Selected 2013 1686 Toyota and 4349 Lexus models will feature the first consumer facing real-time delivery of information and graphics inside a vehicle, thanks to a three-year agreement between real-time traffic data provider 1730 Clear Channel Media and Entertainment’s Total Traffic Network (TTN) and Toyota Motor Sales USA. Real-time traffic and the Weather Channel information will be integrated into the vehicles’ dashboards via an HD radio signal.
Toyota and Lexus audio systems launched on selected 2014 models will feature an integrated in-dash display of TTN services. These easy to access features will include doppler radar and real-time weather forecasts from the Weather Channel and TTN’s traffic updates. These features will be available subscription free and do not require any data plans while in range of more than 350 HD radio stations, providing Toyota drivers with up-to-the-minute traffic and weather updates whenever and wherever they want it with just a touch of their vehicle’s console display. Toyota also plans to expand the service coverage beyond the HD boundaries for those vehicles equipped with Entune by providing these same services through a customer’s cell phone.
“Innovation is an essential part of what we do, including leveraging our national distribution platform in new ways,” said Kevin Dorsey, resident of national media groups for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. “This new agreement with Toyota highlights our ability to leverage our distribution, programming and technology platforms to bring consumers what they want, where they want it and without annoying subscriptions. Our digital expertise helps to provide one-of-a-kind solutions for our partners and we are looking forward to joining forces with Toyota to further enhance the driving experience.”
“We are excited about this value oriented solution for providing important services to our customers,” states Jon Bucci, vice president, connected vehicle technologies, Toyota Motor Sales USA. “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.”
Toyota and Lexus audio systems launched on selected 2014 models will feature an integrated in-dash display of TTN services. These easy to access features will include doppler radar and real-time weather forecasts from the Weather Channel and TTN’s traffic updates. These features will be available subscription free and do not require any data plans while in range of more than 350 HD radio stations, providing Toyota drivers with up-to-the-minute traffic and weather updates whenever and wherever they want it with just a touch of their vehicle’s console display. Toyota also plans to expand the service coverage beyond the HD boundaries for those vehicles equipped with Entune by providing these same services through a customer’s cell phone.
“Innovation is an essential part of what we do, including leveraging our national distribution platform in new ways,” said Kevin Dorsey, resident of national media groups for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. “This new agreement with Toyota highlights our ability to leverage our distribution, programming and technology platforms to bring consumers what they want, where they want it and without annoying subscriptions. Our digital expertise helps to provide one-of-a-kind solutions for our partners and we are looking forward to joining forces with Toyota to further enhance the driving experience.”
“We are excited about this value oriented solution for providing important services to our customers,” states Jon Bucci, vice president, connected vehicle technologies, Toyota Motor Sales USA. “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.”
