NAVTEQ and MapQuest Expand Business Arrangement

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Tue May 20, 2008 11:14am EDT

Agreement Now Includes Access to Entire NAVTEQ(R) Map Database

CHICAGO, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NAVTEQ (NYSE: NVT), a leading
global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based
solutions, today announced that MapQuest, the top mapping website in the US*,
has expanded its agreement with NAVTEQ.  Under the new agreement, MapQuest now
has access to all 73 countries in the NAVTEQ map database, as well as future
country releases.  MapQuest will utilize NAVTEQ data in both its Internet and
mobile applications.
    "MapQuest has remained a leader in online mapping by providing users with
reliable maps and directions, high quality data, and easy-to-use features,"
said Christian Dwyer, senior vice president and general manager, MapQuest,
Inc.  "Our agreement with NAVTEQ helps ensure that we continue to provide
users with the best experience possible."
    The inclusion of the entire NAVTEQ database further optimizes MapQuest's
location offerings by providing rich map content beyond the U.S.  NAVTEQ map
data spans 73 countries and territories on six continents, and includes some
of the fastest growing economies in the world such as Brazil, Russia and
India.
    "NAVTEQ has worked closely with MapQuest for many years and we look
forward expanding our business relationship," said Jeff Mize, executive vice
president, sales, NAVTEQ.  "With this increased access to our entire NAVTEQ
database, MapQuest can now develop compelling location solutions that affect
consumer activity worldwide."
    *comScore Media Metrix, March 2008, based on unique visitors
    About NAVTEQ
    NAVTEQ is a leading provider of comprehensive digital map information for
automotive navigation systems, mobile navigation devices, Internet-based
mapping applications, and government and business solutions. NAVTEQ creates
the digital maps and map content that power navigation and location-based
services solutions around the world. The Chicago-based company was founded in
1985 and has more than 3,500 employees located in 174 offices and in 32
countries.
    NAVTEQ is a trademark in the U.S. and other countries. All rights
reserved.
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and uncertainties, including those set forth under "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in
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Securities and Exchange Commission.
    Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to
changes in global political, economic, business, competitive, market and
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SOURCE  NAVTEQ

Jennifer Schuh of NAVTEQ, +1-312-894-3913, jennifer.schuh@navteq.com; or Bob
Richter, +1-212-802-8588, bob@richtermedia.com, for NAVTEQ; or Chris Savarese
of AOL-MapQuest, +1-212-206-4589, chris.savarese@corp.aol.com
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