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Car navigation options growing more affordable

delawareonline.com -- Automakers are starting to find ways to bring budget navigation to their cheaper cars with integrated systems much cheaper than fancy in-dash models costing upwards of $1,500.

The latest is General Motors’ partnership for a smartphone app called BringGo for the Chevrolet Spark, GM’s smallest and cheapest car, July starting at $12,995 with shipping.

The $50 app lets a buyer can integrate BringGo’s digital maps and turn-by-turn directions into the in-dash screen. “It gives our Spark customers the safety and functionality of a more expensive navigation system,” said Sara LeBlanc, General Motors’ global infotainment manager.

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Submitted Oct 13, 2012 By: ziyulu

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BEGTWO Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,927 Points:720,615 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 1:51:11 PM Ignore BEGTWO Report Abuse That's because the smart phone does the same thing!!!
EvergreenON All-Star Author Ontario Posts:928 Points:480,765 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 11:28:30 AM Ignore EvergreenON Report Abuse I will still use my Garmin GPS, more affordable and does the same work
flyank Veteran Author Miami Posts:358 Points:267,150 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 8:24:51 AM Ignore flyank Report Abuse Used to use mapquest.
Vette1967 Champion Author Albany Posts:5,952 Points:1,273,075 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 1:45:18 AM Ignore Vette1967 Report Abuse How about getting gasoline more affordable.
alterman156 Champion Author New York Posts:7,470 Points:1,554,600 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 1:36:22 AM Ignore alterman156 Report Abuse You can get a Garmin.
Melinda205 Champion Author Alabama Posts:1,819 Points:355,890 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 1:25:11 AM Ignore Melinda205 Report Abuse Ok
skb69sa Champion Author San Antonio Posts:3,472 Points:708,450 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 1:05:16 AM Ignore skb69sa Report Abuse We have GPS in smartphones. But, if you are going to a remote area with no internet available, you need a map to get out of that place.
LetemEatCake Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:5,595 Points:1,202,835 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:59:01 PM Ignore LetemEatCake Report Abuse Why use a map if you can get turn-by-turn instructions from your car? Maps seem a little old fashioned now.
bston Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,805 Points:639,350 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 10:51:02 PM Ignore bston Report Abuse Don't like the built in navigation on my car. Restricted from searching anything unless the car is stopped. I know that's a safety factor but mobile phones are less safe to maneuver for directions.
PathfinderSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:9,506 Points:1,827,940 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 3:21:23 PM Ignore PathfinderSC Report Abuse Don't need one, Cant afford enough gas to get lost.
PurplepassionNC All-Star Author North Carolina Posts:838 Points:157,310 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 1:15:32 PM Ignore PurplepassionNC Report Abuse That's great!
Eugenian Champion Author Oregon Posts:1,847 Points:359,205 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 1:04:38 PM Ignore Eugenian Report Abuse I wonder if Yooperheart still uses a horse and buggy, too.
brbts Champion Author Charlotte Posts:3,622 Points:772,365 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 12:39:29 PM Ignore brbts Report Abuse Now if the cars were only smart enough to watch out for when the driver was distracted. Too many things to distract drivers these days.
sciotosix Champion Author Dayton Posts:2,734 Points:663,200 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:24:18 AM Ignore sciotosix Report Abuse If I need it, I use my smartphone.
200porter Champion Author Toronto Posts:2,050 Points:539,210 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 10:55:56 AM Ignore 200porter Report Abuse I'll stick with my garmin
bwp9970 Veteran Author Alabama Posts:253 Points:265,675 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 9:54:04 AM Ignore bwp9970 Report Abuse Wait, if you have a smartphone you already have gps navigation for free! Why waste money!
Yooperheart Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,400 Points:524,100 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 9:26:59 AM Ignore Yooperheart Report Abuse Use a map.
blupupher Champion Author Houston Posts:3,534 Points:745,120 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 9:25:47 AM Ignore blupupher Report Abuse I don't like in dash navigation
mpg611 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,316 Points:566,920 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 9:17:24 AM Ignore mpg611 Report Abuse GPS getting more and more common, and with many good options at good prices!
csblesson Champion Author Texas Posts:1,801 Points:350,200 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 9:14:42 AM Ignore csblesson Report Abuse That is good news. I hope that they don't distract us by putting ads
sabre75 Champion Author Florida Posts:1,663 Points:340,395 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 8:51:03 AM Ignore sabre75 Report Abuse Too many applications out there now..Most are free.
angel4me Champion Author San Jose Posts:2,814 Points:793,045 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 8:09:36 AM Ignore angel4me Report Abuse should be standard and free..........
dave27johnson Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,784 Points:405,890 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 7:56:22 AM Ignore dave27johnson Report Abuse I just let Google navigation vocalize every turn for free. No need to look at anything.
