The automotive industry is gradually moving towards platform independence, when any car head unit can communicate with smartphone on the wireless interface and a challenge to duplicate applications on the center console display, including tips and navigation. In this case, the choice of mapping platform will depend solely on the availability of a program in smartphone.
Many automakers prefer to have a pocket developer of digital maps. If you consider that Nokia has officially admitted the intent to leave mapping business , it is not surprising there is willing to buy the asset among car manufacturers. In any case, the resource Reuters referring to the publication of the German media reports that among the potential buyers number of companies Facebook and a consortium of German automakers, combining BMW, Audi / Volkswagen and Daimler. In addition, interest in the asset Nokia exhibit a German passenger service Uber and US investment fund Hellman & Friedman. According to Bloomberg, Nokia itself is trying to generate interest in the transaction by Apple, Alibaba and Amazon.
Nokia wants to get for mapping business at least $ 3.2 billion. As long as no hurry to give for this asset more than $ 2.15 billion.