CARIAD and TomTom Co-Develop Volkswagen Groups Next-Gen Navigation
December 21, 2021 at 01:30 am EST
Volkswagens automotive software and technology company CARIAD and the geolocation technology specialist TomTom announced that they are co-developing a best-in-class navigation product for the Volkswagen Group. The innovative product will combine TomToms expertise in hybrid navigation and traffic services, with CARIADs competences in premium user experience and vehicle integration. This multi-year deal between TomTom and the Volkswagen Group covers all markets globally excluding China and is the continuation of a successful and long cooperation: TomTom has been a trusted traffic service partner for the Volkswagen Group for many years. CARIAD, which is working on software and hardware platforms for all Volkswagen Group brands, will develop the navigation UI/UX as well as the map visualization, creating a unique navigation experience for the customers of Volkswagen Group brands. Volkswagens new software house aims to integrate the navigation tightly into its vehicle platforms providing a seamless operation across infotainment and the most advanced driver assistance systems. By leveraging the Volkswagen Groups global fleet size and making use of its data, CARIAD will continuously improve the quality and coverage of the navigation services. By 2030, CARIAD aims to connect up to 40 million vehicles globally to Volkswagen Groups Automotive Cloud.