# Distraction-Deterring Dashboard Projectors This Windshield Dashboard Display Projects Information By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dashboard-display References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2016/02/22/the-windshield-heads-up-display/122240) & [hammacher](http://www.hammacher.com/Product/Default.aspx?sku=87916&promo=Category-NewArrivals&catid=60&PID=3227429&source=cj&utm_source=Affiliate&utm_medium=CPA&utm_campaign=CJ) Modern vehicles are outfitted with a number of state-of-the-art features, but for those who have older vehicles or want to upgrade after purchase the Windshield Dashboard Display is ideal. Connecting to your vehicle's OBD II interface, the [heads-up display](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuttingedge-display-technologies) is able to receive a slew of information from the vehicle's sensors. As such, the display will project fuel consumption, RPMs and more right onto the windshield to enable drivers to keep their [eyes on the road](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sherpa-2). [Aftermarket modifications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geckowiper) are becoming more popular within the automotive industry as consumers seek out ways to make their cars (and driving experience) more efficient. The Windshield Dashboard Display enables drivers to keep a closer eye on vehicle health and performance for better vehicle operation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Aftermarket Modifications:** The Windshield Dashboard Display is an example of an aftermarket modification that enhances the driving experience. - **Heads-up Display:** The heads-up display technology allows drivers to receive real-time information without taking their eyes off the road. - **Connected Car Technology:** The Windshield Dashboard Display connects to a vehicle's OBD II interface, showcasing the growing trend of connected car technology. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can tap into the growing demand for aftermarket modifications and connected car technology. - **Consumer Electronics:** The heads-up display technology opens up opportunities for consumer electronics companies to develop innovative display systems. - **Data Analytics:** The Windshield Dashboard Display generates a wealth of data from vehicle sensors, creating opportunities for companies in the data analytics industry to provide valuable insights. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Driving Interface Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-dashboard-app.md) - [Immersive AR Automotive HUDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harman-ready-vision-augmented-reality.md) - [Self-Driving Vehicle Cockpit Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-display-digital-cockpit.md) - [Aftermarket Helmet HUD Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulrs-headsup-display.md) - [Shifting Knob Infotainment Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-car-dashboard-concept.md) - [AR Vehicle Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-windshield.md) - [Multimedia Smart Cockpit Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-cockpit-technology.md) - [Game Style Navigation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/need-for-speed-mini-map.md) - [Panoramic Automotive Cockpits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automotive-cockpit.md)