Free smartphone navigation software and its impact on PND suppliers and vehicle manufacturers SBD has released a new report based on consumer attitudes, sales forecasts and trusted market analysis on Evaluating the impact of free navigation. It contains practical advice for vehicle manufacturers... [More]

Consumer opinion on Chinese telematics available from SBD As OE telematics become a reality in China, it is increasingly important to understand the response of Chinese consumers to these new systems. A new end-user survey on the views and opinions of Toyota’s G-Book service in China i... [More]

Items in this month's newsletter include: News from the Consumer Electronics Show 4G Connected Car at Las Vegas MyFord Tough emerges as enhancement to Sync Kia launches UVO entertainment and communication system Developments in Europ... [More]

Items in this month's newsletter include: Global Development Google releases free turn-by-turn navigation app Telematics on a global scale - free SBD workshop video Hughes to provide MBrace telematics for Mercedes USA tackles driv... [More]

Items in this month's newsletter include: Developments in Europe News from the Frankfurt Motor Show EC plans 2010 legislation backing public eCall TPEG encryption allows premium traffic information services TomTom offers open-sour... [More]

Items in this month's newsletter include: Developments in Europe: PSA to offer standard autonomous telematics unit from 2010 Pioneer develops connected in-car entertainment using WiMax PNDs vs. newbooks and iPhone 3.0 firmware DAB... [More]