BMW is offering Real Time Traffic Information for the first time on any production vehicle sold in the U.S. The system uses Clear Channel Radio’s broadcast network to update traffic information from a variety of sources including FM radio stations, highway-embedded sensors, video monitors on bridges and roadways and local traffic monitoring centers.
Traffic data is then streamed to a dedicated tuner in the car’s radio and is transferred directly to the navigation system.
This allows drivers to receive traffic updates 24/7 even if the radio is turned off or the driveris listening to another audio source such as CDs or an iPod. The nav system then calculates the best route considering traffic problems and potential delays. If a delay is more than 5 minutes, the system will offer an alternative route around the congestion either automatically or at the choice of the driver.
The system requires no monthly fees and no recurring cost for four years, its part of the cost of the navigation system. It is available on X5, M5, M6 and 3, 5 and 6 series cars.
Traffic data is then streamed to a dedicated tuner in the car’s radio and is transferred directly to the navigation system.
This allows drivers to receive traffic updates 24/7 even if the radio is turned off or the driveris listening to another audio source such as CDs or an iPod. The nav system then calculates the best route considering traffic problems and potential delays. If a delay is more than 5 minutes, the system will offer an alternative route around the congestion either automatically or at the choice of the driver.
The system requires no monthly fees and no recurring cost for four years, its part of the cost of the navigation system. It is available on X5, M5, M6 and 3, 5 and 6 series cars.
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