CES 2025 in Las Vegas was a powerful showcase of the innovations our partners and customers are bringing to life in the mobility world. From revolutionizing software-defined vehicles (SDVs) to pushing the boundaries of voice-driven navigation, they are changing how we move, connect, and experience the road. 

These advancements are happening now, making transportation smarter, more personalized, and an overall seamless experience. What once seemed like future concepts is already taking shape, redefining how we move today. At Mapbox, we’re proud to be the engine driving these innovations, equipping developers and industry leaders with the tools and support they need to turn bold ideas into reality. This year’s event captured the energy of these advancements through visionary conversations, major announcements, and dynamic live demos. Here’s a closer look at the highlights from CES 2025.

What Mapbox announced at CES 2025 

This year, we were excited to share several innovations and collaborations that advance our mission of powering people, packages, and vehicles everywhere.

Mapbox Virtual Head Unit Launch in Collaboration with Arm 

The Mapbox Virtual Head Unit (VHU), developed with Arm, is a cloud-based solution helping OEMs streamline development and validation for software-defined vehicles. This solution enables manufacturers to test and refine vehicle navigation software without waiting for physical hardware, accelerating time-to-market. Learn more.

Voice-Powered navigation with Cerence AI 

Our partnership with Cerence AI brings the Mapbox navigation solutions together with Cerence’s market-leading voice technology, enabling seamless voice-driven navigation. This integration offers drivers precise, natural, and hands-free interactions across in-vehicle systems. Learn more.

AI-Driven 3D navigation with Hyundai AutoEver 

Together with Hyundai AutoEver, we introduced 3D lane-level guidance and enhanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) powered by our Mapbox 3D Live Navigation and MapGPT. This integration combines immersive 3D AR overlays with AI-powered real-time voice controls to deliver a smarter, safer driving experience for users. Learn more.

Partnership with Zeekr to power global navigation

By working with Zeekr’s software-defined vehicle platform, we’ve integrated cloud-first navigation capabilities for dynamic electric vehicle (EV) routing, advanced trip planning tools, and user-centric design elements. Together, we’re delivering vehicles that are innovative and ready for the future. Learn more.

Industry discussion highlights 

At CES, Mapbox CEO Peter Sirota joined the panel "A Software-Defined Era Powered by User Community," sponsored by Zeekr Technology Europe. The discussion spotlighted how Zeekr actively integrates user feedback to refine and enhance their systems, ensuring their vehicles truly meet the needs of their drivers. Mapbox plays a key role in this process, providing the tools and support needed to implement these changes effectively and seamlessly. 

Peter shared valuable insights into how collaboration and a user-centered approach are driving innovation and shaping the future of software-defined vehicles (SDVs), paving the way for smarter, more intuitive mobility solutions.

Watch the full panel on YouTube to hear Peter’s thoughts on equipping developers and creating technologies that evolve with user needs.

What’s ahead

CES 2025 showcased how navigation and mobility are becoming more connected, intelligent, and user-centered, and Mapbox is proud to be part of this movement. Committed to innovation, we’re driving advancements that redefine in-car experiences and support OEMs and developers. 

Stay involved by attending our upcoming webinars, exploring our events, following us on social media for the latest updates, or signing up for a free Mapbox account to start building today. 

Thank you to everyone who visited us at CES, joined the panel, or experienced our innovations firsthand — we look forward to continuing this exciting journey with you.