Tag: Garmin

Garmin GPS Speaks with Amazon Alexa

Garmin GPS Speaks with Amazon Alexa

| October 18, 2017

Garmin has announced Garmin Speak with Amazon Alexa, an in-vehicle device providing hands-free access to the Amazon Alexa voice service and turn-by-turn GPS navigation from Garmin. By utilizing Amazon’s cloud-based Alexa voice service in a device designed specifically for the car, customers can enjoy hands-free music, audiobooks, and directions streamed through a vehicle’s stereo. At just […]

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New Truck Driver Garmin Navigation Device with Built-in WiFi

New Truck Driver Garmin Navigation Device with Built-in WiFi

| August 25, 2017

GPS leader Garmin has introduced the dēzl™ 580 LMT-S, what the company describes as “the only truck navigator on the market that offers easy break planning, built-in Wi-Fi for seamless updates, live services, and a full suite of smart solutions to assist truckers on every route.” It features an easy-to-read 5.0-inch display, customizable truck routing […]

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Driver Recording Devices Becoming Commonplace as Garmin Ups Its Game

Driver Recording Devices Becoming Commonplace as Garmin Ups Its Game

| January 4, 2017

The expression”aatch the road” is taking on new meaning these days as driver recording devices for big fleets and even consumer cars becomes commonplace. Consider Garmin, which has announced the expansion of its  intelligent driving video recorder (IDVR) technology with Chinese automobile manufacturing partner Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën Automobile Limited (DPCA). The technology, which Garmin first introduced […]

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Garmin® Launches Android™-Based Fleet Navigators

Garmin® Launches Android™-Based Fleet Navigators

| August 20, 2014

Garmin (NASDAQ: GRMN), a leader in satellite navigation, has announced the launch of fleetTM 660 and 670, two new fleet navigators that combine the simplicity of Garmin navigation with the unique customization options of Android. With the fleet 660 for local fleets and the fleet 670 for commercial truck fleets, service providers can introduce customized […]

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New Infotainment Technology from Garmin to Minimize Driver Distraction

New Infotainment Technology from Garmin to Minimize Driver Distraction

| January 7, 2014

Garmin International has showcased a new, infotainment approach at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) specifically designed to minimize driver distraction. “Garmin’s auto OEM group utilizes the company’s extensive experience in user interface and hardware design to address one of the biggest challenges of the auto industry today: developing in-car infotainment that allows drivers to stay […]

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Garmin® Launches High-Definition Dash Cam with Automatic Incident Detection

Garmin® Launches High-Definition Dash Cam with Automatic Incident Detection

| January 6, 2014

Garmin® International  has announced Garmin Dash Cam™, a high-definition camera that mounts to any vehicles’ windshield and features automatic incident detection. Dash Cam continuously records a wide-angle view of the road while driving. Once installed, the camera is fully automated. It starts recording when the engine is turned on and stops when it is turned […]

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