Category : Car Tech News

Safety first with Navman MiVue 388 digital drive recorder

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Offering drivers additional protection from road rage incidents and fraudulent accident claims on the road, Navman has launched MiVue 388 – the latest to its digital drive recorder range, which was initially released in late 2012. The MiVue 388 features a built-in GPS receiver so motorists can track and view the routes they have travelled. The tracking feature is also Continue Reading


Magellen adds cycling computer to GPS line up

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After launching its GPS multi-sport device last year, Magellan has released its first dedicated computer for cyclists. The Magellan Cyclo 100, Cyclo 105 and Cyclo 105HC, can measure all aspects of a cyclists’ ride including time, speed, altitude, calories burnt, cadence and distance. The Cyclo series feature a rugged waterproof casing (IPX7) and long battery life (up to 18 hours), Continue Reading


Navman simplifies with affordable Move range

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Navman has designed a GPS range that is now more affordable and simple to easier to us. Navman Move includes the Move 30 that comes with a 4.3-inch screen and the Move 50 with a 5-inch screen. Both models have simplified menu screens that feature bigger and less icons to help users find information quicker and easier. Meanwhile Navman’s Landmark Continue Reading


Bikers navigate with TomTom Rider

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TomTom has introduced the TomTom Rider, a navigation device created specifically for bikers. The Rider has been designed to give bikers the ability to choose the type of route they want to ride from the fastest to the most scenic and even their own personalised route. Bikers can easily create and then upload their personalised routes direct to their TomTom Continue Reading


Navman and Magellan unveil Xmas promotions

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Navman and Magellan have announced a couple of consumer promotions running throughout the busy Christmas season to help entice customers to get a new GPS device. The first promotions for Navman offers consumers free lifetime maps, including safety camera updates, for the EZY100 and EZY200T models. The Navman MY Escape will also come with a free Magellan eXplorist GC worth Continue Reading


Sony launches major summer campaign

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Sony has begun its biggest campaign of the year that includes the first cash card incentive attached to selected Sony TV purchases. “This is a critical selling time where we focus time and energy,” Sony general manager sales, Jeremy Senior, told TT. “What we have tried to do with this TV specific campaign is differentiate to get some cut-through in Continue Reading


New TomTom Android app doesn’t work on most popular phones

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TomTom has finally released its popular iPhone navigation app for Android smartphones. The app is available to download from Google Play now, for an introductory price of $51.99.  The app features free quarterly map updates for life and the ability to store maps offline. “TomTom has a history of making great navigation applications, and our existing iPhone app has received Continue Reading


Apple apologises for Maps debacle, recommends rivals instead

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For the launch of iOS 6, Apple decided to ditch Google Maps for its own mapping software. This has proven to be a disaster for the company, as the software has been full of bugs with inaccurate data and directions. In a move that is very uncharacteristic for Apple, CEO, Tim Cook has apologised to customers and even recommended they Continue Reading


AMOLED rear-view mirror coming to Audi R8

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Cars are increasingly getting more and more technology under the hood and Audi is taking this even further with the announcement that it will start incorporating its racing AMOLED digital rear-view mirrors into the 2013 R8 e-tron vehicles. The reason this car does not have a traditional rear-view mirror is because it doesn’t have a rear window! This technology originally Continue Reading


TomTom has a new car kit for your smartphone

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Turning your smartphone into a proper, dedicated GPS device just got easier, with TomTom launching an all-new car kit for your smartphone. With an integrated 2 watt speaker, allowing for hands free calls and significantly clearer navigation, an extendable microphone for clearer conversations, noise cancellation and the ability to connect two phones simultaneously for fast charging, the mounting system is Continue Reading


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