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Norwich Union awards Trafficmaster Pay as you go insurance 5 year deal (TFC)     

Bluedolphin - 05 Oct 2005 13:45

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05 October 2005

5 October 2005



Trafficmaster signs 5 year contract to work with Norwich Union on "Pay As You
Drive"TM Insurance



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"TM (PAYD) insurance services to the
motorist.



Trafficmaster will supply NU with an initial quantity of 10,000 advanced "
black-box" in-car units in the first half of 2006. The black box, which is
already being used for both Trafficmaster's navigation unit Smartnav and
tracking device RAC Trackstar, identifies the location of the vehicle to allow
the delivery of PAYD insurance.



NU customers will be offered comprehensive products that provide cost effective
insurance together with a raft of optional in-vehicle services. These will
include safety camera warnings, Smartnav navigation, emergency and breakdown
calls and stolen vehicle tracking from RAC Trackstar.



Tony Eales, Chief Executive of Trafficmaster, said "This is a major new market
for Trafficmaster as it not only provides large scale deployment of our
in-vehicle units but also provides an opportunity to sell our other compelling
services. The deal provides a new way to deliver Smartnav and it will allow us
to offer insurance products to many of our own subscribers."



Stephen Doran, Director of Business Development at Norwich Union said "Our
partnership with Trafficmaster will allow us to deliver some very compelling new
customer propositions combining "Pay As You Drive" TM Insurance from Norwich
Union with a range of added value in-vehicle services that Trafficmaster will
deliver. Norwich Union have been the pioneers of PAYD insurance in the UK, and
this partnership will allow us to take the programme to the next level."



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Trafficmaster Tel: 01234 759 300
Tony Eales, Chief Executive
Stuart Berman, Executive Director

Financial Dynamics Tel: 020 7831 3113
Ben Atwell / John Gilbert



Trafficmaster

Founded in 1988, Trafficmaster Plc is the UK's leading journey management
company providing high quality satellite navigation, traffic data and vehicle
tracking systems.



Trafficmaster's traffic information is derived from its unique state-of-the-art
network of nationwide static roadside sensors and transmitters that gather and
distribute traffic data from over 8,000 miles of motorway and trunk routes.
Traffic data is then delivered to the customer through a number of screen or
speech-based receivers. These include a variety of in-car products and services
that include its satellite navigation - Smartnav, Trafficmaster Monitor, YQ(2),
Oracle and Freeway units. Traffic information can also be obtained by phoning
the 1740 service, which is run in partnership with the RAC and the UK's main
mobile phone operators.



The traffic data provided through Trafficmaster RDS TMC is used, in conjunction
with third party satellite navigation systems, to route drivers around
congestion. The data is broadcast on licensed radio networks owned by GCap Media
Plc and Chrysalis Radio and is provided to original equipment manufacturers
(OEMs) or direct to automotive manufacturers.



For more information please visit www.tmc.co.uk or www.trafficmaster.co.uk or
contact:



Pay As You Drive (PAYD)



Pay As You Drive is the concept of insurance charging based upon usage.



About Norwich Union Insurance

Norwich Union is the UK's largest insurer with a market share of around 14 per
cent.

With a focus on insurance for individuals and small businesses, Norwich Union
insures:

- One in five households

- One in seven motor vehicles

- Around 800,000 businesses



Norwich Union products are available through a variety of distribution channels
including brokers, corporate partners such as banks and building societies and
Norwich Union Direct.



Aviva, Norwich Union's parent company, recently announced its acquisition of the
RAC. The acquisition brings together the RAC's powerful brand and customer base
with the expertise and leading position in motor insurance of Norwich Union
Insurance.




This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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SMARTNAV SATELLITE NAVIGATION IS CHOSEN AS AN APPROVED ACCESSORY BY VOLKSWAGEN GROUP


Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Ltd has just signed an agreement with Trafficmaster, the leading journey management company, to offer Smartnav as an approved accessory on the Passat, Golf and Golf Plus models from the December 2005.

Volkswagen customers will benefit from Smartnavs advanced, easy to use navigation, which uses Trafficmasters real-time live traffic data to calculate the best routes. Motorists simply press a button and talk to a real operator a Smartnav Personal Assistant. A route is then calculated avoiding the traffic delays and sent to the car within seconds. The driver is then given clear turn-by-turn verbal instructions throughout the journey. Smartnav meanwhile constantly monitors your journey ahead for traffic delays and will warn you in advanced and offer an alternative route it necessary.

Smartnav can be purchased from all 250 Volkswagen retailers. It costs 599 including installation*.

