Transform your Audi into futuristic ‘robot-mobile’ with showroom upgrade… it might even SAVE you money in long run
DRIVERS can now transform an Audi into a futuristic “robot-mobile” with a showroom upgrade.
The virtual exterior mirrors of the Audi e-Tron mean you will no longer have to glance out of your side windows at the wing mirrors.
They integrate a small camera with a resolution of 1,280 x 1,080 pixels.
A digitally processed image is then shown on a high-contrast 7-inch OLED displays in the interior.
The image brightness is adjusted automatically when driving through a tunnel.
A heating function also protects the camera from misting over or freezing.
The virtual exterior mirrors reduce the width of the vehicle by 15cm and can be folded manually.
The driver can enter different settings using the touchscreen function such as repositioning the image.
The displays adjust automatically to three driving situations: highway, turning, and parking.
Compared with standard mirrors, they reduce drag, improve aeroacoustics and minimise blind spots.
The system costs £1240 – but getting one fixed could add up.
If a clumsy driver smashes one of the cameras, parts are quoted from £300 to £400 by Audi.
It comes as a motoring expert revealed how using wing mirrors properly can actually make parking a breeze.
Meanwhile a shocking number of motorists admitted they don’t follow a huge rule change which came in last year – and could be slapped with a £1,000 fine.
A new list of banned number plates has also been revealed, following the launch of the “23” plate for vehicles.
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Vinyl Wrap – Wrapping up your car is one of the best ways to make your car look a thousand times better. It’s less permanent than paint and can be customised according to any design and colour.
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Wheel Trims – While buying new alloy wheels can make a whole in your pocket, installing wheel trims can help you achieve the same look while spending far less money.