Today TomTom announced that research findings from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute as well as the Dutch research institute, TNO, proved that portable navigation devices have positive influences on driving and traffic safety. Highlights from the research showed that drivers who use a portable navigation device experience less stress and feel safer.

With so many things to pay attention to and focus on while driving, it’s understandable that safety and the reduction of stress are top priorities for drivers.

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We have great news to share! Since finalizing our acquisition of Tele Atlas last week, we are pleased to announce that TomTom will be providing all Map Share™ feedback to Tele Atlas. With this new merge, the contributions of 20 million customers will be a great addition to the maps used by Tele Atlas users.

According to Harold Goddijn, the CEO of the new company identity, “[this change] will ensure that everybody can benefit from this community feedback, and the amount we have received is staggering. On average, by the end of 2008, if you drive anywhere for one hour with a Tele Atlas map enhanced by Map Share feedback, your route will be influenced by more than 20 corrections.”

To address any initial questions, please check out a few responses to some Frequently Asked Questions -

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This new feature, now available on the TomTom GO 730 and 930, lets you prepare for motorway exits and junctions by showing you which lane you should be in.

For some exits and junctions, a still image shows the turning and the lane you should take.

Click this break to read on and to see the thrilling video

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In anticipation of this year’s pricey summer driving season, we’ve discounted a bunch of accessories at the TomTom.com webstore.

Right now you can save 20-50% on an array of accessories for all TomTom product ranges. That includes a discount on the popular RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver. If you’ve never had easy access to real-time traffic data, might I recommend RDS-TMC? I think I just did.

We’ve got cases, home chargers, all sorts of stuff. Click the link to see all the stuff we’ve discounted.

Take me away, hyperlink!

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Please click below to read the full press release.

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