# Smartphone Navigation Kits The Navigon iPhone Car Kit Turns Your Mobile into a Mounted GPS Unit By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-30 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navigon-iphone-car-kit References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/27/navigon-rolls-out-iphone-car-kit-for-50/) & [navigon](http://www.navigon.com/portal/us/produkte/navigationssoftware/mobile_navigator_iphone_us.html) I can’t wait to see the hit that in-car GPS units will take after the Navigon [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-charge-mount) Car Kit is released. Navigon has designed this car kit to complement its existing [iPhone navigation app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compass-direction-finder). The Navigon iPhone Car Kit is great because it eliminates the need to be constantly looking away from the road to check directions. It would probably be a safe bet to add in-car GPS to the list of technology killed by the iPhone. Watch your back, [Garmin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-drive-53). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **In-car Phone Integration:** The trend of integrating smartphones into car navigation systems allows for safer and more convenient navigation. - **Disruption of Traditional GPS:** Smartphone navigation kits like the Navigon iPhone Car Kit are disrupting the market for traditional in-car GPS units. - **Phone-based Navigation Apps:** The popularity of phone-based navigation apps is growing, providing a cost-effective alternative to standalone GPS devices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can embrace in-car phone integration to enhance the driving experience and offer new features. - **Mobile Technology:** The mobile technology industry has an opportunity to develop and improve smartphone navigation kits to meet the growing demand. - **Mapping and Navigation:** The mapping and navigation industry needs to adapt to the rise of phone-based navigation apps and explore partnerships with smartphone manufacturers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Turn-By-Turn Truck Navigation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autosled.md) - [Aftermarket Automotive Navigation Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-drive-53.md) - [Minimalist Vehicular Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-charge-mount.md) - [Game Style Navigation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/need-for-speed-mini-map.md) - [Customizable Navigation Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navigation-solution.md) - [Wireless In-Care Phone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-wireless-car-charger.md) - [Expanded Smartwatch Functionalities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-maps-navigation.md) - [Magnetic-Safe Car Mounted Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe.md) - [Automotive Wireless Phone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automotive-wireless-phone-charger.md)