VIN Basics Blog

Article series describing the most interesting and valuable vehicle features and advanced auto technology.

The automotive industry has advanced so much in the last 10 years with readily available technology and prototypes for even more advanced auto technology on the horizon. No longer are heated seats, power locks, multi disc changers, or cruise control impressive features. Auto manufacturers are on to bigger and better things that will provide more physical and psychological comfort for consumers than ever before.

Up until now, one rear view and two side view mirrors have been a necessity in order to legally operate a vehicle, thus promoting safer driving habits. With this newer auto technology of rear view and side view cameras, mirrors could one day soon be permanently replaced.

A handful of automotive manufacturers including Volkswagen, GM, Toyota, and Tesla have officially petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for this change over, spinning off of the new requirement that all vehicles under 10,000 lbs produced from May 1, 2018 onward must be equipped with backup cameras.