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The MD of Arval, Benoit Dilly, says that judging by its own fleet of vehicles, there is now less interest than ever in cars having satellite navigation.
He says: "People have a more reasonable view of what they want. today. A car equipped with satnav is nice, but it's a real question as to whether it's necessary today.
"Google maps works perfectly well."
It's a point manufacturers are reflecting with launches. The new Vauxhall Corsa comes with a companion smartphone app, rather than an in-built satnav, while the new Hyundai i20 comes with a smartphone dock and, again, no satellite navigation.
Although the price of the optional satnav is falling, Dilly believes customers are unwilling to pay.
Dilly says: "The exception for this is the executive cars, which still come with absolutely everything."
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