Thursday, May 28, 2009

Volkswagen, Garmin 'Click & Ride'

Garmin has done it again, this time with Volkswagen. VW's Click & Ride is a cradle that integrates a Garmin Nuvi into the vehicle's power and audio systems.

Volkswagen and Garmin have teamed up to create Click & Ride, an integrated GPS system made exclusively for VW vehicles. The system is based on the Garmin Nuvi 7X5 Series of portable navigation devices and features a cradle that connects the device to the vehicle. The Click & Ride switches to pedestrian mode when removed from the crade, so at least it continues to be useful outside of the vehicle.

The 2009 Suzuki SX4 and Volvo have had similar arrangements with Garmin.

To read full article click cnet.com

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