Lexus has announced the launch of a real-time parking and traffic navigation service in the new Lexus IS. Lexus says the Lexus IS is the first vehicle to feature such a service as standard on its premium navigation multimedia system.
Inrix Park goes beyond static parking points of interest (POIs) to provide Lexus IS owners with the benefit of navigating directly to the least expensive available parking location closest to their destination. The service provides pricing and other information for more than 42,000 car parks across Europe in a service that’s continuously updated as more locations and car park details become available. Additionally, real-time information about the number of available parking spots is offered in a growing number of connected car parks in various European cities.
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“Lexus drivers expect high performance luxury vehicles, capable of making smarter, more fuel- and time-efficient journeys, said Paul Van der Burgh, Director of Lexus Europe, adding: “Our aim is to provide Lexus drivers in Europe with a navigation system that smartly routes them around traffic and finds them the best place to park once they arrive at their destination.”
“There’s nothing more frustrating than owning one of the most advanced pieces of consumer design and engineering on the planet, only to find yourself stuck in traffic or circling the block looking for parking,” said Bryan Mistele, president and CEO of INRIX. “We believe dynamic, data driven services in the connected car that can be updated similarly to how consumers update apps on their phone are integral to improving mobility for the world’s 1 billion drivers.”
