One of the biggest tech show of the year, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is enjoying its 53rd anniversary in 2020 from January 6 – 9 in Las Vegas. LIASE Group was glad to attend and be part of the show.

The annual CES in Las Vegas is a major event for tech companies to present their ideas to the entire world, and they hope these may cause the next major technological breakthrough.

This year, not less than 175,000 industry professionals were attracted to CES 2020. The show inspired approximately 220,000 media coverages of all types, including print, online and broadcast.

Latest revelations at CES

BMW showed off the new i3 model, which has an updated exterior design and hatchback design, as well as some home comforts (including a wooden table, a footstool and an armchair) for passengers, giving a message that luxury travel will be independent of vehicle size in the coming future to the world.

Nissan displayed its new dual-motor technology, e-4orce. The Nissan Leaf thus equipped with 300 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque, and has the ability to perform regenerative braking on each wheel, so the Leaf has a small forward lean angle when braking.

Ford released the all-electric Mach-E. First-class cars can travel 370 miles at full load, and up to 57 miles after recharging. All-wheel drive (AWD) systems also provide futuristic internal functions. The Mach-E is equipped with a stylish 15.5-inch flat-screen display that can be connected via Ford’s new SYNC system, cloud-connected navigation, wireless updates, and Wi-Fi.

Bosch has launched a sun visor called Virtual Visor. It was designed to eradicate the shortcomings of traditional sun visors. It is a clear LCD panel equipped with camera facing the driver. The camera is installed with the latest artificial intelligence technology that can shade the driver’s eyes, ensuring that the driver is not affected by strong light or sun visors available in conventional cars while operating the vehicle.

New appearances in the industry

This year, Sony amazed the CES with its brand-new concept car, Vision S. Vision-S focused in three areas: “safety, entertainment, and adaptability,” integrating Sony’s automotive-focused imaging technology, and is surrounded by an array of sensors named “Safety Cocoon,” providing the Vision-S  a 360° view of the environment, as well as potential dangers. Former Sony chairman Kaz Hirai’s announcement at last year’s CES that their company would take a leadership position also indicated their interest in the automotive industry.

Notable speakers of the year

CES 2020 featured the notable speakers below:

• Cristiano Amon, President, Qualcomm Incorporated
• Dario Gil, Director, IBM Research
• Barbara Humpton, CEO, Siemens USA
• Hyun-Suk Kim, President and CEO of Consumer Electronics Division, Samsung
• Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG , Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars
• Erin Egan, VP, Public Policy and Chief Privacy Officer for Policy, Facebook
• Jane Horvath, Senior Director, Global Privacy, Apple
• Ed Bastian, CEO, Delta
• Colin Angle, Chairman, CEO, Founder, iRobot
• Jeannette M. Garcia, Senior Manager for Quantum Applications, Algorithms and Theory, IBM Research

Mercedes-Benz introduced its concapt car, VISION AVTR at the show, capturing the eyeballs of all the show attendees

Leaders of the automotive industry, including Toyota and Audi, gathering at the show

MD and Board Members of LIASE Group, and Vanessa Moriel (right) and John Bukowicz (left)

Hyundai presented a new invention of the next generation, Air taxi

The LIASE Group’s Vanessa Moriel, Managing Director APAC, attended the International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai) from April 16-17, 2019 in Shanghai, China.  Auto Shanghai is one of the most important automotive events in the world, where many of the latest cars, technologies and concepts are unveiled. The biennial event featured most of the major Chinese and global automakers. The show also included approximately 110 press conferences and 11,300 journalists.

Electric mobility and autonomous driving

Several trends emerged from Auto Shanghai. The show was quite a treat for fans of electric vehicles. Many auto manufacturers are developing electric or hybrid models in response to changing environmental regulations introduced in China to reduce emissions. This made Auto Shanghai 2019 a great opportunity to view automaker’s new electric vehicles or concepts. Notable examples included:

• Karma – This California-based electric car start-up showcased three electrified models.
• Aston Martin – The classic British manufacturer unveiled their first-ever all-electric car, the Rapide E.

