Trafficmaster Announces Tracking Agreements With Nissan And Mazda

CRANFIELD, Bedfordshire, December 10 -- Trafficmaster Plc, the leading supplier of digital traffic information and telematics services, today announced agreements with both Nissan and Mazda for its Trackstar stolen vehicle-tracking product marketed as RAC Trackstar.

RAC Trackstar is the leading UK GPS/GSM stolen vehicle-tracking product, providing 24-hour protection and enabling stolen vehicles to be tracked. If the vehicle is started or moved illegally, Trackstar will immediately alert the national control centre and provide continuous updates on its exact location. The control centre team will then work closely with the local police to recover the vehicle quickly and safely.

Nissan Motors (GB) Limited announced that it had selected RAC Trackstar as the only approved stolen vehicle tracking system for the Nissan 350Z.

Nigel Head, Accessory Product Manager, Nissan Motors (GB) Limited, commented:

"During our evaluation of the leading tracking systems, it was unanimously felt that RAC Trackstar provided an advanced protection for our customers. Accurate, real-time location information means that stolen vehicles can be pinpointed within seconds. With the added option of 24 hour emergency and breakdown support, RAC Trackstar provides a very competitive package."

In addition, Trackstar was nominated as Mazda's only approved tracking system for the recently launched RX-8 model. RAC Trackstar will also be rolled out as an approved optional accessory across the entire Mazda range in early 2004.

Jeremy Thompson, Mazda Motors UK Limited Marketing Director, commented:

"With car crime on the increase, it is an obvious decision for Mazda to offer stolen vehicle tracking to its customers. Having assessed all leading tracking systems, we selected RAC Trackstar as it offers real-time GPS tracking that monitors both location and speed at street level. We believe that RAC Trackstar is the most accurate and responsive system on the market." ENDS ABOUT TRAFFICMASTER:

Trafficmaster Plc is a leading journey management company providing high quality satellite navigation, traffic data and vehicle tracking.

For more information please visit www.trafficmaster.co.uk or www.smartnav.com or contact: Michele Murphy, email: michele.murphy@trafficmaster.co.uk, telephone +44 (0)1234 759309 or Georgina Osborn, email: georgina.osborn@trafficmaster.co.uk or telephone +44 (0) 1234 759315