This AP story about MapQuest (alternate link) more or less states the obvious: that despite its market leading position, MapQuest is under threat from its mapping rivals whose innovations make MapQuest look like it’s standing still. Exhibits in evidence include the lack of an API or satellite imagery — once actually offered by MapQuest but since discontinued “after executives deemed them fun but not that useful.” The article really doesn’t delve into this question, but, you know, it’s a wire story.