Tag: maps
Waze Makes Six Key Updates
Waze this week added several new features that allow users to navigate roundabouts, avoid curves and other hazards and even find parking. The Google-owned GOOG 0.00%↑...
MWC 2024 Preview: Mapping Companies Return, Automakers Don’t
The annual Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, set to kick off early next week, used to see a ton of automakers—even if it was known as...
HERE Publishes Results of Transportation and Logistics Survey
HERE Technologies released results of its 'On the Move' survey of transportation and logistics (T&L) professionals in the Germany, the United Kingdom and United...
TomTom Reports 2023 Results, Records $2.7 Billion Auto Backlog
Due to flat automotive demand, TomTom said it would see level sales this year as a backlog of auto orders expires. The company, which reported...
Michelin Mobility and Mapbox Partner in UK
Michelin Mobility Intelligence has partnered with Mapbox to provide data-driven traffic solutions for transportation departments, municipalities and engineering and consulting firms in the United...
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Powerfleet and MiX Telematics to Hold Merger Shareholder Meetings
Powerfleet PWFL -1.56%↓ and MiX Telematics MIXT -1.27%↓ have announced shareholders meetings on Feb. 28, 2024, to vote on the proposed business combination between...
Overture Buildings Theme Adds 2.3 Billion Buildings via Google
The Overture Maps Foundation has announced the availability of more than 2.3 billion buildings through the addition of Google Open Buildings data set.
Overture’s latest release, Overture 2023-12-14-alpha.0, includes the...
HERE Technologies Names Nefkens CEO
Gets top job at largest mapping company…
After a lengthy search, HERE Technologies has appointed industry veteran Mike Nefkens as CEO. Nefknes, who most recently was with Boston Consulting Group,...
AI Helps Google Maps to Expand Existing Features
In an announcement this week, Google Maps GOOG -0.89%↓ said artificial intelligence has allowed it to expand its EV charging station feature, make recommendations of nearby activities and provide more...
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CNH Completes Purchase of Hemisphere GNSS
CNH Industrial C -2.03%↓ NHI has completed its purchase of Hemisphere GNSS for $175 million. The acquisition, announced on March 30, 2023, strengthens CNH’s...