Archive for the ‘Technology’ Category
Introducing the ‘game-changing’ TomTom High Speed Multi-Charger
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 11:49 No CommentsToday, TomTom announces the release of its High Speed Multi-Charger: the first TomTom charging solution that can charge up to three devices in the car at once – and up to four times faster than other chargers. Designed specifically for portable navigation devices (PNDs), TomTom chargers ensure that the PND always receives the right amount [...]
TomTom reveals high speed multi-charger
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 8:32 No CommentsTomTom has announced the release of its High Speed Multi-Charger, able to charge up to three devices in the car at once, and up to four times faster than other chargers. “The new High Speed Multi-Charger is the first TomTom accessory that enables users to charge their sat nav device and other mobile devices at [...]
51% of French drivers have a GPS navigation device.
Friday, February 11, 2011 8:21 No CommentsAccording to a recent study performed by TNS Sofres for TomTom, 51% of French drivers have a GPS navigation device. Among these owners 74 percent have a portable unit (PND), 21 percent have an in-dash system and 6 percent have a smartphone solution. This study is yet another testimonial on how heavy penetrated are Western [...]
Perhaps you should not put your GPS away!!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011 13:02 No CommentsEarlier today I received an accident report from our road safety emergency response partner ER24 about the accident in the above photo. A bakkie carrying 16 occupants rolled on the N1 south just before the Beyers Naude drive exit. When paramedics arrived at the scene, the bakkie was lying on its right hand side, and [...]
TomTom Business Solutions reports significant UK growth in 2010
Wednesday, January 26, 2011 22:47 No CommentsThe business unit of TomTom dedicated to commercial vehicle fleet management solutions will now be increasing the size of its UK team in order to support further growth throughout 2011 after achieving year-on-year growth of 40%, 2009 to 2010. Giles Margerison, sales director TomTom Business Solutions, said: “Our record growth in 2010 is testament to [...]
TomTom Makes the Largest Historic Traffic Database in the World Available for Governments
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 6:25 No CommentsTomTom, the world’s leading provider of location and navigation solutions, unveils TomTom Traffic Stats at the Transportation Research Board annual meeting in Washington D.C. Within 24 hours of submitting a data request through http://trafficstats.tomtom.com governments and traffic consultants will have highly accurate and up-to-date traffic data analysis at their fingertips compared to the current industry [...]
Nike and TomTom unveil Game-Changing Nike+ SportWatch GPS
Friday, January 7, 2011 8:41 No CommentsLAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) and TomTom (AEX: TOM2) have collaborated to create the Nike+ SportWatch GPS Powered by TomTom. The new running watch, unveiled today at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show,will provide athletes with the most dynamic and motivational running experience in the world thanks to its unique functionality, beautiful design, and direct [...]
TomTom Signs Multi-Year Agreement to supply maps to Route 66
Wednesday, January 5, 2011 7:08 No CommentsTomTom and mobile navigation provider Route 66 have signed a multi-year licensing agreement under which TomTom is to deliver maps and enhanced content for ROUTE 66’s products and services. Route 66 provides software development kits and applications to several of the world’s top mobile device manufacturers including Samsung and HTC. ROUTE 66 is using TomTom [...]
TomTom increases workforce as it looks to expand in Asia
Sunday, December 26, 2010 16:15 No CommentsDutch navigation device maker TomTom expects more deals with car producers and will increase its workforce by about 14 percent next year as it seeks market share in Asia, its chief executive told a Dutch paper. Harold Goddijn told daily newspaper De Financieele Telegraaf on Friday the workforce would grow to about 4,000 next year [...]
Apple reveals TomTom App as one of the Top iPhone applications
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 14:42 No CommentsApple has released its “Rewind” of 2010, looking at the top iPhone and iPad apps of the year in Ireland. iPhone The top paid app was the game Angry Birds, which has seen phenomenal success over 2010. The top free app was the Facebook app, followed by the free version of Angry Birds. The top [...]



