This report shows the full and accurate details regarding the development of global car communication & navigation industry, as well as the competitive and cooperative relationships of over 100 enterprises in the industry chain in China, aiming to provide a comprehensive research reference for those who want to get an in-depth view of China?s car communication & navigation industry.

After the investigation, we have found:
1. China?s car communication & navigation industry is in the initial stage but with a bright prospect.
2. Among various navigation systems, PDA navigation system has the greatest potential.
3. The evolvement of China?s car navigation systems in original-install market and after-sale install market is different from Japan
4. As far as high-end car is concerned, the communication and navigation tend to be converged. Integrated information processing platform is the future trend.
5. Electronic map (E-map) is the main factor that limits the development of car navigation industry in China
For security reasons, the Chinese government controls the map data. Currently, only 3 companies in China?NavInfo, Shanghai Changxiang and Gaode?have the right to produce map software. In addition, China is carrying out large-scale upgrade and reconstruction of infrastructure and roads, which calls for frequent updates of the maps and thus causes the high costs of E-map production and renew.