Australia: Mercedes launches traffic info from SUNA Traffic (InTelematics)

21 Apr 2011

Mercedes-Benz is making SUNA live traffic updates a standard feature of the navigation systems in the S-Class and E-Class. It is the first European premium car manufacturer to do so.

Last year's major upgrade to SUNA to deliver more detailed road coverage and higher precision "was a catalyst in the decision by Mercedes-Benz to integrate our service into their vehicles," said Adam Game, CEO of Intelematics Australia, the RACV subsidiary that operates SUNA.

The service covers Adelaide Brisbane, Canberra, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney.

Horst van Sanden, managing director of Mercedes-Benz Cars, said "As one of the world's leading providers of premium vehicles we are continually striving to improve the capabilities of our vehicles, SUNA is a welcome addition and one we believe our customers will gain enormous benefit from."

The company is expected to announce SUNA support on additional models later this year.