Latest news for TRACKER 
Car thefts involving keys rise to 84 per cent(04/05/2011)
According to Tracker, £15.8 million worth of the stolen vehicles it was alerted to in 2010 were taken using the owner’s keys. The number of car thefts involving keys rose to 84 per cent, compared to 74 per cent in 2008, confirming just how vulnerable car owners truly are to the chances of home burglary or assault from car thieves Therefore, private car sellers really should take precautions when advertising their car and inviting buyers to the... [more]
Criminals use jammers to steal cars(29/03/2011)
Whilst illegal to use, jamming equipment can lawfully be imported, advertised and owned in the UK and present a very really threat to car owners who have installed GPS reliant tracking devices. A new report from the Royal Academy of Engineering highlights that the UK is dangerously dependent on GPS satellite navigation systems, which are vulnerable to attack from jamming devices. Tracking systems have become a major part of every day life wi... [more]
Classic Car Security Tips(17/03/2011)
The dangers of unprotected classic cars being stolen by thieves go above and beyond financial loss for some owners. With the popular trend for enthusiasts to buy and renovate models themselves, classic cars often have more than just a simple monetary value. If one is stolen, the owners also lose all the time and effort they have put into restoring their vehicle, typically to individual specifications – at a cost that is hard to put a price on. ... [more]
Security tips for scooters and motorcycles(13/08/2010)
TRACKER warns that last year it recovered over £500,000 pounds worth of motorcycles and scooters, with low cost models just as likely to be a target for thieves. As the motorcycle season gets underway, TRACKER offers top tips on keeping that bike safe and sound. “Our figures show that a bike or scooter worth £1,000 is just as likely to be on a thief’s shopping list as that prestige £10,000 model, so we urge all bikers to take steps to protect ... [more]
TRACKER motorcycle recovery system helps recover stolen Suzuki(06/05/2010)
A 10-month old Suzuki GSX-1000 K9 fitted with a TRACKER stolen vehicle recovery system, which had been parked by the owner outside his workplace in Central London, was stolen and loaded into the back of a van and driven off. Unbeknown to the thieves, not only was the crime caught on CCTV, but they also triggered the motion sensor which informed TRACKER of the unsolicited movement. With the help of the police, it wasn’t long before the owner, 34 ... [more]
TRACKER online travel service helps drivers avoid traffic congestion and bad weather hot spots(28/01/2010)
TRACKER is helping motorists minimise the impact of the big freeze and avoid poor traffic congestion with the launch of its new online traffic and travel service. Originally scheduled for launch later in 2010, the release of this vital new service can help drivers respond quickly and effectively to the adverse travel conditions. Available to anyone by simply visiting TRACKER.co.uk and clicking on the Traffic tab, the traffic and travel service... [more]
TRACKER tracking security technology helps the police recover two stolen Mercedes(19/08/2009)
TRACKER, the UK leader in stolen vehicle tracking, played a vital role in helping the police recover two stolen Mercedes. Both vehicles, stolen from one address, were recovered from containers on two different ships that were destined for Hamburg. One had already started its voyage and the other was still docked at Portsmouth harbour. The story is due to be featured on BBC’s ‘Cars, Cops and Criminals’ in 2010, TRACKER helped the police recover b... [more]
Opportunity lifestyle thiefs steal keys and vehicle(13/04/2009)
Car drivers need to protect themselves from ‘lifestyle criminals’. This latest brand of thief monitors an individual’s movements, waiting for a moment to swipe their keys and drive away in their car. Mrs Vicky Smith knows all too well how easy it is to fall prey to such a crime, but luckily her car was recovered after the Tracker device fitted inside was activated. Vicky, from Leicestershire, had her car stolen from outside the stables where ... [more]
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Holden drives national car sales
IMPROVING car sales figures have ended a week of woes for the automotive industry.
Research and Markets: China Car Navigation Industry Report, 2011
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NADA: Economic Conditions Jell for Higher New Car Sales in 2012
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sales of small cars, SUVs and other light trucks will lead the way toward what Paul Taylor, chief economist of the National Automobile Dealers Association, predicts ...
China Car Navigation Industry Report, 2011
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New car prices rising along with sales
From the Wall Street Journal: Emboldened by stronger sales, U.S. auto dealers are now selling vehicles at historically high prices, sending the industry's recovery into the fast lane.
Private buyers prefer small cars
AUSTRALIANS who pay for a car with their own money are only interested in small cars, according to confidential sales figures obtained by Drive.
New car sales up 1.5% on first month of last year
NEW CAR sales in January reached 21,313, up 1.5 per cent on the first month of last year.
Car, truck sales up 11 percent in January
DETROIT — U.S. auto sales are off to a strong start this year, continuing their brisk pace from late 2011. Sales of cars and trucks rose 11 percent to 913,287 in January, kicking off what is expected to be the strongest year for the industry since before the recession ...
Oil industry sees no threat from electric car
By Tom Bergin LONDON (Reuters) - The biggest oil companies in the world have calculated that few, if any, of today's drivers will see electric cars outnumber gasoline and diesel models in their lifetimes. ...
Research and Markets: China Car Electric Window Regulator Industry Report, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China Car Electric Window Regulator Industry Report,
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