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By admin, September 2, 2009 8:58 pm

Geely, Ford sign purchase agreement on Volvo Car
Chinese private carmaker Zhejiang-based Geely and American Automobile giant Ford Motor Company on Sunday signed an agreement on the purchase of the Swedish brand Volvo car in Gothenburg, the second largest city in Sweden, according to reports from Swedish media including SVT and SVD which has a live broadcast on its website. The deal was done amid the visit of Chinese vice President Xi Jinping …
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TOMTOM GO 730 Automobile Navigator

$294.95

Bristling with well thought out, useful features, the TomTom GO 730 GPS receiver offers intelligent and comprehensive navigational assistance. Updated, user friendly door to door routing easily connects you to any address in the U.S. and Canada with preloaded North America maps Ground breaking Map Share function lets you modify map info and share updates with other users IQ Routes technology calculates routes based on real average speed rather than speed limits Enter your destination verbally with voice address input Advanced lane guidance provides extra clarity when navigating difficult junctions and intersections High sensitivity receiver provides fast signal acquisition and helps maintain a signal even while indoors or under thick forest cover 2 GB internal flash memory is complemented by an SD slot for adding additional maps, information and MP3 files; SD card not included Bluetooth technology allows wireless data connectivity along with hands free calling Built in FM transmitter plays your MP3 wirelessly over your car stereo 3 D screen imaging and color differentiation create a realistic representation of your surroundings Customizable menu layout allows you to maximize the widescreen display Logo branding of many points of interest help them stand out on the map Day/night mode can be set to ‘auto’ for ease of use or ‘manual’ for maximum control Customizable voice prompts and icons create a fun, personal touch Receive real time traffic information via Bluetooth or RDS TMC receiver; receiver sold separately, subscription required Bright, vivid touch screen display is easy to read from a wide range of viewing angles Package includes: TomTom GO 730 GPS Receiver, windshield mount, desk dock with USB cable, car charger, CD rom with software and user’s manual, quick start guide and accessory/PLUS leaflet. RDS TMC traffic receiver is sold separately and requires a subscription.