LEBANON, N.H. and LONG BEACH, Calif.-- July 5, 2005--  AVIC-N2 Combines Pioneer's Leadership in Navigation Technology with Digital Map Excellence from Tele Atlas   

Tele Atlas, a leading global provider of digital map data and other geographic content, has teamed with Pioneer to deliver superior mapping information containing traffic location codes to Pioneer Electronic's AVIC-N2. The AVIC-N2 is the most advanced in-car navigation and entertainment system with intelligent route guidance and state-of-the-art address searching.

The versatile navigation system utilizes a flash memory system allowing playback of DVD for rear seat passengers while the driver and front seat passenger enjoy AM/FM or optional XM Radio broadcast, all while receiving route guidance from the navigation system's memory. Powered by Tele Atlas, two DVD navigation discs hold mapping information for the entire United States (including Alaska and Hawaii), and Canada for complete door-to-door route-guidance. The 7.5 MB flash memory can store miles of Tele Atlas mapping data allowing for re-routes around traffic congestion or missed turns.

"When we first started working with Pioneer we were convinced it would be successful," recalls Alain De Taeye, chief executive officer at Tele Atlas. "Since that time, we have been proved right. Now we are again delighted to be associated with Pioneer who - as a leader in consumer electronics - is helping Tele Atlas bring even greater functionality and a wider feature selection to North American drivers."

Tele Atlas is providing increased point-of-interest coverage for Pioneer navigation systems, which include the AVIC-N2, released in March, and the AVIC-D1 released in May. The DVDs carry nearly 11 million points of interest - organized into 67 categories. Points of interests, such as restaurants, hotels and gas stations are quickly and easily located using the intuitive touch screen display by entering the address, name or phone number.

For the first time in North America, the AVIC-N2 uses Tele Atlas' Lane Information data for two cities, Chicago and Detroit, which presents drivers with visual guidance on which lane to follow on freeway intersections and which to avoid on those last second switches.

For urban motorists, highly detailed City Maps now cover 11 major cities, providing detailed views of the road ahead, clearly presenting even the most complex set of city junctions and routes.

About Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.

Pioneer's Mobile Entertainment Division is the leading manufacturer of audio, video and information products for in-car use. Its focus is on the development of new digital technologies including audio video, navigation and satellite radio, while maintaining its strong heritage in products for car audio enthusiasts and competitors. The company markets its products under the Pioneer and Premier brand names. When purchased from an authorized dealer, consumers receive a limited warranty for one year with Pioneer products and two years for Premier products.

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif., and its U.S. Web address is www.pioneerelectronics.com. Its parent company, Pioneer Corporation, is a leader in optical disc technology and a pre-eminent manufacturer of high-performance audio, video and computer equipment for the home, car and business markets. The company focuses on four core business domains including DVD, display technologies, Digital Network Entertainment and components. Founded in 1938 in Tokyo, Pioneer Corporation (NYSE:PIO) employs more than 39,000 people worldwide. Its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

About Tele Atlas

Founded in 1984, Tele Atlas is a worldwide leading provider of digital maps and dynamic location content for a variety of navigation, location-based services and geospatial products and database solutions. Tele Atlas' database is a highly accurate reproduction of today's street network, enabling turn-by-turn route guidance on a high percentage of European, U.S. and Canadian roads. Tele Atlas' compatibility with major navigation systems and its open system design have placed the company's technology at the heart of both consumer and business-to-business applications worldwide. From logistics to marketing to traffic and fleet management, in almost every sector of today's business and consumer world, Tele Atlas has built a reputation as an acknowledged pioneer and leader in the digital map industry. For more information, please visit www.teleatlas.com.
 
Contacts 
Tele Atlas North America
Karen McGinty, 603-643-0330, x3271

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Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
Jaed Arzadon, 310-952-2451