Archive for the ‘Electronics & Multimedia’ Category

Garmin Recalls Select Navigation Systems For Possible Overheating

Garmin is voluntarily recalling certain nüvi devices that contain a specific battery that was manufactured by the battery supplier within a limited date code range. Garmin has identified potential overheating issues when certain batteries manufactured by the third-party battery supplier within a limited...

August 26th, 2010 | Navigation Systems | Read More

TomTom’s Latest Database Extends Global Coverage

TomTom, the world’s leading provider of location and navigation solutions, announces the availability of its latest digital map products, including Tele Atlas MultiNet® 2010.06. With this release, the company’s navigable map products now cover more than 32 million kilometers (20 million miles)...

June 30th, 2010 | Navigation Systems | Read More

Kenwood Ships Compact 5-Channel Amp

Kenwood has begun shipping the first five-channel amp in its Excelon Reference Fit series of compact car audio amplifiers intended for installation in small spaces. The series expands to three models with the launch of the $600-suggested XR-5S, which is Kenwood's only five-channel amp and is promoted...

June 20th, 2010 | Electronics & Multimedia | Read More

OnStar, Google Partner to Expand Turn-by-Turn Navigation

OnStar and Google have reached an agreement that will let OnStar users search for and identify destinations using Google Maps and send those destinations to the Turn-by-Turn Navigation Service in their vehicles. OnStar eNav, a feature of Turn-by-Turn Navigation, will become available through Google...

June 8th, 2010 | Navigation Systems | Read More

Ford Improves Sync 911 Assist with GPS Location Awareness

As thousands of emergency communication professionals gather in Indianapolis June 5-10 for the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) 2010 conference, Ford is announcing new capability for the SYNC 911 Assist™ application: the communication of a vehicle’s location using GPS coordinates provided...

June 4th, 2010 | Electronics & Multimedia | Read More

Ford Shifting Digital into High Gear

At the D8 conference on Thursday, Ford Motor Company chief executive Alan Mulally spoke about how computing power is coming to cars, how Ford wants to enable consumer electronics but wants to focus on vehicles instead, and how it wants to lead in electric cars. Mulally said he sees some drivers play...

June 4th, 2010 | Electronics & Multimedia, Ford | Read More

Nav N Go Renews Global Agreement with Tele Atlas

Tele Atlas, the world leader in high quality digital maps and dynamic content, and Nav N Go, a leading navigation solution provider for the wireless, automotive and personal navigation industries, have announced an extended global agreement through which Nav N Go will continue using Tele Atlas maps...

May 27th, 2010 | Navigation Systems | Read More

Pioneer Adds Second Car A/V-Nav Unit With Pandora

Pioneer has added a second DVD-equipped navigation unit with the ability to control Pandora's music-service app installed on a cable-connected iPhone. Due to strong demand for bringing Internet radio to the car, this flagship A/V nav unit, the $1,599-suggested AVIC-Z120BT, ships in June to join the...

May 21st, 2010 | Navigation Systems | Read More

Phoenix Name Rises Again In Car

AAMP of America is bringing back the Phoenix Gold brand in a big way since the company purchased the brand from Rodin in September 2009. AAMP is reemphasizing the Phoenix Gold name on packaging and on the product itself, a spokesman said. Rodin, on the other hand, stressed the Ryval and RSD brands on...

May 17th, 2010 | Electronics & Multimedia | Read More

TomTom HD Traffic leaves rivals in a Jam

TomTom’s proprietary HD Traffic service was recognized by TÜV SÜD in Germany for the superior quality of its traffic information. During two weeks of rigorous testing, HD Traffic was found to give drivers the most accurate and frequent live traffic information compared with any other traffic information...

May 11th, 2010 | Navigation Systems | Read More