Inrix and Volvo Cars debut global collaboration for real-time traffic information

Volvo Cars and Inrix are to collaborate on the automaker’s first live traffic service; Inrix will provide Volvo drivers with real-time and predictive traffic flow information for routes, travel times, and alerts to accidents and incidents. INRIX Traffic will be a part of Volvo Sensus Connect, an innovative on-board infotainment and navigation solution that allows drivers to find and pay for parking, discover new places, stream their favourite music and much more. Inrix real-time traffic will be availabl
November 4, 2015 Read time: 2 mins
RSS7192 Volvo Cars and 163 Inrix are to collaborate on the automaker’s first live traffic service; Inrix will provide Volvo drivers with real-time and predictive traffic flow information for routes, travel times, and alerts to accidents and incidents.

INRIX Traffic will be a part of Volvo Sensus Connect, an innovative on-board infotainment and navigation solution that allows drivers to find and pay for parking, discover new places, stream their favourite music and much more. Inrix real-time traffic will be available in November 2015 in the new Volvo XC90, and then in all other future Volvo models.

According to Volvo, the addition of Inrix Traffic to Sensus Connect is the next step in providing drivers with useful in-car services. Fredrik Marthinsson, manager Connected Navigation and Services at Volvo Cars said, “The real-time, dynamic flow of traffic information will allow Volvo drivers to find the fastest route with precise ETAs to their destination.”
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