Toyota introduces DAB traffic information in Belgium

Toyota is to equip all of their Toyota Land Cruiser V8, Grand Prius+ Lounge version, Prius Solar Premium version cars sold in Belgium with traffic information for their in-car systems on DAB, powered by traffic and mobility information provider, be-mobile, and using the RTBF DAB network in French-speaking Belgium and the VRT DAB network in Flanders. The company says DAB represents a major industry advancement for real time traffic information; larger traffic data volumes can be processed which ensures more
December 17, 2012 Read time: 2 mins
1686 Toyota is to equip all of their Toyota Land Cruiser V8, Grand Prius+ Lounge version, Prius Solar Premium version cars sold in Belgium with traffic information for their in-car systems on DAB, powered by traffic and mobility information provider, 6593 Be-Mobile, and using the RTBF DAB network in French-speaking Belgium and the VRT DAB network in Flanders.

The company says DAB represents a major industry advancement for real time traffic information; larger traffic data volumes can be processed which ensures more accurate, more detailed and more precise information. DAB also increases the speed at which traffic information is updated, while advantages to the end user include more accurate flow prediction of arrival/travel times; real-time mobile radar and traffic alert warnings; parking advice; public transport timetables and weather updates.

According to RTBF radio, in French-speaking Belgium, DAB/DAB+ is the digital radio broadcasting standard of the future, and marks a milestone in the continuing digital revolution.  DAB/DAB+ brings high quality digital sound without interference while driving and means an enriched, enlarged and high quality radio offer and high quality traffic information.

Jan Cools, founder and CEO of be-mobile, explained, “We are delighted that Toyota has chosen us to power their new in-car navigation systems on DAB in Belgium. This represents further proof of our leading position in terms accurate traffic information data, and our commitment to developing traffic information distribution using new technologies.”
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