For the first time since...
For the first time since 2000, Ford is back in the black. Profits for last year stood at í‚á£268million, reversing massive losses recorded in previous years. However, it"s not the cars which are earning the firm money - most of the cash has come from its financing arm as American buyers signed up for low-cost credit deals.
This means it can easily...
This means it can easily show a map view and junction graphics simultaneously. And you get more information on screen, such as arrival time and distance to go, leaving plenty of room for route instructions. The C520T comes loaded with mapping for 22 European countries. It also provides jam-spotting updates from the Traffic Message Channel (TMC), so drivers can pick alternative routes to avoid delays. Handily, the information is broadcast throughout Europe.
The C520T can alert motorists to fixed speed camera sites in the vicinity, too. Updates are free for a year, and are downloaded from the manufacturer’s website. In addition to this, the flagship system boasts Bluetooth wireless technology, allowing users to make phone calls hands-free and stay on the right side of the law. And the Mio is smart enough to switch automatically from sat-nav audio to phone mode when the mobile rings.
As with other high-end systems, the newcomer can also be used as a MP3 player and a photo viewer. It is fitted with an SD/MMC memory card expansion slot for holding extra mapping, music files and photos.
Mio C520T sat-nav, price: ?329, buy from: 0905 464 0010, www.mio-tech.com