GPS Navigation: Free all killed Wayfinder

13/03/2010 - language: French - posted by telematics

The arrival of free services like GPS navigation Ovi Maps and Google Maps navigation sounds the death knell of an economic model, the navigation services fee. Wayfinder en fait les frais. Wayfinder actually costs. ...  Read more

GPS Users Most Popular Destinations Include Walmart and Starbucks, Says Study

13/03/2010 - language: English - posted by telematics

TeleNav, the navigation services company that boasts more than 13 million subscribers, did a study of its users and made some interesting findings. A study of searches made by TeleNav users in December 2009 showed that the businesses most searched for were Walmart and then Starbucks. ...  Read more

What drivers are looking to the United States through its satellite GPS navigators?

11/03/2010 - language: Russian - posted by telematics

Company TeleNav, a provider of mobile navigation in the U.S., today released interesting statistics about the interests of their users. The company has about 13 million users, and this base with great accuracy to determine the main interests of American users on the roads. ...  Read more

GPS use grows, but some areas remain uncharted

11/03/2010 - language: English - posted by telematics

Stephanie Lipecky has lived in her 3-year-old house in Evans for two years, but according to online maps and Global Positioning System units, her street doesn't exist. ...  Read more

The smartphone called, the car responds

08/03/2010 - language: Italian - posted by telematics

It squeezes more and more the relationship between Nokia and the automotive world. After the free availability of software for GPS navigation maps through their own devices, now the company is sharing the information and content between their smartphones and other devices that are used daily, such as computers or the Internet. ...  Read more

GPS navigators losing ground, end of an era?

22/02/2010 - language: Italian - posted by telematics

The market for satellite navigation systems seem to be in crisis, but perhaps the truth is that it is simply a transition to the mobile sector. ...  Read more

Do not choose the genuine goods reprovision of the four major

22/02/2010 - language: Chinese - posted by telematics

Now, drivers have become increasingly critical of their choice on the GPS, but are equipped with GPS are often the most original features of the products to these embedded automotive products and automotive interiors complement the integration, some of the products not only supports the DVD also supports the Reversing a comprehensive feature images can be said that a car's first wife. ...  Read more

GPS unit leads truck driver into train collision

15/02/2010 - language: English - posted by telematics

A Florida big rig driver found out the hard way early Monday morning that his GPS unit is not necessarily all-knowing and wise. ...  Read more

GPS navigation map of the spread of pirated consumer or the victim

30/01/2010 - language: Chinese - posted by telematics

current car GPS navigation electronic map markets chaotic than others. So, in the end the market turmoil to what extent, is because what the map quality, what do? ...  Read more

Consolidation of the German manufacturers of personal navigation devices GPS.

26/01/2010 - language: Russian - posted by telematics

Company Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbH has decided to cease its activities in the field of portable navigation devices, leaving their mark of Falk Navigation GmbH, which has been renamed United Navigation GmbH. ...  Read more

In 2009, a new section to continue to lead the domestic GPS navigation market

25/01/2010 - language: Chinese - posted by telematics

In the past in 2009, the domestic market can be described as GPS rain transformation, swords, a number of brands in the market gradually withdraw, and gradually a number of new brands to enter, and the scene is like in 2007 during the rise of the Chinese navigation market ...  Read more

Nokia's push for free GPS navigation software to combat Google map navigation

25/01/2010 - language: Chinese - posted by telematics

Nokia has it all built-in GPS, mobile phones are free to use the navigation service, hope to the smart phone market and Apple, as well as more competitive than Google. ...  Read more

Convention to provide the Nissan system "GPS"

24/01/2010 - language: Arab - posted by telematics

Company has signed a Bustami and his limited commercial (BSTC), the exclusive distributor of Nissan vehicles in Jordan, recently signed an agreement with "ARCO" Jordan, to provide the Nissan system "GPS" world for the first time in the Kingdom. ...  Read more

Nokia offers free GPS navigation on mobile phones

21/01/2010 - language: Italian - posted by telematics

Nokia has decided to offer maps for vehicle navigation and software on its phones and smartphones through the online service Ovi Maps. ...  Read more

GPS update costly

20/01/2010 - language: Chinese - posted by telematics

"Do not look down on the Taiwan small-car GPS, its profits in some cases even higher than the vehicle." January 19, had a certain Japanese car 4S shops serving Mr Lau said. ...  Read more

