Sat nav technology crucial in cutting global carbon levels

Garmin, the global leader in personal satellite navigation, has been working as a member of TechAmerica Europe to boost the role of high-tech companies in providing solutions for the reduction of global carbon emissions.

 

TechAmerica Europe has delivered a Whitepaper at the Copenhagen COP15 Climate Change Conference, urging delegates to formally acknowledge the vital role of high technology in climate change reduction policy.

Cliff Pemble, Garmin’s President and Chief Operating Officer said: “As the number of vehicles on the road continues to increase, we need to reduce the impact of greenhouse gases and fuel consumption in order to safeguard the environment. 

“One of the ways Garmin has tackled this issue is by offering drivers a powerful tool they can use to evaluate their driving habits called ecoRoute™. ecoRoute facilitates behaviour-modification, letting drivers make informed decisions and helps them to choose more fuel efficient routes, which can help drivers save fuel and money.”

The Whitepaper included a case study of Garmin’s ecoRoute™ fuel-saver software, which references a recently commissioned statistical analysis for digital map data provider NAVTEQ, conducted by independent social science specialist NuStats .

Garmin’s ecoRoute software rates driving style in terms of economy and carbon footprint, as well as providing tips on driving efficiency and calculating fuel-efficient routes.

The NAVTEQ/NuStats study found that drivers using a sat nav achieved, on average, a 12 percent improvement in fuel efficiency compared to drivers without a navigation device.

According to the study, drivers who used a navigation device not only increased their fuel efficiency and saved money, but also reduced equivalent CO2 emissions by 24 percent because of increased fuel efficiency – which equates to nearly one metric ton of pollutants per year.

The NAVTEQ Navigation Benefits study indicated that if all 241 million drivers in the US began to use satellite navigation, it is estimated that 18 billion gallons of fuel per year could be saved, leading to 200 million tons of reduced CO2 emissions - the equivalent of removing over 40 million vehicles from the roads

As part of Garmin’s pledge to continue to innovate and pioneer forward-thinking technologies, ecoRoute™ is a standard feature on all new Garmin devices and is also available as a free download to compatible Garmin navigation devices. To find out more about ecoRoute visit www.garmin.co.uk/ecoroute

For more information on the COP15 Whitepaper – “High-tech solutions to climate change: What the evidence tells us about the potential for reduced greenhouse gas emissions and the larger productivity benefits” visit www.techamerica.org/climatechange.

About Garmin
The global leader in satellite navigation, Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries have designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications since 1989 – most of which are enabled by GPS technology.  Garmin’s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information visit Garmin's media centre at www.garmin.co.uk/mediacentre. Garmin and nüvi are registered trademarks and ecoRoute is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

About TechAmerica Europe
TechAmerica Europe (formerly AeA Europe) is a not-for-profit association of high tech companies of American parentage doing business of more than € 100 billion in Europe. Established in 1990 in Brussels, TechAmerica Europe focuses on managing issues surrounding environment, regulatory standards, security policy and the impact of EU policies on transatlantic trade, investments, jobs, research, education and community affairs throughout Europe. Members employ over 500,000 people in Europe, active throughout the high technology spectrum, from software, semiconductors and computers to Internet technology, advanced electronics and telecommunications systems and services. Learn more at www.techamerica.org/europe.

Notice on forward-looking statements:
This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. All statements regarding the company’s future product introductions are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2007 filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 000-31983). A copy of Garmin’s Form 10-K can be downloaded at www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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Garmin® Announces the AIS 600 for Vessel Tracking and Collision Avoidance

Garmin the global leader in satellite navigation, is delighted to announce the AIS 600 – the company’s first AIS transceiver to allow mariners to receive and transmit Automatic Identification System (AIS) data, for identification and avoidance of other vessels at short or long range, in virtually any visibility.

Dan Bartel, Garmin’s vice president of worldwide sales said:  “Motor boat owners and yachtsman alike will benefit from the safety and security the AIS 600 provides.

“With the AIS 600, mariners can rest assured knowing that they have visibility of the boat traffic around them and that they can be seen by other vessels whilst navigating through busy shipping lanes.” 

The AIS 600 receives both Class A and Class B signals simultaneously, ensuring that no critical information is lost. In addition, the AIS 600 features a unique built-in Active splitter with ClearTrack™ technology that eliminates the need for two VHF antennas – giving you more space and making installation easy without the need for additional hardware. 

