So, if you were in the market for a car navigation system for your brand new Honda Accord in 1981, what could you get?

Well, in 1981 the car navigation system market was dominated by paper printed maps, road signage and the good advice of complete strangers.

Actually until 1981 – there was no market for car navigation systems. GPS was almost 15 years into the future, and even KitLocate was more than 30 years away!

Honda, we now know – pioneered it, introducing this beauty:

The Honda Electro Gyro-Cator. Keep Reading →