IFA: Navigon Expands Navigon select iPhone App to 5 Countries |
Starting Q3 2010 users in Germany, Austria, Poland, Hungary and the Netherlands are able to download the free Navigon select application to their iPhone and expand the service by adding premium feature packages.
CoPilot Live for Smartphones Get Upgrade for ActiveTraffic |
If a faster route is identified, CoPilot Live will indicate the estimated time the user will save and provide an option to preview the new route.
![]() | IFA: Bosch Shows Off Bosch Navigation Application for iPhone |
Bosch took this year's IFA as an opportunity to introduce the Bosch Navigation app for Apple's iPhone.
MaxLinear Introduces New Digital Terrestrial Receiver, Trials with Dell |
MaxLinear has introduced a new single-chip digital terrestrial receiver. The 7x7mm MxL111SF is compliant with recent mobile broadcast standard ATSC M/H and is being used in trials in Washington D.C.
![]() | Hughes to Provide in-Drive Telematics to Unnamed Insurance Company |
Announced this week in a 8-K filing, Hughes Telematics executed an agreement with a large insurance company to provide its in-Drive telematics services to its customers. From this, HTI expects approximately $24.4M in revenue over the next two years.
IFA: NAVTEQ Introduces NAVTEQ Natural Guidance |
NAVTEQ has released new guidance technology utilizing descriptive cues. Instead of using traditional text-to-speech, the new technology will guide using phrases like ‘turn right after the yellow shop."
IFA: Navigon Announces New Live Services |
Navigon has expanded its portfolio of Live services. Now, users of the also released Navigon 70 Premium Live PND can access "Live Services Pro."
IFA: TomTom Announces HD Traffic User Number |
During IFA in Berlin, TomTom announced the usage numbers of its HD Traffic service in Europe. Additionally, the company shed light on how many devices are available to provide traffic information to the service.
IFA: TomTom Releases Connected Mid-Range PNDs |
TomTom has released its connected mid-range PNDs Via LIVE as well as a Bluetooth enabled version - Via. TomTom HD Traffic is bundled for free for one year
IFA: Garmin Presents nuLink! 1695 - Featuring Connected Services and Google Maps Search |
Garmin has released its latest connected PND - the nuLink! 1695. For one year, Garmin connected services are included in the purchase price of €299. After the first year the Garmin nuLink! annual subscription costs €49,99.
![]() | IFA: Bosch Shows Off Bosch Navigation Application for iPhone |
Bosch took this year's IFA as an opportunity to introduce the Bosch Navigation app for Apple's iPhone.
![]() | Hughes to Provide in-Drive Telematics to Unnamed Insurance Company |
Announced this week in a 8-K filing, Hughes Telematics executed an agreement with a large insurance company to provide its in-Drive telematics services to its customers. From this, HTI expects approximately $24.4M in revenue over the next two years.
IFA: NAVTEQ Introduces NAVTEQ Natural Guidance |
NAVTEQ has released new guidance technology utilizing descriptive cues. Instead of using traditional text-to-speech, the new technology will guide using phrases like ‘turn right after the yellow shop."
IFA: TomTom Announces HD Traffic User Number |
During IFA in Berlin, TomTom announced the usage numbers of its HD Traffic service in Europe. Additionally, the company shed light on how many devices are available to provide traffic information to the service.
IFA: Garmin Introduces New Nuvi PNDs - Featuring ecoRoute HD |
Garmin has released its new nuvi 22xx and 23xx series of entry level and mid-range PNDs. Intersection views have been enhanced and the ecoRoute functionality expanded for one device.
![]() | Mercedes-Benz Launches New Version of mbrace Mobile Application |
Mercedes-Benz released its mbrace Mobile App version 2.0, which adds Concierge Services to the original functions of remote door lock/unlock, locating the vehicle in parking lots, and finding nearby dealers.
![]() | Mitsubishi Announces Outlander with Connectivity Upgrades |
Mitsubishi has announced to launch the updated Outlander, featuring the Mitsubishi Link System with a USB slot, Bluetooth HFP/A2DP/AVRCP, and intelligent voice recognition for controlling mobile phones and media players.
![]() | Holden Series II Sedans Introduce the Holden-iQ Media System |
Announced today, the Holden Series II sedans will offer more multimedia features like Bluetooth HFP with PBAB, USB, iPod and MP3 player integration. The system, Holden-iQ is controlled via a 6.5-inch LCD touch screen, standard across the Series II line.
![]() | Chevrolet Volt Showcased at Shanghai World Expo with OnStar Mobile App |
General Motors showcased the first drivable Chevrolet Volt in China. Joining the Shanghai World Expo 2010 VIP fleet, the EV showcases technology such as the OnStar mobile application.
![]() | IFA: TomTom to Provide Navigation Software for Sony Xplod |
TomTom announced that it will be providing the navigation software for the aftermarket in-car infotainment system Xplod from Sony. The Xplod will also be a connected device and will include HD Traffic.
