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head-up display

British

noun

the projection of readings from instruments onto a windscreen, enabling an aircraft pilot or car driver to see them without looking down

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Ahead, reflected in the windshield, is the multicolor head-up display, adjustable and configurable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

Researchers have developed an augmented reality head-up display that could improve road safety by displaying potential hazards as high-resolution three-dimensional holograms directly in a driver's field of vision in real time.

From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2023

Inside, you’ll be greeted by a stylish interior and many technology features, including dual 12.3-inch screens, a head-up display and Nissan’s ProPilot Assist system, which helps make highway driving easier.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2023

The feature-laden Sierra EV Denali comes with an adaptive air suspension, a massive 16.8-inch center display, 14-inch multi-color head-up display, panoramic glass roof and Super Cruise hands-free driving assist.

From Reuters • Oct. 20, 2022

The brand’s first head-up display integrates augmented reality directional guides.

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2022

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