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16.07.2013
COBRA UK LAUNCHES NEW ASSET CONTROL PRODUCT RANGE FOR VEHICLE FLEETS
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29.05.2013
CASE STUDY: SUMMER DROP TOP DRIVING RECOVERED FOR COBRA CUSTOMER
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13.05.2013
COBRA UK WELCOMES ABI AND BIBA GUIDES ON “PAY HOW YOU DRIVE” MOTOR INSURANCE
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07.05.2013
Global Live Brings Safer Truck of the Future to Today’s Roads with Cyclist Detection System
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30.04.2013
JAMIE AND DANIELLE O’HARA PROTECT THEIR FAMILY WITH COBRA STOLEN VEHICLE TRACKING
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July 2013

COBRA UK LAUNCHES NEW ASSET CONTROL PRODUCT RANGE FOR VEHICLE FLEETS

16/07/2013

Cobra UK has launched Cobra Asset Control, three new and innovative products for the fleet vehicle tracking market.

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May 2013

CASE STUDY: SUMMER DROP TOP DRIVING RECOVERED FOR COBRA CUSTOMER

29/05/2013

If it wasn't for the CobraTrak stolen vehicle tracking device hidden inside Rod Banner's pride and joy, he might never have seen his Audi A5 convertible ever again. Angel investor and technology marketer Banner had left the £45,000 Audi parked on the road outside his house in a leafy part of Wandsworth, London when it was stolen on a weekend at the end of March.

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COBRA UK WELCOMES ABI AND BIBA GUIDES ON “PAY HOW YOU DRIVE” MOTOR INSURANCE

13/05/2013

In a move welcomed by telematics experts Cobra UK, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) working in partnership with the British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA) has produced two comprehensive guides* educating customers and insurers on “pay how you drive” (telematics) car insurance.

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Global Live Brings Safer Truck of the Future to Today’s Roads with Cyclist Detection System

07/05/2013

Global Live, the award winning live 3G mobile CCTV solution powered by Cobra UK Ltd, has launched Global Live Cycle Scanner, a variant aimed at protecting cyclists.

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April 2013

JAMIE AND DANIELLE O’HARA PROTECT THEIR FAMILY WITH COBRA STOLEN VEHICLE TRACKING

30/04/2013

The O’Haras have taken delivery of a Cobra stolen vehicle tracking system, CobraTrak, to help protect their luxury 4x4 vehicle and reduce insurance premiums.

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GLOBAL LIVE FROM COBRA UK LTD WINS TRADE VAN DRIVER SECURITY INNOVATION AWARD

18/04/2013

Trade Van Driver, one of the UK's leading magazines for van drivers and operators, has announced the winners of this year’s Trade Van Driver Awards and Global Live from Cobra UK Ltd has won the coveted Security Innovation Award.

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COBRA WARNS HIGH VALUE CAR OWNERS TO KEEP KEYS SAFE TO PREVENT CAR THEFT

08/04/2013

Cobra UK is urging owners of high value cars in the UK to be extra vigilant after 75% of cars fitted with its stolen vehicle tracking system were stolen using the owner’s keys.

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March 2013

COBRA SETS NEW BENCHMARK FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE

18/03/2013

Cobra UK Ltd, a leader in the provision of security, safety and telematics solutions for the automotive and insurance industries has taken the decision to join The Institute of Customer Service (ICS), the independent, professional membership body for customer service.

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COBRA UK INVITES CV SHOW VISITORS TO SEE HOW GLOBAL LIVE CAN COMBAT FREIGHT CRIME AND SAVE OPERATORS MONEY

11/03/2013

Telematics, safety and security supplier, Cobra UK will be demonstrating the benefits of Global Live, its ground breaking mobile CCTV monitoring security system with unique live image streaming, on stand 5D02 at this year's CV Show.

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February 2013

FLEET OWNERS SNAP UP COBRA SPEED LIMITERS AND SLASH FUEL COSTS

18/02/2013

Cobra, the UK’s leading safety, security and telematics provider is reporting a 100% increase in sales of speed limiters to fleet customers over the last three months. Cobra has seen a marked increase in companies fitting them to cars, not just vans and LCVs. The most recent orders are for a fleet of Vauxhall Astras and another for Land Rover Defenders.

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COBRA PROVIDES STOLEN VEHICLE TRACKING ADVICE AFTER HIGH PROFILE INCIDENTS OF CAR THEFT INCREASE

05/02/2013

With news over the last few days of both Paul Scholes and Liz Hurley becoming victims of vehicle theft, Cobra is looking at how stolen vehicle tracking works and how drivers can protect their vehicles and their insurance premiums.

