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Magellan and Eurovox Combine to Develop Vehicle Navigation Products

28 April 1999

Magellan and Eurovox Combine to Develop Advanced, Satellite-Based Vehicle Navigation Products for OEM, OEI and Consumer Automotive Markets

 Deal Will Enable Eurovox to Design, Manufacture and Sell Vehicle Navigation
                  Products, Based on Magellan's Turn-By-Turn
              Guidance Technology, in Australia and New Zealand

    SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 28 -- Eurovox Pty. Ltd., the
leading Australian supplier of automotive audio entertainment systems to
Australia's auto manufacturers, and California-based Magellan Corp., a
satellite navigation and communications subsidiary of Orbital Sciences
Corporation , announced their agreement to design, develop and
manufacture advanced, satellite-aided, in-vehicle navigation systems for
markets in Australia and New Zealand.
    Magellan will license its vehicle navigation technology to Eurovox.  Under
a separate technical support and services agreement, Eurovox will develop
navigation equipment for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Original
Equipment Importers (OIM), as well as commercial and consumer applications.
Further details of the agreement were not released.
    The products to be developed will use Magellan's latest turn-by-turn
vehicle navigation and information technology, incorporating satellite
positioning, patented inertial navigation capability and digital map-matching
to provide voice- and visually-prompted driving instructions.  The same
technology is being used in the recently announced Magellan-Hertz Corporation
joint venture to expand the Hertz NeverLost(R) vehicle navigation service, and
in Magellan's own 750NAV(TM) consumer aftermarket product, according to
Magellan President and CEO John Huyett.
    "Eurovox has earned its leadership position in automotive electronics and
audio systems through an unwavering dedication to quality design and
manufacturing.  By partnering with Eurovox, Magellan now has the opportunity
to participate in one of the world's fastest growing regional automotive
markets," Huyett said.
    "This agreement between Eurovox and Magellan is a fantastic opportunity
for both companies.  The resources and technology that have placed both
Eurovox and Magellan at the head of their respective markets will now provide
a platform for future developments that will shape in-vehicle information
systems into the 21st Century," was Eurovox Managing Director Paul Miller's
response.
    "As the leading OE supplier of audio equipment in Australia, Eurovox will
now be able to provide the Australian automotive market with the very latest
in mobile information systems," Miller added.

    About Eurovox Pty. Ltd.
    Since 1975, Eurovox has grown to become the largest car audio distributor
in Australia in the OEM, OEI and aftermarket segments.  The company offers
motor vehicle manufacturers and importers a total car audio design,
development and manufacturing facility, with full QS9000 worldwide automotive
standard accreditation.
    Eurovox boasts the most technically advanced production, engineering and
research and development facility of its kind in Australia; with its own
sheetmetal and harness making divisions.  Alliances with manufacturers in
Malaysia, Taiwan and the United States, and technology agreements with major
Japanese companies ensure that Eurovox's higher performance products continue
to meet and exceed market expectations.  Eurovox-built products can be found
in cars from manufacturers such as Audi, BMW, Case, General Motors, Holden,
John Deere, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Peugeot, Scania,
Volkswagen, Volvo and Western Star.
    For more information visit the company's website at http://www.eurovox.com.

    About Magellan Corporation
    Magellan Corporation is a leading manufacturer of satellite access
products for worldwide positioning, navigation, timing, communication and
guidance.  Currently the company employs over 500 people and has revenues in
excess of $100 million.  The company recently announced a merger agreement
that will result in the acquisition of Lowrance Electronics, Inc., a Tulsa,
OK-based manufacturer of recreational and commercial GPS and sonar technology
products.  Headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, Magellan also has product
development centers in San Dimas, CA, and Rochester Hills, MI; and a
technology research and development center in Moscow, Russia.
    For more information visit the company's website at http://www.magellangps.com.