The active splitter makes sure that all VHF and AIS communications are sent and received with minimal signal loss or interruption, whilst ClearTrack ensures no disruption of AIS traffic reception, even when the VHF radio is in use.  Garmin is the first manufacturer to bring the unique ClearTrack technology to the AIS market.

Users can make the AIS target’s position appear on their electronic chartplotter and the new black box AIS 600 transceiver is both NMEA 0183 & NMEA 2000 compliant, to allow easily integration into your on-board marine network. Once installed, the AIS 600 provides detailed information including ship identification data, position, course and speed of vessels equipped with an AIS transmitter within range whilst simultaneously transmitting your own vessel’s details to others. There is a Silent Running mode for use when you do not wish to transmit your own position.

When the AIS 600 is integrated with a Garmin chartplotter and VHF radio via NMEA 2000, a DSC call can be initiated directly to any AIS target straight from the chart plotter, by selecting the “call with radio” function.  Mariners may also activate the AIS target which will draw a heading line from the target in the direction of travel, as well as graphic representation of rate and direction of turn. 

The AIS 600 has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of £999.99 and will be available in January 2010. For more information on this and other products in the Garmin marine family, visit www.garmin.co.uk.

About Garmin
The global leader in satellite navigation, Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries have designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications since 1989 – most of which are enabled by GPS technology.  Garmin’s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information visit Garmin's media centre at www.garmin.co.uk/mediacentre. Garmin is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.  All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Notice on forward-looking statements:
This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. All statements regarding the company’s future product introductions are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2007 filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 000-31983). A copy of Garmin’s Form 10-K can be downloaded at www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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Garmin provides Navigation to Cobra RIBS

Garmin, the global leader in satellite navigation, is pleased to announce that it has been chosen by APV Marine Ltd to standard fit marine electronics to its COBRA RIB range.

Romsey-based APV Marine produces a large range of COBRA RIBS from 6.6m to 11.0m, as well as the popular 7.55m Sportsfisher RIB – renowned for its manoeuvrability and attention to detail, the Sportsfisher includes live bait wells, washdown pumps and rod holders.

Marine UK Sales Manager Dick Stanger, said: “Garmin is very proud to be providing navigation for COBRA RIBS. Garmin marine electronics offer the very best in functionality and quality, which compliments COBRA’s extensive range of RIBS.

COBRA is to fit Garmin’s flagship GPSMAP 5008 touchscreen chartplotters and will also offer a selection of other Garmin marine electronics for standard fit including the GPSMAP 4008 and 551 chartplotters, radar and VHF radios.

Steve Arkell Managing Director of APV Marine said:  “This is a great and exciting opportunity for two world class manufacturers to showcase the collaboration of high quality and user friendly products within the extensive Cobra Ribs range of craft.”

For more information on Garmin’s family of marine electronics visit www.garmin.co.uk, to find out more about COBRA’s range of high quality RIBS visit www.cobraribs.com .

About Garmin
The global leader in satellite navigation, Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries have designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications since 1989 – most of which are enabled by GPS technology.  Garmin’s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information visit Garmin's media centre at www.garmin.co.uk/mediacentre. Garmin is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.  All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Notice on forward-looking statements:
This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. All statements regarding the company’s future product introductions are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2007 filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 000-31983). A copy of Garmin’s Form 10-K can be downloaded at www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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Garmin® strikes a blow to low bridges everywhere

The problem of lorries striking low or narrow bridges, causing hold-ups on the road, disruption to train services and costing millions of pounds every year to repair, could be drastically reduced according to the sat nav expert Garmin. It comes after a recent report by the Office of Rail Regulation found that nearly 2000 railway bridges across Britain were hit by vehicles in 2008.

Now Garmin has launched a new version of its sat nav designed specifically for lorry drivers. The nüvi® 465TF is able to help lorry drivers avoid low bridges, narrow lanes and small villages because it can store the truck’s dimensions and help reroute journeys away from restricted areas.

Official figures from Network Rail confirmed that between April 2008 and March 2009, 1725 of their bridges were hit by vehicles with over two thirds of these bridge strikes involving large goods vehicles.

