Pioneer Launches Portable Car Navigation System with Communications Module Support in Japan

(Product News, 12 May 2008)

Pioneer Corp. has developed Air Navi AVIC-T10, a portable car navigation system that supports communications modules and provides drivers with new communications services for the Japanese market.

Apart from being a portable car navigation device, the AVIC-T10 is a handy information terminal that can connect to dedicated communications modules to take advantage of comprehensive communications services such as:

- Pioneer's proprietary real-time content, such as "Smart Loop traffic congestion information" that has been popular among users of Cyber Navi and HDD Raku Navi car navigation systems.

- Dedicated "Naviportal Services" (provided by Naviportal Corp.), allowing users access to a variety of driving information via PCs, mobile phones, and car navigation systems.

Destinations and routes can be preset on the PC or mobile phone site. In addition, the Car Navi Site, the world's first website dedicated to car navigation, helps users find information about local events, weather, etc. both prior to and during their drive.

The release of the new Air Navi AVIC-T10 is expected to boost potential demand for car navigation systems through more affordable communications fees and a wealth of content provided by communications services, as well as promising to further expand the telematics market.

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