Rearless Cars Normalize Camera Reliance

Carmakers are beginning to remove traditional glazing (rear windows) and replace drivers’ direct sightlines with curated camera feeds and sensor overlays. That change improves aerodynamics and can increase EV range, but also centralizes signal processing, increases attack and failure surfaces, and shifts human trust from glass to software. — Wider adoption will reshape vehicle safety standards, consumer expectations, data‑privacy rules, repair ecosystems, and the regulatory threshold for 'displayed' versus direct perception in traffic law.