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January 2013

Vizualogic Packs a Punch! Professional Boxer Carl Froch has Premium In-Car Entertainment System Fitted to his Range Rover

17/01/2013

Vizualogic Packs a Punch! Professional Boxer Carl Froch has Premium In-Car Entertainment System Fitted to his Range Rover

This week, professional boxer Carl Froch (nicknamed The Cobra), the current IBF super-middleweight champion, and former two-time WBC super-middleweight champion has had a dual headrest Vizualogic in-car entertainment system fitted to his Range Rover. Carl approached Cobra, the UK distributors of Vizualogic products, after doing his homework to find the best system on the market for his car.

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COBRA CONGRATULATES PORSCHE AND AUDI ON WHAT CAR? AWARDS SUCCESS

10/01/2013

COBRA CONGRATULATES PORSCHE AND AUDI ON WHAT CAR? AWARDS SUCCESS

Cobra, a leader in the provision of security, safety and telematics solutions for the automotive and insurance industries, was pleased to see two of its customers, Porsche and Audi, come out on top at last night’s What Car? Awards, held at Grosvenor House Hotel in London.

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December 2012

TELEMATICS TECHNOLOGY HOLDS KEY TO REDUCING ‘CRASH FOR CASH’ FRAUD SAYS COBRA

12/12/2012

Last month the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) released a report highlighting the severity of the ‘Crash for Cash’ fraud epidemic which is costing UK motorists nearly £400 million per year. While Cobra UK Ltd fully supports the IFB working with police to bring the culprits to justice it is urging the insurance industry to tackle the issue head on with more widespread use of telematics technology to reduce premiums for all.

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November 2012

ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY CAN TACKLE THE €8 BILLION EU CARGO THEFT PROBLEM THROUGH LIVE CCTV TECHNOLOGY

28/11/2012

CCTV with real time 3G streaming is the key to reducing road transport crime Provision of court admissable video evidence against fraudulent insurance claims is another core reason to install CCTV In cab cameras help protect drivers

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COBRA UK SCOOPS THREE GOLDS AT MEN AWARDS

08/11/2012

Cobra UK, leaders in the provision of safety and security solutions for the automotive industry took a clean sweep of gold, silver and bronze at the 9th annual Mobile Electronic News (MEN) Awards last night (Wednesday 7 November 2012).

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COBRA’S VIZUALOGIC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM STRIKES GOLD AT INDUSTRY AWARDS

08/11/2012

Cobra UK, leaders in the provision of safety and security solutions for the automotive industry won a Gold award for its Vizualogic in-car entertainment system at the 9th annual Mobile Electronic News (MEN) Awards last night (Wednesday 7 November 2012).

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October 2012

OVERHAUL OF YOUNG DRIVER TRAINING IS NOT ENOUGH TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND REDUCE INSURANCE PREMIUMS SAYS COBRA

10/10/2012

Cobra UK has welcomed the Association of British Insurers’ (ABI) call for an overhaul in how young people learn to drive, following a report into how to reduce the high crash risk young drivers represent and to bring down their motor insurance premiums*.

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COBRA SPEED LIMITER ACHIEVES 26% FUEL CONSUMPTION IMPROVEMENT AT THE MPG MARATHON

08/10/2012

Cobra’s speed limiter helped achieve a 26% improvement on manufacturer stated fuel consumption figures in last week’s Fleet World MPG Marathon. Driver Doug Powell drove the Volkswagen Transporter BlueMotion fitted with a Cobra speed limiter for two days across a 370 mile route to highlight the MPG and safety benefits of fitting a speed limiter.

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August 2012

COBRA UK INSURANCE TELEMATICS AND GLOBAL LIVE MOBILE CCTV SYSTEMS WITHSTAND FORCES OF UP TO 13G TO TRANSMIT LIVE DATA ON BOARD ULSTER RALLY WINNING CITROEN DS3

22/08/2012

Cobra UK joined in the success of Marshall Clarke and Keith Cronin’s win of the Rally Northern Ireland in a Citroen DS3 by having its Usage Based Insurance (UBI) and Global Live real time video data streaming technologies fitted to the car for the duration of the two day rally.

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July 2012

COBRA ENTERS MPG MARATHON WITH SPEED LIMITER EQUIPPED VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER VAN

23/07/2012

Cobra UK will be participating in the 2012 MPG Marathon with a Volkswagen Transporter van fitted with one of its speed limiters.

