Microsoft released a new version of Bing Maps, still in Beta, that offers a suite of new features, including street-side and enhanced aerial views and three-dimensional modeling, which enables users to rotate images 360 degrees in one spot.

The navigation market takes a dramatic new turn as a result of Google’s free service.

GeoDecisions has selected INRIX to provide highly accurate real-time traffic flow and incident data covering 126 metropolitan markets in North America, to support nationwide US military logistics planning and homeland security operations.

NAVTEQ has joined the Mobile Alliance in order to collaborate on location-based mobile mapping services and location-aware applications.

Tele Atlas and AvMap have announced a three-year extension on their existing agreement, whereby AvMap will use Tele Atlas digital maps for its complete range of PNDs and navigation products.

Volvo has become the first automotive company to introduce NAVTEQ MapCare - a map update program for new, premium segment vehicles.

Traffic speed forecaster, Journey Dynamics, has announced the launch of its driver personalisation technology - MyDrive.