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]
Other car news
India auto sales climb 7.2% in January: industry
New car sales in India climbed 7.2 percent year-on-year in January as the sector showed further signs of recovery from its slump in 2011, an industry body said on Wednesday.
Car sales head for first annual fall in 10 years
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Annual car sales in India are likely to drop for the first time since 2002 in the fiscal year ending March after January sales fell short of expectations, an industry body said. Car sales, which grew 30 percent in the year ending March 2011, posted their first monthly fall in three years last July as high financing and running costs deterred buyers. "The car industry is too ...
Car sales may see 1st decline in a decade
Car sales look headed for their first annual decline after more than a decade as poor demand throughout 2011-12 will see the industry end up the year in red, auto industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) said.
Car sales to fall in 10 years despite growth in January
Car sales grew for the third straight month in January by 7.2 percent, but the industry for the first time since 2002 is expected to miss its annual sales target of up to 2 percent, data released by the manufacturers Wednesday showed.
India car sales head for 1st annual fall in 10 years
NEW DELHI (REUTERS) - Annual car sales in India are likely to drop for the first time since 2002 in the fiscal year ending March after January sales fell short of expectations, an industry body said.
Car sales grew 7.2 percent in January
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Car makers started 2012 on a positive note, with sales up 7.2 percent in January -- the third consecutive month of gains after a lacklustre 2011, according to data released by an industry body Wednesday.
Auto industry may miss 2011/12 sales target - industry body
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's auto industry may miss a car sales growth expectation of 0-2 percent in the fiscal year that ends in March if sales continue at their current pace, an industry body executive ...
New UK car sales edge higher in January: industry data
Sales of new cars in Britain crept higher in January, official figures showed on Monday, as the market showed encouraging signs of stabilisation.
Toyota official sees 2012 Philippine car sales growing 7%
The Philippine car industry will recover this year with sales increasing by 7 percent to 177,000 units from 165,000 in 2011, Rommel Gutierrez, Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines president, told GMA News Online.
New launches, discounts drive up car sales 7% in Jan
January car sales reflected a rise for the third consecutive month, raising recovery hopes in an industry which has seen numbers fall steadily between July and October 2011. Discounts from automakers, increased demand for diesel cars and new launches have done the trick in the turnaround.
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