Figures in the ‘National Rail Trends Year Book 2008-2009’ produced by the Office of Rail Regulations showed bridge strikes have increased by more than 61% from just 885 a decade ago to 2285 in 2007. In 2008/9 it saw numbers fall for the first time to 1982 strikes - a decrease of 13.3% from the previous year.
It was also estimated that between April 2008 and March 2009, 119 days were lost due to delays on the rail network due to bridge strikes.  Although this figure includes all delays including freight, passenger journeys accounted for the vast majority of time lost. This figure is however 22% lower than the same period the previous year due to management of the risk by Network Rail.

Amongst the most hit bridges in 2008 were three in Grantham, Lincolnshire.  The Springfield Road, Harlaxton Road and Barrowby Road bridges were hit more than 65 times in 2008. However, this year the accolade was passed to a bridge over Latchmere Road near Clapham Junction with over 19 bridge strikes in less than three months.

Garmin’s Colin Lee said; "Sat navs play a vital role in the modern truck driver’s life helping to ensure millions of destinations a year are reached safely and quickly. Most sat navs are designed for cars rather than lorries though.  The fact that certain bridges are actually getting a reputation for being hit made us look at how we could provide a better solution to this problem.

Adding; “Our mapping supplier Navteq released its first lorry-specific map this year and we’ve been working hard to integrate the information into our first sat nav for lorry drivers. The nüvi 465TF allows lorry drivers to enter their vehicle’s dimensions, weight and load, and the advanced software will route them away from low bridges, narrow lanes or restricted areas.”

In other parts of the country, desperate residents have installed signs to stop lorry drivers getting stuck down narrow roads following sat navs, The 'No HGV' signs have been installed in areas where motorists regularly face delays or where trucks are constantly getting stuck. The signs, some of which have symbols rather than words on them are designed to help non-English speaking drivers.

Road Haulage Association spokesperson Chrys Rampley agreed: "Sat navs are wonderful for drivers in unfamiliar territory but they still need to pay attention to the environment and road signs around them. Foreign drivers are particularly reliant on sat navs but they also need to improve their understanding of the British roads. 

Adding; “We welcome advances in new technology and hope the solution from Garmin will help reduce the number of bridge strikes, disruption to the road and rail networks, and help our members navigate safely to their destination.”  

A guide to avoiding bridge strikes produced by the Bridge Strike Prevention Group of which both Network Rail and RHA are members can be downloaded from http://www.networkrail.co.uk/aspx/3563.aspx .

About Garmin Ltd
Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications – most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin’s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at www.garmin.com/pressroomor contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin is a registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd.

Notice on forward-looking statements:
This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. All statements regarding the company’s future product introductions are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 27, 2008, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). A copy of Garmin’s Form 10-K can be downloaded at www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Garmin® Adds High-Definition to its Open-Array Radars

Garmin the global leader in satellite navigation is pleased to announce its next generation of open-array digital radar scanners – the GMR™ 1204/1206 xHD and the GMR 604/606 xHD – setting the standard for high-definition performance and target detection, transmitting with 12 and 6 kilowatts of power respectively.

Nigel Craine, Marine Product and OEM Manager said: “These new open-array scanners transmit more power than ever before, making them the ideal solution for those who demand a high-power, high-performance radar that will deliver incredible target detection and detail.

“Whether you’re entering the harbour on a foggy evening, or a fisherman looking for birds in the distance, you’ll see what’s out there sooner and with more confidence.”

The powerful 6-foot GMR 1206 xHD and GMR 606 xHD feature a 1.1-degree horizontal and 25-degree vertical beamwidth, which offers outstanding clarity, precision and target definition. The GMR 1204 xHD and GMR 604 xHD boast a 4-foot antenna that focuses energy with a 1.8-degree horizontal and 25-degree vertical beamwidth. All four open-array scanners have a maximum effective range of 72 nautical miles and offer selectable rotation speeds from 24 RPM or 48 RPM for rapid target updates.

These new xHD scanners provide up to eight times more sampling data than Garmin’s current open-array offerings, so mariners won’t miss a thing. 

For the ultimate in situational awareness, these new radar units also incorporate a Dual Range feature that allows a Garmin network-compatible chartplotter to display two ranges simultaneously, so users can see both close and distant targets on one display.

As with other Garmin radar devices, these new units also support MARPA (Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid) collision avoidance capability, which allows mariners to track the course, speed and predicted closest approach of multiple targets (with optional heading sensor).

Each new four and six-foot open-array scanner features automatic and manual sensitivity, tuning controls, including gain, sea clutter and rain clutter – which allows users to spend less time tuning the unit and more time navigating.

