So, das ist dann wohl der Durchbruch mit dem ersten serienmäßigen OEM-Vertrag. Man sollte etwas öfter mal auf deren Homepage schauen.
Stay long, stay lucky!
Stahlhelm
DENSO`s Premium Navigation System on Display at Convergence 2004
DENSO and Tele Atlas to demonstrate new navigation system powered by Tele Atlas' turn-by-turn
Detroit, Mich., October 18, 2004
Japan-based DENSO Corporation, a leader in car navigation systems since 1987, today announced that one of DENSO`s premium car navigation systems will be on display in the Tele Atlas booth, number 309, at Convergence 2004. The system, which is available on the 2005 MY Cadillac STS, features:
8" high resolution VGA display with tilt and touch panel functions
Dual DVD Media Slots with dedicated Map DVD slot and 6 disc DVD changer
5.1 Ch Surround System for DVD Video
Bluetooth phone interface - compatible for hands-free phone
The DENSO navigation system is powered by Tele Atlas` comprehensive navigation map database, which offers extensive rural and urban coverage for North America.
"DENSO is very pleased to offer our market leading premium navigation technology to the all new 2005 MY Cadillac STS. We feel that this system will enhance the Cadillac customer experience with a full function navigation system combined with one of the largest, highest-resolution displays in the market," said Jim Robnett, director ITS sales for DENSO International America, Inc. "DENSO is excited about bringing Tele Atlas map data to our GM and Cadillac customers and looks forward to being able to offer additional database and navigation features in the future."
"Tele Atlas is excited about being chosen as the map database supplier for this important program and is pleased to be working with such a proactive leader in the automotive navigation market," said Mike Gerling, chief operating officer of Tele Atlas North America. "We are excited about bringing our multi-faceted database, including our superior geo-coding and positional accuracy to users of DENSO`s premium car navigation system."
DENSO is a global suppler of DVD based navigation systems and technologies and is currently supplying these systems to a number of OEMs including Cadillac, Lexus, Jaguar and Lincoln in North America.
About DENSO
DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global supplier of advanced technology, systems and components. Its customers include all the world`s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company employs 95,000 people in 31 countries and regions, including Japan. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2004 totaled US$24.2 billion. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com.
In the Americas (North, Central and South America), DENSO employs 14,000 people at 27 companies. Consolidated sales for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2004 totaled US$5.3 billion. For more information, see www.densocorp-na.com.
About Tele Atlas
Founded in 1984, Tele Atlas is a worldwide leading provider of digital maps and dynamic location content for a variety of navigation, location-based services and geospatial products and database solutions. Tele Atlas` database is a highly accurate reproduction of today`s street network, enabling turn-by-turn route guidance on a high percentage of European, U.S. and Canadian roads. Tele Atlas` compatibility with major navigation systems and its open system design have placed the company`s technology at the heart of both consumer and business-to-business applications worldwide. From logistics to marketing to traffic and fleet management, in almost every sector of today`s business and consumer world, Tele Atlas has built a reputation as an acknowledged pioneer and leader in the digital map industry. For more information, please visit Tele Atlas? North American website at www.na.teleatlas.com or the company?s European website at www.teleatlas.com.
For more information contact:
Contact: Alessia Razzeto
(248) 372-8266
alessia_razzeto@denso-diam.com
Contact: Krista Carlson
(650) 833-5388
krista.Carlson@na.teleatlas.com