For years, automakers have shown concept cars with cameras in place of side-view mirrors ... show what is directly behind the car, also serving as a backup camera for parking.

One small change in Tesla’s next update could finally fix a camera view that’s been annoying owners for years. Here’s why ...

Surround view cameras ... rear-facing view. You’d still need a low-mounted camera for close-in work because the slanted backs of most SUVs would be blind for 2 to 5 feet behind the car.

Digital side rear-view mirrors ... It took a while for me to see the camera was pointed at the door, not at the road behind, and to realize the rear-view screen was useless. The solution to ...