Cadillac’s “Full Display Mirror” in action We recently tested the all new Cadillac CT6, and we genuinely liked it. Among many of its interesting features was a fancy new rear-view mirror set up that could switch between a mirror reflection and a rear camera feed, which just finally managed to get approval from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In the letter below, released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today, the organization deemed Cadillac’s new mirror/camera equipment, called the “Full Display Mirror,” legal under the existing safety requirements for an inside rear view mirror: The approval comes from the final paragraph, which reads, “While the Full Display Mirror is an item of motor vehicle equipment that performs additional driver activated functions, we do not believe that the fact that it performs such functions alters its basic identity as an item that includes an ‘inside rearview mirror of unit magnification.’”

It always interests me how these letters are worded, with NHTSA essentially saying “it’s not NOT allowed,” which is equivalent to an okay. You may be wondering why the new mirror, which can switch between a traditional magnified mirror image to a video feed from a rear-facing camera on command, is already fitted to models like the Cadillac CT6 we just reviewed when it hadn’t been cleared by the NHTSA. Indoor Palm Tree Leaves Turning BrownIt turns out that a vehicle is not required to have an “interior rear-view mirror” under the current safety standards as long as it has a passenger-side outside rearview mirror (which is mentioned in the letter). Blue Superman Car Seat CoversBut nonetheless, Cadillac’s new fancy camera mirror has been deemed kosher going forward, so expect it to show up on many more future GM models. T Shirt Future Lyrics

The biggest benefit is the camera setting’s ability to show a much broader scope of the area behind the car as opposed to the magnified mirror. Should be handy for backing in and out of spots, and J-turns or whatever. We’re just one step closer to all those concept cars with cameras for mirrors becoming a reality. I bet design students are going nuts right now. Feature Article from Hemmings Classic Car May, 2011 - Kate Sullivan The 1951 Chrysler Imperial offers an improved driving experience with the introduction of power steering under the Hydraguide name. Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn star in The African Queen. New house -- $9,000 Average annual income -- $3,500 One gallon of gas -- 27 cents Average new car -- $2,000 Loaf of bread -- 16 cents Bacon, one pound -- 52 cents Men's suit -- $29 Hank Ketcham's Dennis the Menace comic strip debuts in 16 newspapers on March 12. I Love Lucy premieres on October 15; it quickly becomes one of the country's most beloved television shows.

On January 9, the 39-story United Nations headquarters building in New York officially opens. On January 27, a 1-kiloton bomb is tested at the Nevada Test Site, the first time an atomic bomb is tested there. Hudson creates the Hornet, outfitted with a 308-cu.in. flathead straight-six, and takes to the stock-car racing circuit, where it will dominate the field for the next three years. The Hudson's step-down design created a low center of gravity which allowed Hornets to handle extremely well, allowing them to leave their competitors in the dust. A nervous Packard bets on a completely new car for 1951, the 200. A buyer's choice of 135hp 288-cu.in. straight-eight or a 150hp 327-cu.in. version could be backed by the company's famed Ultramatic transmission. On 1951 models, Chrysler introduces its FirePower powerplant, the company's first V-8. The legendary "hemi," a high-performance 180hp 331-cu.in. engine, is the most powerful passenger-car engine in America. On April 11, President Harry Truman relieves General Douglas MacArthur of his Far Eastern command.

"America's first post-war sports car" debuts at the Chicago Auto Show in February as a collaboration between the American Nash-Kelvinator Corporation and the British firm run by Donald Healey. The stylish two-seater Nash-Healey features sporty styling from Europe, accented by a Nash grille, bumpers and trim, along with a Nash Ambassador drivetrain. Bobby Thomson of the New York Giants hits the "Shot Heard Round the World" in the bottom of the ninth, off Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Ralph Branca; the Giants win the National League pennant after being down 14 games, in one of the greatest turnarounds in baseball history. The 22nd Amendment, which limits a U.S. president to serving only two four-year terms, is ratified on February 27. Chevrolet ads for 1951 tout the size of the division's cars. "You'll like its longer, lower, wide-car look!" Other ads promote the Powerglide transmission while suggesting that buyers "See the U.S.A. in Your Chevrolet." This article originally appeared in the May, 2011 issue of Hemmings Classic Car.

Order Backissues of Hemmings Classic Car Subscribe to Hemmings Classic Car Originally published in the May, 2011 issue of Hemmings Classic Car. Home > Technology > Voyager introduces replacement rearview mirror monitor Voyager introduces replacement rearview mirror monitor Voyager introduces its Replacement Rearview Mirror Monitor from ASA Electronics, the company announced. “Changing lanes, merging into traffic and backing has never been so manageable with real time images of your vehicle’s blind spots displayed on your rearview mirror,” Voyager said.” Light, medium and heavy duty vehicle applications which previously had no use for a traditional rearview mirror can now utilize the new Voyager VOM73MM in place of the OEM supplied option.” The monitor includes a 7” TFT LCD screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. It supports three camera inputs for rear and side camera applications, according to the company. The overall size is 10.2”W x 4.25”H x 1.8”D and includes an integrated audio speaker.