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2002 Jaguar X-Type - Four Seasons Test - Automobile Magazine (#)

„But we wanted to avoid this stuff altogether, in order to take Jaguar up on its promise of a $30,000 competitor to more expensive BMWs and Mercedes-Benzes. We wanted a base 2.5-liter V-6 car with a manual transmission, no CD player, no navigation system-a stripper. However, owing to the fact that the cars available at launch were highly spec'ed out, we took a 2.5-liter car with only a few options-nav system, Premium package, and metallic paint ($550)-rather than wait months for an unadorned one ...“

http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/sedans/ 0308_jaguar_x_type - Cached

10 Tech Concepts You Need to Know for 2007 - Popular Mechanics (#)

„Vehicle Infrastructure IntegrationYour car may have GPS navigation and radar blind-spot monitoring, but it still doesn™t stand a chance against traffic. The Department of Transportation™s Vehicle Infrastructure Integration program, which faces its final testing in 2007, might even the odds. The program involves installing a 5.9-GHz short-range wireless link in your car that can talk with other cars, as well as with control units at intersections and along the side of the road.“

http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/industry/ 4205068.html - Cached

TomTom Unveils Next Generation in Car Navigation (#)

„"With the launch of TomTom GO in 2004, we created a new category ofpersonal car navigation solutions. It was an immediate hit and we have sinceshaped and led the industry almost single handedly, outselling any other carnavigation device on the market." said Harold Goddijn, TomTom's chiefexecutive officer. "As one of the best selling consumer electronic brands, wesee a fast growing category that requires products to be robust andsophisticated in order to meet drivers' needs.“

http://www.just-auto.com/ia.aspx?id=2391 - Cached

Automotive News PACE Awards > Winners > 2004 > Motorola, Inc. - VIAMOTO™ (#)

„Viamoto provides consumers with a more accurate, more portable, more flexible, and less costly tool compared to existing navigation systems, which are permanently installed in the car. In addition, Viamoto® is not limited to only navigational use, as local information, traffic and construction updates, and entertainment and retail information can all be provided on the same device - your personal cellular phone. Viamoto is available to Nextel subscribers, as well as Avis renters.“

http://autonews.com/files/07_pace/winners/ 2004_motorola.html - Cached

iZoom Site (#)

„Options include keyless "smart" entry and starting, all you need is for the key fob to be in your pocket or purse; hands-free Bluetooth cell phone operation, again, nothing to plug in, just carry the phone in your pocket or purse; the latest in navigation systems, with voice-recognition technology and building "footprints" for four major cities, and with more to come; what Toyota calls enhanced vehicle st...“

http://www.izoom.com/2004toyotaprius.html - Cached

DaimlerChrysler: Smart Four-Four (#)

„However, above all, it is the first car in the small car segment to offer high-end technology components to customers who are looking for a premium product. The affiliation between DaimlerChrysler and Mercedes Car Group is particularly apparent in the Electronic Stability Programme supplied as standard, the range of audio, navigation and telecommunication technology and the numerous comfort and safety functions.“

http://www.autointell.com/nao_companies/daimlerchrysler/smart/.../ smart-four-four-03.htm - Cached

IZoom.com - the online home for auto enthusiasts (#)

„Also available is Chrysler's new My GIG infotainment system which features a 20-gig hard drive so you can download all the music ever recorded, or watch a movie on DVD when the car is parked or use the hands-free cell phone system or take advantage of navigation equipment that ties into the Sirius satellite radio system to provide real-time traffic flow information and routing around congestion ...“

http://www.izoom.com/ auto.aspx?article=2007chryslersebring.html - Cached

Cadillac Cien Concept 2001 (#)

„Nestled between the engine and the 19-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels is a computer-influenced driver's cockpit featuring Cadillac's leading-edge telematics, including Night Vision, OnStar, StabiliTrak, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist and Communiport, which integrates the car's audio, computing, navigation and wireless communication through hands-free voice activation.“

http://www.autointell.com/nao_companies/general_motors/cadillac/.../ cadillac-cien-01.htm - Cached

The one thing you must do when you sell your car if it has a navigation system! - AutoSpies Auto News (#)

„Just as you'd never sell a computer without first wiping the hard drive, you need to do the same with your vehicles' data sets. Wipe all the navigation data (especially your home address) and de-program the door openers before you turn in your lease or trade in your car. A little bit of effort, sure, but what's it worth to have peace of mind? Otherwise, who knows who could be coming to visit?“

http://www.autospies.com/news/.../ - Cached

Subaru Legacy STI - Automotive News (#)

„The interior is finished off in black trim and comfortable and supportive leather seats stiched with STI logos. Other touches include an STI speedometer, and our test car was fitted with the high-end McIntosh audio package and HDD navigation system. STI has once again proven a little fine-tuning can turn an already excellent car into a real performer.“

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?aid=/cw/20070123/free/ 70122008 - Cached

