| GUIDEPOINT™ TO PROVIDE CONNECTIVITY, SERVICES FOR NEW VISTEON RADIO-NAVIGATION SYSTEM
PONTIAC, Mich., June 15 -- Leading telematics supplier GuidePoint Systems announced it has developed a new Windows®-based application that will allow users of a new Visteon® Navigation System to access the Internet in their car or truck.
Pontiac, Mich.-based Guidepoint said the new application is part of an agreement that calls for Guidepoint to be the provider of connectivity and driver safety/convenience services on the Visteon Navigation System, a new radio-navigation head unit being developed for aftermarket applications by Van Buren Township, Mich.-based Visteon Corporation. Guidepoint said the new Visteon unit will be integrated with a Guidepoint module, which will deliver Internet connectivity and GPS tracking capabilities to the vehicle. The integrated solution will allow users to surf the Web and access location-based services using the touch-screen application built into the Visteon unit. Additionally, Guidepoint will serve as the exclusive provider of location-based content and services for the new radio-navigation unit, which is expected to be available in July 2009. Guidepoint will provide the following services through its 24/7/365 response centers and technology infrastructure: - Emergency Services -- customers will be able to access 24/7/365 emergency help to their pinpoint location with the touch of an icon on the radio-navigation unit's touch-screen.
- Concierge Services -- customers can access a variety of concierge services via a one-touch, Bluetooth-enabled connection to the Guidepoint 24/7/365 response center.
- Traffic -- customers can get traffic reports within a 10-, 15- or 20-mile radius based on the current vehicle location.
- Weather -- customers can get a current and future weather forecast based on the vehicle's current location.
- Yellow Pages -- customers can get comprehensive Yellow Page® listings, displayed on the head unit screen.
"We're pleased to work with Guidepoint, which has established itself as a leader in the consumer telematics industry over the past decade," said Jonathan Weisberg, director, connectivity and North America mobile electronics, for Visteon. "Their experience in consumer services and GPS-wireless technology, combined with Visteon's vehicle systems expertise and overall automotive intellect, should help make this new product initiative successful." About GuidePoint Systems: Sold through more than 2,000 new and pre-owned dealerships nationwide, Guidepoint integrates GPS, advanced wireless technology, the Web and 24/7/365 response centers to deliver a variety of services to vehicle owners and fleet managers. Rated the #1 stolen-vehicle tracking solution in 2007 by international research firm Frost & Sullivan, Guidepoint also offers a variety of driver safety, convenience, fleet management and vehicle tracking services. Visit www.guidepointsystems.com or call 1-877-GPS-FIND for more information.
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