Xavier80 Champion Author Victoria Posts:1,763 Points:376,265 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 7:16:24 AM Ignore Xavier80 Report Abuse That's good
RONALD777 Champion Author Houston Posts:2,422 Points:360,805 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 7:09:45 AM Ignore RONALD777 Report Abuse I like this news. Never get lost in a strange city.
ReddevilNO Champion Author New Orleans Posts:3,355 Points:578,640 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 6:57:27 AM Ignore ReddevilNO Report Abuse Ok.
beale055 Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:1,292 Points:423,975 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 6:52:24 AM Ignore beale055 Report Abuse Um your cellphone???
07skydriver Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,245 Points:980,180 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 6:52:07 AM Ignore 07skydriver Report Abuse I'll use the Droid in my pocket. GPS makers should be running scared.
skippypa Champion Author Hawaii Posts:8,461 Points:1,738,005 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 6:19:04 AM Ignore skippypa Report Abuse ok
skippypa Champion Author Hawaii Posts:8,461 Points:1,738,005 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 6:17:07 AM Ignore skippypa Report Abuse Interesting
rbrk02 Champion Author Rhode Island Posts:5,725 Points:814,305 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 5:59:07 AM Ignore rbrk02 Report Abuse doeslayer, good point about the smartphone app and voice navigation.
04LTC Veteran Author Massachusetts Posts:316 Points:99,820 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 5:37:06 AM Ignore 04LTC Report Abuse very interesting
mrjames1818 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,530 Points:1,995,170 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 4:57:40 AM Ignore mrjames1818 Report Abuse Should be a plug-in module in glove box. Unplug and update online then plug back in to glove box - not everyone wants or needs a smartphone. So far Garmin is the best navigator that I have used.
doeslayersr Champion Author Illinois Posts:9,093 Points:869,080 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 4:53:18 AM Ignore doeslayersr Report Abuse Interesting, but I will stay with the "free" app on my smart phone which provides voice navigation.
bababooey2 Champion Author Hartford Posts:6,337 Points:1,299,915 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 4:51:24 AM Ignore bababooey2 Report Abuse good deal
pilotmass Champion Author Boston Posts:1,808 Points:499,685 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 4:49:25 AM Ignore pilotmass Report Abuse Between Garmin and maps on smartphones, the price has to go down.
ican2step Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:1,671 Points:424,700 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 4:48:27 AM Ignore ican2step Report Abuse GPS will be standard equipment someday.
hybridaholic Champion Author Appleton Posts:8,350 Points:1,553,640 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 4:46:01 AM Ignore hybridaholic Report Abuse innovation.
unclenorman Champion Author Tampa Posts:1,333 Points:136,450 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 4:41:50 AM Ignore unclenorman Report Abuse Hmmmmmmm.....let's see,a feature on GM's cheapest car....how long do you think it will last?One day,one week?Good luck with that.
wegman Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,794 Points:2,085,665 Joined:Jun 2001	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 4:39:32 AM Ignore wegman Report Abuse Electronics are getting less expensive (Technology marches on!). Although I'm not sure in dash screens are a good thing. Strikes me as an invitation to distracted driving.
stratlinetime Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:2,266 Points:560,910 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 4:34:12 AM Ignore stratlinetime Report Abuse Ok
Karisholman Veteran Author Nevada Posts:281 Points:168,160 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 4:33:03 AM Ignore Karisholman Report Abuse I believe that better navigation increases auto safety.
BigDogOH Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:8,488 Points:1,804,895 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 4:32:51 AM Ignore BigDogOH Report Abuse Hope they got the bugs worked out
Quick68 Champion Author Columbus Posts:8,183 Points:1,222,875 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 4:29:08 AM Ignore Quick68 Report Abuse The cheaper the navigation system the more incorrect and wrong turns it will give you plus you get poor quality.
computernut2008 Champion Author Ohio Posts:6,557 Points:1,347,440 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 4:26:07 AM Ignore computernut2008 Report Abuse ok
UBDave Champion Author British Columbia Posts:1,204 Points:1,371,105 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 4:22:19 AM Ignore UBDave Report Abuse Maybe a buck can buy you a cup of coffee in Alaska, but most everywhere else it is well over that...
TommyTraveler Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:8,664 Points:1,695,380 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 4:21:20 AM Ignore TommyTraveler Report Abuse Ok
MyRedSky Champion Author Orlando Posts:3,138 Points:1,112,105 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 4:18:41 AM Ignore MyRedSky Report Abuse cool. if you have cell coverage.
lenasdude All-Star Author Alaska Posts:970 Points:1,014,855 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 4:12:42 AM Ignore lenasdude Report Abuse That and a buck will get you a cup of coffee.
Pozole Champion Author Portland Posts:9,579 Points:1,591,595 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 4:12:20 AM Ignore Pozole Report Abuse ...more people staring at screens in traffic, or dying in mountain "shortcuts" in winter instead of using MAPS ! !...