Wrench 'n' Win Contest: Week 3 finalists

The third week was charmed in the Garmin Garage Wrench ‘n’ Win Contest and we have another group of entries for your enjoyment on the finalist page. The Week 3 finalists thought outside the box - especially the pizza box - and the creativity and artistry impressed us yet again. As you know, we pick the finalists but you get to pick the winner. If you’ve already entered, be sure to let your friends and family know. And we announced it last week, but it's worth repeating: We’ll be awarding one lucky grand prize winner with a brand new nüvi 205! So keep those sketches coming and spread the word about the Wrench ‘n’ Win Contest!

Ask Garmin: Add New Vehicles to Your nüvi

Our e-mail this week comes from M. Smith: "I recently purchased a nüvi 260 and know nothing about GPS systems." As proof of the popularity of all of the new vehicles we're adding to the Garmin Garage, topping our e-mailer's to-do list was downloading new vehicle icons. "Can anyone help me?"

Absolutely. Not only is it easy, it's free! We have a cheat sheet for installing new vehicles, and we'll explain the steps in detail later in this post. In less than a minute, you can be cruising in style. For those who spend their days helping others, we have the popular service vehicles bundle. We also cater to outdoor enthusiasts, Elliott Sadler fans, or anyone looking for something sleek or pink or futuristic.

Not seeing your ideal vehicle? Draw your own and enter our Wrench 'n' Win Contest!

Wrench ‘n’ Win Contest: The Grand Prize Has Arrived!

Greetings Garmin Garage fans! We’re right in the middle of the Wrench ‘n’ Win Contest and we’ve been flooded with so many great entries, we may have to make more room in the Garmin Garage! If you haven’t already entered, now’s the time to do so. Because in addition to our prizes for our weekly finalists, we’ll also be awarding one lucky grand prize winner with a brand new nüvi 205! This portable GPS device is one of the newest navigators in our extremely popular nüvi line-up and we can’t wait to give it away to the winning entry! So keep those sketches coming and be sure to let your family and friends know about the Wrench ‘n’ Win Contest! And remember – we pick the finalists but you pick the winner! We can’t wait to see what arrives next.   

Get Reckless, Win A Garmin

Many of us here at Garmin HQ are fans of Reckless Kelly, an Austin, Texas-based rock and roll band with a rootsy twang.  On June 24, they'll release Bulletproof, their 7th album, which is chock-full of hard-charging anthems and heartfelt, down-on-your luck ballads.

You can pre-order the album today, and we strongly encourage you to do so.  Not only is it great music, but if you purchase the album, you stand to win a Garmin nüvi 760!  What's not to like?

Wrench ‘n’ Win: Week Two Finalists

Another week has passed for the Garmin Garage Wrench ‘n’ Win Contest and another round of great entries can now be viewed on the finalist page. Congratulations to the Week Two finalists. The submissions continue to amaze us and we’re sure the voting is going to get tougher and tougher each week. Of course, we pick the finalists but you get to pick the winner. So keep the great ideas coming. We’ve got some great prizes in store for all of our finalists and for the winner, too. And if you’ve already entered, be sure to let your friends and family know, too. A little competition is always fun, right?

Richmond plays home state to Sadler and No. 19

It's home sweet home for Elliott Sadler this weekend. The Sprint Cup Series heads to the Richmond International Raceway for the Crown Royal 400 where Elliott and the No. 19 Stanley Tools Dodge will take on the 0.75 mile oval track Sunday at 7 p.m.  A Virginia native, Elliott has had one top-10 finish in his 18 Richmond starts, which came in the spring 2005 when he placed seventh. After spending 75% of last week's 'Dega race in the top-15, Elliott and the No. 19 Garmin/Best Buy team finished 29th after being involved in the multi-car accident on the final lap of the event. This weekend, Elliott will jump into the same car used at Phoenix just weeks ago, and says they're hoping to show everyone what they can do with it at Richmond.

Elliott agrees that this weekend will be more intense being in his home state, and says, "I used to sit in those very same stands when I was a kid with my family members. A lot of my crew guys are from Virgina, too, so it means a little more to all of us when we race at Richmond." 

