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Article: MSN Direct Expands GPS Navigation Services and Partner Ecosystem.

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January 8, 2009
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Doppler weather maps, flight status information and expanded traffic coverage are among new enhancements helping navigation device users travel and commute more efficiently.

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today at the 2009 International CES, Microsoft Corp. unveiled the latest enhancements to MSN Direct, an advanced location-based service for navigation devices that can help consumers reduce commute time and gas costs. MSN Direct now provides three times more traffic coverage and has also added flight status information and Doppler weather maps. Additional OEMs including Kenwood Corp., Mio Technology Corp. and Nextar Inc., along with automotive ...

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