# Tech-Infused Mirrorless Vehicles Mitsubishi's Mirrorless Car is Set to Hit the Market Next Year By Ell Smith | Published 2018-01-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirrorless-car References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2018/01/17/mitsubishi-mirrorless-car-camera/) & [mitsubishielectric](http://www.mitsubishielectric.com/news/2018/0117.html) Autonomous vehicles are nearly ready to hit the market, making advancements like [Mitsubishi's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allnew-grandis) mirrorless car seem like a natural progression. While it may seem terrifying, this prototype vehicle was given the go-ahead from the [United Nations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimo-electric-vehicle) and more recently, Mitsubishi announced that it believes to have developed the " highest-performing vehicle camera, able to detect objects up to 100 meters away." The vehicle leverages AI to prevent accidents, by offering drivers an "[advanced warning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-invehicle-solutions)" of approaching objects. Allegedly, this vehicle can detect the difference between cars changing lanes, bicycles and pedestrians, enabling a driver to act accordingly. This innovative vehicle offers drivers a safer and blind spot-free view of the road. Mitsubishi's mirrorless vehicle is expected to hit the market in Japan next year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Autonomous Vehicles:** Mitsubishi's mirrorless car is part of the growing trend of autonomous vehicles, offering advanced safety features and AI technology. - **AI-powered Safety Systems:** The development of the highest-performing vehicle camera by Mitsubishi showcases the trend of AI-powered safety systems in cars, providing drivers with advanced warning and accident prevention capabilities. - **Elimination of Blind Spots:** Mirrorless vehicles like the one developed by Mitsubishi are part of the trend towards eliminating blind spots, offering drivers a safer and clearer view of the road. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry stands to benefit from the development of mirrorless vehicles as the demand for autonomous and safer cars continues to grow. - **AI Technology:** The advancement of AI-powered safety systems in vehicles creates opportunities for the AI technology industry to provide innovative solutions for the automotive sector. - **Camera Technology:** The development of high-performing vehicle cameras for mirrorless cars opens up new possibilities for the camera technology industry to cater to the needs of the automotive market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electrified Compact SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allnew-grandis.md) - [Six-Seater Adventure Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitsubishi-dx-concept1.md) - [Off-Road Minivan-Inspired SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitsubishi-delica-d5.md) - [Muscular Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muscular-hybrid-suv.md) - [Self-Driving Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimac.md) - [Cloud-Based Vehicle Customizations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitsubishi-motors.md) - [Autonomous Road-Assessing Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lane-monitoring.md) - [AI-Animated Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faraday-fx-super-one.md) - [Vehicle Intelligence-Focused Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehicle-intelligence.md)