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Why Isn't Satnav As Simple As Google Maps? Drivers Prefer Phones For Getting Around
If your job requires you to spend time slouched in front of a computer, chances are good that you use several software programs to accomplish your daily duties. And naturally, you find some of those programs easier to use than others. That's similar to the way that many drivers feel about...
Nine New Car Features You Don't Really Need
Pricing, financing, warranties, insurance--it's one hurdle after another to make it through the car shopping experience without paying a dime more than you must. Sometimes... June 18, 2012 by Marty Padgett 2
Apple's iOS 6 Could Kill Some Of Our Favorite Apps (UPDATED)
UPDATED: See below If you're an Apple fan, own an iPhone, or just happened to wake up yesterday, you already know that Apple has unveiled the next iteration of its mobile... June 12, 2012 by Richard Read 4
Could The Suzuki & Garmin Marriage Save Them Both?
Garmin has announced an intriguing partnership with Suzuki that will put Garmin infotainment systems in the dashboards of most 2013 Suzuki models. But will that be enough to... April 3, 2012 by Richard Read 1
Google Maps Now Offers Real-Time Traffic Data
Since the arrival of the iPhone and its "Maps" app in 2007, drivers have had a growing number of choices for navigation, beyond the usual in-dash and aftermarket systems... March 30, 2012 by Richard Read 2
2012 Family Cars With The Best Navigation Systems
Getting around with the family in tow isn’t always the easiest task to accomplish. Opting for a navigation system can be an expensive proposition, and they’re not... November 28, 2011 by Suzanne Kane
Hate Your Navigation System? J.D. Power Says You're Not Alone
Over the summer, we saw Ford take a tumble in customer satisfaction rankings -- not because of mechanical problems in its vehicles, but because of its MyFord Touch and SYNC... November 23, 2011 by Richard Read 3
Would You Buy OnStar From A Dealer Or Best Buy?
Earlier this year, General Motors announced plans to sell OnStar as an aftermarket system called OnStar FMV (or "For My Vehicle"). The company recently made good on its... August 12, 2011 by Richard Read 5
Survey Says: Younger Drivers Prone To Get Lost, Frustrated
Today's drivers have access to a multitude of tech tools that make travel easier: in-car GPS, telematics services, smartphone apps, and so on. But a new survey suggests that... August 8, 2011 by Richard Read 1
2012 Rand McNally Road Atlas Includes Smartphone Integration
In these days of following turn-by-turn directions, if you don't have a navigation system in your vehicle you probably have either a portable nav unit or a navigation app on... May 3, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 1
Video: Google Map Maker Lets You Edit Maps In The U.S.
Sometimes, even smart people get led astray. They think they know exactly where they're going, they follow directions to a tee, then -- BAM -- they hit a wall. Or a soccer... April 20, 2011 by Richard Read
TomTom Adds Crowdsourced Maps -- But Is It Too Little, Too Late?
July 11, 2008 is a date that will live in infamy for many manufacturers. That's the day that Apple launched its acclaimed App Store, and with it, a slew of mobile... December 22, 2010 by Richard Read
Most Popular Nav Destinations: McDonald's, Walmart, Home Depot
When Americans turn to navigation devices to search for services when on the road, they tend toward what's familiar: McDonalds when getting a fast-food bite; Holiday Inn when... November 10, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
More Bad News For Google Maps Fans: Street View Broke British Law
Two weeks ago, a Canadian court found Google guilty of breaking privacy laws when its Street View vehicles collected data from wifi networks as they roamed the Great White... November 4, 2010 by Richard Read
TomTom Posts Major Profit Loss: Is The End Near?
Earlier today, TomTom posted a major drop in profit for the third quarter of 2010. How major? About 37%. That may not be the deathknell for the Dutch telematics company, but... October 20, 2010 by Richard Read
Garmin Recalls 1.3 Million GPS Units, Pushes Further Into Smartphone Market
If you're a Garmin fan, the company has good news and bad news. On the bad front, the company has recalled 1.3 million of its popular GPS units because they constitute a... August 26, 2010 by Richard Read
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