Autonomous driving technology was another hot trend at the show. Several car manufacturers exhibited car models with advanced autonomous features and Internet connectivity.

Auto Shanghai was a brilliant opportunity for the LIASE Group to witness how technological innovation is having an impact on the Chinese automobile market and to learn about some of the latest innovations and trends in the global automotive industry. Like in previous years, LIASE Group had the chance to connect with many executives, leaders and professionals who were also at the show.

WEY’s new SUV model was showcased. Pictured here is Bin Yang, Intelligent Safety, Deputy Engineer

WEY’s management team taking a group photo after the WEY press release

Karma’s new neighborhood electric vehicle was showcased

Vanessa Moriel, Managing Director APAC, LIASE Group with members of the Karma executive team

Vanessa Moriel, Managing Director APAC, LIASE Group with members of the Karma executive team

The Iconiq management team poses for a picture.

Vanessa Moriel speaking with members of the Iconiq executive team

Vanessa Moriel speaking with members of the Iconiq executive

Vanessa Moriel exchanging with a Seres executive

Vanessa Moriel talking with a Seres executive

Vanessa Moriel speaking with an Aiways executive

Vanessa Moriel speaking with Lobo Lu, Vice President of Strategic Planning, WM motor

Vanessa Moriel speaking with a Bordrin executive

Vanessa Moriel and Great Wall Motor Senior executive

The 2019 edition of North American International Auto Show (Detroit Auto Show) took place January 14 -27. LIASE Group was proud to attend this year’s edition of the famed auto show, which will be presented in June in 2020.
 
Although more and more automakers chose to debut their innovation at CES and some big name such as Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, and Jaguar Land Rover were missing, the NAIAS was still an opportunity to network and get a first look at new cars and concepts.
 
Major reveals and announcements
The show opened with the lowering of a 2020 Shelby GT500 from the Cobo Center ceiling. The new Shelby GT500 is the most powerful street-legal Ford car ever made. All of that power is generated by a 5.2-liter supercharged all-aluminum V8. Ford said the new car produces up to 700 horsepower and is capable of a mid-three second 0-60 mph time.
 
Toyota has given the 2020 Supra coupe its official debut at the show. Toyota Supra is a two-seat sports car with 335 horsepower, 50:50 weight distribution and a long distinctive hood. The 2020 Supra has two driving modes: normal and sport. Sport mode dials back the traction and stability control, increases throttle response, sharpens shifting, gives the steering more weight, adjusts the suspension and boosts exhaust noise.
 
General Motors introduced a new three-row Cadillac crossover called the XT6. This is the second three-row, seven-seat SUV by Cadillac. The XT6 has a decent engine, GM’s venerable 310-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6, a spacious interior, with a second row that has plenty of legroom and a third row that folds easily with standard power folding seatbacks.
 
Kia showcased a full-size crossover SUV – the Telluride. It boasts a luxurious interior. There’s a wide console with an available 10.25-inch color touchscreen, ceiling-mounted climate control in the second row and reclining third-row seats. It comes standard with five USB charging ports, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and the Kia Drive Wise driver-assist system. The new Telluride is scheduled to hit dealerships in the 2019 calendar year.
 
The new 2020 Volkswagen Passat sedan had made its public debut at the NAIAS. It retains the basic powertrain and underpinnings of the previous Passat, but wears all-new body styling and a redesigned interior.

The GAC Motor presentation at NAIAS 2019 in Detroit.

Vanessa Moriel standing in front of the Borg-Warner Trophy.

The 2019 Detroit Auto Show attracted sold 774,179 tickets over its 16-day run.

LIASE Group attended the 2019 edition of the Consumer Electronics Show from January 8 – 11 in Las Vegas. More than 4,500 exhibitors showcased the latest tech innovations to some 180,000 attendees across more than 2.9 million net square feet of exhibit space in Las Vegas this year.

