Inrix and Volkswagen expand delivery of real time traffic information

Volkswagen is to expand adoption of Inrix real-time traffic information to all Golf models equipped with its Car-Net navigation service. Initially introduced in the 2013 GTI and GTD models across Europe, Inrix traffic information will now be available to owners of new Golf, Golf S, Golf SE, Golf Plus and the recently introduced 300 PS Golf R models in 17 European countries. The collaboration enables Inrix to provide drivers with insight into real time traffic conditions, travel times and the fastest rout
January 10, 2014 Read time: 2 mins
994 Volkswagen is to expand adoption of 163 Inrix real-time traffic information to all Golf models equipped with its Car-Net navigation service. Initially introduced in the 2013 GTI and GTD models across Europe, Inrix traffic information will now be available to owners of new Golf, Golf S, Golf SE, Golf Plus and the recently introduced 300 PS Golf R models in 17 European countries.

The collaboration enables Inrix to provide drivers with insight into real time traffic conditions, travel times and the fastest routes as well as alerts to better routes for navigating around accidents, road works, closures and other traffic-causing delays.

“Global climate change, economic upheaval and increasing urbanisation are forcing automakers to take a fresh approach to personal mobility,” said Andreas Hecht, Inrix Vice President and General Manager of Automotive. “Together with Volkswagen we’re unlocking new possibilities for improving mobility through the latest advancements in daily navigation and other driver services.”
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