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Check this out from an XM Press Release -- can this be an upgrade for the 04 TL with Nav? Let's hope so...

NEW YORK, April 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO
SHOW -- XM Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: XMSR), the pioneer and leader in satellite
radio, today unveiled a groundbreaking new satellite data information service
called XM NavTraffic. The service is powered by NAVTEQ Traffic, a new product
from NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle
navigation systems. XM NavTraffic is the nation's first satellite traffic
information service that enables a vehicle's on-board navigation system to
display current traffic information for a driver's chosen route.
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(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000724/XMSATLOGO )
XM NavTraffic will debut this fall as the provider of traffic data to the
AcuraLink communication system that will be a standard feature on the all-new
2005 Acura RL. The state-of-the-art Acura Satellite Navigation System will
provide drivers with real-time traffic information integrated with an in-
vehicle navigation system, a first in North America.
"The XM NavTraffic information service provides the critical
infrastructure side of Acura's advanced navigation capabilities," said Tom
Elliott, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
XM NavTraffic is designed to fully integrate with the vehicle's on-board
navigation system to display current information about traffic incidents,
average traffic speed along specific roadways, and estimated travel times
based on traffic conditions. This information is delivered to the vehicle by
the XM Radio satellites, which cover the U.S. from coast to coast. XM
NavTraffic makes it possible for on-board vehicle navigation systems to
provide continuously updated traffic information personalized for each
driver's needs.
Later this year, General Motors is expected to offer XM NavTraffic as an
optional integrated feature on select 2005 Cadillac CTS vehicles.
XM and NAVTEQ will demonstrate the XM NavTraffic service this week at the
New York International Auto Show in Booth CP11 at the Crystal Palace in the
Jacob Javits Center.
"XM NavTraffic, when integrated into vehicles, is a powerful tool for U.S.
drivers to understand, anticipate, and avoid traffic congestion," said Hugh
Panero, President and CEO of XM Satellite Radio. "The XM NavTraffic technology
will help bring personalized, route-specific traffic information further into
the mainstream," Panero said.

XM NavTraffic provides the following traffic data to vehicles:

* Unscheduled traffic incident data, such as accidents and disabled
vehicles

* Scheduled traffic incident data, such as road construction and road
closures

* Traffic flow information (the actual speed data from road sensors)

* Alternate routes to avoid congestion and reach your destination faster

XM has partnered with NAVTEQ, which combines information from a variety of
sources, including:

* Road sensors, which measure vehicle speed

* Traffic camera information

* Local government incident data

* Road construction schedules from state departments of transportation

moreace

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Donte99TL

Oh damn, You klnow I will be getting that hooked up.

moreace

how? what is acura link and how do we get it? do u have to pay for the service

donte get on it

smoore

I dont' know if it will be in the 05 TL in the U.S. but I doubt we will see it in Canada. We have no XM radio. Its funny that Infiniti does provide the XM radio in Canada but not the service. At least that is what the G35 salesman told me.

w1n78

that would be an awesome add-on to my 04. hope it's possible. right now i go to www.sigalert.com (so. california only) to get updates before i leave home

caball88

it would be possible to get an upgrade to the software and allow the navi to take advantage of this traffic information. but its up to acura if they want to offer it, meaning $$$$. it all depends who is willing to pay and how much. no point in selling it to only a couple thousand people. this type of navi has already been used in europe, they used AM channel to broadcast the information. its completely free there and does not cost extra since its passive. but since this system uses XM satellite i would imagine it to be included in the price of XM or an additional fee. If you notice already there are already traffic channels for major metro cities on XM.

Xerxes480

That is awesome. I've only had the car three weeks, and I've stared at the nav countless times (while sitting in traffic) pondering how there MUST be a way to get real-time traffic info to display. Sounds like it's coming!