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 ...

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).

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 ...