(May 16, 2017) TROY, Mich. — Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that nearly 840,000 blind spot accidents occur each year in the United States, resulting in 300 fatalities. Magna International, a leader in camera-based advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and mirrors, has developed ClearView to help improve visibility while changing lanes, backing out of a parking space, or driving with a vehicle full of cargo.

The ClearView outside mirror combines a self-cleaning camera with a regulatory compliant side-view mirror to display a live feed inside the vehicle.

The camera is mounted on the mirror beyond the widest point of the vehicle to achieve a maximum field of view, enhance the driver's awareness and improve safety. It also can include features such as turn signals, ground illumination and surround-view cameras.

The ClearView inside mirror features the ability to switch between a traditional rear-view mirror and a full-size video display. The video is a live feed from a camera mounted at the back of a vehicle and provides an unobstructed view of what's behind. This can be particularly helpful if passengers and/or cargo inside the vehicle restricts the driver's view using the traditional rear-view mirror.

"The ClearView system combines our leading vision-based expertise with our unmatched mirror capabilities to create a solution that increases safety and gives the driver more information about their immediate surroundings," said John O'Hara, president of Magna Closures and Mirrors.

About Magna

Magna is a leading global automotive supplier with 321 manufacturing operations and 102 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries. Magna has over 159,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to its customers through innovative products and processes, and world class manufacturing.