Young drivers signal growing appetite for electric cars as World EV Day highlights the future of motoring
Electric vehicles are taking centre stage today as the automotive industry marks World EV Day, with new research suggesting that younger drivers are increasingly viewing electric cars as the natural choice rather than an alternative to petrol and diesel. World EV Day, held annually on 9 September, is a global campaign designed to promote electric […]
French highway operator selects TomTom Traffic to enhance real-time motorway operations and driver information
Cofiroute, a division of VINCI Autoroutes and a leading private French highway operator, has selected TomTom Traffic to enhance driver information and real-time traffic operations across its motorway network. Leveraging TomTom Route Monitoring, Cofiroute monitors traffic conditions, supports incident management and informs drivers through variable message sign (VMS) boards along its routes. The solution is […]
UPDATE: TomTom executive extols virtues of traffic data in ULEZ health debate
Following on from yesterday’s story in Highways News about the positive effects on children’s health that London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone was proved to he having, Douglas Gilmour, Global Traffic Lead at TomTom, has reiterated the importance of considering the wider next step – using traffic intelligence to help cities identify where people, and in particular children, […]
TomTom and Transit Technologies announce partnership to deliver enhanced fleet and logistics operations
TomTom and Transit Technologies, a provider of software solutions powering mobility systems, have jointly announced a strategic partnership integrating TomTom Orbis Maps and Live Traffic into Transit Technologies’ fleet and logistics solutions, bringing real-time routing intelligence to transit, paratransit, and non-emergent medical transportation (NEMT) networks across the United States and Central America. Transit Technologies serves agencies that millions of […]
TomTom appoints new CEO
Location technology specialist TomTom has announced the appointment of Mike Schoofs as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Management Board. Mike Schoofs (pictured) began his career at KPN-Orange and Samsung before joining TomTom in 2005. Since then, he has held a range of senior commercial leadership roles across multiple regions as well as at […]
TomTom launches Unified Speed Restrictions for higher-precision speed data
TomTom has launched Unified Speed Restrictions, a new service designed to deliver more accurate speed information. Built to support global regulatory frameworks and the next generation of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Unified Speed Restrictions helps carmakers achieve speed accuracy beyond Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) requirements ISA plays a crucial role in road safety and […]
From automated pods to invisible payments: more insights shaping our roads from Intertraffic Amsterdam thanks to SWARCO, Westcotec, TRL and AGD Systems
In this final bonus episode of Highways Voices from Intertraffic Amsterdam 2026, we bring you more conversations highlighting how innovation is already transforming transport systems, from airports to urban streets. We hear how automated vehicles are moving staff around Schiphol Airport and pointing towards scalable platooned transport systems, while in cities, attention turns to logistics, […]
TomTom: This is the dawn of the AI-defined vehicle
The automotive world doesn’t slow down. The technology shaping and driving the industry is ushering evolution after evolution. Vehicle software is levelling up, bringing us cars with machine learning, end-to-end perception models and more intelligent in-cabin technology. This is the dawn of the AI-defined vehicle, says TomTom. The mapping and location technology pioneers have published […]
Kapsch TrafficCom selects TomTom Traffic to enhance its global traffic management solutions
TomTom the specialist in mapping and location technology, today announced that Kapsch TrafficCom, a global leader in traffic management and tolling solutions, has selected TomTom Traffic to power the next generation of its intelligent mobility offerings. By integrating TomTom’s advanced traffic data and services, Kapsch TrafficCom will expand and strengthen its end-to-end portfolio, enabling public authorities and road operators […]
TomTom announce change to leadership as co-founder departs
TomTom, the location technology specialist, today announced that Harold Goddijn, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), will step down as CEO and member of the Management Board at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on 16 April 2026. At the same time, Alain De Taeye’s term as a member of the Management Board will end. The […]