Navigation systems
| Sat-navs for trucks: don't over-complicate Attempts to solve the problems caused by lorries being directed onto inappropriate roads by satellite navigation equipment could fall down if industry tries to over-complicate the solution. Responding to the ... (more) 15 maggio 2008 | |
| Navevo: Sat-Nav for HGV and van drivers unveiled Navevo, the UK’s leading specialist GPS software developer, has today unveiled its sat-nav solution for drivers of heavy goods vehicles and vans.Using NAVTEQ Transport, ProNav GPS software features dynamic routing and na... (more) 15 maggio 2008 | |
| 2009 Suzuki SX4: First Car in America Under $16,000 with Standard Navigation Establishing an auto industry first, and packing even more appeal into its bold and stylish sport compact, American Suzuki Motor Corp. today announced the addition of a fully integrated standard navigation system to the ... (more) 29 aprile 2008 | |
| BMW partnership with Google Maps for MyInfo Navigation systems have become even easier, faster and more convenient to use with the introduction of "MyInfo". This latest addition to the BMW Assist Safety Plan allows subscribers to send business locations ... (more) 14 aprile 2008 | |
| The Blaupunkt TravelPilot 100: quick, reliable route finder Pure navigation, that’s what the new portable TravelPilot 100 (TP 100) navigation system by Blaupunkt has to offer. It delivers easy, intuitive operation, high-speed route calculation and accurate route guidance using vi... (more) 03 aprile 2008 | |
| u-blox Unveils LEA-5T Precision Timing GPS Module at CTIA u-blox introduced the LEA-5T, a high performance, precision timing GPS module capable of a (compensated) time pulse accuracy of up to 15 ns.With more than 1.100 exhibiting companies and over 40.000 visitors, CTIA WIRELES... (more) 03 aprile 2008 | |
| XM NavTraffic Expands to 22 New 2009 General Motors Vehicle Models XM announced at the 2008 Dallas Auto Show the continued expansion of its award-winning real-time XM NavTraffic service into 22 GM vehicles in the 2009 model year.XM NavTraffic is already the traffic information standard ... (more) 03 aprile 2008 | |
| Mio Technology introduces new GPS line Mio Technology announced the Mio Moov product family -- four new personal navigation devices that combine Mio's hardware expertise with a fresh user interface. This is the first set of Mio Technology products to incorpor... (more) 25 marzo 2008 | |
| Garmin navigation offered in new Kenwood models Garmin announced that it is the exclusive navigation supplier to Kenwood's new 2008 lineup of in-dash automotive electronics. "We have been very pleased with Kenwood's success in selling Garmin-equipped units since we s... (more) 25 marzo 2008 | |
| New 2009 Maxima to Offer XM NavTraffic XM today announced that the new 2009 Maxima will offer XM NavTraffic as a standard, factory-installed feature when equipped with Nissan's Hard Drive Navigation system. XM is the exclusive satellite radio provider to Niss... (more) 20 marzo 2008 | |
| Navteq Discover Cities Brings the Power of a Local Guide to Mobile Devices Navteq announces the global launch of Navteq Discover Cities which is the first bundled digital map data and location content to bring the power of a local guide to mobile devices. The product is now available for major ... (more) 11 febbraio 2008 | |
| Galileo: To Be Or Not To Be? Galileo – the ‘European version of GPS’ has become notorious for missed deadlines, corporate bickering and political stalemate. Although due to be a fully-operational 30-satellite network by <!-- ADSENSE -->2008, j... (more) 05 febbraio 2008 | |
| Nissan Carwings wins energy conservation prize Nissan announced that its eco-driving service available on its Carwings navigation system has won the ANRE (Agency for Natural Resources and Energy) Director-General's award in the 18th annual Energy Conservation Prize. ... (more) 18 gennaio 2008 | |
| TomTom introduces new TomTom LINK 300 box TomTom WORK, the business-to-business division of TomTom, introduced the new TomTom LINK 300 box for its updated TomTom WORK Active solution. This allows for even easier installation in commercial vehicles and optimised ... (more) 18 gennaio 2008 | |