Customers have a free 12 month subscription to the Smartnav navigation system if they elect to pay future subscriptions by direct debit. They will also benefit from the Smartnav personal assistants who help download your route and provide a concierge service and breakdown & emergency support. All Volkswagen customers will also receive one months free use of Safe Speed, a speed camera alert system and RAC Trackstar, the leading GPS based stolen vehicle tracking service. Volkswagen will also be offering Smartnavs Touchscreen - a small screen that provides visual instructions to complement the verbal directions and an alternative method to setting up journeys.

Daniel Hill, Aftersales Marketing Product Manager from Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Ltd, comments:
"Smartnav is an excellent option to offer our customers. It provides the latest in satellite navigation that combines real-time traffic, up-to-date mapping, speed camera alerts, stolen vehicle tracking and even a personal touch with the Smartnav assistants. We believe this is going to be a popular accessory and we look forward to adding Smartnav as an approved accessory on other Volkswagen models."


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SMARTNAV SATELLITE NAVIGATION IS CHOSEN AS AN APPROVED ACCESSORY BY VOLKSWAGEN GROUP


Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Ltd has just signed an agreement with Trafficmaster, the leading journey management company, to offer Smartnav as an approved accessory on the Passat, Golf and Golf Plus models from the December 2005.

Volkswagen customers will benefit from Smartnavs advanced, easy to use navigation, which uses Trafficmasters real-time live traffic data to calculate the best routes. Motorists simply press a button and talk to a real operator a Smartnav Personal Assistant. A route is then calculated avoiding the traffic delays and sent to the car within seconds. The driver is then given clear turn-by-turn verbal instructions throughout the journey. Smartnav meanwhile constantly monitors your journey ahead for traffic delays and will warn you in advanced and offer an alternative route it necessary.

Smartnav can be purchased from all 250 Volkswagen retailers. It costs 599 including installation*.

Customers have a free 12 month subscription to the Smartnav navigation system if they elect to pay future subscriptions by direct debit. They will also benefit from the Smartnav personal assistants who help download your route and provide a concierge service and breakdown & emergency support. All Volkswagen customers will also receive one months free use of Safe Speed, a speed camera alert system and RAC Trackstar, the leading GPS based stolen vehicle tracking service. Volkswagen will also be offering Smartnavs Touchscreen - a small screen that provides visual instructions to complement the verbal directions and an alternative method to setting up journeys.

Daniel Hill, Aftersales Marketing Product Manager from Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Ltd, comments:
"Smartnav is an excellent option to offer our customers. It provides the latest in satellite navigation that combines real-time traffic, up-to-date mapping, speed camera alerts, stolen vehicle tracking and even a personal touch with the Smartnav assistants. We believe this is going to be a popular accessory and we look forward to adding Smartnav as an approved accessory on other Volkswagen models."


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For immediate release -13th December 2005



SMARTNAV SATELLITE NAVIGATION IS CHOSEN AS AN APPROVED ACCESSORY BY VOLKSWAGEN GROUP


Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Ltd has just signed an agreement with Trafficmaster, the leading journey management company, to offer Smartnav as an approved accessory on the Passat, Golf and Golf Plus models from the December 2005.

Volkswagen customers will benefit from Smartnavs advanced, easy to use navigation, which uses Trafficmasters real-time live traffic data to calculate the best routes. Motorists simply press a button and talk to a real operator a Smartnav Personal Assistant. A route is then calculated avoiding the traffic delays and sent to the car within seconds. The driver is then given clear turn-by-turn verbal instructions throughout the journey. Smartnav meanwhile constantly monitors your journey ahead for traffic delays and will warn you in advanced and offer an alternative route it necessary.

Smartnav can be purchased from all 250 Volkswagen retailers. It costs 599 including installation*.

Customers have a free 12 month subscription to the Smartnav navigation system if they elect to pay future subscriptions by direct debit. They will also benefit from the Smartnav personal assistants who help download your route and provide a concierge service and breakdown & emergency support. All Volkswagen customers will also receive one months free use of Safe Speed, a speed camera alert system and RAC Trackstar, the leading GPS based stolen vehicle tracking service. Volkswagen will also be offering Smartnavs Touchscreen - a small screen that provides visual instructions to complement the verbal directions and an alternative method to setting up journeys.

Daniel Hill, Aftersales Marketing Product Manager from Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Ltd, comments:
"Smartnav is an excellent option to offer our customers. It provides the latest in satellite navigation that combines real-time traffic, up-to-date mapping, speed camera alerts, stolen vehicle tracking and even a personal touch with the Smartnav assistants. We believe this is going to be a popular accessory and we look forward to adding Smartnav as an approved accessory on other Volkswagen models."


