Honda’s Satnav GPS warns of speed cameras, black spots – and crime spots?

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by Alex Zaharov-Reutt

Tuesday, 22 April 2008

Page 2 of 2 But just as with auto manufacturers worldwide, modern cars in Japan are being increasingly tricked out with the latest electronics, satnavs and “safety systems”. Related stories Yahoo!'s Zimbra spiffs up iPhone support MacBook touch - here's hoping it's not a pipe dream Google goes to 'Android Market' in App Store challenge Why iPhone 2.0.2 fixed problems for some users Why Pod when you can Plum? And why not? Cars are our bubble of security and comfort on the road, and just as everything else gets technologically upgraded to the max, it’s happening with our cars too. If only the engines in those cars would go electric as quickly as modern electronics have been installed... but at least it is happening, if only slowly. What will Japanese auto makers think of next? We’re still waiting for the car that can truly drive itself, but real world, useful information on crime rates is a pretty good new service for now that will probably find itself relatively rapidly rolled out worldwide. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to post your comment! Tags See All Tags Alex ZaharovReutt  Automotive technology  Consumers  Electric car  GPS  Hybrid car  Japan  Mapping and navigation  Get stories like this delivered daily - FREE - subscribe now << First page <   1 2 Next page > Last page - Post your comment >>

 

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