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MapmyIndia launches version 8.0 of maps

Latest version of maps includes greater coverage, additional features and maps in 3D as well.
1 min read30 Apr '13
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Digital maps, GPS navigation and location apps company, MapmyIndia, has announced the launch of version 8.0 maps of India, which will be included in all MapmyIndia navigation devices. The latest version of the maps now cover 10.33 million places, 1.9 million road kilometres, 600,000 villages, 4,787 cities at street level, 50 cities at house level and 46 cities in full 3D.

The navigation devices come with features such as ‘Extended Lane Guidance’, ‘Junction Views’, ‘Sign Posts’, ‘Live Traffic’, ‘City Guides and Points of Interest’, ‘Regional Voice Guidance’ and ‘Regional Maps’.

MapmyIndia has collaborated with car manufacturers like BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Mercedes, Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen, Renault, Mitsubishi, GM, Ford, Tata, Mahindra and Maruti to offer navigation services in their cars. 

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Vehicle Dynamics International awards for Porsche, Ford

Porsche Boxster, Cayman bag honours for handling excellence.
1 min read30 Apr '13
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Volkswagen launches Polo GT TSI

New Polo GT gets 1.2 TSI engine good for 103bhp and is mated to a seven-speed DSG transmission; no manual 'box option.
1 min read29 Apr '13
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VW Polo SR shown.

VW Polo SR shown.

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VW working on a 10-speed DSG gearbox

A 10-speed DSG gearbox is among the technology being developed by Volkswagen, the firm's boss reveals.
1 min read27 Apr '13
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Apollo to supply tyres for VW Passat globally

Apollo plans to position itself against rivals like Michelin, Pirelli and Bridgestone.
1 min read26 Apr '13
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Tata launches 'Xtreme Drive' programme

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1 min read26 Apr '13
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