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For immediate release -13th December 2005



SMARTNAV SATELLITE NAVIGATION IS CHOSEN AS AN APPROVED ACCESSORY BY VOLKSWAGEN GROUP


Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Ltd has just signed an agreement with Trafficmaster, the leading journey management company, to offer Smartnav as an approved accessory on the Passat, Golf and Golf Plus models from the December 2005.

Volkswagen customers will benefit from Smartnavs advanced, easy to use navigation, which uses Trafficmasters real-time live traffic data to calculate the best routes. Motorists simply press a button and talk to a real operator a Smartnav Personal Assistant. A route is then calculated avoiding the traffic delays and sent to the car within seconds. The driver is then given clear turn-by-turn verbal instructions throughout the journey. Smartnav meanwhile constantly monitors your journey ahead for traffic delays and will warn you in advanced and offer an alternative route it necessary.

Smartnav can be purchased from all 250 Volkswagen retailers. It costs 599 including installation*.

Customers have a free 12 month subscription to the Smartnav navigation system if they elect to pay future subscriptions by direct debit. They will also benefit from the Smartnav personal assistants who help download your route and provide a concierge service and breakdown & emergency support. All Volkswagen customers will also receive one months free use of Safe Speed, a speed camera alert system and RAC Trackstar, the leading GPS based stolen vehicle tracking service. Volkswagen will also be offering Smartnavs Touchscreen - a small screen that provides visual instructions to complement the verbal directions and an alternative method to setting up journeys.

Daniel Hill, Aftersales Marketing Product Manager from Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Ltd, comments:
"Smartnav is an excellent option to offer our customers. It provides the latest in satellite navigation that combines real-time traffic, up-to-date mapping, speed camera alerts, stolen vehicle tracking and even a personal touch with the Smartnav assistants. We believe this is going to be a popular accessory and we look forward to adding Smartnav as an approved accessory on other Volkswagen models."


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For immediate release -13th December 2005



SMARTNAV SATELLITE NAVIGATION IS CHOSEN AS AN APPROVED ACCESSORY BY VOLKSWAGEN GROUP


Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Ltd has just signed an agreement with Trafficmaster, the leading journey management company, to offer Smartnav as an approved accessory on the Passat, Golf and Golf Plus models from the December 2005.

Volkswagen customers will benefit from Smartnavs advanced, easy to use navigation, which uses Trafficmasters real-time live traffic data to calculate the best routes. Motorists simply press a button and talk to a real operator a Smartnav Personal Assistant. A route is then calculated avoiding the traffic delays and sent to the car within seconds. The driver is then given clear turn-by-turn verbal instructions throughout the journey. Smartnav meanwhile constantly monitors your journey ahead for traffic delays and will warn you in advanced and offer an alternative route it necessary.

Smartnav can be purchased from all 250 Volkswagen retailers. It costs 599 including installation*.

Customers have a free 12 month subscription to the Smartnav navigation system if they elect to pay future subscriptions by direct debit. They will also benefit from the Smartnav personal assistants who help download your route and provide a concierge service and breakdown & emergency support. All Volkswagen customers will also receive one months free use of Safe Speed, a speed camera alert system and RAC Trackstar, the leading GPS based stolen vehicle tracking service. Volkswagen will also be offering Smartnavs Touchscreen - a small screen that provides visual instructions to complement the verbal directions and an alternative method to setting up journeys.

Daniel Hill, Aftersales Marketing Product Manager from Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Ltd, comments:
"Smartnav is an excellent option to offer our customers. It provides the latest in satellite navigation that combines real-time traffic, up-to-date mapping, speed camera alerts, stolen vehicle tracking and even a personal touch with the Smartnav assistants. We believe this is going to be a popular accessory and we look forward to adding Smartnav as an approved accessory on other Volkswagen models."


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For immediate release -13th December 2005



SMARTNAV SATELLITE NAVIGATION IS CHOSEN AS AN APPROVED ACCESSORY BY VOLKSWAGEN GROUP


Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Ltd has just signed an agreement with Trafficmaster, the leading journey management company, to offer Smartnav as an approved accessory on the Passat, Golf and Golf Plus models from the December 2005.

Volkswagen customers will benefit from Smartnavs advanced, easy to use navigation, which uses Trafficmasters real-time live traffic data to calculate the best routes. Motorists simply press a button and talk to a real operator a Smartnav Personal Assistant. A route is then calculated avoiding the traffic delays and sent to the car within seconds. The driver is then given clear turn-by-turn verbal instructions throughout the journey. Smartnav meanwhile constantly monitors your journey ahead for traffic delays and will warn you in advanced and offer an alternative route it necessary.

Smartnav can be purchased from all 250 Volkswagen retailers. It costs 599 including installation*.

