 Paris Motor Show, 30 September 2010 – TomTom, the world's
leading provider of location and navigation solutions, today announced
that it will supply Mazda Motor Corporation with a connected in-dash
multi media and navigation solution, developed in cooperation with
SANYO.
The solution combines SANYO's audio video infotainment features with
TomTom's in-car navigation technology, including TomTom LIVE Services.
It will be offered by Mazda as an option on its new Mazda5 in Europe.
"I am extremely pleased that Mazda has selected us to supply them
with the latest in location and connected navigation solutions. This
announcement marks TomTom's first integrated automotive infotainment
solution with SANYO and shows our ability to deliver a complete
connected infotainment solution, including audio, video, navigation and
interactive services" says Giles Shrimpton, Managing Director, TomTom
Automotive.
"At Mazda we are very excited about the new relationship founded with
TomTom," said Jorgen Olesen, Vice President, Logistics and Customer
Service, Mazda Motor Europe. "This will enable Mazda owners to have the
latest state-of-the-art navigation system fully integrated into our
all-new Mazda5. TomTom was chosen as supplier due to their superior
technology including map and dynamic route intelligence."
This announcement coincides with the launch of TomTom's Traffic
Manifesto across Europe. The Manifesto outlines how TomTom and its
partners are on a mission to reduce congestion for all. Mazda customers
will benefit from a reduction in their journey times and will contribute
to reducing congestion for other drivers by making better use of the
existing road network.
Key features
The key features of the new TomTom Mazda5 solution include:
LIVE Services – the HD Traffic™ navigation system combines the
world's most accurate traffic information with dynamic route guidance
technology. It is the most accurate as it covers more road kilometres on
both secondary and main roads. It reports traffic jams with higher
accuracy and also refreshed more frequently than any other service, with
updates every two minutes. Drivers can stay ahead with up-to-date speed
camera information on both fixed and mobile cameras en route, as well
as live weather updates and local search which is sent directly to the
SIM card of your in-dash system.
Updatability – the navigation solution can be regularly updated.
This means anything from maps, to new software to voices can be
downloaded to the device via TomTom HOME.
Full infotainment solution – the complete system solution
supports features like hands-free dialing via Bluetooth, MP3 playback
from USB or iPod, control by speech and rear-view camera viewing.
Original article by: www.tomtom.com. | 
