Garmin® International Inc., announced Gemini, a new navigation core designed for the auto OEM market.

Gemini is henceforth there! A new navigation core designed for the auto OEM market, aims to provide automakers a faster, more intuitive and feature-rich in-dash navigation experience than ever before.

The Software Development Kit (SDK) included allows automakers to fully customize the feature set as well as the look and feel to meet their specific needs.

Among the major features, Connectikpeople has captured:

·        Advanced 3D graphics for better orientation and smart navigation features.

·        The ability to integrate automatic over-the-air (OTA) map and software

·        The performance advancements allow for the integration of advanced 3D city models.

·         Navigable roads, parks, rivers, and textured buildings are available.

·        The system can automatically connect using WIFI or LTE networks to download the latest changes to the road or POI database.

·        Garmin Real Directions™ guide drivers in a natural and intuitive way.

·        MyTrends, learns over time where the user is going at certain days and times and automatically suggests the right address.

·        Gemini can also suggest points of interest based on user behavior, such as a favorite type of restaurant for lunch or a gas station when the gas level reaches a certain point.

·        Gemini is designed to easily integrate with third-party data and other vehicle systems.

·        Gemini can allow other screens or devices in the vehicle to access navigation capabilities, so users can conveniently plan out a trip on their tablet and send the route information to the in-dash system for directions.

About Garmin International Inc.

Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications – most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin’s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. A component of the S&P 500 index, Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd.