KnightDriven Technologies
KnightDriven Technologies is the vehicle-technology development arm from the team behind KnightDriveTV and Max-Din. Its purpose is simple: create modern systems for classic and enthusiast vehicles without making the finished interior feel like a collection of disconnected aftermarket parts.
KnightDriven Technologies at SEMA 2026. Panache drew the crowd; working integrated-control prototypes turned that attention into direct conversations with builders and installers.
One integrated vehicle-control platform
The KnightDriven development direction brings essential cabin functions together in one coordinated system:
- Modern audio processing and source control
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Navigation and camera support
- Integrated climate-control operation
- Programmable relay outputs for vehicle accessories
- A clean interface developed specifically for classic and enthusiast vehicles
Three formats, one development direction
Two working formats were demonstrated at the 2026 SEMA Show. Builder feedback also identified a clear need for a practical size between them.
| Format | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Double-DIN | Compact solution for dashboards with limited available space. |
| Approximately 10-inch | The primary builder-focused format now being evaluated from SEMA feedback. |
| 14.8-inch large format | A dramatic vertical-format option for highly customized interiors. |
Working climate-control integration
At SEMA 2026, KnightDriven demonstrated working prototype integration with compatible Vintage Air Gen 5 electronically controlled climate systems. The goal is not simply to replace conventional controls with a screen. It is to combine climate operation with the audio, navigation, camera and accessory functions already being added to modern restomod builds.
What professional builders told us
The booth generated 61 badge-scanned contacts, including 41 builder or installer-related conversations and 17 immediate-priority follow-ups. The most consistent product feedback was that builders wanted:
- A display larger than double-DIN but smaller than the 14.8-inch prototype
- An interface that looks appropriate in a finished custom interior
- Fast access to climate functions without losing audio or navigation context
- Reliable integration, installation documentation and long-term product support
- Enough flexibility to work across different vehicle and dashboard layouts
From the pre-reveal setup to the completed display, the vehicle provided a high-visibility setting for live product research—not a substitute for the technology being developed.
The car stopped traffic. The technology started conversations.
Current development status
KnightDriven is now using direct builder feedback to define the intermediate display format, interface priorities, installation requirements and initial pilot program. Product specifications, pricing and commercial availability have not yet been finalized.
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Vintage Air is a trademark of Vintage Air, Inc. Prototype compatibility references describe independent KnightDriven development work and do not imply endorsement or a commercial partnership unless separately announced.