It is no longer science fiction. Car owners will soon be able to have their vehicles serviced with the help of augmented reality, and will be able to explore a virtual world while charging their electric vehicles. And get ready for an otherworldly shopping experience.

The metaverse, or virtual reality, is reshaping the way automakers serve their customers, and it could also increasingly affect the way motorists experience their vehicles. The use cases were on display last week at the CES consumer electronics trade show in Las Vegas, where several…