Washington, D.C. - XM Satellite Radio will debut its XM NavWeather featuring exclusive Threat Matrix technology, the first real-time personalized weather tracking service for GPS navigation, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The company will also demonstrate a next-generation, full-feature colour touch-screen display, an electronic programming guide, stocks and sports tickers, and dynamic information technology.
XM NavWeather will allow drivers to view live, personalized weather forecasts and conditions on top of their existing navigation displays. The "Threat Matrix" technology provides immediate alerts on developing conditions such as hail, tornado and storm warnings, mapped to the driver's specific location and driving route. Drivers will have the option of viewing current and developing road weather conditions and multi-day forecasts for cities across the U.S., along with weather maps to monitor conditions anywhere in the country.
XM plans to announce the first auto partners to offer NavWeather in early 2008. The service will also be available for the portable Bushnell ONIX 400 within thirty days.
