There are a bunch of different automobile navigation systems around, but the new XM NavTraffic takes navigation to the next level. XM NavTraffic will be the nation's first satellite traffic information service that enables a vehicle's on-board navigation system to display current traffic information for a driver's chosen route. Using traffic flow information, it will be able to show you the actual speed data from road sensors and any scheduled or unscheduled traffic incidents. XM NavTraffic will debut this fall on the all- new 2005 Acura RL. Providing RL drivers with real-time traffic information integrated with an in-vehicle navigation system, a first in North America.

PRNewswire --After being driven non-stop for 37 hours as part of an extreme driving test throughout Manhattan, taking on traffic congestion, morning and evening rush hours, the all-new 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid traveled an amazing 576 miles on a single tank of gas during this epic drive. The Escape Hybrid, the world's first hybrid sport utility vehicle, averaged more than 38 miles per gallon.

Infiniti has announced that they will be using Valeo's Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system, which alerts drivers of an unintended movement of the vehicle out of a designated traffic lane. The new system, which utilizes a small camera, speed sensor, an indicator and an audible warning buzzer, will be offered this fall on 2005 models of Infiniti's popular FX crossover sport utility vehicle - the first production application of LDW in North America. The LDW system will also be available on the next generation M45 performance luxury sedan, which is scheduled to go on sale in spring 2005 as a 2006 model.

I hope it comes with a red scanner on the front, like Knight Rider's KITT.

When I think of GoVideo, I think of their dual deck VHS players. In a couple weeks they will be adding to their innovative lineup, the PVP-4040 3.5 inch LCD PocketCinema Recorder. This nifty device can playback MPEG-4 audio and video, MP3, DivX 5.0, MPG, AVI, MP4, DAT, WMV, and ASF. It also can record in three modes, built in 128 MB flash memory stores 110 minutes in Good, 55 minutes in Better, and 27 minutes in Best. Transfer media from your PC with high speed USB 2.0, or import media in real time using the A/V input. It also supports SD cards so you can watch or record even more content... perfect for that long flight. The best part about the PVP-4040 is the price... it can be had for about $300 shipped... making this is one of the least expensive portable media players available.

Today, Delphi announced that their new Delphi CD audio system is now available for $199.99 (MSRP) at select consumer electronics retailers. The Delphi unit is the industry's first "all-in-one" audio package that allows listeners to experience the benefits of the Delphi XM SKYFi satellite radio, AM/FM radio stations and CD/MP3 player capabilities. The Delphi CD audio system allows listeners to experience XM Satellite Radio, including 68 channels of commercial free music through the Delphi XM SKYFi receiver (sold separately for $99.99 MSRP) and also receives AM/FM radio stations. Powered by an A/C adaptor or six D cell batteries for convenient portability, the Delphi system features a CD/MP3 player that can play CD/CDR/CD-RW and MP3 formatted CDs. The unit also has the ability to display the title of the song playing, name of the artist and the folder number on the LCD screen while playing MP3s. [PR Newswire]

UPDATED:The Land Rover Chronicle has a nice write up on the new LR3

Land Rover North America just added the official link to more photos of the LR3, click here to view

I just found out from my dealer that The Land Rover Chronicle has official photos of the new Land Rover LR3 (formerly known as the Discovery). This vehicle is going to have a lot of technological advances borrowed from its big brother, the Range Rover. Pricing and availability hasn't been officially announced but I'm expecting it to be in the U.S. sometime around November. [Story via The Land Rover Chronicle Forum] [Photo source MotorBox.com]