| New Seat Multimedia Navigation System SEAT is making a new, state-of-the-art Multimedia Navigation System available across the bulk of its model range. It features cutting edge technology, improved functionality... and an identical price tag to the out... (more) 11 gennaio 2008 | |
| MapmyIndia signs up with General Motors for in-car GPS navigation MapmyIndia Navigator, the recently launched in-car GPS navigation device for all India which has received tremendously positive response and reviews, will now come equipped as a standard accessory in all variants of Gene... (more) 10 gennaio 2008 | |
| Navigation Systems Seriously Undermine Road Safety Using a new research method, the Stichting Onderzoek Navigatiesystemen ("Navigation Systems Research Foundation") has discovered why navigation systems cannot find ring roads <!-- ADSENSE -->in cities. Software err... (more) 09 gennaio 2008 | |
| CES 2008: Cobra Nav One 5000 Featuring the ground-breaking OptiView ultra-bright, five-inch touch screen, Cobra Electronics will unveil the NAV ONE 5000 at the Consumer Electronics Show. The screen, an exclusive Cobra feature, is paired with a new s... (more) 07 gennaio 2008 | |
| Ford Showcases Future of In-Car Satellite Communications at International CES 2008 Building on the success of SYNC, Ford unveils the next generation of in-car communications at the International CES on Sunday. <!-- ADSENSE -->The company will announce what comes next for SYNC - developed in part... (more) 06 gennaio 2008 | |
| Super-Sized GPS Navigation: Garmin nuvi 5000 Garmin announced a new series of nuvi navigators designed specifically for those seeking premium navigation features on a large, 5.2-inch touchscreen display. The nuvi 5000 was announced in conjunction with the 2008 Cons... (more) 04 gennaio 2008 | |
| Garmin nuvi 780 Puts Traffic, Stocks, News at Your Fingertips with MSN Direct Garmin announced the nuvi 780 -- the newest addition to the popular nuvi family and the most powerful in its acclaimed 700 series. The nuvi 780 was announced in preparation for the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show in Las V... (more) 04 gennaio 2008 | |
| Mio Technology true 3D mapping C620 and C620t sat-nav device Previewed at the IFA consumer electronics show in August 2007, Mio Technology, top three vendor in Europe of portable navigation devices (PND), announces the availability of its high-end 3D mapping devices - the C620 and... (more) 19 dicembre 2007 | |
| u-blox GPS Technology Powers Navigon Porsche Design PND NAVIGON has introduced a slick, high performance personal navigation device developed in partnership with Porsche Design, featuring u-blox' ANTARIS(R)4 SuperSense(R) GPS technology. NAVIGON's new P9611 measures 125mm x... (more) 15 dicembre 2007 | |
| UK PlaceFinder Takes the Stress Out of Christmas Travel Picture a familiar scene: It's half seven on a Friday evening, you're heading away for the Christmas break with all the family in the car. You took a detour to avoid the heavy traffic and have got yourself a bit lo... (more) 11 dicembre 2007 | |
| Volvo develops a smart and tidy satellite navigation kit Volvo has designed a smart mounting bracket for Garmin’s latest satellite navigation unit, the nüvi 760, which offers a solution to the untidy suction cups and wires that can be associated with portable systems. Availabl... (more) 22 novembre 2007 | |
| Smart, portable Garmin navigation system fits all new Volvo cars In cooperation with Garmin, Volvo Cars has developed an elegant navigation kit that can be fitted to all new Volvo cars. The dealer installed accessory kit includes both a mounting bracket and the navigator unit. It will... (more) 20 novembre 2007 | |
| Columbus Launches "Ranger": Advanced Off-Road Navigation System Columbus Geographic Systems unveiled Ranger - its latest off-road navigation application. This is a robust navigation system aimed at the fast-growing market for recreational, off-road and outdoor enthusiasts - whether o... (more) 16 novembre 2007 | |