Take a T.R.I.P. with Garmin and Suzuki

Looking for a new set of wheels?  Hoping for a navigation system to nicely compliment your new ride? Look no further. Earlier this week, Garmin announced it would provide an integrated navigation system for the new 2009 Suzuki SX4 Crossover as standard equipment. The Suzuki T.R.I.P. (Travel, Real-time traffic, Information and Play) sports a widescreen and offers drivers weather forecasts, local event listings, real-time traffic and fuel prices through the MSN Direct network. Pair a Bluetooth-enabled phone with the system for hands-free calling, route to lifestyle-oriented Suzuki-recommended destinations and enjoy up-to-date MSN Direct data effortlessly - all while navigating with this portable device. These models are scheduled to arrive in dealer showrooms this summer, so keep your eyes open... this is one T.R.I.P. you won't want to miss!

Ask Garmin: Viewing images on your nüvi

A picture is worth a thousand words, and that's where this week's Ask Garmin question comes to life. Jim asks, "I have a Garmin nüvi 650 and need to know how to add the pictures from my camera. Can you help me?" Don't worry Jim, the answer is simple. If you're like Jim and want to view JPEG images on your Garmin nüvi, or have your favorite image greet you when the device is turned on, follow these simple instructions and you'll be showing your favorite photo ops to all your passengers! First, download the images from your camera to your computer. Next, connect your device to a PC with a USB cord. Once connected, open the Garmin nüvi drive under My Computer. You will then see a Garmin folder, and inside there, a JPEG folder. Now, all you have to do is save your favorite images to that folder, and away you go! You'll find these images on your device under Tools>Picture Viewer. An alternative is to remove the SD card from your camera, and put it in the device itself to view images temporarily.

Remember, if you have a question, Ask Garmin... and check back every Monday for the answer.

Wrench 'n' Win Contest: First Week Finalists

Well, it’s been a week since we announced the Garmin Garage Wrench ‘n’ Win Contest and we’re now pleased to release the first week finalists! Be sure to stop by today and take a look! We heard from Garmin Garage fans far and wide and we were quite impressed with all of the entries. There are still three weeks to go and we’re sure we’ll be amazed by the next rounds, too. So keep sending those sketches, drawings and ideas. We have lots of great prizes that we'll announce soon and remember - at the end of the contest, the winning entry will be voted on by all of you and it will then be turned into an icon for everyone to download!

Also - we appreciate all of the photographs but legal reasons prevent us from making icons based on photographs of actual production vehicles or mass-produced items. Apparently, it’s one of those “lawyer things”. Congrats to our first finalists and good luck to everyone!

nüvi 880 listens, earns Editors' Choice

Garmin's first portable navigation device with speech recognition capabilities - the nüvi 880 - just received its first review. To our excitement, the crew at PC Magazine enjoyed the new 880 so much, it also earned a prestigious award upon completion of the review. "It's well-designed speech recognition feature is a the real showstopper, though. Frankly, I'm hooked. This is the GPS device that I want on my windshield, and therefore it earns our Editors' Choice," they said. The review also highlights other bells and whistles of this premium navigator, such as the dynamic second generation MSN Direct content, the Where Am I? feature, Bluetooth wireless technology, and many other travel tools nüvi users have come to know and love. Check out the full review and see why everyone is talking... and how nüvi is listening!

Sadler debuts Garmin at 'Dega

Race fans will get the first look at the No. 19 Garmin/Best Buy Dodge paint scheme at Sunday's much anticipated Talladega Superspeedway event.

Elliott Sadler and the No. 19 Dodge are getting ready to go in Talladega (of which 17 of the last 18 wins have been a Chevrolet), and have high hopes for this track. 

"From what we saw at Daytona and here last year, I can't see us putting on anything other than an exciting race," Elliott said.

After bad luck struck in Phoenix two weeks ago, the team sits 23rd in points going into this weekend's event. They'll take on the 2.66-mile track in a new GEM Chassis No. 238 car this weekend, that has never been raced. Make sure to tune in Sunday at 2 pm ET to see the new Garmin car and cheer Elliott on along the way!

MapQuest site sends to Garmin: A step-by-step demo

We're all about options. From the wide variety of nuvis and intuitive features we offer to the ways that you can use them to maximize your time and minimize your stress. So we're excited to show you yet another way you can search, save and find your destinations - whether it's a quick lunch or a weeklong vacation. We recently announced a collaborative effort with MapQuest that lets you send the results of your online trip planning directly to your Garmin GPS device. It's fast, free and so easy to use that Jake can show you the simple steps in just a few seconds in this video.

