Route 66 has let us know that it will soon be announcing the launch of its new MINI and MAXI ranges of ultra-slim navigators.

The new personal navigation devices will run on the same award winning software used to power the Nokia 6110 Navigator...

Portable in-car satnav systems have come a long way in a short time. Budget models have shown particular improvement. Garmin's woeful Streetpilot, launched a couple of years back, would have forever put many off buying a budget model again.

The RAC has launched a range of three new satnavs with mapping info provided by Route 66, including a first to market 5-inch widescreen model.

All three models claim to be user-friendly and boast full postcode search, pre-loaded safety camera...