The first-gen Volvo XC90, its initial foray into the SUV scene, became the chariot for this pioneering tech, officially dubbed the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS).

Manufacturers give their blind spot monitors a variety of names, such as Blind Spot Information System (Volvo), Side Blind Zone Alert (GM) and Active Blind Spot Assist (Mercedes-Benz). Volvo ...

Modern cars feature a range of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) designed to mitigate road accidents and improve driving safety. One of these is BSD, or blind-spot detection.

Demand for automotive blindspot monitoring technologies -- which can dramatically improve safety for drivers -- is poised to grow explosively, according to new market forecasts. Boston-based ...