# Connected Car Concepts This BMW Concept Lets You Stay Connected Without Drowning in Information By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-01-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-ivision-concept References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/bmw-ivision-ces-concept/41167/) & [press.bmwgroup](https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/pressDetail.html?title=bmw-at-the-consumer-electronics-show-ces-2016-in-las-vegas&outputChannelId=6&id=T0247965EN&left_menu_item=node__6728) The iVision Concept is a new [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-i-vision-dee) concept vehicle that takes the famously recognizable body of the BMW i8 Concept Spyder and boosts it with a whole slew of [high-tech driver-display features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-digital-cockpit). These features collectively work together to make it easier than ever for BMW drivers to stay connected with the world outside them without being distracted from goings-on on the road. This concept vehicle's interface features three separate displays, including an instrument cluster that prioritizes information. The vehicle is equipped with a panoramic screen that connects to smartphones, smart watches and other smart devices, in addition to making it possible to access the Internet from the vehicle. This BMW Concept harks to a future in which drivers will be able to stay completely connected as if they were at home, without compromising on their safety and the driving experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **High-tech Driver-display Features:** There is an opportunity for companies to develop innovative driver-display features that prioritize information and maintain driver safety. - **Panoramic Screens:** Companies can explore the potential of panoramic screens in vehicles to connect with smart devices and provide access to the Internet. - **Connected Driving Experience:** The concept of staying completely connected while driving opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry, allowing for enhanced safety and convenience. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Automotive manufacturers and technology companies can collaborate to integrate high-tech driver-display features in vehicles. - **Smart Devices:** Smart device manufacturers can explore partnerships with automotive companies to leverage panoramic screens and enhance the connected driving experience. - **Internet Services:** Companies offering Internet services can develop solutions that enable safe and seamless internet connectivity for drivers in connected vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Color-Changing Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-i-vision-dee.md) - [Automatic Color-Changing Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-ix-flow.md) - [Home-Connected Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-ldk-concept.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Headlight Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neue-klasse.md) - [Dynamic Precision Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-skytop.md) - [Connected In-Car Gaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-x-airconsole.md) - [Metaverse-Connected Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-vision-omnipod.md) - [Oversized Well-Appointed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-urbansphere-concept.md) - [Sleek Premium EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-neue-klasse.md)