Research and Markets: Market Trends and Analysis of On-Board and Off-Board Navigation Systems in Europe

DUBLIN, Ireland, May 27, 2005 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c18210 ) has announced the addition of Market Trends and Analysis of On-Board and Off-Board Navigation Systems in Europe to their offering.

The OE navigation market has continued to grow throughout the past 4 years, but the dominance of traditional on-board systems is being challenged by the emergence of lower cost solutions for mobile phones and PDA's. This third annual report on this dynamic subject provides a valuable insight into the current and predicted market status of both on-board and off-board navigation systems in Europe. It equips industry -- in particular system suppliers and vehicle manufacturers -- with information that can support future product planning over the next three to five years, and plots how issues of cost, ease of use and multi-functionality will impact on manufacturer development and consumer choice.

Key factors which will determine the market and technical development of automotive navigation systems are identified in this report 'Market Trends and Analysis of On-Board and Off-Board Navigation Systems in Europe'. The detailed analysis provided by the study provides a valuable insight into the current and predicted market status of navigation systems in Europe and equips industry -- in particular systems suppliers and vehicle manufacturers -- with information that can support future product planning over the next three to five years.

The report covers both on-board and off-board navigation systems and plots how issues of cost, ease of use and multi-functionality will impact on manufacturer development and consumer choice.

   Some of the companies mentioned in the report include:

   - Aston Martin
   - Audi
   - Bentley
   - BMW
   - Citroen
   - Fiat
   - Ford

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c18210

   Laura Wood
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