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COBRA UK LAUNCHES UK’S FIRST WINDSCREEN MOUNTED TELEMATICS DEVICE AT INSURANCE TELEMATICS EXPO

04/07/2012

Cobra UK is launching a unique windscreen mounted telematics box to the UK at Post Magazine’s Insurance Telematics Expo 2012 in London on 11 July.

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June 2012

COBRA UK SPEED LIMITER TRIAL REVEALS FLEETS COULD SAVE AS MUCH AS 37% ON FUEL COSTS AND PROTECT EMPLOYEES’ LIVELIHOODS

06/06/2012

A recent trial by leading safety, security and telematics provider, Cobra UK, has proven that a speed limiter can help fleets reduce fuel costs by nearly 40%, and help employers meet Duty of Care requirements by protecting their drivers.

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May 2012

COBRA’S UNIQUE MOBILE CCTV WITH LIVE IMAGE STREAMING COULD CURB WHIPLASH CLAIMS FOR BUS AND COACH OPERATORS

10/05/2012

Last week the government held a ‘Whiplash Summit’ led by Transport Secretary Justine Greening and Justice Secretary Ken Clarke in an aim to tackle the huge increase in fraudulent whiplash claims. The summit highlighted the incident of a park and ride bus deliberately rammed by an Audi TT, in which all 36 apparently stooge passengers onboard made claims. This type of incident deliberately targeting buses is becoming increasingly prevalent.

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CV SHOW REVEALS FREIGHT CRIME TO BE A GROWING CONCERN FOR TRANSPORT OPERATORS

03/05/2012

Cobra UK’s stand was constantly busy at last week’s CV Show, with transport operators showing a real interest in how Cobra’s mobile CCTV real-time security monitoring system, Global Live, can help them fight the growing problem of freight crime in the UK.

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April 2012

COBRA UK LAUNCHES ITS SPEED LIMITER BENEFIT AWARENESS CAMPAIGN WITH A SPECIAL PRODUCT OFFER

23/04/2012

Cobra UK, a leader in vehicle safety and security solutions, is launching a new campaign to highlight the benefits of speed limiters at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show with a special offer price on its speed limiter.

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HIGH COST OF CAR INSURANCE IS PREVENTING YOUNG PEOPLE FINDING A JOB SAYS COBRA UK

23/04/2012

Cobra UK believes that unless motor insurance costs come down over the coming years younger drivers will avoid learning to drive, which will drastically reduce their ability to get their first job and will restrict the future talent pool for employers.

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COBRA ANNOUNCES MAJOR ACCESSORIES PARTNERSHIP WITH HYUNDAI MOTOR UK

12/04/2012

Cobra UK has announced a strategic alliance with Hyundai to supply a range of high quality reversing sensors and cruise control accessories for its fast expanding range of cars and SUVs.

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COBRA UK APPOINTED AS GLOBAL ALARM AND STOLEN VEHICLE TRACKING PARTNER FOR LOTUS CARS

10/04/2012

Cobra UK has been appointed as the official global vehicle security and tracking partner for Lotus Cars.

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March 2012

£112K AUDI R8 SPYDER STOLEN IN PARIS AND LOCATED IN ATHENS BY COBRATRAK VEHICLE TRACKING SERVICE

19/03/2012

The recent recovery, in Athens, of a £112,000 Audi R8 Supercar stolen in Paris thanks to an Audi CobraTrak vehicle tracking system fitted to the vehicle, underlines the increasing prevalence of organised cross border trafficking of high value vehicles.

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COBRA LAUNCHES VIZUALOGIC PREMIUM IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS, WITH THE WIDEST RANGE OF PERFECTMATCH LEATHER HEADRESTS AND A UNIQUE ARMREST DVD

12/03/2012

Cobra UK, a pioneer in vehicle electronic solutions, is launching the Vizualogic premium range of In-Car Entertainment products in the UK this month.

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COBRA UK URGES INSURERS TO ADOPT BLACK BOX TECHNOLOGY TO AVOID DISCRIMINATION AND POTENTIAL INSURANCE TIME BOMB

08/03/2012

Telematics provider, Cobra UK welcomes the Labour Shadow Transport Minister, John Woodcock’s call for the insurance industry to embrace black box technology, in a bid to avoid a potential insurance ‘time bomb’ heading their way from Europe at the end of the year.

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COBRA UK HAS BEEN APPOINTED AS A SUPPLIER TO THE MOD

05/03/2012

Cobra UK is now supplying to the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Defence Engineering & Support Department.

