Clarion and Clear Channel Radio Team Up for Real-Time Traffic Solution

Clarion and Clear Channel Radio Team Up for Real-Time Traffic Solution

CYPRESS, Calif., Nov. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarion Corporation of America (Clarion), a global leader of mobile electronics entertainment systems, is now shipping its latest Portable Navigation Device, the N.I.C.E. 430 (Navigation In-Car Entertainment), and optional NAVRDS accessory utilizing Clear Channel Radio's Total Traffic Network service.

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Clarion's N.I.C.E. 430 and NAVRDS accessory give consumers yet another reason to use their GPS navi at all times. Even when a planned trip seems routine, upcoming traffic can ruin the driving experience. Total Traffic Network offers customers a high-quality, high-value solution for traffic flow and incidents in 80 metropolitan areas across the U.S., making them an ideal partner for Clarion.

"Clarion GPS Navi products, combined with the extensive coverage of Total Traffic Network, enable us to provide our customers continued satisfaction throughout their entire in-vehicle experience" said Adam Thomas, Vice President of Marketing for Clarion Corporation of America.

Besides traffic capability, the N.I.C.E. 430 GPS Navi device also offers true portability, easy-to-use operation, slim design, an expansive and clear 4.3" color touch screen, built-in Bluetooth hands-free operation, an integrated SiRF III GPS receiver, and an SD card slot for picture viewing and MP3 music file playback.

Key navigation features include; maps of U.S. and Canada, 3 Million POI, 2D and 3D map views, turn-by-turn voice announcements, automatic route recalculation, dynamic volume, a cockpit mode with ETA and dynamic 3D map zoom and tilt.

About Clarion:

Clarion Corporation of America, headquartered in Cypress, California, is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Clarion Co. Ltd., which joined the Hitachi-group companies as a consolidated subsidiary in 2006. Clarion Corporation of America ranks among the top 150 North American OEM Suppliers and is recognized by an independent research firm for the highest customer satisfaction for 6CD radios in new vehicle's sold in the U.S. Clarion, an international leader in mobile electronics since 1940, conducts research, development, engineering, design, manufacturing, sales and marketing of vehicle entertainment, navigation, rear vision, communications and security products for the automotive, marine and recreational vehicle environments. Clarion has over 10,000 employees worldwide and 12 factories in 10 countries, with marketing and sales affiliates in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia. Clarion is located on the Web at www.clarion.com.

About Clear Channel Radio Total Traffic Network:

Clear Channel Radio is the first broadcaster to launch a ground-breaking programming and technology service delivering real-time traffic data directly to vehicles, using its own network of reporters, traffic cameras, helicopters and airplanes -- Total Traffic Network. Clear Channel's Total Traffic Network now serves more than 125 metropolitan markets in three countries, including the United States, Mexico and New Zealand. Total Traffic Network delivers real-time traffic data via in-car or portable navigation systems, broadcast media, wireless and Internet-based services. For more information, please log on to www.realtimetraffic.net.

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Source: Clarion Corporation of America

CONTACT: Kevin Kuenzie of Clarion Corporation of America,
+1-310-217-4392, or kkuenzie@clarion.com

Web site: http://www.clarion.com/
http://www.realtimetraffic.net/

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Profile: International Entertainment