From the Wires
HERE Platform from Nokia Powers Toyota Motor Europe's Next Generation of Navigation and Infotainment Systems
Jan. 31, 2013 03:13 AM
ESPOO, FINLAND -- (Marketwire) -- 01/31/13 -- Toyota is the Latest Major Automotive Brand
to Leverage Best-in-Class Nokia
Mapping Technology using its Local Search for Automotive
Nokia today announced that Toyota Motor Europe is the latest
automotive brand to select the HERE platform's Nokia Local Search for
Automotive
to power its next generation Touch & Go navigation and infotainment
systems.
Nokia Local Search for Automotive is a specifically designed solution
developed
to fulfill the requirements of the automotive industry.
By leveraging Nokia Local Search for Automotive, Toyota drivers will have
fast
and easy online access to the latest high-quality industry mapping
information
and community-generated content - including millions of ratings, reviews
and
images fed directly into their cars.
The introduction of this service demonstrates how Nokia's HERE business is
continuing to extend its industry-leading portfolio of products to meet the
needs of its automotive customers.
"The ability to deliver comprehensive and driver-relevant content tailored
to
automotive requirements makes the Nokia Location Platform an interesting
proposition," said Derek Williams, General Manager, Telematics &
Multimedia,
Toyota Motor Europe. "It is an excellent basis for creative
location-centric
concepts and we are delighted to bring this technology to our customers.
Nokia
Local Search for Automotive is expected to be commercially available in
Toyota
systems from early 2014 in Europe, Russia and the Middle East."
Moving forward, Toyota Motor Europe will collaborate with Nokia to study
more
services that leverage the Nokia Location Platform, including best-in-class
content. Nokia is currently the leading company providing end-to-end
mapping,
navigation and location solutions for the automotive industry.
"Nokia and Toyota share the same vision of what the in-vehicle location
experience should be - immersive, always on. Today's announcement
underlines
Nokia's commitment to providing fresh content and services to the auto
industry
so it can deliver innovative consumer solutions," said Eric Fumat, Vice
President Sales & Business Development EMEA, Nokia Location & Commerce.
About HERE and Nokia
HERE, a Nokia business unit, is offering the first location cloud that
delivers
people the world's best maps and location experiences across more screens
and
operating systems unified under the HERE brand. To learn more about HERE,
visit
http://www.here.com
Nokia is a global leader in mobile communications whose products have
become an
integral part of the lives of people around the world. Every day, more than
1.3
billion people use their Nokia to capture and share experiences, access
information, find their way or simply to speak to one another. Nokia's
technological and design innovations have made its brand one of the most
recognized in the world. For more information, visit
http://www.nokia.com/about-nokia
About Toyota Motor Europe
Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA (TME) oversees the wholesale sales and marketing
of
Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts and accessories, and Toyota's European
manufacturing and engineering operations. Toyota directly and indirectly
employs
around 94,000 people in Europe and has invested over EUR 7 billion since
1990.
Toyota's operations in Europe are supported by a network of 30 National
Marketing and Sales Companies across 56 countries, a total of around 3,000
sales
outlets, and nine manufacturing plants. In 2012, Toyota sold 838,000 Toyota
and
Lexus vehicles in Europe. For more information, visit www.toyota.eu
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