The Truth About Stolen Vehicle Recovery Systems
A recent report confuses the market on reliability of some vehicle tracking systems - so which system should you trust?
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November 2008
A recent report confuses the market on reliability of some vehicle tracking systems - so which system should you trust?
October 2008
Trafficmaster Wins Overall Business Excellence Award
Trafficmaster has one three awards at this years Milton Keynes and North Bucks Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence awards.
October 2008
October 'Black Friday'
Trafficmaster - the UK’s leading provider of real-time traffic information - forecasts an unpredictable Friday as congestion levels fall due to economic conditions.
October 2008
Trafficmaster wins Green Fleet Award
Trafficmaster has been recognised in the prestigious 2008 Green Fleet Awards, winning the award for IT and Communications Product of the Year for its fleet management system - Fleet Director.
August 2008
Journey Time Index
This report analyses the change in journey times across some of the UK’s major routes and provides information on observed variations in congestion and traffic hotspots over the past three years.
August 2008
Economy 'Go slow' speeds up journeys
High fuel prices, the credit crunch and the economic slowdown have given motorists a break from congestion, with jams down 12 per cent on 2007, according to Trafficmaster and the RAC foundation.
May 2008
Trafficmaster Publishes Bank Holiday Jam Buster Schedule
Trafficmaster predicts that with the promise of warmer temperatures combined with school half term holidays and the Bank Holiday on May 26th, Friday 23rd May will be a serious contender for worst traffic day of the year.
April 2008
Berlingo comes with Smartnav as standard
In a first for the UK high cube van sector, Citroen's new Berlingo van (excluding the 1.6i 625 x model), will have Trafficmaster’s Smartnav and stolen vehicle tracking fitted as standard.
April 2008
Trafficmaster Drives Fleet Sales With New Appointment
Following the recent launch of Fleet Director, the intelligent fleet management system, Trafficmaster has appointed John Lawrence as the new Director of Business Services.
March 2008
Trafficmaster Preliminary Results 2007
Trafficmaster, the leading supplier of intelligent driving services, announces its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2007.
March 2008
High Winds Close M6
Due to high winds the M6 at Thelwall Viaduct has been closed. This has caused 56 miles of tailbacks.
December 2007
BMW Chooses Trafficmaster
BMW has teamed up with Trafficmaster to provide Trackstar, an advanced stolen vehicle tracking service, to the BMW and MINI ranges of premium cars in the UK and Republic of Ireland
October 2007
Trafficmaster Congestion Report warns of Black Friday
Millions of motorists risk being caught in the worst traffic congestion of the year on 'Black Friday', warn Trafficmaster and the RAC Foundation.
October 2007
Sixt orders Citroen Relays
Trafficmaster's services help Sixt Rent A Car's decision to order new Citroën Relays
September 2007
Trafficmaster launches Fleet Director in UK
Trafficmaster is to launch its comprehensive fleet management and tracking service, Fleet Director, in the UK.
September 2007
VW calls in Trafficmaster RDS-TMC
Trafficmaster has signed a major new contract to supply UK RDS-TMC traffic information to Volkswagen vehicles.
August 2007
GM UK agrees Trafficmaster RDS-TMC deal
Trafficmaster is to take over the supply of UK RDS-TMC traffic information to Vauxhall and Saab satellite navigation systems, in a new, three-year contract.
August 2007
Smartnav standard fit with Mitsubishi Raging Bull
Buyers of the new, special edition Mitsubishi L200 Raging Bull will be able to enjoy a fully integrated Trafficmaster Smartnav system as standard, amongst a long list of features.
August 2007
Trafficmaster reveals destination confusion
Numerous towns and villages sharing the same name are causing many motorists to waste valuable time on the road heading towards incorrect destinations, according to Trafficmaster.
July 2007
Trafficmaster partners with Emap Radio
Trafficmaster has boosted its RDS-TMC traffic information coverage across the Midlands and Northern England, through a new deal with the EMAP radio network. This latest contract will see Trafficmaster’s information carried in the FM signal of nine EMAP radio stations, covering major cities such as Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle and Birmingham.
July 2007
Trafficmaster wins DfT contract
Trafficmaster Plc, the leading supplier of intelligent driving services, will take over the supply of journey time data to UK Department for Transport, in a new contract, effective from 3 July 2007 and worth £3 million over 3½ years. A six month transition from the existing supplier will be complete by end 2007.
June 2007
Many drivers use outdated maps
Before you plan your next journey, check the date on your road map – that’s the advice from Trafficmaster, which has found* some five million drivers could be wasting hours trying to navigate with road maps from 2000 or earlier, while 364,000 still refer to maps from the 1980s.
May 2007
Trafficmaster develops real road speeds database
The popular pub or dinner party debate around the fastest ways from A to B could be over. The question has been answered definitively by Trafficmaster, which has collated over 50 billion data records to map accurate average speeds for roads across the UK.
May 2007
Trafficmaster/ RAC Foundation congestion report
The nation’s worst congestion hotspot is the southern end of the M1, according to a new report launched this week by Trafficmaster and the RAC Foundation.
February 2007
Smartnav alerts to new LCCZ
With the London Congestion Charging Zone spreading westwards from this week, many more drivers will be unsure where they can drive without being charged – so it’s good news that Trafficmaster’s Smartnav now features visual Congestion Charging Zone alerts, as one of a number of new features on an upgraded touchscreen.