IFA: Navigon Expands Navigon select iPhone App to 5 Countries |
Starting Q3 2010 users in Germany, Austria, Poland, Hungary and the Netherlands are able to download the free Navigon select application to their iPhone and expand the service by adding premium feature packages.
CoPilot Live for Smartphones Get Upgrade for ActiveTraffic |
If a faster route is identified, CoPilot Live will indicate the estimated time the user will save and provide an option to preview the new route.
![]() | IFA: Bosch Shows Off Bosch Navigation Application for iPhone |
Bosch took this year's IFA as an opportunity to introduce the Bosch Navigation app for Apple's iPhone.
MaxLinear Introduces New Digital Terrestrial Receiver, Trials with Dell |
MaxLinear has introduced a new single-chip digital terrestrial receiver. The 7x7mm MxL111SF is compliant with recent mobile broadcast standard ATSC M/H and is being used in trials in Washington D.C.
IFA: NAVTEQ Introduces NAVTEQ Natural Guidance |
NAVTEQ has released new guidance technology utilizing descriptive cues. Instead of using traditional text-to-speech, the new technology will guide using phrases like ‘turn right after the yellow shop."
IFA: Navigon Announces New Live Services |
Navigon has expanded its portfolio of Live services. Now, users of the also released Navigon 70 Premium Live PND can access "Live Services Pro."
IFA: TomTom Announces HD Traffic User Number |
During IFA in Berlin, TomTom announced the usage numbers of its HD Traffic service in Europe. Additionally, the company shed light on how many devices are available to provide traffic information to the service.
IFA: TomTom Releases Connected Mid-Range PNDs |
TomTom has released its connected mid-range PNDs Via LIVE as well as a Bluetooth enabled version - Via. TomTom HD Traffic is bundled for free for one year
IFA: Garmin Presents nuLink! 1695 - Featuring Connected Services and Google Maps Search |
Garmin has released its latest connected PND - the nuLink! 1695. For one year, Garmin connected services are included in the purchase price of €299. After the first year the Garmin nuLink! annual subscription costs €49,99.
IFA: Garmin Introduces New Nuvi PNDs - Featuring ecoRoute HD |
Garmin has released its new nuvi 22xx and 23xx series of entry level and mid-range PNDs. Intersection views have been enhanced and the ecoRoute functionality expanded for one device.
![]() | IFA: Bosch Shows Off Bosch Navigation Application for iPhone |
Bosch took this year's IFA as an opportunity to introduce the Bosch Navigation app for Apple's iPhone.
![]() | Mitsubishi Announces Outlander with Connectivity Upgrades |
Mitsubishi has announced to launch the updated Outlander, featuring the Mitsubishi Link System with a USB slot, Bluetooth HFP/A2DP/AVRCP, and intelligent voice recognition for controlling mobile phones and media players.
![]() | Holden Series II Sedans Introduce the Holden-iQ Media System |
Announced today, the Holden Series II sedans will offer more multimedia features like Bluetooth HFP with PBAB, USB, iPod and MP3 player integration. The system, Holden-iQ is controlled via a 6.5-inch LCD touch screen, standard across the Series II line.
Visteon Confirms Reorganization under Chapter 11 |
Visteon Corporation won confirmation of its Chapter 11 reorganization plan due to bondholders injecting more than $1.25 billion into the auto-parts maker.
![]() | China TransInfo Awarded Electronic Toll Collection Contracts |
China TransInfo announced today that it was recently awarded Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) contracts totaling 44.6 million yuan ($6.7 million) in three provinces in China.
imaGinyze iPhone App Does HUD, Lane Departure Warning |
App developer imaGinyze has an augmented reality driver assistance application for the iPhone 3GS and 4 models that not only offers heads-up display information but also includes lane departure warning and forward vehicle alert.
![]() | Foton Motor and Freescale Form Automotive Joint Lab |
Foton Motor and Freescale Semiconductor announced the establishment of the Automotive Joint Lab to co-develop silicon, software and system-level solutions for use in the next generation of Foton vehicles.
Hella Reduces Size of Rain-Light-Humidity Sensor |
Hella has introduced a new rain and light sensor that is less than half the size of its predecessor, according to John Day Automotive Electronic News.
![]() | Paris: Citroen DS4 Announced with Telematics and ADAS |
Citroen has announced the DS4 before it makes its world debut at the Paris Motor Show this October. The new model will include eTouch telematics and ADAS technology.
![]() | Better Place Extends Tokyo Trial for Additional Three Months |
Better Place today announced that it has extended its switchable-battery electric vehicle (EV) taxi pilot in Tokyo to operate through the end of the year.
![]() | Mappy Releases iPhone Navigation App |
Mappy has released an application for the iPhone that provides turn-by-turn directions. The application, Mappy Navigation, was developed in part with Ndrive.