LAS VEGAS and BURLINGTON, Mass., Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CES 2026 -- Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC) (“Cerence AI”), a global technology leader in conversational AI-powered user experiences, today announced that Geely Auto will deploy Cerence xUI™, the company’s hybrid, agentic AI platform, to comprehensively upgrade the automaker’s overseas in-vehicle voice interaction experience.

This collaboration – centered on Geely Auto’s full-domain AI technology foundation and mature overseas market presence, as well as Cerence AI’s leadership in hybrid, agentic AI – prioritizes the needs of overseas users, ensuring in-car voice interaction enhances driving safety and convenience.

Leveraging deep insights into overseas localization requirements, Geely Auto will use Cerence xUI to introduce voice interaction methods that enhance product usability – such as multi-intent recognition, Say What You See functionality, and understanding of natural inquiries and intents – delivering an in-car experience better aligned with regional linguistic and cultural habits. In the future, the companies will continue to partner to refine features and functions such as the Vehicle Control Agent and Navigation Agent.

As user demand for AI-powered experiences accelerates, Cerence xUI helps automakers bring LLM-based interaction to their vehicles at speed. With xUI, automakers deliver a natural, intuitive experience that transforms in-car assistants from reactive systems into proactive, context-aware companions. Key benefits include:

  • Natural, unconstrained experience : xUI enables intent-aware, natural dialogue, allowing drivers and passengers to speak freely without the frustration of unrecognized requests. It also helps drivers navigate the user interface and discover new functions, all by voice.
  • Multi-intent functionality : It enables in-car assistants to respond to a far wider range of tasks, delivering precise, conversational answers that fit real-world needs. With multi-intent understanding, it seamlessly responds to complex queries, for example, “Roll down the windows and then find me a coffee shop with great reviews, free Wi-Fi and on-site parking.”
  • Multi-seat interactions : The platform can support multiple distinct acoustic zones, delivering a personalized experience for each seat and allowing the driver and passengers to interact with the in-car assistant without worrying about interference from others in the vehicle.
  • Say What You See (SWYS): With SWYS functionality, all elements of the user interface can be controlled by voice, giving users convenient, hands-free access to the full in-car experience.

“As one of the first customers to deploy Cerence xUI, Geely Auto reinforces its reputation as a leader in innovation, delivering differentiated conversational AI experiences to its users,” said Cerence AI Chief Revenue Officer, Christian Mentz. “Cerence xUI is purpose-built to help automakers deliver better, AI-powered user experiences and meet the demands of their customers. Our close collaboration with Geely Auto demonstrates how rapidly these solutions can be brought to market to meet customer expectations.”

The experience will deploy in the Geely Galaxy M9 beginning in April 2026. To see a demo in-person, visit Cerence at Booth #6826, LVCC, West Hall at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information about Cerence AI, visit www.cerence.ai , and follow the company on LinkedIn .

About Cerence Inc.
Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC) is a global industry leader in creating intuitive, seamless, AI-powered experiences across automotive and transportation. Leveraging decades of innovation and expertise in voice, generative AI, and large language models, Cerence powers integrated experiences that create safer, more connected, and more enjoyable journeys for drivers and passengers alike. With more than 525 million cars shipped with Cerence technology, the company partners with leading automakers, transportation OEMs, and technology companies to advance the next generation of user experiences. Cerence is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, with operations globally and a worldwide team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI innovation. For more information, visit www.cerence.ai .

Forward Looking Statements
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