BMW's Panoramic iDrive: A New Era of In-Car User Interfaces
BMW revolutionizes in-car UI with Panoramic iDrive, projecting info onto the windshield.
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BMW's Panoramic iDrive: A New Era of In-Car User Interfaces
At CES 2025, BMW unveiled a revolutionary overhaul of its in-car user interface, ushering in a new era of driver interaction. The centerpiece of this transformation is "Panoramic iDrive," a widget-based system that personalizes the driving experience by projecting information directly onto the windshield. A Decade in the Making BMW CTO Frank Weber emphasized the company's desire to expand driver capabilities while avoiding the screen overload prevalent in many modern vehicles. This led to the development of Panoramic iDrive, a concept that has been in the works within BMW for over a decade. While the idea of projecting information onto the windshield might seem like a minor distinction, Weber highlighted its significance. By positioning the interface above the dashboard and within the driver's line of sight, BMW aims to maintain its focus on creating the "ultimate driving experience" while providing crucial information at a glance. The End of the iDrive Knob? Th…