Trends in the GPS market

16/01/2010 - language: German - posted by telematics

The market researcher Bishop & Associates has focused in his latest report on the GPS navigation market, and has published material to predict the possible lists (BOM) - in terms of design and trends in GPS devices over the next 3 years. ...  Read more

City of Rio de Janeiro service will rely on traffic information in real time GPS

13/01/2010 - language: Portuguese - posted by telematics

Mio launches in Rio de Janeiro, the first service of traffic information in real time GPS. The news, which helps drivers to bypass congestion, is now available in Sao Paulo and the main highways connecting the capital city to the south coast. ...  Read more

GPS navigation working better farmers and snowplow

12/01/2010 - language: Italian - posted by telematics

They are called G6 Farmnavigator and professional surfers will line up Europe with the other countries on the front of the Agriculture and shoveling snow smart. ...  Read more

2010 PND how the situation to listen to Xiaobian 2009 GPS Industry Luantan

11/01/2010 - language: Chinese - posted by telematics

Any IT products will be upgraded to face the problem, Xiaobian that GPS is the same, GPS is not only faced with the map upgrade, hardware upgrade is the same. ...  Read more

Drivers don't always find way with GPS

11/01/2010 - language: English - posted by telematics

Perhaps lying is too strong a word; Karen just isn't taking the direct approach. Follow her advice, and where does it get you? Stuck on a dirt road in the middle of Nowhere, Ohio. ...  Read more

GPS to avoid the most 'unsafe' in Argentina

04/01/2010 - language: Spanish - posted by telematics

Some GPS Argentines are good for something more than to indicate the optimum path to the destination, help drivers to avoid areas where the risk of being assaulted is higher. The ranking of the most dangerous areas is developed by the users through Internet forums. ...  Read more

Why aren't GPS navigation systems more reliable?

03/01/2010 - language: English - posted by telematics

We've been down this road before: A trusting soul gets bum directions from a GPS navigation system, winds up in the middle of nowhere, and may or may not survive the ordeal. ...  Read more

Map still well positioned in this GPS-styled world

03/01/2010 - language: English - posted by telematics

Even in the age of the Global Positioning System, carrying a map is a good idea. A recent trip to the Amalfi Coast near Naples, Italy, led to a huge spat between me and my Garmin 270, which had always been faithful elsewhere on that country's frustratingly complicated roads. ...  Read more

Mobile phone navigation market will see strong growth in profitability implies a huge space

01/01/2010 - language: Chinese - posted by telematics

In 2009, for the mobile navigation market, there are a few more noteworthy things: First, Google announced the launch of a new free mobile phone navigation software, the software can provide users with the direction of rotation, in reality the traffic situation and identify the voice commands and other services. ...  Read more

On Your Side: Refurbished GPS Device's Outdated Maps

24/12/2009 - language: English - posted by telematics

Can a refurbished GPS device's old maps be updated sans cost? What should you do if a product's repair has a long delay? Also, some surge protectors are recalled. ...  Read more

Some 81% of GPS users believe that the browser is 'very useful', and 11% use mobile to detect radars

22/12/2009 - language: Spanish - posted by telematics

The most reported problem is the lack of updating the maps, present in 30% of respondents ...  Read more

PND history of hardship in 2009 Market Review and Prospect of GPS

22/12/2009 - language: Chinese - posted by telematics

2006-2007 PND market has experienced explosive growth, the entire internal GPS industries are full of impetuous optimism, many people in the trade say China's GPS time has come, under the premise of many "follow the trend of people" one after another into the water, but the domestic small - manufacturers melee resulted in the domestic PND market in 2007 slowed down and did not think so optimistic, many practitioners have begun to look at things more calmly this industry. ...  Read more

Deliveries navigators grow, despite competition from smart phones with GPS-module

20/11/2009 - language: Russian - posted by telematics

According to analytical agency Research and Markets Ltd, the market of personal navigators (PND `s) is being strengthened and is at the peak of its development, the price of the products are falling rapidly, while the supply of slowly growing. The most serious threat comes from the booming market of mobile phones with GPS-module. ...  Read more

