Called Around View Monitor...

Called Around View Monitor (AVM), the technology uses four cameras equipped with wide-angle lenses mounted around the car; one in the grille, one on each of the door mirrors and one on top of the back door. The clever "bird"s-eye" set-up enables drivers to navigate the tightest parking bays by merely watching the dashboard-mounted screen as they reverse. The process eliminates the need to swivel your head when manoeuvring.

She features on a new...

She features on a new design for pedestrian crossings, which is on a three-month trial in the German town of Zwickau. There is also a red-light version, with arms spread wide to stop people crossing. Designers from local firm Signal Technology Rossberg claim the figure is a safer alternative to the classic male design, because more people notice her. They also reckon her curvy shape allows more light to shine through.