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Groundbreaking Satellite Data Information Service Unveiled for Vehicle Navigation Systems

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NAVTEQ, a leading provider of digital map data, and XM Satellite Radio, the pioneer of satellite radio, have collaborated to introduce XM NavTraffic, a revolutionary satellite data information service that enables vehicles to display real-time traffic information. This cutting-edge system will debut this fall, initially offering coverage in 20 major markets across the United States.

Key Takeaways:

  • XM NavTraffic is designed to fully integrate with a vehicle's on-board navigation system, displaying current traffic information, incidents, and average traffic speed along specific roadways.
  • The service is powered by NAVTEQ Traffic data, which aggregates information from multiple sources, including government departments, police, and emergency services.
  • XM NavTraffic will be offered as a premium service, providing 120-plus channels of commercial-free music, news, sports, and entertainment.
  • The service will be available on select 2005 Cadillac CTS vehicles and the all-new 2005 Acura RL, with General Motors and Acura being the initial partners.
  • NAVTEQ Traffic data is quality-tested to ensure that the sources meet NAVTEQ's rigorous data quality standards.
  • The service is expected to expand to cover additional markets in the future, cementing XM NavTraffic's position as a leading traffic information solution.
  • John MacLeod, Executive Vice President of Global Marketing & Strategy for NAVTEQ, highlighted the importance of accurate, personally relevant, and timely traffic information, stating that XM NavTraffic will provide a real-time traffic data solution of unparalleled value.

Statistics:

  • The service is expected to cover 20 major markets across the United States, including:

+ Atlanta

+ Baltimore

+ Boston

+ Chicago

+ Dallas/Ft. Worth

+ Detroit

+ Houston

+ Los Angeles

+ Miami-Ft. Lauderdale

+ Minneapolis-St. Paul

+ New York City

+ Philadelphia

+ Phoenix

+ Pittsburgh

+ San Diego

+ San Francisco/Oakland

+ San Jose

+ Seattle

+ St. Louis

+ Washington, D.C.

  • The service will be available in select 2005 Cadillac CTS vehicles and the all-new 2005 Acura RL.
  • NAVTEQ Traffic aggregates data from multiple sources, including government departments, police, and emergency services, road sensors, cameras, and airborne reports.
  • The service will be broadcast via XM's network of satellites and ground-based repeaters, ensuring that the latest information is available to the driver.

Sources:

  • "Chicago, April 7 /PRNewswire/ --" (NAVTEQ and XM Satellite Radio)
  • "About NAVTEQ" (NAVTEQ website: http://www.navteq.com/)
  • "About XM Satellite Radio" (XM Satellite Radio website: http://www.xmradio.com/)

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