Nav & Telematics

Connected Services Come to Garmin-Powered VW Up! Nav Unit - 06/18/2013

GPS maker Garmin today announced the next-generation maps + more 5-inch PND for Volkswagen up! cars. Utilizing the user’s existing smartphone data plan, this new device provides crucial real-time information, such as traffic, weather, local search...

Mediamobile Uses TomTom Data for German DAB Traffic Service - 06/18/2013

Real-time traffic information supplier Mediamobile yesterday announced a partnership with TomTom where the traffic content of the Dutch company will be used as a data source for the newly launched (read here) Mediamobile’s German digital radio...

Telit to Use CSR SiRFstarV 5e GNSS Engine - 06/17/2013

Chipset maker CSR last week debuted their latest GNSS engine the SiRFstarV 5e which first impementtion come to a Telit module. The engine is optimised for devices such as mobile phones, cameras, and health and fitness products. This GNSS chipset...

Garmin Unveiled RV-Dedicated PND - 06/13/2013

GPS maker Garmin has announced a new personal navigation device (PND) dedicated to the recreational vehicle (RV) market. The 7-inch RV 760LMT features America’s RV Parks & Services Directory that includes repairs, RV parks and campgrounds. The...

iOS 7 to Offer Screen Replication to Car Headunits - 06/10/2013

Today Apple introduced the new version (iOS 7) of their mobile operating system that will offer a replication interface customized for an in-car touchscreen. Phone, Music, Navigation, and messages (iMessage) are the first apps that will be available...

Coyote Opens Subsidiary in Poland € - 06/09/2013

French maker of speedcam warning system Coyote is launching its activities in Poland with a product launch and the opening of an office with ten people in Warsaw, said the company in a press release. a first hardware device, "New Coyote", will be...

INRIX Parking Data Comes to Audi Connect Drivers - 06/09/2013

Audi connect users now can check updated pricing, hours and availability information for off-street parking locations in North America and Europe. The service, demonstrated for the first time at the Telematics Detroit conference this week, is using...

TomTom Nav Software Goes to Parrot Asteroid - 06/08/2013

Parrot this week announced new software partners for its Asteroid market that offers apps to its range of in-car Android devices. TomTom is among these with their navigation software that costs €59.99 for Western Europe or €69.99 for the whole of...

BMW Group Selects Parkopedia as Parking Info Provider - 06/07/2013

Parkopedia today announced that BMW Group has selected them as their parking idormation provider. Parkopedia will be providing the automaker with access to database of over 26,000 parking facilities in North America, 42,000 in Europe and dynamic...

Renault R-Link Infotainment Goes to Megane & Latitude - 06/06/2013

The integrated Renault R-Link connected infotainment system is now available for the Mégane range and Latitude, following on from its introduction on the New Renault Scénic and Scénic Xmod a few weeks ago. R-Link is available as an option priced...

NNG Brings Map Updates, Smartphone Connectivity to Navigation Headunits - 06/05/2013

Automotive navigation software vendor NNG today announced the availability of Navfusion, a smartphone connectivity system that allow in-car navigation head units to receive map updates and connected services. The system connects the smartphone to...

Nardulli, VP Automotive at NNG: “We Will Extend Beyond Navigation and LBS“ € - 06/05/2013

This week automotive navigation software vendor NNG is launching Navfusion, a technology that allows a smartphone companion app to communicate with the headunit system and to offer map updates, traffic, etc. GPS Business News interviewed over the...
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