Core Peripherals yesterday sent notice to TomTom of its decision to terminate the relationship with the Dutch personal navigation company, and as such ceases to be its distributor in southern Africa.
"Since inception of the relationship at the end of 2006, TomTom has continuously failed to honour its contractual obligations," Core Group's director in charge of its navigation business, RJ van Spaandonk, is quoted as saying in a press release issued yesterday afternoon.
Core Group, which also represents Apple and Nintendo in SA, says in the press release that it is disappointed the relationship was not successful, since it believes TomTom offers the world's best personal navigation products and services.
Core says it had no choice but to terminate the relationship, as TomTom failed to supply a competitive product range and support it with appropriate marketing activities in southern Africa.
The company reassures current users of TomTom products and retail partners that they need not worry. "Core Group will ensure that all warranty obligations will be honoured and that no southern African customers will be prejudiced as a result of this decision," the statement said.
Avnic Trading represents the rival Garmin range of GPS navigation products in SA.
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