Thrilling drives in a Lexus are about to get a lot safer thanks to the latest innovation from the automaker—cameras instead of side-view mirrors in the 2019 Lexus ES. The car will keep the familiar stalks on the outside, but the mirror is replaced with a camera that feeds video to 5″ monitors inside the car on the A-pillars. In addition to removing the blind spot, it also improves aerodynamics because of the smaller assembly. All things considered, including records, it’s the first mass-produced car that will do anything of the sort. Unfortunately, this technology has not been approved in the US, so if you want to find out how long it takes to get used to, you’ll have to fly to Japan.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