The Rides Keep Rolling In

Since we announced the contest at the beginning of the week, we’ve been flooded with lots of great ideas for the Garmin Garage Wrench ‘n’ Win Contest. We are sure going to have our work cut out for us when we pick the five weekly finalists. It’s been great to get such creative ideas and we can’t wait to see what’s next. So keep those sketches coming and remember – we can only use drawings of original artwork and ideas. As much as we’d like to create icons for your personal vehicles, we have a feeling we’d be hearing from some lawyers pretty quickly if we used real-life vehicles. Send those sketches, drawings and ideas our way and you might just see your icon brought to life in the Garmin Garage!

Talladega kick-off contest

Talladega Superspeedway is home to this weekend's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499. If you're not one of the 175,000 fans that have a seat at the largest track in the circuit, here's a fun way to score some No. 19 gear while you're watching from home. Since this weekend's No. 19 car will debut the Garmin paint scheme, here's a friendly competition for all of the Garmin/ Elliott Sadler fans out there. Be one of the first few folks to send in the correct numbers to the following bits of trivia, and we'll send you a No. 19 Elliott Sadler t-shirt, Garmin-style. Good luck and we'll see you back here on Friday for the race weekend preview!

By the numbers...

Elliott has earned how many pole awards in his racing career?

An avid hunter, Elliott uses the Garmin Astro dog-tracking system with his Tennessee Walker hunting dogs. How many dogs can he track at one time with an Astro?

One week from today, Elliott will what age? 

Photos for Fodor's could win a nüvi 760

Have you taken a journey to Juneau? Dropped anchor in Anchorage? Do you believe there's no place like Nome? Submit your photos to Fodor's and you could have a chance to win a free Garmin nüvi 760 as part of their "Show Us Your Alaska" photo contest. Click here for details on how the Fodor's giveaway will reward shivering shutterbugs.

With its widescreen navigation and preloaded points of interest, the nüvi 760 is perfect for any vacation or business trip. And the nüvi 700 series is there to help when drivers need it most, answering two of the most common questions: “Where am I?” and “Where’s my car?” To add to your traveling experience, supplement the nüvi's vast database of locations with Fodor's Travel Guide. Just plug this handy card into your nüvi and get helpful details about the destinations that you discover. Good luck!!

Help Wanted

When we opened the Garmin Garage last November, we never realized we’d be so busy. Well, now we’re asking for your help with the Garmin Garage Wrench ‘n’ Win Contest! We want you to design the next vehicle for the Garmin Garage. All you have to do is sketch out your idea and submit it to the Garmin Garage . We’ll collect all of our entries each week, choose 5 finalists and then post the finalists' submissions for everyone to view. At the end of 4 weeks, we’ll open up the voting and you’ll be able to choose your favorite. The winner will have their sketched-out idea turned into an animated icon for the Garmin Garage! We’ve got weekly prizes and a pretty nice grand prize for the lucky winner! So start drawing, sketching and sending those ideas our way. We can’t wait to see what you create!

Visit the Garmin Garage Wrench 'n' Win Contest page for details!

Ask Garmin: In case of emergency, where do I turn?

Today's Ask Garmin question comes from Dennis, who says: "I have a heart condition, and my wife and I like to travel in the Midwest. My wife wants to have an automotive GPS that will tell us where the nearest hospital is located. What options do you have available?"

The good news Dennis, is that Garmin has a lot of options that fit your needs. Our newly announced nüvi 700-series devices all boast the "Where Am I?" feature, that displays a driver's latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and gas stations. And for hands-free navigation, nüvi 800 series also displays these important locations when a driver speaks the phrase, "Where Am I?"

In addition to these powerful navigators, each nüvi 2x5 device also includes this popular feature. And don't forget, drivers can easily reference hospital locations on any automotive device by tapping the "points of interest" button, and then "hospitals." Thanks for writing in, Dennis, and enjoy your travels!

And the winner is . . .

Phantom! Thousands of Garmin Garage fans voted for our commemorative one-millionth icon and now we’re ready to release Phantom into the wild. It was a runaway victory since the day the polls opened with this sleek, shiny icon taking an early lead and never looking back. We think Phantom will look great guiding you down the road and you navigate with ease. So swing by the Garmin Garage today to download Phantom and take a look around to see what’s new. We’ve got a lot planned in the next month or so and we think you’ll be excited by what you see! Thanks again to all of our voters!

Engadget, Readers Choose nüvi 770 as Best of 2007

We're excited to announce that nüvi 770 just added another trophy to the Garmin collection. Already honored by National Geographic Adventure Magazine as 2008 Best of Adventure Gear, the nüvi 770 pulled off a sweep in the 2007 Engadget Awards. The readers voted, the editors debated, and both groups selected nüvi 770 as the GPS Device of the Year. Click here to see the other winners.

