Various safety features are active and engaged as you drive, but you never know exactly when they'll kick in.

On the road If your car can handle the hard work of driving, you can kick back and enjoy yourself.

On the road One small innovation follows another, resulting in safer, more enjoyable driving for everyone.

On the Road Autonomous cars might not be ready to take over the streets, but technology can augment human drivers to make us safer.

On the road Create a profile in one car and take it with you when you drive a different vehicle.

Configure the seat position, temperature, ventilation, door locking, turn signals and more, just the way you like it.

Bigger is better, especially when it comes to trucks, and displays are no exception.

Modern hybrids aren't the pesky slowpokes they used to be, striking a balance of power and efficiency.

Connect your phone to transform the dash into a fully-featured on-board computer with easy, familiar controls.

Perimeter Scan gives you a real-time view of the world outside your car, like looking straight through the bodywork.

The most conventional ways of interacting with our cars are sometimes the most practical.

The carmaker wants to get phones out of drivers' hands – and encourage them to buy stuff.

A precise virtual recreation of a distinctly physical process.

Looking to a future where phones rather than built-in systems will be the heart of your driving experience.

Human-centered design aims to reduce visual, cognitive and manual distractions, keeping you focused on the road.

The 2018 Land Rover Discovery's Adaptive Speed Limiter reads road signs and adjusts accordingly.

The rear-view mirror doubles as a touchscreen control panel for easy navigation and calls.

On the road Driving Mode Selection completely changes how the car handles and feels with a single touch.

On the road Active Hood detects when a person is hit, and lifts up in a split second to prevent serious injuries.

On The Road Parents can set a curfew using the Car-Net app. Teens may not like it, but it points to our cars getting smarter and more connected.

On The Road Until you've seen the digital rear view mirror on the 2018 Nissan Armada, you might not believe it's that helpful.