First I see Acura's new TV ad promoting traffic aware navigation, and now this: BMW has announced that select 2007 models (the 3-series, 5-, and 6-series models, as well as the X5, M5, and M6) will include real-time traffic information in their navigation systems. More proof that GPS navigation and real-time traffic are showing up on consumers' radar.
Traffic data will be provided by Clear Channel's Total Traffic Network, with coverage in 44 major US cities. Already own a fancy-pants BMW ride with the navigation package (you extravagant bastard!)? The traffic service update will be free to you for the next four years.
More details available via ClearChannel's website
That's fine and dandy but when will it be available for your pancake loving maple syrup cousins north of the border, eh?!