The nüvi 770 has preloaded maps for North America and Europe, a widescreen display, an FM transmitter, hands-free calling, traffic alerts and more. And premium navigation capabilities, such as route planning and a handy locator, gave Engadget's readers and editors even more reasons to cast their votes.

Sadler qualifies second for Phoenix race

The excitement is high for the No. 19 Best Buy Racing team as they gear up for tomorrow's race in Phoenix. Driver Elliott Sadler and the No. 19 Stanley Tools Dodge qualified in second place for the Subway Fresh Fit 500, just outside the pole with a lap of 263.984. Cup drivers will take on the flat-one mile oval of Phoenix International Raceway this weekend, and the team says PIR is the perfect place to get the point battle back on track. Elliott is currently in 20th place in Drivers Points standings, 163 points behind the 12th position. Tune in Saturday night at 8 pm ET to catch all the action.

And although Elliott will be turning up the heat in the orange, yellow and red-flame Stanley Tools paint scheme tomorrow, here's a first look at the No. 19 Garmin paint scheme that will debut at next weekend's Talladega race!

Seeking victory with a Texas-style repeat

Will lighting strike twice this weekend for Elliott Sadler? With a 2004 victory at Texas Motor Speedway under his belt, Elliott says his confidence level is already up more than usual going into this weekend's event. Currently in 20th place in driver's points standing after a 15th place finish in Martinsville last Sunday, Elliott and the No. 19 Best Buy racing team will take on the 1.5-mile oval track in Fort Worth this Sunday. Hoping to seek his return to victory lane Texas-style, Elliot says he always has room for more hardware from the race track. "I'll tell you one thing about winning at Texas - I do like those big trophies they give out and another one would look good in my house."

Look for the No. 19 car to heat up the track in the Best Buy blue/yellow paint scheme starting at 1:30 ET Sunday afternoon. And be sure to stick around for the latest news from the team, as we're only two races out from Talladega, where the Garmin car is set to make its debut!

Search, send and navigate with Jake!

Earlier this week we announced a new Send-to travel tool that enables users to search locations through Google Maps or MapQuest.com, send and save them to their Garmin device, and navigate to the destination from the convenience of their computer. Since then, many of you have already written in wondering how the process works. Well, ask and you shall receive! To show you just how simple it is to search, send and navigate from your PC, we put fellow blogger, Jake, to work on a tutorial just for you. Watch the video below and let us know what you think! 

Managing The Whole Fleet

Did you know Garmin offers companies fleet management services? We know that those managing a fleet of delivery vans, over-the-road trucks, taxi cabs, or other fleet vehicles have a lot on your mind. Fuel costs, vehicle maintenance, insurance, driver payroll and overtime expenses are rising. Plus, the high capital cost of adding or replacing fleet rolling stock makes it imperative that all equipment be operated with maximum efficiency, safety and productivity. We're here to help remove some of that stress with our fleet management interface system. Our PND network has grown a lot over the past year so give us a call if you want help improving customer response time, optimize fleet resources, and ultimately, achieve lower costs and higher profits for the company. Click here if you're interested in learning more.

Search with Google Maps and MapQuest, send it to your Garmin

Planning a business trip? Curious to try a new restaurant you found on the Internet? If you're a web surfer and want to navigate to a destination you found online, Garmin's new Send-to features give you plenty of options. Using MapQuest.com (effective April 15) or Google Maps (as of April 1), users can search, send, save and navigate from their computer, complementing the millions of pre-loaded points of interest. Making it possible to enter locations using a keyboard or the device itself is just one more way Garmin continues to give you the tools to make traveling easy and efficient!

Garmin on Your Cell

Vegas is home to the largest U.S. cell phone show this week, CTIA Wireless, and we're here to show people how you can bring all that Garmin goodness to your cell. After all, it seems like people often fall into one of two categories -- those who want one device that does it all and those who want separate devices that focus on doing one thing. Whatever your pleasure, we're here for you. All of you.

In case you missed the press releases that went out yesterday, here's a quick rundown in no particular order. First, your BlackBerry, Symbian and Windows Mobile smartphone will now look a lot more like your nuvi thanks to our new user interface. Plus, we've added Google Local search that gives you access to millions of additional web-based POIs. If you're based in the Midwest or Southeast and use a BlackBerry with Centennial Wireless as your carrier, it's your lucky day. Centennial is even offering a free 7-day trial so you can check out Garmin maps on your phone before you buy. Our third announcement is about helping nTelos wireless customers navigate their day with ease. This is the first time we've implemented a BREW application (a cell phone "language") of Garmin Mobile, so the nTelos news has extra special meaning for our team. Yesterday we also announced that Samsung customers can start using Garmin Mobile XT -- our plug and play maps -- on Samsung devices. This announcement is being rolled out in countries around the world, so you'll want to visit the web for more details.

