Trafficmaster Secures Deal with Jaguar and Becomes Its Approved Tracking Partner

LONDON--Jaguar has chosen Trafficmaster’s Trackstar stolen vehicle tracking as its approved security system on the All New Jaguar XJ. Branded as Jaguar Trackstar, it will launch at the end of May and is supported by Trafficmaster’s own round the clock team of stolen vehicle experts.

“We are delighted to be the chosen approved stolen vehicle tracking option for Jaguar’s All New XJ. This adds to our growing list of prestige vehicle manufacturers who now fit Trackstar to its vehicles.”

Following a thorough evaluation of the system Jaguar has chosen Trafficmaster’s Trackstar to replace its existing supplier. Trackstar’s reliability comes from its superior technology, which uses GPS signals to locate a vehicle and provide an accurate view of the vehicle’s position and details of every turn and manoeuvre the vehicle takes. In addition, Trafficmaster manages its own 24 hour control centre, where a team of stolen vehicle recovery experts are able to liaise directly with the police and provide real time vehicle locations and immediately notify them if the vehicle stops.

The vehicle’s journey is also recorded and is often used as evidence to help prosecute the thief. Trackstar is also able to locate a vehicle through GSM positioning in the unlikely case that the GPS signal is not being received.

Pat Gallagher Director of In-Vehicle Products at Trafficmaster, comments: “We are delighted to be the chosen approved stolen vehicle tracking option for Jaguar’s All New XJ. This adds to our growing list of prestige vehicle manufacturers who now fit Trackstar to its vehicles.�??

Pat concludes: “Jaguar is seen as a world class prestige brand and drivers who own these vehicles see the value in protecting them from thieves. In addition they also appreciate how Trackstar can cut out the hassle and costs incurred when a vehicle is stolen and never recovered.�??

For further information on this and other Trafficmaster vehicle management solutions, go to www.trafficmaster.co.uk

About Trafficmaster

Trafficmaster is an expert in intelligent driving. The Group comprises US-based Teletrac Inc. and Trafficmaster Plc in the UK. Both organisations focus on intelligent vehicle services which enhance the driving experience and improve business performance by saving companies and drivers time and money and reducing their environmental impact.

Teletrac Inc offers fleet tracking, management and navigation solutions under the Fleet Director brand across the US, serving 6,000 fleets and a total of 90,000 commercial vehicles, using wireless and GPS technology.

The group has also developed a suite of Trafficmaster services in the UK. Trafficmaster's key product is the award-winning Smartnav, an intelligent satellite navigation system, which uses live traffic information and real-time road speeds to calculate optimum routes and avoid traffic congestion on the way.

Trafficmaster's comprehensive traffic data means Smartnav is continually updated with traffic information, road closures and speed camera locations, without the need for CDs or internet-sourced updates.

Trafficmaster also offers Trackstar stolen vehicle tracking, monitored 24 hours a day in the Trafficmaster Control Centre. Stolen vehicles can automatically inform Trafficmaster and are then monitored remotely and police informed of their whereabouts for fast and efficient recovery.

The company provides live traffic information direct via mobile phone services and Radio Data System -Traffic Message Channel (RDS TMC) to other aftermarket and factory-fit satellite navigation systems.

Trafficmaster also maintains its own unique traffic monitoring network of road-side sensors, covering 8,000 miles of UK motorways and trunk roads.

In 2007 the company launched its fleet management solution, Fleet Director, in the UK. Combining all of Trafficmaster’s intelligent technology businesses can save time and money, whilst reducing the environmental impact of driving.

Trafficmaster was founded in 1988 and floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1994. Teletrac Inc is a wholly owned US subsidiary company. www.teletrac.net www.trafficmaster.co.uk

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