Though not always actively thought of as such, mirrors are some of the most important components of a car. Side mirrors and the center rear view mirror -- the longtime home of the weird ...

In addition, cameras and screens seem to get better every year. So, in the cars we’ve driven recently with video rearview cameras, you get a very bright, clear view of everything that’s happening ...

For instance, if your engine is in the middle of the car, how do you supply it with fresh air? If your engine is rear-mounted, how do you keep a radiator cool? What about weight distribution?

Digital side rear-view mirrors are intended to be a safety enhancement – an improvement on the real thing. After using them here in the U.K. during a month-long visit, for 2,500 kilometres of ...