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INRIX TrafficTraffic, road conditions, alerts and drive timesWhat’s new: Enhanced alerts for dangerous slowdowns, road weather conditions and alerts about accidents, construction and hazards ahead on your routeDescription: Always know what’s happening on the road ahead, so you can arrive at your destination safely and on-time. INRIX Traffic gives you live traffic information including congestion, road conditions, construction, accidents and more, all in real-time.Key Features:Live traffic and routing to avoid congestion and other delaysSafety alerts to protect you from sudden slowdowns and weather-related road conditions up aheadIncident reports to inform you of construction, accidents, hazards, events, lane closures and closed roads as well as notifications when roads re-openAbility to report incidents to help other driversCalendar integration and smart alerts that notify when you need to leave to get to appointments on timeAvailable parking near your favorite places – on-street spaces, park and rides, lots and garagesNo advertisementsFollow Us!Facebook: www.facebook.com/inrixtrafficTwitter: www.twitter.com/inrixWeb: www.inrix.com/mobile-appsNote: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Show more Show less

INRIX®, a leading provider of traffic and navigation services, is announcing it will provide Ford Motor Company with real-time traffic information and enhanced routing for all Ford vehicles with SYNC. These capabilities enhance the consumer experience with the award-winning Ford SYNC with Traffic, Directions and Information (TDI) and extends the time-saving benefits of INRIX traffic services to include the automaker’s other next-generation navigation systems.In a CES keynote presentation this morning, Ford announced the company will become the first automaker to utilize INRIX’s real-time traffic information for 100,000 additional miles of arterials, city streets and secondary roads to route drivers around traffic congestion and speed them to their destination. As Ford builds on the successful foundation of SYNC with the introduction of MyFord Touch driver connect technology, INRIX’s traffic information continues to drive routing as part of the new system’s Traffic Directions & Information navigation services.“Our traffic-influenced routing with arterials delivers a massive breakthrough that offers Ford customers new time saving options for getting to the important places and events in their lives,” said Bryan Mistele, president and CEO, INRIX. “As consumers increasingly demand navigation systems that help them avoid traffic congestion, important advancements like real-time traffic-influenced routing with arterials help companies like Ford meet the growing needs of their customers worldwide.”According to a recently published J.D. Power & Associates study, 80 percent of consumers desire navigation systems that offer real-time traffic information and the inclusion of real-time traffic information significantly boosts customer satisfaction with their in-car navigation system. In the survey’s rankings of in-car navigations systems by manufacturers based on customer satisfaction, navigation systems offered by Ford Motor Company collected five of the top 10 spots, including first and second place.The new MyFord Touch driver connect technology announced today at the 2010 International CES is designed to be powerful yet intuitive for drivers, blending strengths of the most proven interfaces in consumer electronics – including MP3 players and mobile phones – with a new generation of Ford’s award-winning SYNC system. MyFord, which will be branded as MyLincoln Touch and MyMercury Touch on respective Lincoln and Mercury brand products, redesigns the in-car interface, mirroring how consumers interact with most devices in their lives using touch-sensitive buttons, touch screens, thumb-wheel controls and voice recognition.INRIX’s expanded role in Ford Motor Company navigation systems builds upon announcements made at the 2009 CES where Ford and INRIX announced Ford SYNC with Traffic, Directions and Information including personalized voice-enabled traffic reports, traffic-influenced turn-by-turn directions and route alerts. For additional information about INRIX traffic services, visit Related News