 
CES has become one of the flagship events in the automotive industry due to the convergence of customer electronics and automotive technology. Many of the world’s top automakers are choosing to unveil their new vehicles, new concepts and new technologies at CES.

New vehicle announcement

Byton showed their first car M-Byte SUV. The interior features a 48-inch screen, a 7-inch tablet embedded in the steering wheel and an 8-inch touch pad in the central console.

The new Nissan LEAF e-Plus was also revealed at CES 2019. The new model has a higher capacity battery pack, more range and more power.

Bell Helicopter unveiled a new flying car design called the Bell Nexus. Built in partnership with Uber, the concept vehicle brings the ride hailing company closer to its dream of launching aerial taxis.
 

New concept and technology

Kia showcased some of its outstanding technology, such as the SEED concept – its car-within-a-car concept – and Kia V-Touch, which does away with buttons, touchpads, and touchscreens by using multiple 3D cameras that can follow your eye and hand movements to determine what settings you want to change.

Meanwhile, the Hyundai Mobis displayed the brand’s new autonomous vehicle lighting that is meant to prevent collisions with pedestrians. The vehicle can play with its LED lights to warn pedestrians of its next move.
 

Toyota presented the Guardian system, this driver assist system bridges the gap between fully autonomous vehicles and traditional vehicles. It monitors the driver’s environment and sends an alert in case of danger.
 

Ford demonstrated how the use of vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology with Qualcomm’s 9150 chipset will let its cars communicate with other vehicles and traffic lights using 5G, starting in 2022.
 

Notable speakers

CES 2019 featured the following notable speakers:

• – I.P. Park , LG Electronics President and Chief Technology Officer
• – Danny Shapiro, Senior Director, Automotive, NVIDIA
• – Ginni Rometty , IBM Chairman, President and CEO
• – Amnon Shashua, President & CEO, Mobileye, an Intel Company & Senior Vice President, Intel Corporation
• – Jada Smith, VP, Advanced Engineering, Aptiv
• – Andrew Till, VP, Technology and Marketing, Harman International
• – David Cohen, President, North America, MAGNA
• – Jeremiah Golston, Global VP, Engineering for Automotive, Qualcomm
• – James Schwyn, Chief Technology Officer, Valeo
• – Corinne Vigreux, Co-Founder, TomTom

The Bell Nexus presentation at CES 2019 in Las Vegas.

Nissan presented its new invisible-to-visible (I2v) technology at CES. I2V uses virtual reality and in-vehicle sensors to enhance a driver’s awareness.

BlackBerry QNX highlighted its new QNX Platform for digital cockpits in two vehicles as CES 2019.

Kia unveiled its new READ (Real-time Emotion Adaptive Driving) concept, which is meant to adapt the on-board experience of drivers and passengers in the era of self-driving vehicles.

CES 2019 organizers were expecting over 180,000 visitors for this year’s edition.

Google’s CES showcase featured its own mini amusement park. The company also announced a series of new automotive features for its Google Voice Assistant.

Audi’s presentation at CES 2019 focused heavily on its revamped infotainment system.

LIASE Group was proud to partner with the German Chamber of Commerce for the 21st edition of the German Ball in Shanghai, taking place at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Pudong on November 24, 2018. Shanghai-based executives from German automotive OEMs and suppliers such as Bosch, Continental, Porsche, and ZF all attended the annual event at the Grand Hyatt Hotel Grand & Crystal Ballroom or 56th floor of the hotel.

The German ball welcomes over 1,200 guests every year. The yearly tradition has become one of Shanghai’s most glamorous events on the international social calendar. All guests were entertained by three veteran bands and enjoyed delicious food in luxurious surroundings.

This theme of the ball this year was “A Galactic Night,” a fantastic way to delight the German Community in Shanghai with an unforgettable event.

The dinner featured a show by a live band.

The guests dancing in front of the stage

Liase Group was proud to serve as a sponsor of the 21st German Ball