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A teaser image of the backside of the iNexts infotainment screen, as seen through the windshieldBMW The days of in-dash screens and instrument clusters may well be numbered. BMW has released teaser photos of a curved, fully-digital screen that will debut in the iNext in two years. The iNext, which BMW calls its “new technology flagship,” will be electric, completely connected and capable of high-level autonomous driving. The screen is called the Curved Display (nothing like being direct with names) and is a single unit that contains all the car’s information and control display areas. BMW didn’t reveal exactly how large it is, but the picture looks like it takes up a substantial swath of the dash. It’s customizable so the driver will have the right information at the right time, and is touch-activated. It uses non-reflecting glass, so there’s no need for a hood to shade it. The front-seat passenger will be able to see the screen and activate controls on it, but it’s possible to move individual items directly into the driver’s direct line of sight where passengers can’t see them—and we’re seeing all sorts of possibilities with that one. (“No, dear, I’m not speeding, trust me…”) The screen is held in with a very slim magnesium bracket and is positioned so people in the car can’t see how it’s attached, giving it a floating look. The iNext crossover will go into production for 2021, and will be built in BMW’s plant in Dingolfing,
Origin: BMW teases upcoming iNext’s curved, ‘floating’ infotainment touchscreen

Static photo, Colour:Terra grayAudi Audi is in the midst of a massive redesign of its entire lineup, with the A4 being the latest model to go under the knife. Not too much is new in terms of technology, with the main changes happening on the outside. The front fascia sees the most obvious upgrade, with redesigned LED daytime running lights and headlights that have been made less angular to better fit with the front end. The grille is also much better-looking than previous models’ and gives the car a more approachable appearance. Aggressive creases over the wheel arches give it an awesome box-flare look. The taillights also feature the same lighting elements as the front does, to mimic the style of the headlights. Inside, the vehicle doesn’t appear to have changed too much, but a touchscreen now sits where the big rotary knob infotainment system used to be. Powering the A4 will likely be the same turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder that makes between 188 and 248 horsepower in North America. The S4 will also stay the course with a 3.0-litre V6 making 349 horsepower. Interestingly, Audi lists a new 3.0-litre V6 diesel option available for the European market; it makes 341 horsepower and 516 lb.-ft. of torque when installed in the S4, and features a supercharger powered by a 48-volt electrical system, making it a mild hybrid. We don’t expect the diesel to make it across the water, however. Audi has unfortunately discontinued the manual transmission in the A4, so expect the new model’s engines to be paired with a seven-speed automatic across the board. All models of the A4 will get the upgrades to styling and technology, including the Avant, the S4 and the Allroad. Canadian pricing, availability and engine options haven’t been announced at this
Origin: 2020 Audi A4 gets new face, infotainment touchscreen