TomTom, provider of GPS navigation solutions and digital maps, announces a special edition of the TomTom XXL family of products - the TomTom XXL 540S World Traveler Edition. Drivers can now enjoy Tom Tom’s premium technologies, optimal routing and latest maps of the U.S., Canada and Europe, all on an extra-large five-inch screen. “TomTom’s XXL GPS navigation products have been well received by consumers for their large, clear displays. The TomTom XXL 540S World Traveler Edition appeals to globetrotters who appreciate a wide screen, a sleek design and the assurance that their routes are always the most efficient regardless of their destination,” said Jocelyn Vigreux, president of Tom Tom.

TomTom and Renault introduce the world's first feature upgrade for embedded navigation. For the first time, users of an embedded navigation system can get new advanced routing features without buying a whole new system. Carminat TomTom users can now benefit from even smarter and more efficient navigation, in addition to safer driving. The updated Carminat TomTom will plan the fastest route by using the driving experiences of millions of TomTom users worldwide (IQ Routes). Motorists will also drive safer and less stressed with the popular advanced lane guidance, which gives clarity when navigating difficult junctions and crossing multiple lanes.

TomTom announces that the latest version of the TomTom software app for iPhone and iPod touch (version 1.2) can now be purchased on the App Store. The new version of the software will be made available for free to existing TomTom app for iPhone customers. The new TomTom software version, now also compatible with the iPod touch, includes additional advanced features that TomTom fans around the world have come to appreciate. TomTom car kit for iPod touch which will be available shortly in the United States.

Proving that quality, simplicity and style can mix, TomTom introduces the TomTom Start in Europe. Tom Tom Start is an entry-level car GPS navigation solution that represents the ultimate in easy-to-use, smart route planning. The new TomTom Start car GPS is specifically designed for occasional drivers and drivers who haven’t had a chance to experience the benefits of car navigation. The simplified menu displays a two button user interface, ‘Plan route’ and ‘Browse map’. The TomTom Start is lightweight, has a compact 3.5” screen and has a semi-fixed Easy Port mount, making the whole navigation package fit into a pocket, small bag or glove compartment.

TomTom, the world’s leading provider of portable navigation solutions and digital maps, announces a new addition to the world’s best selling portable navigation device portfolio, the TomTom XL 335S. The new TomTom XL 335S GPS incorporates a design that features a 4.3 inch touchscreen, text to speech, TomTom’s innovative IQ Routes Technology and Advanced Lane Guidance. The TomTom XL 335S makes smart use of the driving experiences of millions of TomTom users worldwide. It taps into over 800 billion speed measurements on the map to plan the fastest route and allows users to make their own map changes and benefit from thousands of free map corrections made by Tom Tom users every day.

TomTom announces the newest addition to its GPS navigation product line, the TomTom XL 340S LIVE. Following the success of Tom Tom’s LIVE Services on the premium TomTom GO range, TomTom brings LIVE Services to mid-range GPS navigation devices with TomTom XL 340S LIVE. The connected portable navigation device provides the industry’s best routing and helps drivers take control of their daily drive via automatic delivery of helpful features including: Local Search powered by Google, real-time traffic information, TomTom Fuel Price Service, TomTom Weather and Quick GPS fix.

TomTom announces that its TomTom car kit for the popular Apple iPhone can be purchased in Tom Tom web store and Apple online store. “With TomTom car kit for iPhone, we offer cutting-edge features which allow the most optimised driving and navigation experience with the Apple iPhone” said Benoit Simeray, Vice-president Mobile On-Board at TomTom. “It was designed with safety and quality in mind to offer iPhone users the best in car experience”.

TomTom, the world’s leading provider of GPS navigation solutions and digital maps, announces the latest models in its award-winning portable navigation product offering - the TomTom XXL 530S and TomTom XXL 540S. Drivers can now enjoy Tom Tom’s premium technologies, including the highly acclaimed IQ Routes Technology, on an extra-large five inch screen. The new TomTom XXL GPS navigation systems will be available at several retailers across the United States and Canada in October 2009. The TomTom XXL 530S GPS system will retail for $279.95, and the TomTom XXL 540S GPS system will retail for $299.95.

Nuance Communications, Inc., a leading provider of speech and imaging solutions, is leveraging the power of voice to control everyday devices, including the newest versions of TomTom’s award-winning GO portable navigation devices. Most existing navigation systems can be difficult to use while driving as the driver either has to stop the vehicle to manually input the destination or have a passenger enter the information. With voice destination entry from Nuance, drivers using the newest TomTom devices can keep their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road and simply speak their destination. The new TomTom GO 920 and GO 920T with Nuance voice destination entry are available now in retailers across the US and Canada.

The market demand for navigation devices and GPS soared. Although the main civilian consumption market of navigation devices is still vehicle navigation, the proportion of the personal leisure navigation devices is boosting up as well. Meanwhile, the integral vehicle navigation device has transferred to PND in vehicle navigation market since 2001, and this kind of portable device can be taken with, as well as used in the vehicle.