Garmin's broad range of in-vehicle electronics for the automotive industry includes infotainment and telematics systems, navigation software, location-based services, and integrated portable navigation systems.

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The on-board monitor in BMW and MINI provides users with the simplicity and familiarity they have come to trust in their iPhone and iPod touch and the intuitive and integrated iPod navigation menu can be safely operated through the vehicle's interface controls.

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Mustang will be the first vehicle that will offer AppLink with the standard SYNC interface, as well as be integrated into the optional Voice-Activated Navigation System, providing the additional convenience of an 8-inch touch screen for control.

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The remaining 15% of first-half sales came from the aviation segment, which offers a comprehensive line of panel-mounted and portable products, including completely integrated systems that deliver flight instrumentation, location, navigation, communication and identification data.

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Google: For one thing, Apple Maps is a pretty impressive piece of work, including turn-by-turn navigation, crowd-sourced traffic information and integrated Siri voice controls.

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Other essential hardware integrated in the SmartGPS includes 4GB memory to support the applications, detailed navigation maps and additional cloud content.

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