# Rearview Mirror With Embedded GPS Mirror Pilot By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-02-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gps-auto-innovation-embedded-gps-in-rearview-mirror References: [mirrorpilot](http://www.mirrorpilot.com/) Car GPS units are ugly if they aren't standard equipment. The Mirror Pilot looks good because the cables and suction cups are gone, and everything is embedded in the [rear view mirror](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-micro-led-beauty-mirror). MirrorPilot uses Antaris with [two and three dimension maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-navigation-device), voice and message channels. No more charging, no more locking up the GPS to stop thieves. **Implications** - There are already so many [distractions on the road](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-invehicle-solutions) that it's no surprise that brands are making these rearview mirror-embedded GPS devices. Hybrid products like this are becoming more appealing to the convenience-hungry consumer, as two-in-one types of technology not only offer space-saving qualities, but also practicality and handiness in hectic, distracting schedules. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rearview Mirror-embedded GPS:** The trend of embedding GPS technology into rearview mirrors offers a space-saving and convenient solution for the convenience-hungry consumer. - **Hybrid Products:** The rise of hybrid products, like the Mirror Pilot, presents disruptive innovation opportunities by combining multiple functionalities into a single device. - **Convenience-driven Technology:** The increasing demand for practical and handy technology that can seamlessly integrate into hectic and distracting schedules creates opportunities for rearview mirror-embedded GPS devices like Mirror Pilot. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore opportunities to integrate rearview mirror-embedded GPS technology into their vehicles, offering a space-saving and convenient navigation solution. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of hybrid products, like the Mirror Pilot, by developing innovative devices that combine multiple functionalities in a compact form factor. - **Security:** The security industry can consider leveraging rearview mirror-embedded GPS devices to enhance theft prevention and vehicle tracking capabilities, eliminating the need for separate GPS units. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blind Spot-Monitoring Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dezl-dualview.md) - [Navigation-Equipped Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-dzlcam-lgv710.md) - [Oversized RV Navigation Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-rv-8951095-navigators.md) - [Dual-Direction Rearview Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolfbox-g900.md) - [Impact-Detecting Car Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmmpr-one.md) - [Game Style Navigation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/need-for-speed-mini-map.md) - [Blind Spot Alert Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blind-spot-alert.md) - [Vehicle Intelligence-Focused Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehicle-intelligence.md) - [AR Vehicle Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-windshield.md)