Customers have a free 12 month subscription to the Smartnav navigation system if they elect to pay future subscriptions by direct debit. They will also benefit from the Smartnav personal assistants who help download your route and provide a concierge service and breakdown & emergency support. All Volkswagen customers will also receive one months free use of Safe Speed, a speed camera alert system and RAC Trackstar, the leading GPS based stolen vehicle tracking service. Volkswagen will also be offering Smartnavs Touchscreen - a small screen that provides visual instructions to complement the verbal directions and an alternative method to setting up journeys.

Daniel Hill, Aftersales Marketing Product Manager from Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Ltd, comments:
"Smartnav is an excellent option to offer our customers. It provides the latest in satellite navigation that combines real-time traffic, up-to-date mapping, speed camera alerts, stolen vehicle tracking and even a personal touch with the Smartnav assistants. We believe this is going to be a popular accessory and we look forward to adding Smartnav as an approved accessory on other Volkswagen models."


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For immediate release -13th December 2005



SMARTNAV SATELLITE NAVIGATION IS CHOSEN AS AN APPROVED ACCESSORY BY VOLKSWAGEN GROUP


Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Ltd has just signed an agreement with Trafficmaster, the leading journey management company, to offer Smartnav as an approved accessory on the Passat, Golf and Golf Plus models from the December 2005.

Volkswagen customers will benefit from Smartnavs advanced, easy to use navigation, which uses Trafficmasters real-time live traffic data to calculate the best routes. Motorists simply press a button and talk to a real operator a Smartnav Personal Assistant. A route is then calculated avoiding the traffic delays and sent to the car within seconds. The driver is then given clear turn-by-turn verbal instructions throughout the journey. Smartnav meanwhile constantly monitors your journey ahead for traffic delays and will warn you in advanced and offer an alternative route it necessary.

Smartnav can be purchased from all 250 Volkswagen retailers. It costs 599 including installation*.

Customers have a free 12 month subscription to the Smartnav navigation system if they elect to pay future subscriptions by direct debit. They will also benefit from the Smartnav personal assistants who help download your route and provide a concierge service and breakdown & emergency support. All Volkswagen customers will also receive one months free use of Safe Speed, a speed camera alert system and RAC Trackstar, the leading GPS based stolen vehicle tracking service. Volkswagen will also be offering Smartnavs Touchscreen - a small screen that provides visual instructions to complement the verbal directions and an alternative method to setting up journeys.

Daniel Hill, Aftersales Marketing Product Manager from Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Ltd, comments:
"Smartnav is an excellent option to offer our customers. It provides the latest in satellite navigation that combines real-time traffic, up-to-date mapping, speed camera alerts, stolen vehicle tracking and even a personal touch with the Smartnav assistants. We believe this is going to be a popular accessory and we look forward to adding Smartnav as an approved accessory on other Volkswagen models."


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SMARTNAV SATELLITE NAVIGATION IS CHOSEN AS AN APPROVED ACCESSORY BY VOLKSWAGEN GROUP


For immediate release -13th December 2005



SMARTNAV SATELLITE NAVIGATION IS CHOSEN AS AN APPROVED ACCESSORY BY VOLKSWAGEN GROUP


Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Ltd has just signed an agreement with Trafficmaster, the leading journey management company, to offer Smartnav as an approved accessory on the Passat, Golf and Golf Plus models from the December 2005.

Volkswagen customers will benefit from Smartnavs advanced, easy to use navigation, which uses Trafficmasters real-time live traffic data to calculate the best routes. Motorists simply press a button and talk to a real operator a Smartnav Personal Assistant. A route is then calculated avoiding the traffic delays and sent to the car within seconds. The driver is then given clear turn-by-turn verbal instructions throughout the journey. Smartnav meanwhile constantly monitors your journey ahead for traffic delays and will warn you in advanced and offer an alternative route it necessary.

Smartnav can be purchased from all 250 Volkswagen retailers. It costs 599 including installation*.

Customers have a free 12 month subscription to the Smartnav navigation system if they elect to pay future subscriptions by direct debit. They will also benefit from the Smartnav personal assistants who help download your route and provide a concierge service and breakdown & emergency support. All Volkswagen customers will also receive one months free use of Safe Speed, a speed camera alert system and RAC Trackstar, the leading GPS based stolen vehicle tracking service. Volkswagen will also be offering Smartnavs Touchscreen - a small screen that provides visual instructions to complement the verbal directions and an alternative method to setting up journeys.

Daniel Hill, Aftersales Marketing Product Manager from Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Ltd, comments:
"Smartnav is an excellent option to offer our customers. It provides the latest in satellite navigation that combines real-time traffic, up-to-date mapping, speed camera alerts, stolen vehicle tracking and even a personal touch with the Smartnav assistants. We believe this is going to be a popular accessory and we look forward to adding Smartnav as an approved accessory on other Volkswagen models."


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