Following a string of setbacks and postponements in the autonomous vehicle sector, at the 2026 CES, technology providers have propelled fresh technological advancements through AI and collaborative efforts. NVIDIA's unveiling of the physical AI inference model, Alpamayo, endows autonomous driving systems with reasoning capabilities, enabling a shift from 'perception-centric' to 'understanding and reasoning-centric' technology. Simultaneously, automakers such as Geely and Great Wall Motors presented full-domain AI technologies and multi-agent frameworks, boosting system efficiency and enhancing user experience. Nevertheless, autonomous driving technology still grapples with challenges including managing extreme scenarios, limited operational scope, inadequate market demand, and exorbitant costs. AI has emerged as a catalyst for technological progress, and NVIDIA's novel platform might assist traditional automakers in closing the gap with Tesla, steering autonomous driving technology towards widespread adoption.