What does GPS mean in cars?

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StAbel
07/30/25 8:09am
Car GPS refers to the car navigation and positioning system. Based on positioning, it can provide the optimal driving route through a multi-functional display. GPS also has an important anti-theft function. GPS anti-theft function: The anti-theft function of vehicle GPS is divided into static anti-theft and dynamic tracking. The former refers to when the owner leaves the car, and the parked vehicle encounters theft, damage, or movement, the vehicle sends an alarm to the GPS monitoring center through its own monitoring system. The latter can perform positioning tracking and vehicle condition monitoring on stolen vehicles in motion. GPS positioning function: The car GPS navigation system is a radio navigation and positioning system based on 24 global positioning satellites, providing three-dimensional position, three-dimensional speed, and other information worldwide and all-weather. The GPS antenna receives data from at least 3 of the 24 GPS satellites orbiting the Earth. By matching the position coordinates determined by the GPS satellite signals, the exact position of the car on the electronic map is determined, which is commonly referred to as the positioning function.
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