A Bad Year for the Bad Guys; a Great Year for ATX Technologies(R), Inc.

6 January 1999
A Bad Year for the Bad Guys; a Great Year for ATX Technologies(R), Inc.
    SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 5 -- 1998 was a record-setting year for
ATX Technologies, Inc., the developer and manufacturer of the On-Guard
Tracker(R) which uses satellite and wireless technologies to pinpoint a
vehicle's location, speed and direction and to provide emergency and
convenience services.  The big record for 1998 is the arrest of 141 people for
the crime of auto theft.  Most of the arrests (98) came through the On-Guard
law enforcement bait car program, which operates in 15 states through 42 law
enforcement agencies.
    "Nothing pleases me more than to report what a bad year the bad guys have
had with our hi-tech weapon in the nation's crime battle with auto theft,"
said Steve Riebel, president and CEO of ATX Technologies, Inc.  "We look
forward to doubling apprehensions in 1999 with a goal of 65 law enforcement
agencies networked in our system."
    The impact:  there are relatively few car thieves to the number of car
thefts.  Put one behind bars and you can make a very real impact.  In
Minneapolis, car theft was reduced by more than 60% in one month through the
On-Guard bait car program.  Lower theft rates lead to lower insurance rates --
it's a program that's putting thieves on guard and making a difference for
communities all over the country.
    The On-Guard Tracker was tested internationally in 1998 as well, with
stolen cars tracked in both Mexico and Canada.  Both cars were located and
proved the borderless abilities of wireless and GPS technologies and
positioned ATX Technologies as a leader in both the domestic and international
markets.
    "We are now the most tested system in the country," said Riebel.  "Our
technology works.  We've saved the most lives and caught the most bad guys,"
he added.
    The On-Guard Tracker system was developed in 1994 for consumers who wanted
an added level of security and convenience services in their vehicles.  In
1998, law enforcement and transportation applications evolved with new
products for trailers, heavy equipment and automatic cash machines.
    "Two of our most exciting inventions this year have been the TG system for
managing fleets of trailers and HE products that monitor the location of
construction equipment," Riebel added.  "Our customers can receive critical
information about their mobile investments over the internet, or faxed to
their office, any time they want it, and they have the peace of mind that
their equipment is safe and secure."
    ATX Technologies (http://www.track.com) is located in San Antonio, Texas and is
the leading provider of vehicle tracking, personal security services and
navigation assistance for the vehicle aftermarket.  ATX Technologies is the
only company of its kind in the industry with complete vertical integration
including design, manufacture, sales and operation of a 24 hour a day Response
Center.  Each member of the On-Guard family of products can be installed in
any vehicle to protect the owners against theft and other crimes, plus provide
tracking data or convenience services. Information is available by calling
800-466-4827.