Tag: Panoramic iDrive

BMW starts Neue Klasse with electric iX3 crossover

Posted by Kevin Jost | Sep 17, 2025 | Design, Electrification, Passenger Cars, User Experience, Vehicles

The model introduces a new design language and several cutting-edge technologies for the brand, including sixth-generation eDrive, an 800-V and four-superbrain architecture, an upgraded UX with Panoramic iDrive and Operating System X, and a product carbon footprint that is more than 30% lower.

Vision Driving Experience vehicle tests BMW Neue Klasse ‘Heart of Joy’ concept

Posted by Kevin Jost | Feb 18, 2025 | Design, Electrification, Hardware, Software

In the lead-up to its premiere at Auto Shanghai 2025, the “Vision Vehicle” with a whopping 18,000 N·m of torque features the brand’s Heart of Joy philosophy and control unit that combines powertrain and dynamics functions aimed at top-class dynamics, precision, efficiency, and driving pleasure.

TOP PICS

: Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s Founder and CEO, says that OpenClaw is the operating system for personal AI.

: One of the defining features for the i3 is the BMW Panoramic iDrive providing a completely new experience.

: Synopsys says its new eDT platform can aid software-defined product development that enables physical AI systems.

: Trinity uses Nvidia’s DGX Spark as the “brains” for AI inference.

: Trinity’s wheels aglow on the street at dusk.

: Teleo-equipped Hitachi ZW310 wheel loader in action.

: Last week, Wayve, Uber, and Nissan announced a robotaxi collaboration.

: An operator of the future by Teleo, a winner of the inaugural Hitachi Construction Machinery Challenge 2024.

: Cadillac F1 test livery rear side view.

: Xiaomi Vision GT rear.

: Pronto introduced AHS Editions in February.

: Genesis X Skorpio Concept front side from above.

: Nvidia Drive AV on the Mercedes-Benz CLA helped it earn top Euro NCAP Award.

: Tensor’s Robocar at Nvidia’s CES 2026 exhibit.

: A peek at the Trinity interior user interface.

: Komatsu HD605-10 truck fitted with Smart Quarry Autonomous in action.

: Will.i.am at CES 2026 holding core GPU and showing the Trinity vehicle.

: Carbon’s LaserWeeder G2 brings sub-millimeter weed control to more farms, crops, and soil types.

: Volvo is accelerating innovation with vehicles like the electric EX60.

: Hyundai Motor Group plans to integrate Nvidia AD technologies, supporting Level 2 and above systems.

: VisionLink is the flagship application of Cat’s tech portfolio.

: The Trinity has two rear drive wheels.

: In January, Gatik started operating fully driverless trucks at scale for commercial deliveries.

: Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder G2 lasers spinach in Yuma during daytime.

: Karma with Factorial battery cells.

: Komatsu HD605-10 truck fitted with Smart Quarry Autonomous front closeup.

: Gatik’s Isuzu medium-duty trucks up close showing sensor array.

: BMW i3 50 xDrive rear side view.

: Kodiak’s mirror-mounted SensorPods are designed to keep vehicles moving and maximize uptime.

: Trinity rear wheel and suspension detail.

: BMW i3 50 xDrive design sketches.

: Xiaomi Vision GT side.

: BMW i3 50 xDrive rear seating.

: Xiaomi Vision GT interior.

: Three Trinities in the simulated city.

: Komatsu HD605-10 truck being loaded by WA700.

: PlusAI’s latest SuperDrive 6.0 unlocks night driving and construction zone handling.

: The PlusAI and International Level 4 autonomous truck is powered by the Nvidia Drive AGX Hyperion platform.

: Qualcomm’s Anshuman Saxena and Wayve’s Alex Kendall discuss collaboration.

: Motional last week launched Ioniq 5 robotaxi service on Uber’s network in Las Vegas.

: Red Bull Racing RB22 front.

: BMW i3 front design features a reimagined and more horizontal BMW kidney grille and twin headlights.

: BMW i3’s rear features a nearly full width horizontal taillights in an L-shaped design.

: NXP’s CoreRide Z248 eases 48-V E/E development.

: The i3 interior features interesting lighting effects.

: Zoox robotaxis will be deployed with Uber in Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

: BMW i3 50 xDrive in new metallic M Le Castellet Blue.

: Nvidia’s OpenShell provides tools for controlling autonomous agents in a trusted infrastructure policy layer, adding security in the environment.