It as a backup or supplement to their dedicated trucking apps. The familiar interface and reliable traffic updates make Google Maps a practical choice, especially when you’re driving in urban areas or need a quick route check. Plus, since most of us already have it on our phones, it’s one less app to download.What makes Google Maps particularly useful for truckers is its detailed satellite view and Street View features. These tools let you scout out tight turns, check parking lot entrances, and verify delivery locations before you arrive. While Google Maps isn’t tailored for truckers, it remains a solid option for general navigation.Key featuresReal-time traffic updates to avoid delaysVoice-guided turn-by-turn navigationOffline truck maps for areas with poor connectivityInformation on nearby fuel stations, restaurants, and rest stopsRegular street map view and satellite imagery for a clear understanding of routesAdvantages and disadvantagesWhat we like:Free to use with no hidden costsAlways reliable maps and up-to-date traffic dataExtremely reliable and stable app performanceClear voice-guided driving directions with plenty of advance noticeExcellent satellite and Street View coverageWorks offline when you download mapsNo ads to distract youCould be better:No truck-specific routingDoesn’t account for vehicle height or weight restrictionsCan’t filter for truck stops or weigh stationsNo special features for truck parkingSometimes suggests routes unsuitable for large vehiclesUser reviewsI like the accuracy and turn-by-turn instructions. This makes it very easy to reach my destination. – Nilesh S.Google Maps’ occasional inaccuracies in live traffic updates can be frustrating. While generally reliable, these inaccuracies can lead to unexpected delays or longer routes than expected. – Naouel T. Your Competition Doesn't Want You to Know This Routing Hack While other truck drivers are still struggling with sticky notes and Google Maps, Upper users are completing 3x more deliveries and saving 10 hours every single week. 3. Waze: Best for real-time traffic and hazard alertsWaze is a community-driven app that provides real-time updates on traffic, road hazards, and accidents. The truck GPS app excels in urban and suburban areas where there are lots of users contributing updates.While Waze wasn’t designed with truckers in mind, many truck drivers appreciate its ability to help them avoid unexpected delays and road hazards. The app’s strength lies in its crowd-sourced information, which often alerts you to problems before they show up on other truck navigation apps. This can be particularly valuable when you’re trying to be on time as per delivery windows or avoid traffic jams.Key featuresProvides crowd-sourced alerts about traffic incidents, accidents, road hazards, and construction zonesUsers can report the current gas prices at different stationsOffers alternate routes in real-time when it detects heavy traffic aheadVoice alerts warn you about upcoming hazards, speed traps, and other road conditionsThe app integrates with your phone’s music

•SYNC® Destinations is a free smartphone app that gives SYNC Traffic, Directions and Information (TDI) users mobile access to search for and save destinations to their cloud-based SYNC Services account for easy access when back in the car•App includes Predictive Traffic, powered by Ford’s best-in-class traffic information supplier INRIX, providing users with recommended departure time, travel time and ETA based on current and expected traffic conditions along their route•Free SYNC Destinations app is available today for Apple iPhone, Apple iPad and Android-based devices and can be downloaded through the Apple App Store and Android Market•SYNC Destinations is available to owners of 2010-2011 SYNC-equipped, TDI-capable vehicles who have a registered and active TDI services account on www.syncmyride.comDEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 29, 2010 – Owners of 2010 and 2011 Ford SYNC-equipped vehicles that are Traffic, Directions and Information (TDI)-capable can now download a free smartphone app designed to help get them where they need to go with less hassle.Ford launched the SYNC Destinations mobile app today for Apple iPhone, Apple iPad and Android-based devices, with BlackBerry smartphones coming soon. Available at no cost, the app gives users of TDI services mobile access to a host of navigation and traffic information specifically designed to make any trip easier.“SYNC Destinations leverages the power of your smartphone to manage a user’s SYNC Services account and to plan ahead, sending destination locations to your car, and knowing what’s happening on the road ahead of you before you even get behind the wheel,” said Dave Gersabeck, SYNC TDI product manager.With the SYNC Destinations app, TDI users have an exclusive on-the-go link to their cloud-based SYNC Services account on www.syncmyride.com, where they can add, save and manage “Saved Points” or addresses. A maximum of 25 Saved Points can be accessed through the app. Locations added via SYNC Destinations are immediately accessible through SYNC Services once in the vehicle, with turn-by-turn directions delivered to the car only a few simple voice commands away.“With SYNC Destinations, you can be standing in line for a coffee, making impromptu plans with a friend or sitting at the ballgame, and conveniently add a new address to your Saved Points – without ever stopping to log into your account at a personal computer,” adds Gersabeck.With SYNC Destinations, SYNC TDI users can also better plan the when and where of their commutes, accessing real-time traffic information, reliable traffic forecasts and other time-saving features powered by INRIX, a leading provider of traffic information and driver services. Key benefits include:•Traffic maps with real-time speed, crash and incident information for all highways, interstates, arterials and city streets in 126 metropolitan areas across North America•Reliable traffic forecasts that predict how travel times are expected to change over time, based on sophisticated analysis of current traffic conditions, day of the week, season, holidays and related days, current and forecast weather, crashes and road construction, as well as other unique local events such as school schedules, sports games and concerts•Fastest routes based on current and expected traffic conditions as well as recommended