Hyundai, Kia vehicles to feature TomTom technology in Europe

Hyundai Motor Group announced that its offerings in Europe will be equipped with TomTom technology as standard.

TomTom, a trusted geolocation technology specialist, will be providing its maps and real-time traffic data to HMG's European arm, which owns brands such as Hyundai and Kia.

“We are thrilled that all Hyundai and Kia drivers in Europe will benefit from the comfort and safety provided by TomTom’s best-in-class geolocation technology. TomTom is a partner we trust to deliver highly accurate map data that enhances our Highway Driving Assist technology, and real-time traffic information that helps us optimize navigation guidance and estimated time of arrivals (ETAs),” said Hyundai Motor Group Vice President and Head of Infotainment Development Group Haeyoung Kwon.

The first to receive TomTom support in the South Korean automotive conglomerate’s brand roster is the luxury marque Genesis. Now, Hyundai and Kia brands will also offer owners high-quality maps, accessible through the vehicle’s in-dash navigation and level-two automated driving features.

TomTom’s advanced maps help carmakers push the boundaries of automation by enabling advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to better anticipate the road ahead. The TomTom ADAS Map provides these systems with higher-quality road information, including gradients, lanes, curvature, and speed limits, improving safety, comfort, and eco-performance.

HMG's innovative Highway Driving Assist (HDA) relies on the aforementioned data to independently change speed if the posted limit changes, and automatically slow down and navigate freeway transition ramps and curves in a safer way.

TomTom map data provides highly accurate, verified content for all speed limit types across Europe, helping with intelligent speed assistance (ISA) regulation compliance, which came into force as of July 2022.

“It’s a pleasure to expand our relationship with Hyundai Motor Group so that each and every one of their cars in Europe will be equipped with TomTom’s technology. Hyundai Motor Group is one of the most innovative and forward-thinking players in the automotive industry, and we look forward to collaborating over the coming decade, creating pioneering solutions that provide freedom of movement in a safe, enjoyable, and clean way,” commented TomTom Automotive Managing Director Antoine Saucier.

Photos from Hyundai and TomTom

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