Toyota Safety Connect and Lexus Enform

Earlier in the week we told you, Toyota announced its new Dual Telemantics Program, well more information has been revealed. The name of the new service is called Toyota Safety Connect and Lexus Enform. Toyota's new telemantics program pulled out all the stops including lots of strategic partnerships as well as heavy utilization of various XM data services.

Toyota announced today its strategic partners in the creation of Safety Connect and Lexus Enform.

ATX: A Telematics Industry Leader

A key collaborator in Toyota's telematics efforts is ATX, a leading provider of telematics services to global automobile manufacturers.

VoiceBox's Flexible Voice Interface -- An Automotive First

On the Lexus Enform side, Toyota has partnered with VoiceBox(R) Technologies Inc., to provide one of the most functional -- and sure to be favorite -- systems in the new platform. VoiceBox is the award-winning innovator of conversational voice search applications.

XM: Reaching Beyond Radio

"With the launch of our new telematics systems, we are excited to see our long-standing partnership with XM to launch into new terrain," said Pisz.

In addition to XM's ongoing satellite radio offerings, including the now available "The Best of SIRIUS," Toyota's XM services are now expanding to include XM NavTraffic(R) on more Lexus and Toyota models, as well as XMNavWeather(TM) and XM(R) Sports and Stocks on most Lexus models. Also of note, XM has provided Toyota with proprietary bandwidth for the broadcast of Lexus Insider audio casts.

Zagat: On-Road Access to Best-Selling Restaurant Guides

TMS has collaborated with Zagat to enhance and improve the Lexus ownership experience by utilizing Zagat's best-in-breed content within the navigation system.

Below are some pictures of Toyota Safety Connect.

Note heavy usage of XM Data Services (XM Sports, XM NavTraffic, and XM NavWeather). Pretty slick!

XM Sports give you the options to stay on top of the latest sports scores.

XM NavWeather keeps you up to date on the latest weather forecasts.

Source - Jalopnik, The Auto Channel