NowAuto Group announces today that wholly owned subsidiary, Navicom GPS announced its commercial launch of its new Microburst, GPS and q network today. Over 100 pre-ordered units of Navicom’s Navitraq V shipped this week and are being installed across the country. Completion of existing orders will be shipped in the next week. The hardware development and software portal are complete and units are now being provisioned directly on the Navicom-owned q network. The web portal has launched with increasingly popular full feature set, GPS tracking, Door Unlock, Starter disable, Geofence, speed alert, entire fleet viewing capability, automatic scheduling feature as well as the ability to download and transfer tracking information in a customizable format.
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Garmin yesterday announced that it is now serving as a tier-one automotive OEM supplier with its newly-developed modular GPS navigation system on the 2006 Honda Gold Wing motorcycle. Tier-one suppliers provide parts and systems directly to vehicle manufacturers and must meet the demanding performance specifications and quality requirements provided by the manufacturer.
Navman announced today the continued expansion of its consumer electronics and automotive personal navigation product line. The new pocket- sized and feature-packed iCN 520, an enhanced version of Navman’s award- winning iCN 510, features exciting new enhancements and advanced software capabilities. With its sleek, soft-touch plastic case; new touchscreen LCD; long-lasting internal battery; complete U.S. and Canadian map data; and sub- $500 price tag, the iCN 520 offers consumers the most effective combination of portability, utility and price.
NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location- based solutions, is providing Nokia with map data for its newly launched Nokia Wireless GPS Module LD-1W through NAVTEQ’s Chinese joint venture, NAV2. The Nokia LD-1W offers a complete integrated solution for mobile navigation in the Chinese market. It is a compact and lightweight product which integrates the hardware, software and digital map data needed for a navigation experience. It is compatible with all smartphones based on the Series 60 platform, and a wide range of compatible PDAs or PCs. The Nokia LD-1W will be available in China in the fourth quarter of 2005.