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Cadillac's cars are getting smart rearview mirrors next year
Hey, Nissan: you won't be the only big automaker with a camera-equipped rearview mirror next year. Cadillac has revealed that its future cars are getting a smart mirror that shows a 1,280 x 240 view of what's behind you without passengers or roof pillars getting in the way. You can flip between the camera's perspective and a conventional mirror at the drop of a hat, and the system is designed to both give you a wide view and hold up in harsh weather. It sounds cool (if familiar), but you'll be patient if you want a Caddy with this extra safety measure in place. The mirror will first be available when the CT6 launches in late 2015, and it could be a while longer before it spreads to other models.
Xiachao intros rear view camera-supporting GPS4305
China's Xiachao may not be the most well known manufacturer of GPS devices, but it looks to be keeping up with the current crop of virtually indistinguishable GPS units just fine, at least if its new GPS4305 model is any indication. All the specs you'd expect are here, including a 4.3-inch display, SiRF Star III GPS receiver, a 400MHz Samsung 2440A CPU, and an SD/MMC slot for further expansion. Slightly less common is the device's support for a rear view camera, although it's not clear if that's actually included as standard or simply available as an accessory. No word on pricing or availability, although we're sure you'll be able to find an acceptable substitute if you can't get your hands on this one.
