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"No automaker is crazy enough to build a see-through hood, but Land Rover is using augmented reality to make it look like you have one \u2014 all in the service of a better driving experience.\nIn preparation for the New York International Auto Show next week, Land Rover has unveiled its new concept technology, Transparent Bonnet. \"Bonnet\" refers to the hood of the concept SUV, which is not transparent at all, but appears that way in a nifty blend of virtual reality and crafty camera placement.\nSee also: Redesigned Chevy Corvette Stingray Is Car of the Year\nDuring the demonstration, which you can watch in the video above, Land Rover equipped one of its new SUVs with wide-angle camera situated in the car's grill. The camera view starts almost where the driver's ends, and extends from directly in front of and below the grill, all the way under the engine and between the front two wheels. But that's not the amazing part.\nThe car is also equipped with a heads-up display which projects car data like speed and clearance onto the windshield. The new Transparent Bonnet technology also lets it project the camera's view onto the windshield. It's perfectly positioned, at least in the video, so it looks as though the car hood has suddenly become semi-transparent. Essentially, the driver sees not only the road below, but also the orientation of the car's front wheels.\nAccording to Land Rover, this new view could help drivers climb \"a steep incline\" or maneuver \"in a confined space.\" \nFor now, Transparent Bonnet is still just a concept; Land Rover offers no details on retail availability.\nHave something to add to this story? Share it in the comments. \n\n\nNew York International Auto Show 2014\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral View of the New York Auto Show\n\n\nImage: Mashable Christina Ascani\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarPlay\nVolvo and Apple offered the first public demonstration of CarPlay in the U.S. since its March debut at the Geneva International Motor Show.\n\nImage: Mashable, Adario Strange\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3D Printed Liquid Metal Car\nAssembled on to the body of a Ford Torino is a 3D printed liquid metal car shell created by Ioan Florea.\n\nImage: Mashable Christina Ascani\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLand Rover Discovery\nLand Rover and Virgin Galactic announced a partnership that included a concept for Land Rover's Discovery SUV.\n\nImage: Mashable, Will Fenstermaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\"See-Through\" Hood\nLand Rover revealed a \"see-through\" hood that allows drivers to see beneath their cars while driving.\n\nVideo: YouTube, Land Rover\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToyota FT-1\nToyota gave car fans an up-close look at its video game-inspired FT-1 concept car.\n\nImage: Mashable, Adario Strange\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFord Mustang\nFord's executive chairman, Bill Ford, stands with the all-new 2015 Mustang convertible as it's introduced on the 86th floor observation deck of the Empire State Building.\n\nImage: John Minchillo/Associated Press\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToyota PM Concept Car\nThe PM is a personal mobility Toyota concept vehicle that \"fits like a glove\" to create a feeling of unity between the driver and the vehicle. \n\nImage: Mashable Christina Ascani\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMary Barra\nGM CEO Mary Barra took the stage on April 15 to help announce two new Chevy cars -- one of which was the Trax, which is already available in Canada.\n\nImage: Mashable, Will Fenstermaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMyLink\nThe Chevy Trax will come equipped with Siri compatibility and a hands-free system called \"MyLink.\"\n\nImage: Mashable, Will Fenstermaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCross Section of a Hyundai Genesis\nHyundai had a cross section of it's Genesis coupe on display at the New York International Auto Show.\n\nImage: Mashable Christina Ascani\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPorsche 918 Spyder\nOne of the fastest street-legal cars out there but at $845,000, it's obviously not a consumer-oriented vehicle. \n\nImage: Mashable Christina Ascani\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChevrolet Camaro SS\nCamaro SS Convertibles accompany a Corvette ZR1 as the official pace car of the Indianapolis 500.\n\nImage: Mashable, Will Fenstermaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeep Outside Demonstrations\nJeep has a whole obstacle course set up outside the Javitts Center for individuals who want to give a car a test drive through the most extreme conditions.\n\nImage: Mashable Christina Ascani\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBMW i8 Hybrid\nBMW's first hybrid, plug-in electric vehicle, the i8, was unveiled at the New York International Auto Show.\n\nImage: Mashable Christina Ascani\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$2,950- Smart Electric Bike\nFor those with a little less cash in their pocket, you can take home an electric bicycle that actually looks like a bike.\n\nImage: Mashable Christina Ascani\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCorvette C7 Stingray\nYou might recognize this Corvette C7 Stingray from the recent trailer for Transformers: Age of Extinction.\n\nImage: Mashable, Will Fenstermaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoleil Anadi\nThis Italian produced sports car yields 651 horsepower and goes from 0-60mph in 3.2 seconds. \n\nImage: Mashable Christina Ascani\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChevrolet Charger \nThe ever-popular Bumblebee made an appearance, too.\n\nImage: Mashable, Will Fenstermaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNYIAS\nThe New York International Auto Show runs from April 18 to April 27 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York, NY.\n\nImage: Mashable, Will Fenstermaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCorvette Z06 convertible\nChevy also unveiled the Corvette Z06 convertible, a roofless version of the well-known supercar.\n\nImage: Mashable, Will Fenstermaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSRT Viper GTS\nThis viper goes from 0 to 60 mph in 3 seconds and can reach a top speed of 206 mph.\n\nImage: Mashable Christina Ascani\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNissan Murano\nNissan updated its Murano SUV with a more \"futuristic\" aesthetic, particularly on the rear and with NASA-inspired seats.\n\nImage: Mashable, Adario Strange\n\n\n\n\n"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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