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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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13/Dec/2005
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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http://www.trafficmaster.co.uk/shownews.cfm?num=388

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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13/Dec/2005
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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13/Dec/2005
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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http://www.trafficmaster.co.uk/shownews.cfm?num=388

and another

80p down to 28p in a year, anyone know why??? and does anyone have any hopes for the future for this company?? You could look at the rns's and copy and paste them on.

Advertised on T.V?What the 406 advert,hardly in your face stuff is it.Piggybacking somebody elses ad.

yes but saves TFC loads of money in advertising

and let face it, they need to save as much as possible.

F1 black boxes to help learners

Learner drivers will receive printouts of their driving techniques from a Formula One-style black box fitted to cars, under plans being drawn up by BSM, Britains largest driving school.
The company wants to raise the driving test pass rate, which has fallen to its lowest ever level. The boxes would record information such as when and how the clutch, brakes and gears are used. The data would be sent via the mobile phone network to a BSM computer and could be printed out to show pupils exactly where they are going wrong.

The idea was inspired by F1, where computers monitor every aspect of a car and its drivers behaviour. Norwich Union is already pioneering the use of black-box technology with its smart box as part of pay-as-you-drive insurance policies for young drivers.

80p to 26.5p in a year any other smart tips?? oh scotty, must have a look.

good one scotty 4.5p to 1.73p. in a year. You ought to join the shorters trading you will make a mint. No i'll use your tips to short. im going to be rich. Keep em coming please Kat.

here you go kivver I found a poll you can join in expressly for TFC...
http://boards.fool.co.uk/Message.asp?mid=9699314

that was easy - Just leave our money in these shares and watch our money wither away. Site and comment threads on the site not very positive, suprised you are??

Isuzu has launched a new, ultimate-luxury Rodeo five-seat, four-door double-cab pickup called the Denver Max LE with almost 6,000 worth of accessories for just over 2,000 extra.

Priced at just shy of 20,000, the Denver Max LE adds a performance pack, 18 ins prodrive alloy wheels with 255/60 Pirelli scorpion zero tyres, two-tone leather seats and door inserts, a prodrive mesh grille, a tough load-liner and an XTC hard top.
http://www.askaprice.com/torque-article.asp?article=Isuzu_launches_luxury_pick-up&item=796
Also standard is a Bluetooth kit, SmartNav satellite navigation with touchscreen, one year's free SmartNav subscription, one year's free RAC Trackstar subscription and three months' free use of SafeSpeed.

Other Max features include a soft-type front A-bar with chrome insert, chrome side steps, rear chrome bumper and light guards and brushed steel door entry guards.

This is in addition to air-conditioning, a radio/CD-player, four electric windows, leather-wrapped steering wheel, keyless-entry and selectable 'shift-on-the-fly' 4WD or 2WD at speeds up to 60 mph.

They have brought out news like this forever but look at the shareprice.

How many units do they expect to shift?Sounds a good price for the spek.

Only lost 3% today things are looking better??

Is "Pay As You Drive" insurance for me?
If you can answer yes to the following questions then you could save money with "Pay As You Drive" insurance:

Are you aged 18-25?
Do you want fully comprehensive cover?
Do you own a car aged 1986 or newer with a 2.0 litre or smaller engine?
Do you drive mainly between the hours of 6am and 11pm?
If you fall outside this criteria you can register with us to be kept uptodate with further offerings that may be suited to you.

How much could I save?
If you generally drive under 10,000 miles each year then "Pay As You Drive" could save you money.

In fact, Matthew Smith from Aylesbury managed to halve his insurance premium by switching to "Pay As You Drive"

Your monthly bills will be made up of a fixed base premium, which covers risks such as fire and theft. In addition to this are the following variable costs:

The first 100 off-peak miles FREE per month
The next 400 off-peak miles (6.00am - 10.59pm) from as little as 6p per mile
All other off-peak mileage from as little as 4p per mile
All peak mileage (11.00pm - 5.59am) 1 per mile
Call 0800 015 4913 now for an individual quote.

What happens next?
If, after having spoken to one of the call centre advisers, you decide to take out a policy you will be covered immediately and we will arrange for a suitable time for someone to come out and install the Smart Box into your vehicle.

How does this benefit young drivers?
We reward you with cheaper rates between 6am and 10.59pm as younger people are less at risk if they drive between these times so you can control your premiums by controlling when you drive.
The first 100 off-peak miles are FREE every month.
The Smart Box has a stolen car locator so if you notify us that your car has been stolen we can use the built in GPS technology to attempt to locate your car.
You can choose to take advantage of a monthly bill* that details all your journeys so you can help to control your premiums.
If you take out a policy before 31st December 2005 you get your very own Smart Box worth 200 supplied and fitted FREE.


Trafficmaster chairman buys 100,000 shares in co

LONDON (AFX) - Trafficmaster PLC said that Colin Walsh, its non-executive
chairman, has purchased 100,000 shares in the company at a price of 26 pence per
share, taking his total holding to 200,000 shares.
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