MAGNA Leads Drivers In The Right Direction With NaviMirror
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MAGNA LEADS DRIVERS IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION WITH NAVIMIRROR
LAS VEGAS, January 7, 2008 - Magna Donnelly, an operating unit of automotive supplier Magna International Inc., today presented its NaviMirrorTM product at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show. NaviMirror, a navigation system integrated with a vehicle's rear-view mirror, is part of the Total BlindZoneManagementTM (TBZMTM) product line from Magna Donnelly, which makes driving safer and more convenient by assisting drivers and reducing vehicle blind zones.
NaviMirror provides drivers with a safer and more convenient way to read and process navigation-system information. By displaying system info in a "heads up" position, driver distraction is reduced and a driver's eyes can remain focused on the road. NaviMirror includes all of the features of Magna Donnelly's VideoMirror, in addition to improving comfort and convenience by offering low-cost navigation and telematics within a vehicle. It is a fully plug and play solution and also makes an ideal location for hands-free communication, audio and video.
"At Magna we have a commitment to developing and delivering the innovative, game-changing technologies drivers want in their vehicles," said Jim Brodie, Group Vice President, Magna Mirrors North America. "NaviMirror is a prime example of this commitment, where we've taken a fast-growing consumer demand - navigation systems - and integrated it with an existing technology, in this case our VideoMirror rear-view mirror, to create a highly functional, ergonomic and cost-effective solution."
NaviMirror was named a "Best Telematics Component Solution" finalist in the 2007 Telematics Award competition sponsored by Telematics Update magazine. The product uses a dedicated, 3.5-inch touchscreen display in the rearview mirror to access directional and telecommunication information in a heads-up position. As reported by auto industry trade journal Ward's AutoWorld, "Placement of the display on...the mirror is ideally located so as not to obstruct the driver's forward view."
NaviMirror and other TBZM products can be combined for customized OEM solutions to fit every vehicle, from large SUVs to small sedans. Tailored solutions to fit the needs of all drivers can be provided through the automotive aftermarket and select auto dealerships. For more information, please visit www.magna.com.
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