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Article: BMW Teams With Philips Car Systems to Offer Accessory Navigation System for 5 and 7 Series Vehicles
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- December 4, 1997
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FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Initially available in the United States only as a factory-installed option on new BMW 5 and 7 Series automobiles, a retailer-installed, BMW-approved accessory navigation system now is available for 5 and 7 Series vehicles.
Developed by BMW and Philips Car Systems, a division of Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG), the BMW Accessory Navigation System has been specifically engineered for these cars, according to Rob Mitchell, BMW of North America, Inc. "We've BMW-branded the five-inch LCD monitor, navigation computer and remote control, and we've integrated the voice module with the car's sound system. This allows ...