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TomTom GPS Devices Now Available at Chevrolet Dealerships across U.S.   February 2, 2012

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>>

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Occupy GPS   November 15, 2011

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>>

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CSR Offers SiRFprimaII Platform for Auto Navigation and Infotainment   November 15, 2011

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>>

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Navigon Launches On-Board Navigation App for Windows Phone 7 Smartphones   October 11, 2011

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>>

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PocketFinder Locators Pinpoint Pet Bloggers’ Adventures Headed to BarkWorld Expo   October 3, 2011

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>>

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Skobbler to Discontinue Free Satnav App, Offers Premium Suite for Free   September 22, 2011

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>>

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TomTom and Renault Launch Electric Vehicle In-Dash Navigation System   September 20, 2011

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>>

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Wikitude’s Augumented Reality Navigation Released in U.S.   August 17, 2011

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>>

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Report: Intelligent Transport Has Grown to $48 Billion Despite Economy   August 10, 2011

The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) today released the most comprehensive study to date on the scope of the intelligent transportation systems (ITS) industry in the United States and North America. Researchers found intelligent transportation to be a fast growing sector...More>>

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New Dawn for Driver Nav   August 1, 2011

While most automobile magazines do a great job of reviewing the performance of automobiles and trucks, they do not adequately address the vehicles’ GPS or positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) capabilities, sensors, or electronics suites. Nor do they endeavor to fully grasp how these sensor...More>>










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