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New INRIX Traffic App for iPhone and iPad Helps Drivers Avoid Gridlock   May 22, 2012

New INRIX Traffic App for iPhone and iPad Gets Drivers Out of GridlockINRIX, a provider of traffic information and driver services, has introduced a new app for the iPhone and iPad that helps drivers take control of their commute and avoid traffic. Drivers can easily decide which route is the best...More>>

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Taoglas to Introduce Dominator Antenna with Wider GLONASS Bandwith   April 20, 2012

Taoglas is launching the AA.16X Dominator series of antennas, which have a wider bandwidth to cover the GLONASS operating frequencies up to 1610 MHz, a good axial ratio, and a double resonance design for optimum reception at the centre frequencies. The company will showcase its line of antennas at...More>>

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Sensing Location   March 1, 2012

Future safety-relevant driver assistant systems demand vehicle state estimations accurate enough to match the position within a road lane, which cannot be provided by standalone GPS. A promising approach to meet the requirements is the fusion of standalone or differential GNSS measurements with...More>>

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FBI Switches off Trackers in Wake of Supreme Court Ruling   February 28, 2012

In a Wall Street Journal blog, author Julia Angwin discusses how the recent Supreme Court ruling on GPS tracking devices has affected the U.S. Justice Department.More>>

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DMEautomotive Releases Driver Connect   February 15, 2012

DMEautomotive has unveiled Driver Connect, a dealer-branded mobile app for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. Driver Connect provides consumers with a suite of automotive tools. The offering allows customers to browse new and used inventory, schedule service appointments, manage vehicles' service...More>>

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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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Foryou to Use u-blox GPS for in-Car Nav, Infotainment   January 10, 2012

Foryou General Electronics, a Chinese supplier of in-car navigation and infotainment systems for domestic and global automotive markets, has designed in u-blox 6 GPS receiver modules for two lines of advanced in-car infotainment systems, the Android-based AN6B01 and CE6620, u-blox said.More>>

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UK Poll: 70% of Speeding Drivers Would Slow Down For Cheaper Insurance   November 21, 2011

As part of Road Safety Week (21st-27th Nov) recent research by leading telematics provider Trimble indicates that six out of ten UK motorists admit to speeding on Britain’s roads. However, 70 per cent of drivers would be tempted to slow down if they would benefit from cheaper car insurance.More>>

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MyFord Mobile App with Driving Navigation Honored with CES Best of Innovation Award   November 16, 2011

MyFord Mobile app aims to make driving a new Focus Electric from Ford as hassle-free as it is green by adding several industry-first features. The remote vehicle monitoring and management features will be honored with the 2012 International CES Innovation Design and Engineering Award.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>>