Amsterdam, 2 March, 2015 – TomTom (TOM2) today announces a new deal with South Korea’s SsangYong Motor Company. TomTom’s maps and navigation software will be included in the all-new Tivoli model throughout Europe beginning in May 2015.

Drivers across Europe will now benefit from TomTom’s superior turn-by-turn navigation, featuring advanced lane guidance to navigate even the most complex junctions. Drivers will also have the advantage of TomTom Routes, which provide the fastest route based on actual speed data, for every road, for every time of the day, for every day of the week.

TomTom is a global leader in smart map making, and one of the first to use crowd sourcing to keep maps up-to-date. By combining professional map-making methods with community feedback from hundreds of millions of users, TomTom detects real-world changes quickly and ensures its maps remain highly accurate.

“We are happy to announce a new partnership with SsangYong and Digen to bring our maps and navigation software to more drivers around the world,” said Jan-Maarten de Vries, VP Automotive at TomTom. “This deal further strengthens TomTom’s position as a leading provider of automotive-grade maps and navigation software.”

Kia Motors Europe selects TomTom LIVE Services
Amsterdam, 2 March 2015 – TomTom (TOM2) today announces a new deal with Kia Motors Europe to integrate its state-of-the-art connected services in new Kia cars. Through the partnership beginning in summer 2015 with the Kia cee’d and Kia Optima, Kia customers will benefit from the delivery of TomTom’s connected services at no additional cost for seven years after the purchase of a new Kia model.
Kia drivers will now benefit from TomTom’s services, including TomTom Traffic, Speed Cameras, Local search and Weather. TomTom’s services will help Kia drivers to save time on the road by identifying the fastest route for each journey using accurate traffic information. They will also receive alerts about fixed and mobile speed cameras, as well as location-centric information on local shops, services and businesses, and prevailing weather reports.

“We know Kia drivers are increasingly requesting connected, in-car services. By choosing TomTom’s LIVE services, we can meet this demand, free of charge for seven years,” said Artur Martins, VP Marketing, Kia Motors Europe. “Drivers across Europe and Russia will now have access to real-time information which we believe will enhance the safety, comfort and enjoyment of every journey.”
"We are excited to begin a new partnership with Kia to deliver a range of connected services for their cars across Europe and Russia,” said Ralf-Peter Schäfer, VP Traffic & Travel Information Services, TomTom. “By integrating our comprehensive suite of services, Kia drivers are able to make more informed choices on every journey.”

For more information on TomTom connected services, visit www.tomtom.com.

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