Dashboard

A dashboard is a control panel located directly ahead of the vehicle's driver, displaying instrumentation and controls for the vehicle operation.

Dashboard features
Contemporary features include the speedometer, odometer, engine coolant temperature gauge, fuel gauge, seat belt warning lights and engine malfunction lights. Other features are alternator voltage, indications for low fuel, low oil pressure, low tire pressure, power outlet, heating and ventilation systems, lighting controls, safety systems, entertainment equipment and information systems, e.g. navigation systems.

With the advent of the VFD, LCD and LED in consumer electronics, some manufacturers used instruments with digital readouts to make the cars appear more up-to-date, but this has been faded with practice. Some cars use a head-up display to project the speed of the car onto the windscreen in imitation of fighter aircraft, but in a far less complex display.

Dashcam
A dashcam is an onboard camera that continuously records the view through the vehicle's front windscreen and sometimes through the rear or other windows. Some dashcams include a camera to record the interior of the car in 360 degrees inside camera, usually in a ball form and can automatically send pictures and video using 4G.

Cabin or inside viewing can be made through the taxicam, or the Uber/Grab/Go-Jek cam.

Many dashcams include rechargeable batteries not needed when connected to car battery wire or capacitors.