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February 2012

COBRA UK TO EXHIBIT UNIQUE SOLUTION TO COMMERCIAL VEHICLE FREIGHT CRIME AT 2012 CV SHOW

28/02/2012

Telematics, safety and security supplier, Cobra UK will be showcasing Global Live, its ground breaking mobile CCTV monitoring security system with unique live image streaming, on stand 2C91 at this year’s CV Show.

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COBRATRAK INSTRUMENTAL IN RECOVERING AUDI R8 SPYDER V8 4.2L WORTH £112,500

10/02/2012

Cobra received a call from a UK based leasing company advising that a vehicle they own had been stolen; they had leased the vehicle to a lady whose handbag containing the keys to the £112,500 Audi R8 Spyder had been stolen in Paris.

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January 2012

COBRA ANNOUNCES IMPROVEMENT IN AVERAGE STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERY TIME FOR COBRATRAK CUSTOMERS

26/01/2012

Cobra UK, a leader in vehicle safety and security solutions, has reported an improvement in the average vehicle recovery time for its CobraTrak vehicle tracking customers. Cobra’s figures for 2011 show that the average time from a CobraTrak customer confirming a vehicle as stolen to the time it has been secured by police has reduced to just 54 minutes from 57 minutes.

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COBRA UK SPONSORS PERFORMANCE AND LUXURY AWARDS AT WHAT CAR? AWARDS 2012

12/01/2012

Cobra, a leader in the provision of security and safety solutions for the automotive industry, sponsored two categories at last night’s prestigious What Car? Awards 2012. The company’s managing director; Andrew Smith presented the Porsche 911 with the What Car? Car of the Year Performance Car Award and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class with the WhatCar? Car of the Year Luxury Car Award at the event, held at The Grosvenor House Hotel.

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COBRA LAUNCHES RANGE OF WIRELESS ALARMS FOR NEW AND USED VEHICLES

06/01/2012

Cobra UK has launched a range of new high tech wireless alarms which will reduce fitting times and drive down security costs for new and used cars and light commercials.

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COBRA PROVIDES NEW THATCHAM APPROVED DEALER FIT ALARM FOR FORD TRANSIT

04/01/2012

Cobra UK has commenced supply to Ford Motor Company of a new Thatcham approved Cat 1 alarm for the Ford Transit.

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December 2011

COBRA UK URGES EMPLOYERS TO STEP UP FORK LIFT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN A BID TO REDUCE REVERSING ACCIDENT STATISTICS

08/12/2011

Last month a waste disposal company was fined £20,000 for a fork lift truck reversing accident that seriously injured an employee. This, coupled with the Health and Safety Executive’s latest report stating that fork lift trucks were responsible for the highest percentage of serious transport related injuries in the workplace in the last year* sees Cobra UK encouraging employers to take their Duty of Care responsibilities seriously.

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October 2011

COBRA ROSEN DUAL DVD IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM WINS GOLD AT INDUSTRY OSCARS

26/10/2011

Cobra UK’s new Rosen AV7700 Dual DVD in-car entertainment system has won a major award just four months after being launched into the UK market.

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COBRA UK ORDERS NEW TROPHY CABINET AFTER MEN AWARDS

14/10/2011

Cobra UK, leaders in the provision of safety and security solutions for the automotive industry struck gold, silver and bronze at the 8th annual Mobile Electronic News (MEN) Awards last night (Thursday 13 October 2011).

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SUCCESSFUL DEBUT FOR COBRA’S GLOBAL LIVE PRODUCT AT COACH AND BUS LIVE EXPO

11/10/2011

Cobra, a leader in the provision of security, safety and telematics solutions for the automotive, commercial vehicle and passenger transport industries premiered its Global Live CCTV monitoring security system at Coach and Bus Live Expo at the NEC last week.

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DRIVER BEHAVIOUR BASED INSURANCE IS KEY TO GETTING UNDER 21S INTERESTED IN DRIVING SAYS COBRA

03/10/2011

• Manufacturers and insurers can change the face of insurance for young drivers • One third of drivers without a licence cite insurance as their biggest enemy • Cobra sees telematics as the answer to offering driver based insurance

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September 2011

COBRA UK HAS ALREADY RAISED £7,736 ON HELP FOR HEROES BANGER RUN

05/09/2011

Cobra, a leader in the provision of security, safety and telematics solutions for the automotive and insurance industries, has two teams currently taking part in this year’s Banger Run to raise funds for Help For Heroes, the charity helping injured Armed Forces personnel. Funds raised, to date, stand at £7,736, already 77% of the company’s target of £10,000!

