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Panasonic consumer car navigation production termination

Overview

Panasonic Automotive Systems has announced it will cease production of its consumer-market car navigation systems and dedicated optional products by March 2027. The discontinuation affects several product lines, including the ‘Strada’ brand navigation stations, dash cams, rear-view cameras, and certain ETC 2.0 on-board units.

The company attributed the decision to significant shifts in the market environment, specifically the widespread adoption of smartphone-based navigation, advancements in connected vehicle technologies, and the standardization of sophisticated in-vehicle infotainment systems. This move follows the earlier discontinuation of the ‘Gorilla’ brand and represents a complete withdrawal from the retail navigation market.

While exiting the consumer sector, Panasonic will continue to produce original equipment manufacturer (OEM) navigation systems for automakers. The company also committed to providing ongoing after-sales services, including map updates, repairs, maintenance, and customer support, to ensure existing units remain reliable under warranty regulations.

Entities

Panasonic Automotive Systems · Strada · Gorilla

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Panasonic to end consumer car navigation production by March 2027

    Panasonic Automotive Systems will end production of its consumer car navigation systems, including the Strada brand, by March 2027, while continuing to supply OEM units to automakers.

  2. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Panasonic to end consumer car navigation production by March 2027

    Panasonic Automotive Systems will cease production of consumer car navigation systems, including the Strada brand, by March 2027 due to the rise of smartphone navigation and connected vehicle technology.

Sources

car.watch.impress.co.jp · dialogointercultural.co · motorcars.jp · news.mynavi.jp · phileweb.com · prtimes.jp · response.jp · zdnet.co.kr