Magellan has also get in on the act. As these are getting highly popular with consumers, we hope Garmin will follow soon.

Here are some of the best selling GPS models with Lifetime Map Updates:

1. TomTom XXL 540TM 5-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator (Lifetime Traffic & Maps Edition)
2. TomTom XL 340TM 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Lifetime Traffic & Maps Edition)
3. TomTom XXL 540M 5-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator (Lifetime Maps Edition)
4. TomTom XL 350TM 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Lifetime Traffic & Maps Edition)
5. TomTom XL 340M 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Lifetime Maps Edition)
6. Magellan RoadMate 1424-LM 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Maps
7. Magellan RoadMate 3030-LM 4.7-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Maps

The extra wide 5″ screen of the new TomTom XXL 550T and the TomTom XXL 550TM makes reading the map displays a breeze. Both comes with TomTom’s new EasyMenu UI and preloaded US, Canada and Mexico maps, MapShare access, IQ Routes and lifetime traffic updates. The XXL 550TM also comes with lifetime map updates for $30 more. Other notable features includes Advanced Lane Guidance and over 7 million POIs. With TomTom’s exclusive Map Share On-Demand Updates, you have the ability to update your own map instantly or download verified updates from other drivers.

The XXL 550T retails for $229.95 and the XXL 550TM goes for $259.95. At these prices both these units offers great value for money.

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“To­mTo­m s­ees­ a­uto­mo­ti­v­e a­s­ ma­j­o­r gro­wth a­rea­ i­n­ the n­a­v­i­ga­ti­o­n­ s­pa­ce,” s­a­i­d Ha­ro­ld Go­ddi­j­n­, To­mTo­m’s­ CEO­. “Gi­v­en­ tha­t Ren­a­ult, o­n­e o­f­ the to­p f­i­v­e a­uto­mo­ti­v­e bra­n­ds­, cho­s­e us­ to­ wo­rk wi­th a­n­d the f­a­ct tha­t we ha­v­e bro­ught the Ca­rmi­n­a­t To­mTo­m s­o­luti­o­n­ to­ ma­rket i­n­ reco­rd ti­me gi­v­es­ us­ co­n­f­i­den­ce i­n­ o­ur ro­le a­s­ a­ s­eri­o­us­ pla­yer i­n­ thi­s­ ma­rket.”

It will be available from spring across Western Europe, initially launching in the new Renault Clio, but will soon be in the new Renault Megane and Scenic.

Here’s more information from TomTom.

This new interface offers both easier touch controls and improved voice activation. Sporting a 4.3 inch full TFT color touchscreen, it equips a Bluetooth, preloaded maps of Canada and US, high-sensitivity GPS chipset, 2GB internal memory, built-in SIM card and GPRS modem for plug-and-play connectivity and a rechargeable internal 3 hour battery.

Weighing just 7.9 oz and measuring 3.4” x 5.0” x 0.9”, it bundles up several services like TomTom Weather, QuickGPSfix, Real-time traffic speeds and incident reports every 2-5 minutes, Local Search powered by Google lets you locate more than 11 million businesses, TomTom Fuel Price Service which gives information about the gas stations and TomTom Buddies that keeps you connected with your buddies who use the same device.

Get more info about TomTom Go 740 from TomTom’s Official website.

TomTom has brought Google to the table as a partner for search on the GPS, and will deliver results that are easily routed to with the touch of a button.