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There’s no such thing as mapless automated driving
With AI taking on a larger role in automated driving (AD), expectations of what autonomous vehicles should be capable of are rising. Vehicles are expected to go beyond reacting to what's ahead, and even predict what will happen next. In this growing reliance on neural networks, maps have increasingly been labeled as optional, or even obsolete. But as with every new tech, there's a path to evolution until things work perfectly. The modern world of safe automated driving still depends on a contextual awareness and grounded understanding of what lies ahead — how the road is shaped, how traffic typically behaves and what situations are likely to unfold beyond the range of onboard sensors.
Jan 05, 2026·8 min read
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Launching Area Analytics: World leading traffic data visualized for sharper insights
Almost 60% of the world’s population now lives in urban spaces. That puts pressure on city and state governments to keep these places livable, accessible and equipped to support billions of residents. To help make their task easier, TomTom recently launched Area Analytics — a tool that combines world-leading, on-ground traffic data with big-picture insights.
Nov 25, 2025·5 min read
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Mapmaking in the AI age: How TomTom builds maps you can trust
It’s safe to say that we’re in the middle of a renAIssance. Over the past couple of years, with generative and agentic AI becoming mainstream, businesses around the globe have been in a race to integrate it into both their workflow and their output. But like any other new phenomenon, AI faces questions on the ethical implications of its widespread use.
Nov 05, 2025·8 min read
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Why are carmakers racing to build smarter in-car AI?
Smarter cars, happier drivers: The real-world impact of AI assistants.
Nov 03, 2025·7 min read
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Meet Tom, the screen free road alert assistant
Driving today means processing a lot of information at once. Traffic changes quickly. Hazards appear without warning. Speed cameras, road works and sudden slowdowns can catch even experienced drivers off guard. Staying aware matters but so does staying focused.
Feb 19, 2026
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Making growth count: Craig Smith’s winning account management strategy for the U.S.
Building great tech is only the beginning. How you keep making an impact and expanding into new markets is the upward journey of real, lasting success. Craig Smith is an expert at cultivating the kind of strategic wins that keep companies growing, with more than 25 years of experience across GIS, mobility, telematics and enterprise technology. Now TomTom’s Account Management Director for the US, we talked to Craig to hear his story and learn his secrets to making growth count.
Jan 26, 2026
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Building road network resilience: How to keep moving through disruption
Transport networks are the complex circulatory systems of our cities, states and countries. When working well, they enable the economy, social connection and the movement of goods and services. But when a sudden disruption hits, whether it’s a flash flood, major event or infrastructure failure, these same systems can rapidly become a source of difficulty. Congestion escalates as mobility becomes most urgent, freight delays spread across supply chains and emergency vehicles struggle to reach people who need help most.
Jan 20, 2026
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Roads to efficiency: Data-driven transport planning in New York, Texas and California
Transportation gives our cities life, enabling people and goods to flow through increasingly complex urban environments. But in the past decade, congestion has intensified across the United States. It’s getting harder to predict and more expensive to leave unchecked. At the same time, cities, governments and planners now have access to smarter, data-driven tools to manage today’s rising mobility challenges.
Jan 20, 2026
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The global traffic challenge in numbers: What the TomTom Traffic Index data tells us
For more than 15 years, the TomTom Traffic Index has monitored the health of our roads, capturing its minute-by-minute pulse to assemble a year-long overview of how vehicles have moved through hundreds of our world’s major cities. This year’s edition tells a painfully familiar story. As cities grow and journeys multiply, the challenge of managing city road networks continues to loom over municipalities, town planners and transit authorities. The Traffic Index confirms that keeping traffic moving has never been more difficult. How can we keep tackling such a challenge? With data, lots of data.
Jan 20, 2026
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The road to Vision Zero: How data can drive safer mobility
Every day, millions use the roads to get to their destinations. Despite advances in vehicle technology, emergency response and roadway design, drivers and passengers continue to be vulnerable. As the way we move changes, traditional safety approaches can’t keep up with evolving risks. Today, agencies are turning to smarter, data-driven approaches — using real-time insights to spot dangers before incidents happen and build safer, more resilient transportation networks. Around the world, cities have seen that with the right data and proactive strategies, Vision Zero is within reach.
Jan 20, 2026
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Seamless integration for seamless interactions: How TomTom brings AI into the car
The TomTom AI Agent is here. And while essential for bringing intelligent navigation into the vehicle, there’s far more to this solution than meets the eye. Built on a growing number of industry partnerships — most recently SoundHound AI, Amazon and Visteon — it’s the bridge between old software stacks and new tech, simplifying integration efforts so that carmakers can create seamless voice experiences quickly and cost effectively.
Jan 06, 2026
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There’s no such thing as mapless automated driving
With AI taking on a larger role in automated driving (AD), expectations of what autonomous vehicles should be capable of are rising. Vehicles are expected to go beyond reacting to what's ahead, and even predict what will happen next. In this growing reliance on neural networks, maps have increasingly been labeled as optional, or even obsolete. But as with every new tech, there's a path to evolution until things work perfectly. The modern world of safe automated driving still depends on a contextual awareness and grounded understanding of what lies ahead — how the road is shaped, how traffic typically behaves and what situations are likely to unfold beyond the range of onboard sensors.
Jan 05, 2026
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