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Like a Rolling Stone: Bob Dylan to voice sat-nav systems?
Want an interesting voice on your satellite navigation system but tired of the Yoda, Stewie, Arnold and Homer themes you've already downloaded? Good news, then. Bob Dylan has just announced on his "Theme Time Radio Hour" show in the U.K. that he may be providing his distinctive vocals to a GPS unit near you soon. Says Dylan: I am talking to a couple of car companies about being the voice of their GPS system. I think it would be good if you are looking for directions and hear my voice saying something like: left at the next street, no a right ... Read more →
Europe gets Toyota Yaris SR with dockable TomTom nav unit Jonathon Ramsey
Click above to view high-res gallery of the Toyota Yaris SR The Euro-spec Toyota Yaris is a well-equipped little car. But things like the nine airbags, chrome exhaust finisher, and remote central ...
BMW and Google help European drivers navigate better, read Autoblog Damon Lavrinc
Those of you rolling in any new BMW model equipped with sat nav and Bluetooth connectability, save the Z4 and X3, can now integrate Google's useful, albeit sometimes erroneous, route plotting into ...
TomTom asks users for a helping hand Siddharth Raja
Satnav manufacturer TomTom will be emulating a practice that's been going on for years on the internet where data resources are kept up-to-date by information submitted by a user community. Probably ...
Nav system in Zephyr rated best in the biz John Neff
Having reviewed many vehicles in my day, I can tell you unequivocally that not all satellite navigation systems are created equal. Just checking the sat nav box on the options sheet doesn't guarantee ...
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DashDaq throws open source in face of high-end sat navs 3 years ago on Autoblog
We're kicking ourselves because we didn't get a chance to play with the DashDaq onboard computer at SEMA last week where it won a Best New International Product Award. Actually, to call it an onboard computer is generalizing its capabilities a bit too much. The small handhelt unit plugs into your ...
Hyundai offers Garmin sat navs through dealers 3 years ago on Autoblog
Garmin has scored a major coup by buddying up with Hyundai to sell its nüvi 360 personal navigation device at all of the automaker's 725 dealerships across the U.S. The nüvi 360 not only navigates, but also features hands-free Bluetooth calling and other travel specific features like a ...
Directions no charge: Cadillac offering nav systems for free 3 years ago on Autoblog
In a gesture of unwavering generosity, Cadillac announced yesterday that select 2007 models would come equipped with free satellite navigation. The offer will end on January 2nd 2007 and is only available on "specially-equipped" models. What directional joys await those of you willing to drop the ...
Delphi NAV200 comes in at $349 3 years ago on Autoblog
Aftermarket navigation systems are not cheap, though neither are the nav units that come bundled in your car. Aftermarket units can start in the $500 range but easily skyrocket up to $2,000 depending on how many features you demand. Delphi's consumer electronics division has just announced a new ...
VZ Navigator: Do not pass Go, *do* pass destination, go directly to jail 3 years ago on Autoblog
Martha McKay of the Wichita Eagle recently tested the VZ Navigator, a GPS navigation system offered by Verizon for its Motorola V325 cell phone. The service became available in January. In a similar manner to TechnoRide’s testing of OnStar’s Turn-By-Turn service, McKay entered her ...
New Garmin StreetPilot geared toward North American Asians 3 years ago on Autoblog
Garmin, the well-known maker of portable GPS systems and other devices, has announced it will start offering a version of its popular StreetPilot c330 (pictured) that will provide directions in five different Asian languages. The 'StreetPilot c330 Asian Americas', which goes on sale in May, is the ...
TomTom brings instant messaging to sat-nav 3 years ago on Autoblog
"Where did they find those wonderful toys?" That's what we at Autoblog occasionally find ourselves asking when checking out sister-blog Engadget. And what toys! Sat-Sat Nav-Nav Makers-Maker TomTom has released a new product called TomTom Buddies. It's a standard GPS navigation system with ...
Ford to offer Fiesta Freedom for technology buffs 3 years ago on Autoblog
Ford's UK subsidiary has unveiled their newest special edition, dubbed the Fiesta Freedom. Geared towards technophiles, the model includes £800 ($1,400 USD) of packaged extras, including Bluetooth connectivity and voice-control stereo. Available in a variety of bodystyles and ...
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