The Clarion rear seat display from Forvia - in-car streaming for US-bound EVs

By Thomas Riley, ad hoc news New Launch Desk. Reviewed June 30, 2026, 12:28 PM ET. Details in the imprint.

The Clarion rear seat display from Forvia lights up like a mini living-room screen the moment you fold down the center armrest in the second row, its glossy 15?inch panel reflecting the ambient LED strips along the doors.

New rear seat screen for EV platforms

Forvia positions the Clarion rear seat display as an Android?based entertainment hub for back?seat passengers, aimed at premium and mid?range EV platforms launching from 2025 onward.

The system is part of Forvia’s Displays & Cockpit Electronics portfolio that bundles large in?car screens, software, and connectivity for automakers in North America, Europe, and China.

Streaming, casting and kid-proof hardware

In a demo shown at CES, Forvia product manager Julien Moreau tapped the panel and a familiar grid of streaming apps filled the high?resolution screen, while a short trailer played smoothly over an integrated 5G connection.

According to Forvia, the Clarion display supports major video apps, wireless smartphone casting, and individual Bluetooth audio so two kids can stream different content without turning the cabin into a noise battle.

Targeting US family SUVs and ride-hail fleets

Forvia highlights rear seat displays as a selling point for US?bound three?row electric SUVs and crossovers, where long freeway drives and school runs create demand for back?row entertainment.

The supplier is also pitching the Clarion screen to robotaxi and ride?hail fleet operators who want to show route information, ads, and curated content to passengers without distracting the driver.

Safety, integration and automaker control

Unlike aftermarket tablets, the Clarion rear seat display ties directly into the vehicle’s electronics architecture, so automakers can lock video playback when seatbelts are unfastened or while safety alerts are active.

Forvia says the system supports over?the?air software updates, allowing car brands to add new apps, parental controls, or UI themes without a physical service visit.

Brief Forvia stock context

Forvia has been reshaping its portfolio toward electronics, software, and EV?ready systems, with rear seat displays supporting that push in higher?margin cockpit electronics.

For US investors, Forvia stock (OTCMKTS: FURCF, ISIN FR0000121147) trades in dollars as an over?the?counter listing in addition to its primary Euronext Paris line.

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