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Re:Most drivers who own cars with built-in GPS systems use p... by dopamean on Wednesday October 12, 2016 @11:50AM (#12693920)
> If you're buying a new car today, the reason to get navigation is for the LCD screen and not for the GPS.

I could have sworn the US govt mandated that all new cars, after some soon to come year, must have rear facing cameras. Perhaps I heard incorrectly.

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Re:Most drivers who own cars with built-in GPS systems use p... by jasode on Wednesday October 12, 2016 @12:17PM (#12694180)
You appear to be correct and my google search shows 2018 to be the date. https://www.google.com/search?q=all+new+usa+cars+require+rea...
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Re:Most drivers who own cars with built-in GPS systems use p... by dopamean on Wednesday October 12, 2016 @01:44PM (#12694991)
I suppose I could have just googled it myself. Thanks!
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Re:Most drivers who own cars with built-in GPS systems use p... by sc00ty on Thursday October 13, 2016 @09:15AM (#12700511)
Some cars have the backup camera displayed in the rear view mirror so the main console LCD wouldn't be required.
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