Since yesterday TomTom is offering new mapping material for all their navigational systems. These new maps carry version number 8.15 for all devices. The material is based on the Tele Atlas August release (version 2008.8).

Same as with previous updates, this update is also only for sale by direct download. This means the maps are not available on DVD, CD or SD card, not from TomTom or in the shops. The only way to buy and install the new maps is via TomTom's desktop application HOME.

One important novelty (besides the usual 'road updates') with this new map is that TomTom GO x20 or x30 owners who run NavCore 8.300 on their SatNav can now use the newest version of IQ Routes. Using this technology when calculating new routes, historical data like the real driven speeds on roads every day of the week and, every hour of the day at 5 minute intervals, are taken into account.

Update

Currently it's still possible that the update is not offered in HOME for all TomTom devices. TomTom let us know that most likely Thursday they will release a NavCore update which should fix this. In other words, when this new NavCore update is released, the 8.15 maps will be available for all TomTom devices.

Prices of the new maps can be found on the TomTom website or via TomTom HOME.

As previously with other updates, TomTom is offering a so-called 'latest map guarantee'. This means that if new maps become available within 30 days of purchasing a TomTom SatNav, new owners can download these new maps for free.