2007 BMW 335i, 328i 3-Series Coupe revealed (#)

„The list of comfort features boasted as standard equipment in the new BMW 3 Series Coupe is just as long and impressive as the list of safety elements. Particularly in the area of top-quality audio, navigation and telematic solutions, BMW offers optional high-tech concepts originally developed for the most outstanding luxury performance cars.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/04/21/.../ - Cached

CarDomain Blog: Car Junkies, Get Your Daily Fix Here (#)

„Inthe last year, we've seen a big jump in navigation units here atCarDomain. Now, today's systems feature 2D computer-generated maps which attempt to imitate 3D views by tilting the image a bit. But while at CESthis year, I spied a few portable and in-dash nav systems which used actualsatellite images”like Google Earth”for the overhead view.“

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Autoblog (#)

„So far, Pioneer, Eclipse, TomTom, and even Microsoft are among those introducing all-in-one navigation-giving, MP3-playing, iPod-connecting, Bluetooth-equipped, satellite radio-lovin', in-car entertainment systems. All are the same, in that they take a bunch of those gadgets off the top of your dash and squash'em into a box in the dash.“

http://www.autoblog.com/category/audio/ - Cached

Automotive News (#)

„ In January, the Acura RL won the inaugural Tech Car of the Year award from CNET.com, a popular Web site for fans of cutting-edge technology. One reason for the award was the car's navigation system -- the first in the industry to provide real-time traffic data as a standard feature ...“

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ section?category=it062606 - Cached

Honda to add Google Earth to cars (#)

„The technology is now being expanded to interface to Google Earth, which provides high-resolution satellite images of cities. So far, no word on plans to bring the technology to the U.S. In February, Leftlane reported that Google and Volkswagen had partnered with nVidia to bring 3-dimensional Google Maps to car navigation systems ...“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/04/05/honda-to-add-google-earth-to-cars/ - Cached

Revealed: 2007/2008 Mercedes CL-Class (CL 500, CL 600) (#)

„A newly developed control system, which has already been successfully implemented in the S Class worldwide, refines driver-vehicle interaction even further. Above all, it provides convenient, rapid access to frequently used functions such as car radio, DVD player, car phone or navigation system ...“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/22/revealed-2007-mercedes-cl-class/ - Cached

Audi prices 2008 TT - Autoblog (#)

„Other options include a DVD-based navigation system with two slots for SD memory cards, Bluetooth phone preparation, Bose® premium sound with Sirius® satellite radio, Bi-Xenon adaptive headlights, iPod interface, Audi parking system, and Baseball-optic leather interior (Roadster only).“

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/29/audi-prices-2008-tt/ - Cached

CNET CAR TECH AWARDS 2006 - AutoSpies Auto News (#)

„Now it's time to see which automaker is best in tune with tech-savvy buyers with our 2006 Car Tech Awards. This year, we have four categories: Best Navigation System, Best Audio System, Best Communicator, and the overall Tech Car of the Year. Here are the winners."“

http://www.autospies.com/news/cnet-car-tech-awards-2006-11734/ - Cached

Paris Motor Show: Delta HPE concept and the future of Lancia - Autoblog (#)

„The second 'b-colore' car (Platino) is even more opulent than the first with a dual zone automatic climate control system, leather steering wheel and gearknob (other options fitted to this car include a map navigation system and 16" 'b-colore' alloys).“

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/10/08/.../ - Cached

Crash Control - AutoWeek (#)

„Using a combination of global positioning navigation devices, short-distance radio communication and input from existing in-vehicle sensors, the vehicle-to-vehicle -- or V2V -- cars can tell each other where they are and calculate whether danger threatens.“

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?aid=/20061031/free/61030011/.../ latestnews - Cached

VW to use Google Earth for the best in navigation technology - Autoblog (#)

„Volkswagen, Google, and graphics chipmaker, nVidia, are working on an in-car navigation map system and display that is 3-dimensional and more real looking than anything that’s available today.“

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/03/.../ - Cached

Popular Mechanics (#)

„Eclipse and TomTom Unveil Pop-Out Navigation System/Car Stereo: VIDEO “

http://www.popularmechanics.com/search/pm/do/.../ ?kw=audio&cat=%2ftechnology%2fupgrade%2f - Cached

GPS Navigation Products - Mobile Electronics Buyer's Guide - Motor Trend (#)

„The exception is in-dash units where the navigation system is fully integrated into the unit itself, something possible as DVD receivers have become more affordable and the necessary computing power can be integrated into smaller and more powerful chips ...“

http://www.motortrend.com/features/.../ 112_0609_automotive_navigation_systems - Cached

Are Cars Getting Too Complicated? (#)

„A spokesman for Siemens VDO Automotive, which collaborated with BMW on the iDrive, echoes Boddie's statements and says studies done by OEMs in conjunction with suppliers show European consumers are very receptive to new technology in their vehicles. Plus he adds that focus group studies done in the U.S ...“

http://waw.wardsauto.com/ar/auto_cars_getting_complicated_2/ - Cached

 

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Posted at March 7, 2007 03:37 PM