A leap-year bug caused some TomTom satellite navigation devices to malfunction, reports the BBC.More>>

OriginGPS is making available the first samples of its OriginGPS 1410 GPS receiver. The OriginGPS 1410 is 10 x 10 millimeters in size and has an active integrated antenna. The ORG1410 is a complete GPS System-in-Package (SiP), which allows high-volume, cost-sensitive applications to achieve high...More>>

TomTom announces an agreement with General Motors where the company will offer TomTom navigation to Chevrolet vehicle buyers. Chevrolet dealerships are offering TomTom portable navigation devices (PNDs) to customers who purchase a 2009 or newer Camaro, Colorado, Cobalt, Express, Impala or HHR....More>>

It occurred to me recently that maybe all these people all over the country are protesting the fact that 1 percent of the world’s GNSS receivers control 99 percent of the attention.More>>

CSR plc has introduced the SiRFprimaII auto infotainment platform, which it terms a comprehensive solution that raises the bar for the next generation of connected, location-aware in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems. The SiRFprimaII platform helps IVI makers reduce their product development,...More>>

Navigon AG, provider of mobile phone on-board navigation, today announced the launch of the first on-board navigation app for Windows Phone 7 smartphones. Navigon’s app is available for Windows Phone 7.5 users and takes advantage of new features made available to developers with this new release...More>>

Two pet owners had the opportunity to test drive new 2012 Subaru Foresters from their homes to BarkWorld Expo 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 29. Th cars were outfitted with PocketFinder GPS Vehicle Locators that allow fellow attendees and pet lovers to follow the pets (and their owners)...More>>

skobbler, developer of map-based apps, will soon announce Navigation 2, a new generation satnav app for the iPhone. Navigation 2 will replace the existing £1.49 premium suite skobbler Navigation. Existing users will be provided with a free automatic upgrade upon release. In addition, skobbler has...More>>

TomTom and Renault launched their first in-dash navigation system specifically designed for electric vehicles and standard option for the Fluence Z.E. The Carminat TomTom Z.E. Live receives information from the battery on its current state of charge, which is used to determine the available range...More>>

Wikitude Drive, an augmented reality navigation app, has now expanded from the European to the U.S. market. Wikitude Drive overlays the desired navigation route onto the camera view of a mobile device. More>>