Galileo's second experimental satellite, GIOVE-B, launched from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on April 26, 2008, has transmitted its first signals back to Earth, a distance of more than 23,000 km.

Despite Microsoft upping its original offer to purchase by around $5 billion, Yahoo! wanted more.  About $5 billion more.  Or at least another $4 per share more than Microsoft's revised offer of $33.

Frost & Sullivan's Automotive & Transportation group will moderate a panel discussion at the Telematics Detroit 2008 event on May 22, 2008.

Telematics Detroit 2008, the largest digital in-car and mobile telematics conference and exhibition in the world, takes place on May 21 -22 at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi, Detroit.

Effective April 29th, Street View is now integrated into Google Maps driving directions.

The US Federal Government has mandated automatic location identification for cell phones to enable emergency responders to quickly locate 911 diallers.

Nokia and ARC Transistance, the European network of automobile clubs, are working together to provide real-time traffic information (RTTI) to Nokia mobile device users.

INRIX and ARC Transistance, the European network of automobile clubs, have announced a strategic partnership to develop and deliver the most comprehensive traffic information available across Europe.

PeopleNet has launched a new service to help fleets improve miles-per-gallon fuel performance. Based on thirteen years of in-depth experience with many North American fleets, the MPG Guarantee Program carries a money-back guarantee.

Galileo's second experimental satellite, GIOVE-B, was launched from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Saturday April 26, 2008.