HUGHES Telematics Announces in-Drive Product Line as its Aftermarket Solution
08 Janvier 2009 - 7:43PM
PR Newswire (US)
Self-installed device offers convenient and low cost telematics
services to drivers LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- CES -- HUGHES
Telematics today announced in-Drive, its unique aftermarket product
line offering telematics services and hardware for vehicles.
in-Drive leverages HUGHES Telematics' existing next generation
telematics architecture to provide select convenience and
diagnostic services for the driver. A small device the size of a
deck of cards, in-Drive offers many services that are typically
available only with factory-installed equipment. Services may
include the ability to locate a stolen vehicle, diagnostics
reporting and the ability to monitor and locate family vehicles.
in-Drive is the little device that can make a big difference.
Insurance companies can utilize in-Drive to offer clients
additional service options such as usage-based insurance programs
(UBI). UBI programs allow insurance companies to offer savings to
customers based on safe driving practices and patterns. in-Drive is
also an attractive solution to motor clubs, allowing the club to
offer additional services and benefits as a part of the membership
package. "As the telematics industry continues to grow, HUGHES
Telematics recognized the need for an aftermarket solution like
in-Drive," said Erik Goldman, president, HUGHES Telematics. "Our
advantage was the ability to leverage our existing next generation
telematics architecture and patented technologies to package a
solution specifically designed to meet the needs of certain market
segments." "in-Drive allows our customers to create and bundle
aftermarket services unique to their brand and customer target
markets," said Fred Blumer, vice president of aftermarket services,
HUGHES Telematics. "We are leveraging HUGHES Telematics' knowledge
and expertise in the telematics industry to expand the scope of our
services and move into the future of the connected drive." HUGHES
Telematics will demonstrate the in-Drive solution at Consumer
Electronics Show, January 2009 in Las Vegas. About HUGHES
Telematics HUGHES Telematics (http://www.hughestelematics.com/) is
a leader in implementing the next generation of connected services
for the automobile. Centered on a core platform of safety and
security offerings, the company develops and manages vehicle- and
driver-centric solutions to enhance the driving and ownership
experience. Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., HUGHES Telematics offers
a portfolio of consumer, manufacturer, fleet and dealer services
provided through two-way broadband connectivity to the vehicle.
HUGHES Telematics and Polaris Acquisition Corp (AMEX:TKP.U) have
agreed to an all stock merger which, upon satisfaction of certain
closing conditions, will result in HUGHES Telematics stockholders
and management becoming the controlling stockholders and management
of Polaris. DATASOURCE: HUGHES Telematics CONTACT: Scott Merritt,
for HUGHES Telematics, +1-770-649-0880, Ext 302, +1-770-778-4786
Mobile, Web site: http://www.hughestelematics.com/
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