I think Google was testing a new camera here not sure.
Link (thanks Oliver)
Similar Street View images
Two in One: Google cars facing the rain and Google testing its new compact camera
What happened to google camera?
Wiping the camera
“ok kids, look at my va….. I mean camera, and smile.”
Google Camera Car loses hubcaps
New google camera
Under repair or new Google Street View camera?
New Google Cars
What Happened Of This Google Camera?
What’s this thing on Google camera?