February 2007
Trafficmaster travel news on GCap local radio
Drivers are now able to tune in and catch travel news from Trafficmaster's unique traffic monitoring network on the local radio network, thanks to a deal between Trafficmaster and GCap Media, owners of Classic FM, London's 95.8 Capital FM and 37 local radio stations across the UK.
February 2007
Smartnav standard fit on Citroen Dispatch van
Trafficmaster today announces an extension of its relationship with Citroen, for standard fit of its Smartnav intelligent navigation system.
January 2007
Trackstar secures TQA approval
Trafficmaster’s Trackstar TM100 stolen vehicle tracking product is among the first to receive the new Thatcham approval, Thatcham Quality Accreditation (TQA).
January 2007
Trafficmaster studies driving stress
If you’re dreading the return to work after New Year, you’re not alone – driving officially
stresses us all and returning to the commute is the most stressful activity many of us will undertake this week, according to research by intelligent driving experts, Trafficmaster.
December 2006
Trafficmaster reveals term time traffic trauma
Increased congestion that includes millions of parents driving children to school in the mornings causes average journey times on some roads to triple in length, according to new analysis from intelligent driving experts, Trafficmaster.
October 2006
Black Friday traffic congestion
Trafficmaster Plc, a leading provider of real-time traffic information and intelligent vehicle tracking and navigation solutions, predicts a gloomy day for drivers on Friday 20th October.
October 2006
Smartnav standard fit on Citroen vans
Trafficmaster, a leading supplier of intelligent vehicle tracking and navigation solutions, today announces that their award-winning navigation system Smartnav will now become standard with Citroen’s new Relay light commercial van.
October 2006
Trafficmaster partners with Norwich Union
Following today’s launch of Pay As You Drive™ motor insurance by Norwich Union,
Trafficmaster, the Intelligent Driving company, announces that it will be providing a range of added value services to Pay As You Drive™ customers including the award-winning Smartnav Satellite Navigation system.
September 2006
Magellan chooses Trafficmaster RDS-TMC
Magellan, a leading innovator of navigation and positioning solutions including the award-winning line of Magellan consumer GPS products, has chosen RAC
Trafficmaster Telematics (RTT) as its supplier of TMC traffic data for its Magellan RoadMate family of portable vehicle navigation devices.
May 2006
Medion chooses Trafficmaster RDS-TMC
Medion, the second largest Portable Navigation Device manufacturer in Europe, has chosen RAC Trafficmaster Telematics (RTT) as its traffic information provider in a three year agreement, starting in May 2006.
March 2006
Peugeot and Citroen RDS-TMC deal
Peugeot Citroen Automobiles UK Limited has chosen RAC Trafficmaster Telematics
(RTT) to exclusively supply Radio Data System Traffic Message Channel services (RDS TMC) to its factory fitted screen based satellite navigation systems. The service will run up until 2009 and will provide real-time traffic information to alert drivers to delays on the road.
February 2006
Audi RDS-TMC agreement
Audi UK has just extended its Radio Data System Traffic Message Channel (RDS TMC) agreement with RAC Trafficmaster Telematics (RTT). This means that live traffic data will now also be available on standard fit navigation systems fitted in A4 and A3 models. Trafficmaster’s TMC service will be available on factory fit DVD based navigation systems installed across all Audi models from November 2006.
February 2006
Subaru Smartnav standard fit
Trafficmaster plc today announces that Subaru's new super car, the Impreza WRX STI spec. D, will come as standard with Smartnav, an advanced satellite navigation system developed by Trafficmaster.
January 2006
Smartnav Isuzu Rodeo Denver contract
Trafficmaster today announces that its satellite navigation system, Smartnav, has been chosen for a standard fit on the new pick-up model from Isuzu, the Rodeo Denver Max SDT.
October 2005
Smartnav standard fit on Peugeot 407
Trafficmaster Plc, the leading journey management company, has signed an agreement with the Peugeot Motor Company to fit its Smartnav satellite navigation
into new 407 models.
October 2005
Norwich Union contract
Trafficmaster, the leading supplier of digital traffic information and intelligent in-vehicle services, has signed a five year contract with Norwich Union (NU) to deliver “Pay As You Drive”™ (PAYD) insurance services to the motorist.
August 2005
Trafficmaster contract with Garmin
Trafficmaster PLC ("Trafficmaster" or the "Company") today announces that RAC Trafficmaster Telematics has signed a three year agreement with Garmin Ltd, a global manufacturer of GPS receivers and automotive navigation units
May 2005
Honda RDS-TMC contract
Trafficmaster Plc, the UK’s leading provider of real time traffic information, announces the completion of its RDS TMC (Radio Data System Traffic Message Channel) contract with major motor manufacturer, Honda Motor Europe.
January 2005
Chevrolet offers Smartnav
Chevrolet launches into the UK market this month with a range of small and medium family cars providing quality, value for money and excellent customer service. As a major feature of its launch into the UK, Chevrolet has chosen Smartnav satellite navigation by Trafficmaster as its approved accessory across all models.
July 2004
Hyundai Trajet fits Smartnav
Hyundai launches the special edition Trajet SE with Smartnav, an advanced satellite
navigation system from Trafficmaster.
July 2004
Smartnav is Auto Express winner
Smartnav, the advanced satellite navigation system from Trafficmaster, has been awarded the honour of best Satellite Navigation System of the Year 2004 by leading motoring publication, Auto Express.
April 2003
Standard fit Smartnav deals announced
Trafficmaster today announces that it has secured further agreements for Smartnav, its award-winning intelligent satellite navigation system, to be standard on a number of new models. This includes new programmes for Mazda and Hyundai and an extension of the Peugeot relationship.
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