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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
BMW Drivers Find the Open Road More Easily
WHY does a BMW driver need a map update?
For BMW drivers who purchased their vehicle more than a year ago, the map that powers the navigation system is likely out of date. The road network is constantly changing. A map update includes thousands of new roads, subdivisions, and addresses as well as Points of Interest, such as new restaurants, ATM locations, and gas stations, with a change rate estimated to be nearly 20 percent.
BMW drivers of 3, 5, 6, and 7 Series, M3, M5, M6, X3, X5, Z4, and Z8 are encouraged to keep their navigation systems current for optimum performance with a map update.
WHAT does 2007 map updates contain?
2007 DVD map updates contain new and expanded road network coverage across the continental United States and Canada as well as Alaska and Hawaii. Map updates contain over 6.13 million miles of road and features more than 6.9 million updated points of interest including:
396 BMW dealers for service and repairs,
over 468,000 restaurants,
over 69,900 hotels,
over 101,100 banks,
over 117,800 ATMs,
over 102,600 gas stations,
over 16,900 tourist attractions
HOW can BMW drivers order a map update?
BMW works with NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation, to provide map data for navigation systems in BMW 3, 5, 6, and 7 Series, M3, M5, M6, X3, X5, Z4, and Z8 models in North America.
BMW values the support initiatives that NAVTEQ provides, such as the company’s map update and dealership training programs, all to ensure a better BMW driving experience.
BMW drivers can order a new map today:
Online: At NAVTEQ’s web site: www.navigation.com/BMW ,
By phone: 1-888-662-8837
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 2,800 employees located in 167 offices and in 28 countries.
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