Through the partnership, users can find a place, as well as plan and research routes, at MapQuest.com, then send the locations directly to Garmin GPS units by utilizing the "Send to GPS" drop down option. Users will then be able to easily access previously sent location data from their Garmin device without needing to input information directly on the device.

"Garmin is the clear leader in satellite navigation and our partnership further establishes MapQuest.com as the go-to site for destination planning," said Christian Dwyer, Senior Vice President and General Manager of MapQuest, Inc.

"GPS-enabled navigation devices are becoming increasingly prevalent. Offering users the option to plan online from the convenience of their computer and send information to these devices is a natural progression and an important, time-saving resource."

"Our relationship with MapQuest gives our users even more of what they've come to expect from their Garmin products -- ease of use and an array of options," said Dan Bartel, Garmin's vice president of worldwide sales. "Planning a trip, whether it's to a new restaurant, a business meeting or a family vacation, has never been easier or more efficient."

The new Send-to-Garmin feature is now available and expands on MapQuest Send-To capabilities which currently enable consumers to easily send directions from the MapQuest.com site to their mobile phones. The ability to send planning results from the vast and dynamic MapQuest database to Garmin supplements Garmin's extensive collection of preloaded destinations.

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