The scheme is the result of a partnership between TomTom Telematics and European car importer Pon that is focused on using connected car opportunities to provide drivers with feedback and advice on their vehicles.

Pon’s Automobiel Handel will use the TomTom Telematics cloud-based services platform and the company’s mobile app development expertise that draws upon vehicle dashboard information. 

The partnership inform drivers on dashboard indicators, driver performance information, mileage and battery level to car location and door-lock status. Other features include driver score rankings to prompt competition between drivers and help them to save fuel, drive more safely.

Car engine status and maintenance information can also be made available to dealerships, if authorised by the car owner. This will allow drivers to select their preferred dealer for all their vehicle service requirements and provides dealers with more opportunities to liaise with customers and improve service standards. 

“TomTom Telematics has more than 15 years of experience providing data insights for fleet management,” said Thomas Schmidt, managing director at TomTom Telematics. “Developments in connected car technology are now opening up new opportunities for us to underpin innovative solutions for consumers and the wider automotive industry.” 

“The market-leading advancements TomTom Telematics is offering in cloud services for the connected car are enabling us to raise the bar in customer support and takes service provision from our dealerships to a whole new level,” said Pon director service, Tjeerd Tuitel.