Volkswagen Group Extends TomTom Traffic Service to ŠKODA

Paris Motor Show – TomTom (TOM2) today announced that ŠKODA has chosen TomTom as the Traffic service provider for the new ŠKODA Kodiaq in Europe. TomTom Traffic service, already available to Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche and Bentley will be rolled out to all ŠKODA car models across Europe in the course of 2017.

"We’re delighted to extend this important collaboration with Volkswagen Group, one of the world’s premier car manufacturers, to an additional brand, therefore strengthening our position as the trusted global provider of connected navigation technology”, says Antoine Saucier, Managing Director TomTom Automotive. "ŠKODA drivers will be able to enjoy the excellence of TomTom Traffic service, enhancing their navigation experience even further.”

TomTom is a global leader in real-time traffic information, recognized for its quality, coverage and accuracy, including traffic flow prediction. Currently available in 52 countries globally, TomTom Traffic service helps drivers save hours of travel annually, while enabling them to actively reduce fuel consumption and thus lower their vehicle’s CO2 emissions.

TomTom’s complete automotive product offering will be showcased at the Paris Motor Show in the TomTom booth in Hall 3, Booth 104.

About TomTom

At TomTom (TOM2) our mission is to make technology so easy to use, that everyone can benefit from it.

We created easy to use navigation devices, helping millions of people to get where they want to be. Today, we continue to simplify the complex, making technology more accessible for everyone.

We have four customer facing business units: Consumer, Telematics, Automotive and Licensing.

We make easy to use navigation devices, sport watches and action cameras for consumers. We enable businesses with vehicles to more easily manage and improve fleet efficiency whilst increasing overall business performance with our Telematics solutions. We also offer a world leading real-time map platform that is powering innovative location based services and helping to make automated driving a reality for the automotive industry.

Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have over 4,600 employees and sell our products worldwide.

About TomTom Automotive

TomTom Automotive is the trusted partner for innovative and future-proof navigation technology for the global automotive industry. We are a global leader in connected navigation software, traffic information, and digital real-time maps. We offer Automotive OEMs the modular components to create competitive infotainment systems, as well as the technology to enable the future self-driving cars to see beyond their sensors.

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