JLR, what3words and HERE team up on new nav solution

Jaguar Land Rover is offering customers accurate and precise navigation even in the most remote locations, by becoming the first automotive manufacturer to integrate what3words global location technology into vehicles already on the road through a software-over-the-air update. what3words has divided the globe into a grid of 3m x 3m squares, and given each one a unique combination of […]

DPD UK adopts what3words for pinpoint parcel deliveries

Leading UK parcel delivery company DPD UK has partnered with addressing technology company, what3words, to enable deliveries to precise locations. Parcel customers can add their what3words address in the Delivery Preferences section of the DPD app. With precise what3words addresses, drivers know they will arrive at the exact building entrance, doorstep, or tucked away side […]

Location pioneer sees surge in searches during TV campaign

The location innovator what3words has seen a steep rise in the number of people using its service, coinciding with a national TV campaign on ITV. The campaign followed investment in the company by ITV, which saw it take a minority stake in return for advertising inventory across ITV’s channels and the ITV Hub. The TV […]

ITV invests £2m in what3words

ITV’s new media-for-equity initiative “ITV AdVentures Invest,” has invested £2 million worth of advertising inventory in the location service what3words Limited. what3words has divided the world into a grid of 3m squares, giving each its own three word identifier, the what3words address.  For example, the Rovers Return in Coronation Street (pictured) is at ///horn.studio.towers while […]

HERE integrates what3words into in-car navigation

The mapping company HERE is adding innovative location referencing solution what3words into its navigation system, allowing drivers to navigate to any precise three metre square on the planet. what3words has divided the world into a grid of squares and given each one a unique combination of three words. For example, the Highways News registered office […]