Wingcast Selects Navigation Technologies To Provide Digital Maps

CHICAGO, March 4 -- Navigation Technologies, a leading provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation, Internet / wireless applications and business solutions today announced its NAVTECH® data has been selected by Wingcast, LLC, for use in its future telematic services offering. Wingcast, a company formed by Ford Motor Company and QUALCOMM to provide telematics services and applications, cited the accuracy and depth of Navigation Technologies' mapping data, as well as the company's established leadership in the automotive market as primary factors in their selection. Wingcast will begin offering its telematics service later this year.

``Location-based services are at the core of the Wingcast offering and it's essential that our maps be accurate, reliable and provide a high level of detail for a wide geographical area,'' said Coby Erez, VP of consumer services for Wingcast. ``With NAVTECH maps, we believe the location-based information and services our customers receive will be exceptional.''

``We are pleased NAVTECH data will be combined with Wingcast's stellar offering to provide telematics services that offer a robust, detailed, highly accurate application,'' said John MacLeod, EVP, Sales and Marketing, Navigation Technologies Corp. ``Our selection by Wingcast helps underscore Navigation Technologies' position in and commitment to the telematics market and our commitment to working with such best-in-breed companies.''

About Wingcast LLC

Wingcast, LLC ( www.wingcast.com ) was created by Ford Motor Company and QUALCOMM Incorporated in October 2000 to provide telematics services -- the integration of computing and wireless telecommunications with motor vehicles to enhance safety, security, productivity and enjoyment for consumers in a mobile environment. Wingcast is dedicated to the development and delivery of advanced wireless applications and telematics services that deliver on the promise of connected freedom for mobile users both in and outside of vehicles.

About Navigation Technologies

Navigation Technologies creates the digital map data that powers navigation and location-based services around the world.

The Chicago-based company was founded in 1985 and is privately held. The company's 1,200 employees are in over 100 offices in 18 countries.

NAVTECH is a registered US trademark of Navigation Technologies Corporation.