As you can see, our Garmin Mobile team has been busy and the show has just begun. More CTIA show news will be coming your way, so stay tuned to the blog or if you're at CTIA you can visit our booth #6639.

Ask Garmin: Best device for 18 wheels

Today's Ask Garmin topic is a frequently asked question: "I'm a truck driver; which Garmin GPS is best for my job?" While I can't speak for all big-rig drivers, one commonality among the drivers we do hear from is the preference for route planning capabilities. With route planning, drivers can save 10 routes, specify via points and preview simulated turns from the drivers seat - perfect for life on the road. For those who spend their workdays on an 18-wheeler, we suggest the nüvi 5000 - a big-time navigator on a large 5.2-inch screen. For the ultimate efficiency, this nüvi automatically sorts multiple destinations to provide the best route for errands or deliveries. And in case you ever find yourself off the beaten path, this nüvi boasts the "Where Am I?" feature to help you find your way. In addition to the 5000, other units that support route planning to make traveling more streamlined are the nüvi 700 and 800 series, the StreetPilot 2820, 7200, 7500, and the Quest and Quest 2. 

Whether you're navigating life on 2, 4 or 18 wheels, if you've got a question - Ask Garmin! And we'll do our best to dig up the answer. See you next Monday!

Tune into Garmin's new radio buzz

Don't have time to listen to the radio on your daily commutes?  Not to worry, we'll bring the radio to you. Here are a couple of Garmin's new radio advertisements that you may hear the next time you tune into your favorite station, or while you're channel surfing to find the latest hit. And while we can't help you with your bracket picks, Garmin could help your traveling in more ways than one! Enjoy.

Tournament:

Dr. Friendly:

 

Jake's Journal: Rino, Colorado visit New Hampshire

Days like this I'm reminded of how many different people in different places (in different climates) turn to Garmin devices to make their lives easier. Last month, I was on a sailboat soaking in the 80-degree breezes of Miami while we were being guided by Garmin chartplotters and other marine products. This week I'm in New Hampshire, where I was greeted by temps in the 40s and mounds of snow. Why? Two reasons: the Rino 530HCx and Colorado 400t, two of our many outdoor handhelds that thrive on the slopes of ski country.

I'm joining snowsports journalists to discuss the many ways GPS technology can lend a hand during winter activities. From keeping track of your friends on the mountain to finding your way back to the lodge, Garmin's high-sensitivity handhelds can keep the focus on having fun and getting some exercise. This week, these snow-goers will see the Rino or Colorado in action, enjoying the Rino's two-way radio and "buddy tracking" functions, or checking out the Colorado's U.S.-wide preloaded topo maps that jump to life amid the snow-capped mountains around us. And at the welcome reception, I heard stories about guests finding the resort with a nüvi or hitting the trails with an eTrex. Warms my heart and almost makes me forget that sailboat. Almost.

Ask Garmin: Calling made easy with Bluetooth

This week's Ask Garmin question comes from Tom who is wondering about Bluetooth connectivity. Well Tom, it's convenient, safe and many of our devices boast this hands-free phenom. First, let's talk about what Bluetooth does for you. Once your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone has been paired with your nüvi, Street Pilot or zūmo, you'll be connected to the world of hands-free phone calls, one-touch dialing to reach points of interest (POI) and the ability to find and dial numbers from your phone book or call history log. Then, not only will you be able to use your Garmin to look up the closest movie theater after dinner, but you can even make a hands-free call to check the show times. After the movie, call home to check on the babysitter, or call your friends for a night on the town - all while staying focused on the road. If a 2-wheel ride is more your style, connect your Bluetooth-enabled headset/helmet and cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls. To find out if your phone is compatible, click here. Then check out the list of Bluetooth-compatible Garmin devices to find the perfect match for you.

That's all for today ... if you've got a question, make sure to Ask Garmin and check back every Monday for the scoop.

Ask Garmin: How can I dodge traffic?

Today's question comes from Bill, who asks: "Do you make an accessory for a nüvi GPS that provides traffic info?" Bill, you're not alone in hating highway headaches, so we offer several different nüvis and receivers that can warn of logjams ahead. Go to garmin.com/traffic for details.

