Telematics

LAKE FOREST, Ill., Feb. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell Brunswick New Technologies' portable navigation device (PND) operations to MiTAC International Corporation. The purchase will be for the PND operations of the Navman brand. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Completion of the sale is subject to regulatory approvals. Based in Taiwan, MiTAC is a leading manufacturer of personal computers, servers and mobile telecommunications devices. MiTAC has manufacturing operations in Taiwan and the People's Republic of China, as well as assembly centers in the United States, United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany and Japan. Its products are sold around the world.

State-of-the-art chartplotters, sonar, and cartography

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN) , today announced a new and completely redesigned line of chartplotters, sonar, and charting that offers powerful features, state-of-the-art satellite photo-generated cartography, and a sleek user interface and design. The products were introduced today at the 2006 Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) in Amsterdam.

CHICAGO, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NAVTEQ (NYSE:NVT) , a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, announced today from the 2006 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show it has been selected by Lowrance Electronics, a leading brand in marine electronics and GPS navigational systems, to provide NAVTEQ(R) map data for the United States and Canada in its new iWAY 600c and iWAY 250c personal navigation devices (PNDs).

Navman Hits $379 Price Point With Full-Featured Navigator

LAKE FOREST, Ill., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Navman, a leading designer and manufacturer of world-class Global Positioning System (GPS), communication and marine products, announced today a new entry-level addition to its award-winning line of in-vehicle navigation products, the Navman F20. Preloaded with detailed street maps of the U.S. and packed with all of the features necessary for reliable navigation, the F20 breaks new ground with sub-$400 pricing. Designed with the latest in GPS technology, a sleek new form factor and a colorful new user interface, the Navman F20 is the perfect way for anyone who travels to experience the powerful benefits of GPS navigation.

Concierge Expertise and Global Capabilities for Enhanced Service Important in Fast-Growing Telematics Industry

RICHMOND, Va. and BETHESDA, Md., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaKey LLC, the leading provider of onboard safety, security and convenience telematics services announced today that it has chosen World Access to provide Concierge and Emergency Assistance for its next-generation satellite communications product. World Access will provide personal concierge services, respond to onboard alarms, field owner inquiries and handle emergency situations for SeaKey's customers 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.