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Cellocator Fleet Management Services Selects Cinterion
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
Munich, 14Mar 2012 - Cinterion, the global leader in cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) communication modules and a Gemalto company, today announced that its BGS3 module is now integrated in Cellocator's CelloFamily advanced telematics solutions.
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Autovision Wireless Acquires SFT Telematics
Monday, 12 March 2012
Toronto, 12 March 2012 Autovision Wireless Inc. a fleet management company specializing in GPS tracking, anti-idling and fleet management software, today announced the acquisition of the assets of SFT Telematics of Edmonton, Alberta. SFT offers specialized GPS tracking and fleet management solutions to the Oil & Gas, Transportation, and Construction industries among others.
Cadillac CUE: Intuitive and Connected Driving in 2012
Wednesday, 12 October 2011
SAN DIEGO – Cadillac CUE, a comprehensive in-vehicle experience that merges intuitive design with auto industry-first controls and commands for information and entertainment data, will benefit consumers by offering personalized, connected driving beginning in 2012.
“CUE will transform personal transportation by simply and efficiently integrating luxury design and instinctive technology with unparalleled levels of customized in-vehicle connectivity,” Don Butler, Vice President, Cadillac Marketing, announced.
CUE will debut in 2012 in the Cadillac XTS and ATS luxury sedans and SRX luxury crossover. CUE is designed to be unique for each consumer, from the “simple user” to the fully connected “super user.”
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Novatel Wireless Introduces Enfora Spider MT 2500 Fleet Management and Vehicle Recovery Platform
Monday, 21 March 2011
SAN DIEGO, 21 March, 2011 Novatel Wireless, Inc., a leading provider of intelligent wireless networking solutions, today announces that Enfora, Inc., a Novatel Wireless company, is announcing the Spider® MT 2500 -- its first mobile tracking platform that combines the benefits of a 3-axis accelerometer and multi-GPIO flexibility solving the most critical vehicle problems.
Designed to be adaptable to multiple vertical markets, including fleet, vehicle recovery, insurance, buy-here-pay-here and more, the new Spider MT 2500 is offered as an economical solution, providing enhanced vehicle tracking solutions to the market. With the introduction of the FOTA enabled quad band GSM/GPRS device with internal antennas, 3-axis accelerometer, analog inputs and other GPIO, the Spider MT 2500 ensures a feature rich solution with low implementation and operation costs.
Renault Truck partners with ALK Technologies to launch Renault NavTruck app
Monday, 28 February 2011
London, 28 Feb 2011 - ALK Technologies, one of the world's leading providers of mobile navigation apps, and Renault Trucks, one of the main truck manufacturers, today announce Renault NavTruck, a custom-developed turn-by-turn GPS navigation app for professional drivers based on ALK’s CoPilot Truck software platform.
Initially available for iPhone, Renault NavTruck provides truck-specific routes, guidance and maps throughout Europe. It avoids restricted and unsuitable roads based on vehicle dimensions and load type, helping to prevent delivery delays, accidents and costly fines.
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STMicroelectronics Debuts the World's First Single-Chip Positioning Device for Multiple Global Navigation Systems
Monday, 24 January 2011
GENEVA, 24 Jan. 2011- STMicroelectronics , a leading supplier of semiconductors for navigation and car infotainment, today introduced Teseo II, a new generation of single-chip stand-alone positioning receivers for Portable Navigation Devices, in-car navigation and telematics applications. These Systems-on-Chips (SoCs) are the industry's first monolithic devices capable of receiving signals from multiple satellite navigation systems, including GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS and QZSS*. ST's Teseo II family combines high positioning accuracy and indoor sensitivity performance with powerful processing capabilities and superior design flexibility.
The ability of ST's newest positioning devices to acquire the position, velocity and time data from all major global navigation systems greatly improves the user position accuracy and navigation in poor satellite visibility conditions, such as in urban canyons. The Teseo II chips also offer exceptionally short signal-acquisition times (Time To First Fix), leveraging ST's own Self-Trained Assisted GPS™ technology, which improves the startup performance of a positioning device in difficult signal conditions.
