Cadillac CT6 to Get Digital Rearview Mirror
Cadillac is looking for new ways to improve safety through advanced technologies.
The American automaker has announced that it will add high-resolution streaming video to its rearview mirrors late next year, allowing a rearview that’s unobstructed by passengers, headrests and the vehicle’s roof and rear pillars. The company estimates that the streaming video improves field of vision by an estimated 300 percent, or roughly four times greater than a normal mirror.
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Featuring a high dynamic range, the camera’s video feed helps reduce glare for a crisper image even in low-light situations. The mirror’s display is an industry-leading 1280 x 240 TFT-LCD display with 171 pixels per inch. To help keep the camera clean it features a water-shedding hydrophobic coating. Expect the new technology to debut on the 2016 Cadillac CT6.
“In addition to the increased field of view, the technology eliminates any rear seat, rear pillar or passenger obstructions, allowing the driver an unimpeded view of the lanes behind and traditional blind-spots,” said Travis Hester, Cadillac CT6 executive chief engineer.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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