TomTom Traffic hits 50 countries globally

Tom Tom Traffic, which is a feature that provide accurate real time traffic information is now available in 50 countries globally. Tom Tom also announced enhancements made to TomTom Traffic include Turn-Dependent Jam Information, Dynamic Speed Limit Messages, Weather Influenced Predictions and Road Condition Monitoring after Rain or Snow. The improvements will be rolled-out from April 2016.

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TomTom Traffic Index: Vancouver is most congested city; Toronto ranks 7th in North America

TomTom, maker of GPS hardware and apps,  released its sixth Traffic Index comparing travel times during non-congested hours with travel times in peak hours. Three Canadian cities – Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal – remain in the top 10 congested metros, with the latest index finding Vancouver has surpassed Los Angeles for the first time, ranking the most congested city in North America.

Toronto ranks seventh overall, where on average journey times are 27 per cent longer than when traffic in the city is flowing freely. Journey times are 54 per cent and 72 per cent longer in the morning peak and evening peak versus non-congested hours, respectively.

TomTom’s Traffic Index reports the most congested day in Toronto during the quarter was Friday, June 28, 2013, which can be attributed to heavy rain fall and flooding in the GTA on the day. 

TomTom Map Share now on the TomTom App for iPhone

TomTom, the world’s leading provider of location and navigation solutions, announces that its newest update to the TomTom App for iPhone, version 1.6, includes TomTom Map Share™. With the addition of Map Share, TomTom continues to deliver the most up-to-date and accurate maps. The latest version of the TomTom App for iPhone is available on the App Store starting today.

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Tom Tom uses the force with Star Wars voices

Tom Tom has really made a name for itself with the ability to add interesting voices to their GPS products. Now you can make George Lucas even richer and take your fanboyism wherever you go with Star Wars GPS voices. This is one of those cool ideas which might tax your patience in the long run but hey, at least they're not offering a Jar Jar variant.

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