Mariners will also benefit as these units transmit data over the Garmin Marine Network™, a plug-and-play proprietary system that allows the user to expand the boat’s electronics as needed. This network can provide important situational awareness data like GPS, radar and sonar directly on a GPSMAP® 4008 or 5008 chartplotter.

The GMR 604 xHD has a suggested retail price of £699.99, and the GMR 606 xHD is available for £1299.99.  The GMR 1204 xHD has a suggested retail price of £699.99 and the GMR 1206 xHD is available for £1299.99.

All Garmin radar units come standard with a full two-year warranty. These new xHD units are expected to be available in late 2009. For more information, go to www.garmin.co.uk

About Garmin
The global leader in satellite navigation, Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries have designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications since 1989 – most of which are enabled by GPS technology.  Garmin’s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information visit Garmin's media centre at www.garmin.co.uk/mediacentre. Garmin is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.  All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Notice on forward-looking statements:
This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. All statements regarding the company’s future product introductions are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2007 filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 000-31983). A copy of Garmin’s Form 10-K can be downloaded at www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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Garmin® Debuts High-End Marine VHF Radios

Garmin the global leader in satellite navigation is proud to announce the VHF 300i flagship marine radio, with premium features including multi-station support, a space-saving black box configuration and options such as an integrated dual-band AIS receiver.

Nigel Craine Marine OEM Manager for Garmin said: “With the VHF 300i Garmin is targeting the installation of larger, high-end boats at the OEM level.

“Since the VHF 300i’s industrial design complements the rest of the Garmin Marine Network, boat builders will find Garmin an increasingly attractive option when outfitting their helms.”

The VHF 300i has 25 watts of transmit power and has both NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 connectivity.  Because the black box can be mounted anywhere out-of-sight, the VHF 300i saves important space on the helm. 

 

The VHF 300i is operated via the GHS™ 10i handset, which is included with the unit.  This handset features a crisp 2-inch LCD display, dedicated rotary key for frequent tasks, built-in speaker and three soft buttons for dynamic controls.  The VHF 300i also supports up to two additional GHS 10i stations and is supplied with a four-inch active speaker with volume control.  When multiple stations are installed, the system can be used as an on-boat intercom.

The VHF 300i also features Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) capability and Position Tracking, which allows a mariner to locate and keep track of up to three other boats.  The radio is compatible with a third party two-way 30-watt hailer or fog horn for communication with other boats or deckhands.  The helmsman can also replay up to 90 seconds of the last incoming voice transmission at the touch of a button.

For those wanting to take advantage of Automatic Identification System (AIS), Garmin has the new VHF 300i AIS, which combines all of the features mentioned above with four built-in receivers. The VHF 300i AIS receives both Class A and Class B signals simultaneously, ensuring that no critical information is lost.

The VHF 300i AIS also benefits from an in-built splitter allowing the use of a single VHF antenna to receive AIS transmissions.

The VHF 300i AIS is part of an integrated system - Mariners can make an AIS target position appear on their Garmin electronic chartplotter and can even initiate a DSC call directly to the AIS target at the touch of a button.  Users may also select an option that draws a heading line from the target in the direction of travel, as well as a graphic representation of turn direction and rate of turn (when applicable).

For specifications and more information, visit www.garmin.co.uk, the VHF 300i has a Recommended Retail Price of £599.99, the VHF 3001 AIS has an RRP of £799.99. Additional GHS 10i handsets can be purchased at an RRP of £129.99.

About Garmin
The global leader in satellite navigation, Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries have designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications since 1989 – most of which are enabled by GPS technology.  Garmin’s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information visit Garmin's media centre at www.garmin.co.uk/mediacentre. Garmin is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.  All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Notice on forward-looking statements:
This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. All statements regarding the company’s future product introductions are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2007 filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 000-31983). A copy of Garmin’s Form 10-K can be downloaded at www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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Garmin navigates Predator and Stingher RIBS in the UK

Garmin, the global leader in satellite navigation, is pleased to announce that it has been chosen by MRL to standard fit navigation to its imported Stingher and Predator RIBS.

MRL, a Southampton based RIB company is the sole UK Importer of both Predator and Stingher RIBS, Cigarette Offshore Powerboats, and the agents for Redbay Boats.

MRL is to fit Garmin’s flagship GPSMAP 5008 touchscreen chartplotters as standard and will also offer a selection of other Garmin marine electronics for optional fit.

