The "Electric Fever" that dominated the auto industry for years has officially broken. At CES 2026, a massive shift is underway as global automakers dial back ambitious EV plans in favor of "Physical AI" and Level 4 Autonomy. Driven by a focus on software-defined vehicles, the industry is moving away from hardware hype toward intelligent, eyes-off driving systems and AI-powered cockpits. From Nvidia's reasoning models to Uber and Lucid's new robotaxis, the message from Las Vegas is clear: the race for the smartest car has overtaken the race for the longest range.

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