Earlier this month TomTom, along with more than 60 other Europe-based companies, joined and launched the EU AI Champions Initiative. The initiative, unveiled by French President Emmanuel Macron at the AI Action Summit in Paris on February 10, seeks to help AI tech reach its full potential in Europe, and make the continent a leader in the race towards AI supremacy.

In a major setback to the United States’ efforts to reduce road deaths, Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a California bill requiring all new passenger vehicles, trucks and buses in the state to have Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) from 2030. It could now take years before such critical features are adopted by the nation.  

Just Auto, a leading automotive news platform, awarded TomTom in two key categories at the 2024 Just Auto Excellence Awards: the Business Expansion Award for its Traffic Service and the Innovation Award for its Orbis Maps.

Łódź (Poland) recently played host to a community of mappers, developers, activists and other location tech enthusiasts at the State of the Map Europe 2024 (July 18-21). Their mission: to share knowledge, work together across borders and promote free and open cartography worldwide.

Smart Cities make a bold promise. With new infrastructure, cybersecurity, big data collection and analysis, and heaps of new mobility technology, they claim to tame the chaos of modern city life. With smarter cities, congestion will be a thing of the past, efficiency will be the norm, space will be shared fairly and multi-modal transport will be commonplace. But how do we do it? What needs to come together to make Smart Cities not just a promise, but a reality?

In an inspiring display of teamwork and dedication, the National Network of Geography Students (RENEG) and the Mexican chapters of YouthMappers have joined forces to improve the community's safety and preparedness in Barra del Tordo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, in response to the impact of Hurricane Alberto.

The summer seems to be winding down, but the worlds of driving, maps and location tech continue to forge on. From breakthrough marketing tactics to road trips without a plan, this edition has got you covered! So, before the summer fades away completely, let’s take a look at some of the highlights of the past month.

Welcome to the latest episode of The Short Cut! As the summer heat continues to blaze on, we’re looking at a breakthrough in EV battery technology with a five-minute charge, EU safety regulations mandating ADAS features in all new vehicles and more. So, grab a cold drink, find some shade — here’s what we’ve been reading this past month!

Whether you’re already on board, or still making up your mind, the automotive world is going electric and we have to adapt. It may seem simple, but for many, it’s a big change. There’s new technology to figure out, new habits to adopt, new ways of planning trips. But we’ve got you covered — our introductory guide to EVs is here to help you, or anyone thinking of ‘going electric,’ take the leap.

Summer is here and so are the hottest trends in tech and mobility! From exploring San Francisco in driverless cars to the mapping in the upcoming Paris Olympics, there’s plenty to discover and enjoy this month’s edition!

We’re back again! It’s the Short Cut time. This month’s edition is packed with stories we’ve been reading, covering AI in transport to record EV sales and the traffic impact of stunning northern lights display (yes, even in May). Here are the latest updates.

Welcome to this brand-new monthly edition of The Short Cut! We've expanded our coverage to bring you even more news from the cutting-edge of our industry. In this edition, we share the stories that got us talking over the past month — covering game-changing LiDAR tech to AI’s next big leap.

We're back! It's a new year and time for another edition of The Short Cut. After a week at CES, the tech industry is brimming with exciting new products. With thousands announced, we've picked some of our favourites. The short version? AI was the hot topic, taxis can now fly and hydrogen engines are a thing. Let’s get started!

From melting Icebergs to urban streets, AI is everywhere. This week we’re exploring how AI is speeding up how scientists map icebergs, upgrading in-car experiences, helping target illegally parked vehicles and more. Ready? Let’s dive in!

Well, it's that time of the year again, Halloween is just around the corner. With that in mind, in this edition, we'll take a look at digital maps that make the Halloween candy hunt easier, Japan's shortage of taxi drivers, an electric jet breaking into the U.S. market, robot dogs mapping radiation and more.

Welcome back to the Short Cut! This week we dive into how new rules and restrictions are impacting the transportation and mobility industry. From consumers getting discounts on their EV purchases, to new speed limit restrictions sparking protests, and a new plan to “back drivers” in UK. Discover the key news from the past few weeks here.