Nigel Craine, Garmin’s OEM Marine Product Manager said: “Garmin is very proud to be providing navigation for Predator and Stingher RIBS imported by MRL. The GPSMAP 5008 is a unique chartplotter, offering the very best in functionality and quality, which compliments these sleek, contemporary RIBS perfectly.

“As part of the Garmin marine family, the GPSMAP 5008 is fully NMEA 2000 compliant and will provide an easy to use multi-functional display that is ideal for accessing information at a glance, putting marine navigation at your fingertips.”

Stingher and Predator RIBS are built in Italy and are world renowned for their quality and style – these RIBS have hand laid hulls and benefit from over 21 years of experience courtesy of  designer Guiseppe Risolo – a former world class power boat racer.

Edward Pedley CEO of MRL said: “We have been testing the GPSMAP 5008 for over a year on several of our demonstration Stingher RIBs. They are extremely easy to use, have a high quality screen and excellent graphics. Most importantly our customers like them.

“Garmin is also standard fit in our Cigarette Offshore Powerboats, our P1 boat and all Redbay RIBS, so it was the next step to offer Garmin on our full range. We are looking forward to working with Garmin and offering their marine electronics.”

For more information on Garmin’s family of marine electronics visit www.garmin.co.uk, to find out more about MRL’s selection of world-class RIBs visit www.mrl-uk.com. Come and see Garmin’s products first hand at the Southampton International Boat Show 11th-20th September, stand G026 and view MRL’s range of Stingher, Predator and Redbay RIBS on stand E062.

About Garmin
The global leader in satellite navigation, Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries have designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications since 1989 – most of which are enabled by GPS technology.  Garmin’s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information visit Garmin's media centre at www.garmin.co.uk/mediacentre. Garmin is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.  All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Notice on forward-looking statements:
This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. All statements regarding the company’s future product introductions are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2007 filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 000-31983). A copy of Garmin’s Form 10-K can be downloaded at www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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Garmin and Harley-Davidson Ride into Europe with the Road Tech Zūmo

Garmin and Harley-Davidson have expanded their existing relationship to a truly global level by launching a Road Tech Zūmo 660 Navigation System for Europe, Middle East and Africa.

For the first time Harley-Davidson riders outside of North America will be able to get their hands on the new Road Tech Zūmo.

Roger Jollis Garmin’s Director of OEM and Mobile Marketing said: "Garmin is the global leader in satellite navigation and is proud to continue its relationship with Harley-Davidson. The combination of two iconic marques promises to provide a unique on-bike experience."

"Harley-Davidson riders are renowned the world over for their passion and commitment to riding and we hope that the new Road Tech Zūmo will add to their enjoyment."

Designed by bikers, for bikers, this motorcycle-friendly Road Tech Zūmo 660 navigator is a customized version of Garmin’s popular motorcycle specific GPS device. A custom handlebar mount securely fixes the Road Tech Zūmo to the bike, but still allows for a quick removal. A built-in Harley Global Dealer database means riders can find their nearest dealer, no matter how far their trip takes them.

This portable navigator has a rugged, glove-friendly design which features an oversized touchscreen, complete with a 4.3" sunlight readable display. With advanced lane guidance, the navigator ensures the rider knows the correct lane to be in and 3D mapping of buildings in selected cities makes navigation even clearer. H.O.G.® members can also coordinate rallies and meet ups on the go by using the handy Bluetooth function.

Crucially the Road Tech Zūmo 660 is waterproof to IPX7 and is also UV light and fuel splash resistant, making it ideal for tough riding conditions. If riders are going further a-field, the Road Tech Zūmo 660 comes complete with pre-loaded European City Navigator NT mapping and a whole host of Points of Interest – including hotels, restaurants, petrol stations and attractions.

The Road Tech Zūmo 660 benefits from a high sensitivity GPS receiver, meaning that in forest or by tall buildings, riders will always have the coverage needed to navigate accurately. There is also an SD card slot allowing expansion of mapping or additional features such as Language Guides, Topographic cartography or the Good Pub Guide.

Even the most dedicated rider sometimes wishes to travel by other means, so the Road Tech Zūmo 660 comes with an automotive mount with integrated speaker and also has a rechargeable Lithium ion battery (up to 5 hours use) which is handy for navigating by foot or route planning in the comfort of the armchair.

