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For those who are tired of driving around in circles looking for their destination on roadways would find the Dash Express GPS System a great solace. The Dash Express GPS System is one of the first two way, internet connected navigational unit that comes with multiple functions making it easy to reach any destination of your choice. The sat nav is available in the dimensions of 122 x 104 x71 mm and weighs only 13.3 ounces. The LCD touch screen is 4.3 inch wide, with a display resolution of 480 x 272 mega pixels. The touch screen has an anti glare display feature which makes it easy for viewing the routes.

The Dash Express GPs system is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery that makes it operational for two hours on road. A high sensitive Sirf Star III GPS receiver along with an internal antenna allows for quick and easy receiving of signals. It also is provided with a Cellular Radio and antenna and a Wi-Fi receiver with antenna that has been integrated with the unit.

The Dash Express GPS system comes preloaded with in built road maps along with detailed instructions for directions. The screen features regular traffic updates and alerts so making your way through the roads becomes hassle free as you avoid traffic snarls. Drivers are provided with 3 routes to choose from, so they can pick their preferred roadway to reach their destination. The portable Dash Express GPS system can help you locate any facility along the route like hospitals, post offices, restaurants and hotels. Plug it to your internet connection through your PC and download all the latest information so driving becomes hassle free and relaxed.

Fiat is all geared up to launch a special edition model of the Fiat 500 which will be exclusively on sale through the internet. The model in question, the 500byDIESEL is the offshoot of a creative collaboration between Italian car giant and fashion label DIESEL. The model takes inspiration from the 500 Sport version and comes coated in a beautiful metallic, black, or brown finish. The manufacturers claim that the idea behind the joint project was to create an ‘Urban Survival Vehicle’, which will adjust itself perfectly with town traffic, while at the same time maintaining its aesthetic appeal among the hordes of alternative brand lovers.

The 500byDIESEL is a significant venture for the company especially because it represents the company’s first foray into selling vehicles via the web and follows the success of the Abarth 500 on-line deposit offer, which facilitated customers to book 6 months in advance 200 of the performance supermini before they are finally made their appearance in the UK retail market.

The on-line version will be supported by a fully automated process that will enable customers to configure a 500byDIESEL, pay a deposit, order it direct from the factory, and keep tab on the car’s development, before making the final payment. Moreover, you can even coordinate with a geographically appropriate dealer regarding collecting the vehicle. All this will be done on-line.This definitely sets a new precedent, since although consumers have long been able to purchase equipment like car stereos, radios, sat navs or even things like Michelin tyres online, cars are scarcely, if ever, actually purchase solely online. The 500byDIESEL is therefore a sort of internet campaign for Fiat and will pave the way for the company to an entire new world of step into e-commerce and purchasing. Potential customers can now get in touch with the company to access the services via www.fiat.co.uk.

Elena Bernardelli, marketing director, Fiat UK described the recent development as a progressive and futuristic one and that reflects the company’s new route to marketing.

We’ve all seen music videos or movies where people not only watch DVDs in their cars on drop down television screens or LCDs in the backseat, but also have entire gaming consoles hooked up in back. Really it seems as though all the regular entertainment amenities you would expect of the living room, are being transported to the car, and now Wi-Fi internet access is also becoming a standard addition to in-car entertainment centres. After all, why be restricted to only watching the DVDs you brought with you in your car, when you can have a much larger selection of videos available online.

Wireless internet access allows passengers to read their email, listen to online radio, download music, play games and many other activities that are sure to make the car ride even more enjoyable. Chrysler plans to include WiFi in all their cars destined for Britain by the end of next year, while BMW is planning a 2010 introduction for its in-car web surfer. Chrysler’s technology goes online via mobile phone networks so being in a current wireless internet zone is not a concern. Clearly having internet access in your car can provide an endless amount of entertainment, and the technology is sure to catch on quickly and eventually dominate.