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Clear Channel's Total Traffic Network and Toyota have announced a three-year agreement that will integrate real-time traffic and The Weather Channel information into the dashboards of select 2013 Toyota and Lexus models. The new Toyota models will feature the first consumer-facing real-time delivery of information and graphics inside a vehicle via an HD Radio signal.
Toyota VP Jon Bucci said, ?We are excited about this value-oriented solution for providing important services to our customers. The strengthening of our partnership with Clear Channel Media and Entertainment provides even more in-vehicle experiences by bringing real-time information to our customers.?
Featured In-Dash Services To Include:
- Doppler weather radar: Drivers will have instant access to The Weather Channel?s Doppler weather radar overlaid onto their existing in-dash navigation map.
- Current weather conditions and forecasts: Drivers will be able to easily access The Weather Channel?s local and national forecasts for over 120 cities with a touch of the console screen.
- Real-time traffic: These easy-to-understand maps and incident coverage reports are updated every two minutes and offer current conditions, as well as upcoming 15-, 30- and 45-minute predictive traffic information.
