Internavi is a vehicle telematics service offered by the Honda Motor Company to drivers in Japan. It provides mobile connectivity for on-demand traffic information services and internet provided maps displayed inside select Honda vehicles. The service began August 1997 and was first offered in the 1998 Honda Accord sold only in Japan starting July 1998. The service received a revision to services offered October 2002, adding traffic information delivery capabilities for subscribers to the Internavi Premium Club. VICS

Vehicle Information and Communication System

Vehicle Information and Communication System is a technology used in Japan for delivering traffic and travel information to road vehicle drivers.It can be compared with the European TMC technology.It can be transmitted using:* Infrared...

 was integrated into the service starting September 2003. Membership in the service has steadily grown to exceed 50 million subscribers as of March 2007.

One of the features offered is the ability to overlay weather information on the in-car map screen in 3D. Route guidance is provided in conjunction with VICS provided information so as to display a large weather disturbance approaching, such as a snow storm or typhoon, allowing drivers to take alternate routes.

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• Ford Sync
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• Microsoft Auto
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• Bluetooth
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• OnStar
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• Kia UVO
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• Toyota's G-Book
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• BMW Assist
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• Fiat Blue&Me
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• MSN Direct
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• Mercedes COMAND
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