Archive for the ‘Navigation Systems’ 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

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

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

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

Garmin To Add iPhone-Look Nuvi PNDs

Garmin is trimming the size of its newest series of portable navigation devices (PNDs) while bulking them up with features. Three Nuvi 3700-series models shipping in the third quarter look almost like iPhones, coming in at 0.35 inches in depth. That's about half the depth of other Nuvi PNDs. The three...

April 19th, 2010 | Navigation Systems | Read More

TomTom bring HD Flow and HD Route Times

TomTom, the world’s leading provider of location and navigation solutions, launched two new traffic solutions designed to help government agencies better manage traffic flows and to enable them to provide better traffic information to the public. HD Flow and HD Route Times are based on TomTom’s...

April 7th, 2010 | Navigation Systems | Read More

TomTom Announces TomTom Start2

TomTom shifts car navigation up a gear today with the launch of the TomTom Start2, a smart new device that makes driving even more stress-free. New features include advanced lane guidance which makes light work of complex junctions. This feature displays all of the lanes clearly on the device, showing...

March 31st, 2010 | Navigation Systems | Read More

TomTom debuts on the Alfa Romeo MiTo

Fiat Group Automobiles and TomTom will present their latest Blue&Me–TomTom system, developed especially for Alfa Romeo, at the 80th International Motor Show in Geneva, an event that has become a traditional showcase for innovation in the automotive industry. The first model to be equipped with...

March 29th, 2010 | Alfa Romeo, Navigation Systems | Read More