LoJack Corporation Names Joseph F. Abely Chairman of the Board as Ronald J. Rossi Retires

Company Appoints Maria Renna Sharpe as New Director; Two Other Board Members Retire

WESTWOOD, Mass., May 18 -- LoJack Corporation, announced today at its annual meeting that Joseph F. Abely, Chief Executive Officer, has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors. He replaces Ronald J. Rossi, who is retiring as Chairman, a position he has held since 2000.

Mr. Abely said, "Ron Rossi came to LoJack at a critical juncture for the company in 2000 and led it through a period of significant change. He was the driving force behind the growth and development of LoJack."

Mr. Abely, who joined LoJack in 1988 as Chief Financial Officer, became the company's President and Chief Operating Officer in 1996 and was appointed Chief Executive Officer in January 2005. He has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2000.

"With more than 18 years at LoJack, Mr. Abely brings an incredible depth of understanding of our business to the role of Chairman," said Ronald Rossi. "He has a strong command of not only the critical day-to-day block and tackle elements of our business, but also a clear vision of LoJack's future. This combination will help ensure LoJack's ongoing success."

Joining the Board as a new director is Maria Renna Sharpe. Ms. Sharpe has been Vice President, Human Resources and Assistant Secretary of UST Inc. since May 2004. From May 1994 to July 2003, she held a variety of senior management positions with PepsiCo, Inc., most recently serving as Vice President, Benefits from April 2002 to July 2003.

In announcing her appointment, Mr. Abely said, "We are very pleased to have Maria Sharpe join our Board of Directors. She brings a broad background of experience in such areas as human resources, corporate governance, and ongoing compliance with such federal agencies as the Internal Revenue Service, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Department of Labor. She will add significant strength to the Board."

In addition, Mr. Abely announced the retirement of two members of the Board of Directors, Lee T. Sprague and Larry C. Renfro.

"Lee Sprague and Larry Renfro have been long-standing members of the Board of Directors and we are grateful for their years of service and dedication," Mr. Abely said.

LoJack's Board of Directors is comprised of five independent members and two corporate officers.

About LoJack Corporation

LoJack Corporation, the company that invented and is the proven leader in the global stolen vehicle recovery market, leverages its superior technology, direct connection with law enforcement and proven processes to be the leader in tracking and recovering valuable mobile assets. The company's Stolen Vehicle Recovery System delivers a better than 90% success rate in tracking and recovering stolen cars and trucks and has helped recover more than $3 billion in global assets. LoJack systems are uniquely integrated into law enforcement agencies in the United States that use LoJack's in-vehicle tracking equipment to recover stolen assets, including cars, trucks, commercial vehicles, construction equipment and motorcycles. Today LoJack operates in 26 states and the District of Columbia, and in more than 25 countries throughout Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia. For more information, please visit http://www.lojack.com/.