Consumer Reports has long advocated for standards to address blind spots behind vehicles. In 2014 the Department of Transportation mandated that all vehicles weighing less than 10,000 pounds have rear ...

Consumer Reports long advocated for standards to address blind spots behind vehicles and in 2014, the Department of Transportation issued a rule that required backup cameras in all vehicles that weigh ...

So you want to install a backup camera on your trusty, but outdated, ride. Great idea! These helpful tools have made such an impact on the automotive industry that they’re now mandated as necessary ...

Most newer cars and trucks come with a backup camera already installed. That’s great news for anyone with a newer vehicle. But pickups are reliable vehicles, and there are plenty of older ones driving ...

Q: I have a 2014 Camry with very low mileage and will likely be the last car I own. My problem is, I don't back up well and tend to hit things. The last time it was a trash container in my apartment ...

Even if you install a wireless backup camera (which have their own issues), you’ll still have to wire it up to a power source. Wired models will require, well, running wires inside your car, which you ...

On newer vehicles, integrated backup cameras have become a common site. Since 2018, the U.S. government has mandated that they be installed on all new vehicles, and they’ve been a great help to assist ...

Most modern cars come with backup cameras, but if you drive an older vehicle, you're missing out on what should be an essential function. The ability to see behind you makes it so much easier to back ...

Since 2018, the U.S. Department of Transportation has mandated that every car coming off a production line features a backup camera as a standard component. While this is a welcome driver aid for ...

The backup camera mandate for cars, enacted by the NHTSA this week, will save up to 70 lives a year. It will improve life for millions more by providing a better daily driving experience. Once ...