Getting Lost With a Cellphone

20/09/2009 - language: English - posted by telematics

WHEN it comes to navigation, so-called smartphones aren’t really so smart. If you want to find your way to your friends’ mountaintop country estate or to a remote bed and breakfast for some leaf peeping, standalone portable navigation devices, or PNDs, still rule. For now. ...  Read more

GPS stops Sunday drivers

18/09/2009 - language: German - posted by telematics

If you equip the marketer or customer service providers with GPS and navigation devices, can increase their productivity. In addition, one study estimates that the decrease fuel costs and the company on his polished image. However, the use of tracking devices often fail to reflect costs. ...  Read more

The new phones aspire to become the GPS of the car

15/09/2009 - language: Spanish - posted by telematics

The phones are viewed as an alternative thanks to special supports. The browser's presence in Spain is still very low, at 18%. ...  Read more

Frost & Sullivan: Russians Willing to Pay Most for Smartphone-based Navigation and Telematics

22/07/2009 - language: English - posted by telematics

The nascent Russian navigation and telematics market is witnessing a reversal of trends, with global positioning system (GPS)-enabled smartphone technology gaining ground over traditional portable navigation devices (PND). In 2009, the smartphone-based navigation market already exceeded 350,000 units sold in Russia, while the PND market failed to register even half that amount. ...  Read more

Thank Goodness for GPS

22/07/2009 - language: English - posted by telematics

One of the things I hated about driving around in Malaysia when I first came back was the lack of a proper road map. Being spoilt in Melbourne, Australia with a grid road network, articulate road signs and a comprehensive Melway for directions, one would be hard pressed to get lost. ...  Read more

Not to lose direction, Cruise to think of using GPS in Argentina

06/07/2009 - language: Portuguese - posted by telematics

At the groups, the delegation took the bus long way from Buenos Aires to La Plata and came late to the stage of Students ...  Read more

GPS devices are close to becoming much smarter

03/07/2009 - language: Russian - posted by telematics

A new generation of navigation systems will include more than just an indication of direction. The drivers will have access to information «the situation», including a scheme of traffic, weather forecasts and regulations limiting driving. ...  Read more

Automotive Telematics Deliver a Brave New Ride

14/11/2008 - language: English - posted by telematics

It's Saturday, which means you have chores to do. You jump in your minivan and turn the ignition. Without being told, your favorite song is cued, your seat is automatically heated to your preferred temperature, and you are reminded of about how many miles you can drive until you need gas. ...  Read more

Thus operate satellite navigation systems (GPS) in Colombia

13/11/2008 - language: Spanish - posted by telematics

These devices allow routes or move through the streets of cities in the country. In Colombia already has nearly 6,000 users of this service. ...  Read more

Europe – from a telematics perspective

04/11/2008 - language: English - posted by telematics

Michael Sena looks at Europe from a telematics perspective, and discusses the issues that need to be considered when developing a pan-European telematics strategy for the next decade. ...  Read more

The GPS generates security in the driver.

04/08/2008 - language: Spanish - posted by telematics

A study by TNO for Tom Tom revealed that 62% of drivers in Spain that have integrated GPS in their cars, they feel much safer. ...  Read more

Location Based Technologies Begins PocketFinder Pilot Production at Jabil's Le Mans Facility

01/07/2008 - language: English - posted by telematics

Location Based Technologies, a service provider of personal locator devices and services, announced it has commenced pilot production of its PocketFinder family of location devices at the Le Mans, France facility of Jabil Circuit, its manufacturing partner. ...  Read more

GPS: Masternaut launches new service géosécurisation

17/06/2008 - language: French - posted by telematics

By September 2008, insurers and Maif Macif will offer their members a new solution based geolocation. Developed by Masternaut, this technology is called géosécurisation. ...  Read more

Navigation devices and systems will generate global revenues of $62bn by 2012

14/05/2008 - language: English - posted by telematics

With more and more consumers discovering the benefits of navigation and related services, ABI Research forecasts that navigation devices and systems will achieve annual sales revenues of $62 billion by 2012. ...  Read more

ABI Research Telematics Blogs - Navigation and LBS at CTIA

10/04/2008 - language: English - posted by telematics

From a navigation perspective, the most important event at CTIA was probably Mio showcasing their connected PND prototype which will be available in the second half of 2008. During CTIA Mio Technology also announced a partnership with ATX to deliver real-time content based on ATX’s content delivery infrastructure. ...  Read more

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