Xmas Gift Ideas For The Motorist or Motorcyclist
For the every day driver
Make 2017 the year that everyone arrives on time by gifting the TomTom Via sat nav. This clever device plans intelligent routes that help escape traffic with real-time information. And the bonus? Hands-free calling built-in for safer driving. Priced from £139.99 from Halfords, Argos and John Lewis. More info from www.tomtom.com
For the adventurous motorcyclist
Explore the open road with the TomTom Rider 410 sat nav. For a thrilling day out, motorcyclists can select an area and it will suggest the most exciting round trip. Then turn it up a notch by selecting the “winding roads” feature to choose the maximum level of twists and turns. You can share touring adventures with friends and the ‘Great Rides’ edition comes with 100 of Europe’s most thrilling routes already pre-installed. Priced from £279.99 at local motorbike dealers. More info from www.tomtom.com
For the scooter rider
Focus on the road when riding, rather than the route. The funky TomTom VIO sat nav comes in six different colours with a glove-friendly waterproof design and lifetime speed camera and traffic information. The safest way to get from A to B on your scooter. Priced £149.99 from Halfords and Amazon. More info at www.tomtom.com
For the driver that wants it all
The latest range of TomTom GO sat navs comes with WiFi, making it easy to keep the device up to date with the latest maps. You get live traffic information, speed cameras and quarterly map updates – all free-of-charge. Smartphone notifications let you stay connected, safely, and it also reads out your messages, tells you who’s calling and even interacts with Siri and Google Now. Priced from £209.99 from Halfords and Amazon. For more info: www.tomtom.com
For the data obsessed
By plugging directly into the car and connecting wirelessly to a smartphone, the TomTom Curfer shows your every manoeuvre: acceleration, G-force, cornering and braking. It helps you improve your driving and save money on fuel and maintenance. It evens tells you where you parked the car! Priced £59.99 from amazon.co.uk. More info at www.tomtom.com