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Mazda Beat Google Maps Using Military Satellite Tech
Original: Before Google Maps, This Mazda Was First To Use Military Satellites
A Mazda model is credited as the first production car to use military satellite signals for navigation, decades before Google Maps made satellite-based directions a daily habit for drivers. The story highlights how GPS technology moved from defense applications into consumer vehicles, with Mazda pioneering the shift while most automakers were still relying on paper maps.
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