An automotive center stack panel assembly is providing comprising an automotive instrument panel assembly having a recessed display chamber formed therein. A video display panel assembly is mounted within the recessed display chamber. A pivot link assembly has a first fixed pivot end rotatably mounted to the automotive instrument panel assembly and a second fixed pivot end. A control panel has an upper control panel end and a lower control panel end. The second fixed pivot end is rotatably mounted to the upper control panel end such that the control panel is pivotable between a display hidden position and a display exposed position. The control panel covers the recessed display chamber when in the display hidden position.