For starters, we have FM traffic receivers that monitor highway traffic and road construction in many metro areas. Your Garmin device will adjust your route accordingly - or tell you if your current path is still the best way, regardless of a slight delay. Click here for more info on FM traffic and which of our products are compatible.

Then there's MSN Direct, the service that goes far beyond traffic jams. Not only will it solve your commuting concerns, MSN Direct also provides weather updates, fuel prices, movie listings, headline news items, stock listings, local events and custom locations sent directly from Windows Live Local. Click here for MSN Direct details and compatible Garmin devices.

Garmin Garage: Steponit

Introducing Steponit! He's our favorite cab and he swings by the Garmin Garage almost daily. Since we don't have a loaner car for all of our customers, Steponit has been a great help for everyone. He'll usually stop by once in the AM and once in the PM and bring everyone where they need to be. And the best part about it - Steponit is pretty generous with his off-meter trips! Buy 10 rides and your 11th is free! How's that for customer service?  So if you've ever felt like a chauffeur for all your friends or family or if you're hittin' the streets in your own taxi, grab Steponit today and start guiding your guests in style. The icon is free but what you charge your patrons is up to you!

Ask Garmin: Choices and voices of a nüvi

Today's Ask Garmin answers tap into our nüvi line. Joe wants to buy a nüvi and is interested in the nüvi 260W and the nüvi 350. "They both seem the same, except the 260W is a wide screen. Other than that, what's the difference?" With more than 30 nüvi models available to fit your specific needs, the click-and-compare feature on our Web site comes in handy. Simply by choosing the 260W and 350, and then clicking the "compare" button, you can see that the most visible differences are the size and screen (260W has 4.3" screen, 350 is 3.5"). The 350 has a flip-up antenna, is FM traffic compatible, has a headphone/audio jack and can play audio books and MP3s. Thanks, Joe, and happy shopping!

Janet Adams asks, "I have a nüvi 650 and want to know how I can get different voices downloaded on my Garmin? It only came with one voice." Glad to have you in the Garmin family, Janet. You'll find a wide range of voices and languages already available on your nüvi 650 by selecting Tools (the wrench icon) and Locale. The menus on some models differ slightly, so nüvi users can also check under Tools//Settings/Language/Voice. Enjoy!

If you have a question about a product, don't hesitate to Ask Garmin and check back here every Monday!

Spring forward with the No. 19 team in Atlanta

Elliott Sadler and the No. 19 Best Buy/ Garmin Dodge head into Atlanta this weekend with a top-10 seat in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Points standings, just three races into the season. After an impressive 10th-place start during last Sunday's race, the team fought strong for a 12th-place finish in Las Vegas. With that solid finish, Elliott currently sits in ninth place, along side his teammate Kasey Kahne, who is in fourth.

This Sunday, drivers will take on the 1.54-mile oval track at Atlanta Motor Speedway - the fastest track on the NASCAR circuit. "Personally, I like that high line around the track and it works for me," Elliott said. So after you've turned your clocks ahead one hour this weekend, be sure to catch Elliott in action in the blue and yellow No. 19 car. We'll be cheering for another top performance, Elliott - keep up the great work!

Game On!

Let the good times roll with Garmin Games! We’ve just launched a new games section for your nüvi 800 series or nüvi 5000. Whether you’re blasting away another high score on Interceptor or raising the stakes on Video Poker, you’ll find that fun at your fingertips is just a download away! Visit Garmin Games today at take a look at all the great titles that await you!

Garmin Garage: Medic

Since the day we opened the Garmin Garage, paramedics far and wide let us know that they’d like to see an ambulance as a vehicle download. So we got to work as quick as we could . . . although it’s a lot harder than you might think to track down sirens and lights. Lots of red tape to get lots of red lights. But we put in some overtime and worked a few weekends to have Medic ready for everyone. It’s been fun having Medic around the Garmin Garage – Scooter loves to run the lights – but now he’s ready to get out there and help people. So download Medic today and also be sure to check out our new Service Vehicles bundle – created especially for all the Garmin users who help others all day long. And stay tuned . . . we have a lot more vehicles that we're getting ready to release into the wild. We're excited and we're sure you'll be excited, too!

Navigating the scenes of CeBIT

Garmin has taken it's show on the road again, and this week we're in Hanover, Germany, at CeBIT ( Centrum der Büro - und Informationstechnik; German for "Center of Office and Information technology"). With the announcement of the nüvi 900T, a PND with DVB-H mobile television that