How does VW Overhead View Camera work?

How does VW Overhead View Camera work?

When you’re driving a big Volkswagen like the Touareg, you’ve got a commanding view of the road. Sometimes, however, you can’t quite see obstacles in your blind spots or visualize how close the corner of the vehicle might be to an obstacle. That’s where a feature like Volkswagen’s Overhead View Camera (also known as Area View) is great to have. It links together views from all of the vehicle’s onboard cameras to give you a 360-degree perspective of your surroundings. Let’s find out how it works.

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2016 VW Passat Park Pilot “School Scramble”

2016 VW Passat Park Pilot “School Scramble”

There may be no greater stress when driving than a parallel parking situation. Your palms get sweaty, your heart races, and you find it hard to concentrate on what you’re doing. It’s even worse when you have passengers in the car and you’re all in a hurry. Don’t worry though, because the new 2016 Volkswagen Passat has Park Distance Control, also known as Park Pilot. This feature makes getting into and out of tight parking spaces a cinch. Let’s see how it works. Read the rest of this entry >>