The Road Tech Zūmo 660 will be available from November 2009 from authorized Harley-Davidson dealers, to find your local dealer visit www.harley-davidson.co.uk

Garmin provides navigation to Fairline

Garmin, the global leader in satellite navigation, is delighted to announce that it is providing marine electronic equipment to international luxury performance motor yacht manufacturer Fairline Boats.

Fairline, a leading force in the luxury motor yacht market, has been designing and manufacturing boats for more than forty years. Today, the Fairline range includes three distinct marques; the sociable Targa, the Phantom flybridge series and the luxurious Squadron models.
 
Garmin, celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, will be providing an extensive selection of electronic equipment to Fairline for standard fit throughout its yacht range.

Garmin marine products to be fitted across the Fairline range include the touchscreen GPSMAP™ 5000 chartplotter series, high definition radar, the GHP™ 10 Autopilot with unique Shadow Drive™ and VHF radios.

Nigel Craine, Marine OEM Sales Manager for Garmin said: “The association of these world class marques brings together two brands that work constantly to innovate and provide products of the highest standards and superior levels of quality.

“The Garmin marine family of products provide the latest technology and detailed design, whether you want to use our GPSMAP™ 5012 chartplotters to overlay radar onto your marine charts or cruise along with minimal effort using the GHP™ 10 autopilot.”

Miles Moorhouse, Head of Marketing at Fairline said: “We will be introducing Garmin products into the standard specifications for each of our motor yachts from the 2010 model year onwards. We are passionate about consistently delivering the highest standards of service, design and quality across the entire Fairline range and look forward to working closely with Garmin.”

For more information on Garmin’s Marine electronic offering visit www.garmin.co.uk, for further information on Fairline’s Luxury yachts go to www.fairline.com.

About Garmin
The global leader in satellite navigation, Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries have designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications since 1989 – most of which are enabled by GPS technology.  Garmin’s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information visit Garmin's media centre at www.garmin.co.uk/mediacentre. Garmin is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.  All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Notice on forward-looking statements:
This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. All statements regarding the company’s future product introductions are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2007 filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 000-31983). A copy of Garmin’s Form 10-K can be downloaded at www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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Garmin® Introduces GHP™ 10V Marine Autopilot for Volvo Penta IPS and Sterndrive Joystick Systems

Garmin the global leader in satellite navigation, is proud to announce its new GHP 10V Marine Autopilot System certified by Volvo Penta for use with all Inboard Performance Systems (IPS) and Sterndrive Joystick systems. One of the first OEM manufacturers to select the GHP 10V Autopilot is Fairline, one of the world’s leading luxury performance motor yacht manufacturers.

Nigel Craine, OEM and Sales Manager for Garmin said: “Garmin’s autopilot systems are known for their industry-leading performance, reliability, and ease of use. We’re confident that our new GHP 10V autopilot will be ideal for boat manufacturers and owners installing Volvo Penta IPS propulsion systems.

“Combining the pilot with our Garmin multifunction navigation systems on board provides the helmsman confidence in any situation, and delivers the perfect cruising experience.”

The GHP 10V Autopilot System is approved for use with boats that have an integrated Volvo Penta IPS steering and propulsion system and will feature Garmin’s proven and innovative Shadow Drive™ technology – a patented feature that automatically disengages the autopilot if the helm is turned, allowing for quick and safe manual manoeuvres.

The autopilot will automatically engage again once a steady course is re-established. Boaters will cruise comfortably as Garmin’s autopilot incorporates a rock-solid gyro-stabilized heading sensor for maximum performance and reliability in rough seas.

In addition, mariners will experience confidence and security from the GHC™ 10 Autopilot Control Unit that is designed to easily configure and control the autopilot. With a bright, crisp, sunlight viewable 3.5” colour display, three soft keys, and a dedicated “standby” button, boaters will benefit from the simple, interactive interface. Three GHC 10 controllers can be interfaced with a single GHP 10V, allowing autopilot functionality at a remote location on the boat.

For more information, visit www.garmin.com/marine and www.fairline.com

About Garmin
The global leader in satellite navigation, Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries have designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications since 1989 – most of which are enabled by GPS technology.  Garmin’s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information visit Garmin's media centre at www.garmin.co.uk/mediacentre. Garmin is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.  All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Notice on forward-looking statements:
This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. All statements regarding the company’s future product introductions are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2007 filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 000-31983). A copy of Garmin’s Form 10-K can be downloaded at www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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