| u-blox Launches Revolutionary 50-Channel LEA-5 GPS Module Series u-blox AG, the leading Swiss provider of GPS chips, modules and services, today announced the launch of two GPS modules that set new benchmarks in terms of speed, sensitivity and ease of integration. The LEA-5 GPS module... (more) 13 novembre 2007 | |
| New GPS Technology Gives Law Enforcement the Edge on Vehicle Theft A state-of-the-art vehicle-tracking device recently led Fulton County Police directly to the remote Upson County location of a stolen construction vehicle only hours after it was reported missing. <!-- ADSENSE -->A... (more) 12 novembre 2007 | |
| NAVTEQ Transport Selected by WebTech Wireless for Quadrant Transportation Solution NAVTEQ announced today that it has been selected by WebTech Wireless to supply NAVTEQ Transport truck attributes for Quadrant, WebTech Wireless' fleet management system. Quadrant provides users with GPS-based location in... (more) 09 novembre 2007 | |
| New sat nav for Škoda Octavia Škoda has introduced a new and improved satellite navigation system to its Octavia model range. Called ‘Colombus’, the new unit offers buyers an array of new functions and touch-screen technology. There’s a 6.5-in... (more) 31 ottobre 2007 | |
| NaviForum 2007 Product of China Award Opens in October NaviForum 2007 Product of China Award, the first large-scale annual rating and voting of navigation products in China, was declared open by the Society of Automotive Engineers of China, the organizer of the event. The ra... (more) 19 ottobre 2007 | |
| New GPS Technology Makes Auto Theft Virtually Impossible EarthSearch Communications is launching a new GPS-based vehicle-tracking device that will make auto theft a thing of the past -- and EarthSearch has done so several months before chief competitor OnStar plans to beg... (more) 17 ottobre 2007 | |
| Nissan to Showcase 'Stars wings' at the 14th ITS World Congress in Beijing Nissan will showcase - “STAR WINGS” - its advanced navigation system at the 14th Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) World Congress in Beijing. The STAR WINGS-equipped vehicle will be available for demonstration a... (more) 09 ottobre 2007 | |
| UK: FTA wants better sat.nav for trucks The Freight Transport Association says most sat nav systems assume the vehicle is car and will select a route that is wrong for trucks. The FTA wants suppliers to make better satellite navigation system... (more) 13 settembre 2007 | |
| New AnyTrack GPS Devices Track Assets Indoors, Outdoors or Hidden AnyTrack announced two enhanced GPS tracking devices for business and consumer markets: the GPS-130 and the GPS-100. <!-- ADSENSE -->The new AnyTrack GPS-130 is a real-time, cellular-enhanced GPS tracking device t... (more) 07 settembre 2007 | |
| NAVTEQ Traffic RDS Announced as a Standard Lifetime Service in all 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and CL-Class NAVTEQ announced with Mercedes-Benz USA that NAVTEQ Traffic RDS (Radio Data System) is now available as a standard, lifetime traffic service in all 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and CL-Class automobiles. <!-- ADSENS... (more) 07 settembre 2007 | |
| TomTom Announces Traffic Solutions for its ONE and GO Product Ranges in North America TomTom, the world's largest portable navigation solutions provider, today announced the RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver as an additional traffic solution for its ONE and GO product ranges. The new RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver provi... (more) 02 settembre 2007 | |
| Garmin Launches New Simple Yet Sophisticated Sat-Nav Garmin has announced the new nvi 700 series satellite navigation system. With the 700 series Garmin has elegantly combined advanced technology with enhancements to its user interface to ensure an intuitive and easy navig... (more) 02 settembre 2007 | |
| Garmin Launches New Simple Yet Sophisticated Sat-Nav Garmin has today announced the new nüvi 700 series satellite navigation system. With the 700 series Garmin has elegantly combined advanced technology with enhancements to its user interface to ensure an intuitive and eas... (more) 31 agosto 2007 |


