TomTom Global Traffic Service is a real-time traffic information and routing service that is available in many countries around the world. The service is offered by TomTom, a leading provider of navigation and location-based services, and is designed to help drivers avoid traffic jams and reach their destinations more quickly and efficiently. TomTom, the location technology specialist, has been awarded a global multi-year deal to power Ford’s next-generation SYNC® with its real-time traffic service. tomtom global traffic

Ford’s all-new 2021 F-150 pickup – revealed just days ago – and the soon-to-be-delivered all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV is the first Ford vehicle available with the technology.

TomTom Traffic provides accurate, real-time traffic information, which will keep Ford drivers informed and can help them reduce their travel time. TomTom’s traffic service processes over 70 million driving hours every day, derived from billions of de-identified data points. By updating its big data every 30 seconds, TomTom can predict traffic before it even happens.

“Automakers choose TomTom Traffic for its accuracy, freshness and reliability,” said Antoine Saucier, Managing Director, TomTom Automotive. “Ford’s decision to include TomTom Traffic in its new SYNC-connected vehicle technology is another step towards our vision of a world free of congestion.”

TomTom’s real-time traffic service is available in 79 countries around the world, powered by over 600 million connected devices. The service is used by car manufacturers, app developers and enterprises across a range of mobility applications. tomtom global traffic

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The Global Traffic Service uses a variety of data sources to provide up-to-date traffic information, including GPS data from TomTom’s navigation devices, mobile phone signals, and data from other sources such as traffic cameras and road sensors. This information is then analyzed by TomTom’s algorithms to provide accurate and reliable traffic information in real-time. tomtom global traffic

TomTom offers a range of car connectivity services to various automotive manufacturers, including navigation and real-time traffic information, map content, software development kits (SDKs) for custom applications, and fleet management tools. Some of the specific services that TomTom provides to car manufacturers include TomTom Navigation, TomTom Traffic, TomTom Maps, TomTom EV Services, and TomTom Fleet Management. These services are tailored to meet the specific needs and requirements of different automakers and are integrated into their in-car systems to provide a seamless and personalized user experience for drivers.