BMW, IDrive and Panoramic

BMW's Panoramic iDrive Infotainment System Is a Whole New Kind of Screen
The terminology, in typical Germanic fashion, is a little confusing. The entire system is called "Panoramic iDrive," with “Panoramic Vision” being the funky horizontal band display across the whole dash; meanwhile, the all-new software the whole enchilada runs on is named “BMW Operating System X.”
BMW Panoramic iDrive turns the entire windshield into a display
Gone is the traditional gauge cluster in front of the steering wheel. Instead, everything is projected directly into the driver's line of sight through the windshield.
Can BMW’s Neue Panoramic iDrive Make a Huge Infotainment Leap Forward?
BMW is rolling out its new Panoramic iDrive system, which has been developed to help revolutionize the in-cabin experience of its vehicles.
BMW blends AR and panoramic displays into the dashboard of the future
BMW is rethinking its car infotainment experience with a bunch of new technologies working in tandem. Starting late 2025, it'll begin outfitting all of its vehicles with what it's calling the 'Panoramic iDrive' system,
BMW Panoramic iDrive: all a projection
BMW presents the Panoramic iDrive infotainment system for the New Class at the CES in Las Vegas. It is designed to revolutionize operation.
BMW gives its iDrive infotainment system a panoramic display
Revealed at CES 2025, BMW Panoramic iDrive will be the default hardware and software setup for new models starting at the end of this year — including the Neue Klasse (German for “new class”) EVs that represent a similar clean-sheet approach in other areas, from batteries to exterior styling.
BMW’s New Panoramic iDrive Adds More Screens, But With A Twist
There are four iDrive modes: Personal, Sport, Efficient and Silent. BMW purists will appreciate the Silent mode, which removes widgets for a bare minimum display. The mode makes the panoramic and the central screens default to a purple-blue blank screen with only critical information like range displayed.
BMW revolutionizes driving experience with new Panoramic Vision system on the windshield
The BMW iDrive system, launched in 2001, has evolved over the years and now receives a major update with the "Panoramic Vision".
BMW Introduces Panoramic Head-Up Display, Haptic Controls
BMW is waving goodbye to tactile controls with its new Panoramic iDrive system, which features a head-up display, AI assistant, and haptic controls. The automaker unveiled its screen-filled setup this week at CES 2025,
New BMW Panoramic iDrive revolutionises vehicle operation
The BMW Group presents the driving and user experience of the future at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas. BMW is providing the first opportunity to experience the close-to-production version of the new BMW iDrive – complete with its centrepiece,
CES 2025 Was All About Software-Defined Vehicles
The automotive buzzword at CES 2025 this year was "SDV" with connected cars from BMW, Honda, Sony and others emphasizing AI ...
BMW's New Tech Turns Your Car Into Your Digital Command Center
A new digital approach to infotainment will take shape in BMW's Neue Klasse vehicles starting later this year.
Car companies have an infuriating software problem
Traditional carmakers struggle with updates for the same reason big banks have spent billions modernising back office ...
BMW Kills Off the iDrive Knob After 24 Years
Pour one out for the iDrive knob. Nearly a quarter-century after debuting in production form back in 2001 in the ...
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BMW Unveils Smartphone-Inspired 'Neue Klasse' Dashboard Interface
"This will be the user interface in every BMW across all models," said Frank Weber, the BMW board member who heads ...
BMW’s ‘digital craftsmanship’ redesigns how we will interact with its new EVs
Panoramic iDrive will debut late this year in the all-electric Neue Klasse SUV with features including optional head-up display and an AI-based personal assistant ...