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April 08, 2008
TomTom share price falls on poor sales figures
Shares in Dutch sat nav manufacturer TomTom have fallen 10% on the news of poorer than expected worldwide sales.The company had forecast growth of 20% in 2008, but it admits it is now unlikely to meet that target ...
December 19, 2007
Garmin shares fall as report says US market share is dropping
Garmin shares fell by almost 10% earlier this week after a report from Banc of America and Morgan Stanley suggested that the market share for the sat nav manufacturer had dropped in November.Garmin had reportedly lost ground to ...
November 20, 2007
TomTom beats Garmin to Tele Atlas deal
TomTom appears to have beaten off a challenge from Garmin to buy Belgian cartographer Tele Atlas.The Dutch sat nav manufacturer has posted a bif of €2.9 billion (£2 billion), driving rival Garmin away from the negotiating table, taking ...
November 12, 2007
TomTom ups the ante on traffic information
TomTom has announced the new TomTom ONE XL High Definition Traffic (HD Traffic) in the Netherlands. This unique portable navigation device combines smart navigation software with the world's most advanced traffic information so drivers can be better informed, ...
October 02, 2007
Turn left - fool
Bored with the voice that comes with your TomTom sat nav? John Cleese telling you that he can't carry your bags driving you insane?Why not try Mr T instead? Expect lots of early 80's nostalgia as the bejeweled ...
September 12, 2007
TomTom delivers world's first car-embedded sat nav
TomTom has announced the availability of the world's first embedded portable navigation device. The latest Toyota Yaris will come with the option to include a TomTom portable navigation device as part of the Yaris' built-in radio system. This ...
August 30, 2007
TomTom reveals new flagship TomTom GO 920 T
As predicted yesterday, TomTom has revealed its new flagship model, the TomTom GO 920 T which comes preinstalled with complete maps of Europe and USA & Canada on the 4 GB internal memory. The GO 920 T includes ...
August 29, 2007
TomTom readies new models
TomTom is reportedly readying a range of new products to launch at the IFA show in Berlin this week.Top of the rumour list is the TomTom GO920 - the successor to the GO720 - which was referenced liberally ...
August 21, 2007
Garmin squeezes ahead of TomTom
After years as the top sat nav manufacturer in the world, TomTom has slipped to second place behind Garmin according to a new survey by analysts Canalys.Even so, Garmin's lead is a narrow one and the two companies ...
July 24, 2007
TomTom buys Tele Atlas
After numerous stories of drivers being sent the wrong way with disastrous consequences. TomTom have taken over digital map makers Tele Atlas for GBP1.35bnThe idea is to improve how their sat nav devices work. Drivers will be able ...
July 15, 2007
TomTom patent overlays directions onto realtime camera image
TomTom has filed for a European patent (WO2006132522 for those of you who are interested) which descibes a method of overlaying upcoming directions, turning points etc, onto a realtime image captured by a camera built into the sat ...
July 14, 2007
Hertz rolls out sat nav around Europe
A new portable version of the satellite navigation system, Hertz NeverLost, is now available at key gateway cities and airports across Europe.The updated system enables customers to enjoy a stress-free journey not only when they are in their ...
June 26, 2007
TomTom and Vodafone team up to beat jams
TomTom and Vodafone UK has announced that they will jointly develop a new traffic information system that will deliver superior travel time information.This exclusive agreement will see TomTom's in-house patented technology use information from the Vodafone UK network ...
May 15, 2007
TomTom hits 10 million product mark
TomTom has announced that it has sold its 10 millionth navigation product.This achievement marks the impressive growth that the company has seen, as millions of people choose TomTom to get them from A to B in a safe, ...
April 17, 2007
New and expanded TomTom maps now available
TomTom has announced the availability of updates of most of its maps across its entire product portfolio.Customers will be able to conveniently update the maps for their device through TomTom HOME or via the TomTom website on www.tomtom.com. ...
April 16, 2007
TomTom launches new TomTom ONE XL
TomTom has launched the new TomTom ONE XL range with a super-sized 4.3 inch high-quality touch screen and a sleek new design.The 4.3 inch screen guarantees drivers a clear view of the screen, whilst ensuring a stress free ...