Garmin Taps XM NavTraffic Powered by NAVTEQ Traffic for Real-Time Data

CHICAGO, Oct. 31, 2005 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, and Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced the StreetPilot 7200, StreetPilot 7500 and Streetpilot 2730, will offer XM NavTraffic powered by NAVTEQ Traffic(TM), the first satellite-based data traffic information service that enables an overlay of current traffic conditions.

The latest StreetPilot automotive GPS navigation devices offer optional traffic management systems that make driving with GPS essential, even if the driver is familiar with the route. The unit notifies the driver of accidents, road construction, and weather-related traffic delays before they are encountered, and then offers an alternative route to avoid the traffic or road hazard.

The StreetPilot 2730, 7200, and 7500 graphically represent accidents, road construction or other incidents affecting traffic as icons on the navigation map. Information relating to a traffic incident is also available including the precise location, lanes affected, and the predicted duration. Roadways are color-coded to indicate directional traffic flow speed.

NAVTEQ Traffic combines data from multiple sources, including the leading commercial traffic data providers, government departments of transportation, police and emergency services, road sensors, cameras and airborne reports. NAVTEQ Traffic data includes planned incidents (such as construction), unplanned incidents (such as accidents and disabled vehicles) and flow (speed and movement of traffic). Once received, traffic data is linked to the map for wireless delivery to the navigation system via XM NavTraffic.

NAVTEQ Traffic is currently available in 22 markets including: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, San Francisco/Oakland, San Diego, San Jose, Seattle, St. Louis, Tampa and Washington D.C.

All three StreetPilot models offer turn-by-turn voice prompted navigation and announce the name of upcoming streets and points of interest -- letting drivers keep their eyes on the road while navigating to addresses or nearly six million points of interest throughout North America. Motorists can also receive XM Weather data (information like current conditions, forecasts, and storm warnings) as well as over 150 channels of XM Satellite Radio. The StreetPilot 2730 features a 3.8" diagonal display, while the StreetPilot 7200 and 7500 feature seven-inch displays.

The StreetPilot 7200 will have an estimated retail price of $1499; the StreetPilot 7500 will have an estimated retail price of $1800; the StreetPilot 2370 is expected to retail for $1199.00. All units are expected to be available in the fourth quarter of 2005.

About NAVTEQ

NAVTEQ is a leading provider of comprehensive digital map information for automotive navigation systems, mobile navigation devices, Internet-based mapping applications, and government and business solutions. NAVTEQ creates the digital maps and map content that power navigation and location-based services solutions around the world. The Chicago-based company was founded in 1985 and has approximately 1,800 employees located in 127 offices in 21 countries.

  NAVTEQ is a trademark in the U.S. and other countries.

  About Garmin

Garmin International Inc. is a member of the Garmin Ltd. group of companies, which designs and manufactures navigation, communication and information devices -- most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin is a leader in the general aviation and consumer GPS markets and its products serve aviation, marine, outdoor recreation, automotive, wireless and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at http://www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin and StreetPilot are registered trademarks, and City Navigator, GTM 10, GTM 11, and GXM 30 are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Anticipated product availability dates are based on management's current expectations and are not guaranteed.

About XM Satellite Radio

XM is America's number one satellite radio service with more than 5 million subscribers. Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington, DC, New York City and Nashville at the Country Music Hall of Fame, XM's 2005 lineup includes more than 150 digital channels of choice from coast to coast: the most commercial-free music channels, plus premier sports, talk, comedy, children's and entertainment programming; and 21 channels of the most advanced traffic and weather information. XM was named Best Radio Service at the 2004 Billboard Digital Entertainment Awards.

XM, the leader in satellite-delivered entertainment and data services for the automobile market through partnerships with General Motors, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Nissan, Porsche, and Volkswagen/Audi, is available in more than 120 different vehicle models for 2005. XM's industry-leading products are available at consumer electronics retailers nationwide. For more information about XM hardware, programming and partnerships, please visit http://www.xmradio.com/.

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Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in global political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory factors. NAVTEQ does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.