TomTom partners with Fiat

Fiat Group Automobiles and TomTom have announced that the two companies have jointly developed an integrated portable navigation solution: Blue&Me – TomTom.
This solution, to be integrated into multiple car models of Fiat Group Automobiles, will be showcased for the first time in the new Fiat Punto Evo at the upcoming IAA Motorshow in Frankfurt, Germany.

“Blue&Me–TomTom is a fully integrated infotainment system that lets you manage telephone, navigation and driving information on an easy to use colour touch-screen”, said, Lorenzo Sistino, CEO of Fiat Automobiles.

“Blue&Me – TomTom will offer the latest features available on TomTom devices, such as IQ RoutesTM for the fastest route and accurate arrival times” said the press release. “The new system also incorporates Fiat’s “eco:Drive Info” for real time information on driving style and useful suggestions for reducing environmental impact and optimising consumption by changing gear and using the accelerator to suit the nature of the route.”

The IAA Motorshow in Frankfurt, Germany will run from 17-27 September, 2009.