OnStar Opens Services to Super Bowl Attendees
Friday, 21 January 2011
DALLAS, 21 Jan. 2011 - To alleviate confusion over road closures, Super Bowl organizers have asked fans to turn off GPS units and follow directions on their parking passes.
OnStar subscribers, however, will have special access to information on routes and road closures with a simple push of the blue button. Super Bowl organizers have provided specially trained OnStar advisors with the information they'll need to route fans straight to Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday,6 February.
The service will be open to current OnStar subscribers, regardless of their subscription plan.
About OnStar
OnStar, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors, is the leading provider of connected safety and security solutions, value-added mobility services and advanced information technology. Currently available on more than 40 MY 2011 GM models, OnStar soon will be available for installation on most other vehicles already on the road through local electronics retailers, including Best Buy. OnStar safely connects its more than six million subscribers, in the U.S., Canada and China, in ways never thought possible. OnStar Stolen Vehicle Slowdown is a recipient of the 2010 Edison Award for Best New Product in the technology category.
SOURCE: General Motors
OnStar Expands Beyond GM Cars
Tuesday, 04 January 2011
LAS VEGAS, 4 Jan. 2011 - OnStar today announced that it is responding to repeated consumer requests by offering its industry leading safety, security and connectivity services for non-GM and older GM vehicles already on the road. A standalone rearview mirror packing all of OnStar's core technology will be available this spring through consumer electronics retailers, and is compatible with most top-selling vehicles from major manufacturers.
The OnStar retail product offers the key features that have made OnStar's "blue button" an icon, including Automatic Crash Response, Turn-by-Turn Navigation, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, one-button access to emergency and roadside services, and hands-free calling, including Bluetooth connectivity.
"For years, thousands of drivers have asked us to get OnStar in vehicles that didn't feature it as standard," said Chris Preuss, OnStar president. "With the retail product that we've introduced today they certainly can. This move in to the consumer electronics space represents the biggest development in our business model since introducing OnStar as standard across all GM products several years ago. It represents a quantum leap forward in our plans to grow our business and provide a strong new revenue base for GM and OnStar from which we can further develop our core offerings in the factory-equipped market."
OnStar will offer the mirror in the United States through Best Buy, its first strategic retail partner, beginning in spring 2011. The product will also be available through other selected consumer electronics retailers. The mirror will be priced at $299, plus installation (expected to cost between $75 and $100). A range of service plans will be available, starting at $18.95 a month or $199 a year.
Nissan LEAF cars connected at all times through Telenor Connexion
Monday, 20 December 2010
By Abraham Joseph
Telenor Connexion will enable Nissan LEAF owners to use a mobile phone or PC to check battery status and range, to turn on vehicle’s air-conditioning etc. even when their Nissan LEAF is parked and completely switched off. This is the first time connectivity becomes a standard in an electrical car. Nissan LEAF was awarded ”European Car of the Year 2011”.
Telenor Connexion has been chosen as the European connectivity supplier for Nissan LEAF’s ”CARWINGS” intelligent transport (IT) system, allowing connection between the electric car’s sophisticated onboard transmitting unit and Nissan’s CARWINGS Data Center. Thanks to Telenor Connexion, owners of the 100% electric vehicle will have access at all times, both on and off board, to the data and information they need for greater convenience, comfort and peace of mind. Unique features of the Nissan CARWINGS system include electric vehicle battery state monitoring, usage history and air-conditioning remote control. This is made possible by seamless communication between the vehicle and people via mobile networks and PCs.
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OnStar Gears Up to Help Children Find Santa Claus
Friday, 17 December 2010
DETROIT, Dec. 17, 2010 On Christmas Eve, OnStar advisors will be prepared to give subscribers specific location-based updates on Santa Claus' journey around the world based on data received in partnership with the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).Beginning at 6 a.m. EST on Christmas Eve, OnStar subscribers can press the blue OnStar button in their vehicles to request a "Santa Update." OnStar advisors will share Santa's whereabouts through 5 a.m. EST Christmas morning.
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