Autonocast #355: CES Recap, Best Party Stories, and Alex Shares a Shocker
Jan 28, 2026
They debrief CES trends, noting automakers pulling back while Chinese OEMs and industrial tech expand. A wild Cybertruck driving story raises questions about perceived autonomy performance. A hands-on Motional robotaxi ride through tricky Vegas streets gets high marks for reliability. Wild party logistics and a door drama involving a surprise celebrity add colorful behind-the-scenes chaos.
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Cybertruck Surprise
- Alex drove a borrowed Cybertruck and found it the most comfortable and extraordinary vehicle he's driven.
- He used Tesla FSD nearly 100% of the time and felt it worked better in the Cybertruck than in his Model S.
CES Is Becoming Industrial And Software‑Centric
- CES is shifting from flashy consumer car reveals to industrial and software players, especially Chinese automakers and physical AI companies.
- Western automakers largely absent, signaling a new center of gravity for automotive attention outside traditional auto shows.
Go To Press Days For Deeper Access
- Attend press/executive days at shows to access engineers and deep technical conversations rather than public days.
- Use those windows to ask tougher questions and learn how vehicles are actually built.