Sat Nav
AA Route Planner: what it is and how to plan a journey![AA Route Planner](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--mQTysyEs--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1715780976/autoexpress/2024/05/AA%20Route%20Planner.jpg)
![AA Route Planner](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--mQTysyEs--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1715780976/autoexpress/2024/05/AA%20Route%20Planner.jpg)
AA Route Planner: what it is and how to plan a journey
Planning a road trip? Here’s how to use the AA’s Route Planner
15 May 2024
Sat-navs to display ‘Traffic Regulation Orders’ to better warn of road closures and diversions![Honda ZR-V - infotainment screen](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--m8gigWlM--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1692359162/autoexpress/2023/08/ZR-V%20vs%20Qashqai-29.jpg)
![Honda ZR-V - infotainment screen](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--m8gigWlM--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1692359162/autoexpress/2023/08/ZR-V%20vs%20Qashqai-29.jpg)
Sat-navs to display ‘Traffic Regulation Orders’ to better warn of road closures and diversions
Short-term traffic measures such as temporary speed limits and road closures to be mandated on sat-nav systems
15 Jan 2024
Google Maps tests bespoke sat-nav routes for electric cars![Renault Zoe charging](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--TVMxOptg--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1652092259/autoexpress/2022/05/EV%20charging%20cable%20test%20.jpg)
![Renault Zoe charging](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--TVMxOptg--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1652092259/autoexpress/2022/05/EV%20charging%20cable%20test%20.jpg)
Google Maps tests bespoke sat-nav routes for electric cars
We could soon have specific navigation routes to maximise the efficiency of EVs thanks to Google Maps
19 Jul 2022
Best sat-navs: group test review![Best sat-navs - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--KAUfjryv--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563182789/autoexpress/2017/10/00._header.jpg)
![Best sat-navs - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--KAUfjryv--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563182789/autoexpress/2017/10/00._header.jpg)
Best sat-navs: group test review
Want to avoid traffic lights, queues and speed cameras? Here are the best portable sat-navs to guide you through the traffic
5 Aug 2021
TomTom GO6100![TomTom GO6100](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--GTpxcZ1V--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184149/autoexpress/2016/04/dsc_9561.jpg)
![TomTom GO6100](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--GTpxcZ1V--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184149/autoexpress/2016/04/dsc_9561.jpg)
TomTom GO6100
The six-inch GO6100 gets off to a good start with its premium design and feel.
14 Apr 2016
Best route planners: UK driving maps tested![Route planner testing](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--CeuL8VLH--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562248485/autoexpress/6/51/dsc_8562_0.jpg)
![Route planner testing](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--CeuL8VLH--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562248485/autoexpress/6/51/dsc_8562_0.jpg)
Best route planners: UK driving maps tested
We pick the best online route planners and route finders to get you from A to B hassle-free
7 Aug 2014
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Garmin UK & Ireland![Garmin UK & Ireland](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--3UbuNMZx--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247086/autoexpress/garmin_0.jpg)
![Garmin UK & Ireland](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--3UbuNMZx--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247086/autoexpress/garmin_0.jpg)
Garmin UK & Ireland
Garmin won our test of portable sat-navs, and its smartphone app isn’t bad, either.
14 Apr 2014
TomTom Start 25![TomTom Start 25](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--KmXSj5L0--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255443/autoexpress/tomtom_start25.jpg)
![TomTom Start 25](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--KmXSj5L0--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255443/autoexpress/tomtom_start25.jpg)
TomTom Start 25
Although the Start 25 has been on sale for a while, it still meets the standards of a competent and capable entry-level nav.
10 Apr 2014
Garmin nuvi 2568LMT-D![Garmin 2568LMT-D](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--IDwtIw8C--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255113/autoexpress/nuvi_2568.jpg)
![Garmin 2568LMT-D](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--IDwtIw8C--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255113/autoexpress/nuvi_2568.jpg)
Garmin nuvi 2568LMT-D
While the price and features suggest the 2568LMT-D is only a mid-range unit, it still gets traffic updates
10 Apr 2014
Garmin nuvi 3598LMT-D![Garmin 3598LMT-D](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--S7kl1nGw--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255113/autoexpress/nuvi_3598.jpg)
![Garmin 3598LMT-D](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--S7kl1nGw--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255113/autoexpress/nuvi_3598.jpg)
Garmin nuvi 3598LMT-D
There’s not a lot the feature-packed 3598LMT-D can’t do.
10 Apr 2014
WisePilot Europe![WisePilot Europe](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ECibi_9S--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255598/autoexpress/wisepilot.jpg)
![WisePilot Europe](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ECibi_9S--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255598/autoexpress/wisepilot.jpg)
WisePilot Europe
As the name suggests, WisePilot comes packed with European maps.
18 Apr 2013
Sat-nav stereos tested![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s---oP_ttiB--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184197/autoexpress/header_13.jpg)
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Sat-nav stereos tested
Latest in-car entertainment systems mix sat-nav and stereo in one package
24 Aug 2012
Sat-nav mini-test![Garmin nuLink! 1695LMU](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--xQRrEGl_--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184189/autoexpress/garmin.jpg)
![Garmin nuLink! 1695LMU](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--xQRrEGl_--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184189/autoexpress/garmin.jpg)
Sat-nav mini-test
We test two new sat-navs from TomTom against our reigning champion, the Garmin nuLink! 1695LMU
8 Aug 2012