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COBRA DEBUTS GLOBAL LIVE CCTV MONITORING SYSTEM AT COACH AND BUS LIVE

01/09/2011

Cobra, a leader in the provision of security, safety and telematics solutions for the automotive, commercial vehicle and passenger transport industries is to premier its Global Live CCTV monitoring security system at the Coach and Bus Live exhibition 2011 at the NEC on 5-6 October.

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August 2011

Cobra Awarded Highly Commended in BusinessCar Techies

30/08/2011

On 23 August BusinessCar Magazine announced the winners of its 2011 Fleet Technology Awards, or Techies, and Cobra was awarded Highly Commended in the Best Telematics System category for its driver based insurance telematics technology.

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COBRA UK AIMS TO RAISE £10,000 ON HELP FOR HEROES BANGER RUN

18/08/2011

Cobra, a leader in the provision of security, safety and telematics solutions for the automotive and insurance industries, is sending two teams on this year’s Banger Run to raise funds for Help For Heroes, the charity helping injured Armed Forces personnel. Funds raised, to date, stand at £5,271.

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COBRA UK’S NEW PARKING SENSOR RANGE HELPS FLEETS INCREASE SAFETY

11/08/2011

Recent statistics show reversing manoeuvres to be a major cause of motoring accidents in the UK. This news comes at a time when Cobra UK is launching a fresh new product to the automotive industry. The new Park Master A0300 parking sensor range is Cobra’s latest innovation, offering OE production line quality and finish with the added benefit of providing a totally flush mount.

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COBRA UK LAUNCHES GLOBAL LIVE CCTV MONITORING SYSTEM

10/08/2011

Against the backdrop of £52 million worth of commercial vehicles and road cargo reported as stolen in 2010 by Truckpol, Cobra has teamed up with Global Vehicle Systems to launch Global Live.

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BMW GROUP UK SECURES FIRST PLACE AT COBRA UK’S ANNUAL INDUSTRY KARTING CHALLENGE

01/08/2011

For the second year running vehicle telematics, safety and security supplier Cobra, brought together its automotive customers for an evening of competitive karting. The challenge took place on Friday 29th July at Banbury’s Formula Fast Karting track.

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July 2011

STAY ENTERTAINED WITH A ROSEN IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM THIS SUMMER

14/07/2011

2011 could be another year for the Great British ‘staycation’, and while there is much to consider while preparing for a long holiday drive, the first question springing to most drivers’ minds will be, ‘How do I keep the kids occupied?’

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COBRA CLAIMS DRIVER BASED INSURANCE SHOULD BE AT THE HEART OF MOTOR INSURANCE INDUSTRY REFORM

04/07/2011

Telematics provider Cobra has welcomed the Transport Committee’s report on the cost of motor insurance, in particular the idea that the driver rather than the car should be insured.

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June 2011

Cobra supports Thatcham Triple Focus Event including AVCIS National Vehicle Crime Forum

07/06/2011

Cobra, a leader in the provision of security and safety solutions for the automotive industry, has announced its participation at Thatcham’s Triple Focus Event on 15 June 2011. Thatcham, the UK’s pre-eminent independent vehicle security testing body, is hosting its annual Triple Focus Event which offers anyone with a professional interest in motor insurance, vehicle security or vehicle repair an opportunity to network with industry experts and opinion leaders.

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May 2011

Cobra announces major Bluetooth® contract with Renault

17/05/2011

Cobra has announced that it is to supply Renault UK with the NSV Bluetooth® Handsfree Systems. Compatible with all makes and models of Bluetooth® enabled phones; the NSV system is a high class product that has the appearance of an Original Equipment (OE) installation. Cobra is supplying the Bluetooth® Handsfree systems which will be available as a Renault approved Accessory across the complete range of Renault cars and light commercials.

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April 2011

Cobra launches enhanced Stolen Vehicle Recovery Range with Web Monitoring Service

14/04/2011

Revised line-up includes web upgrade offering Vehicle Location on Demand and Geofence Protection.

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Cobra helps Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles put extra bite into new Amarok pick-up

13/04/2011

Cobra helps Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles put extra bite into new Amarok pick-up

Security, tracking and vehicle safety specialist Cobra UK is providing Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles with a range of standard fit and optional accessories for its new Amarok pick-up.

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March 2011

Cobra launch into Commercial Vehicle Market at April's CV Show

28/03/2011

Cobra is launching into the commercial vehicle industry at this year’s CV Show at the NEC in Birmingham from 12th to 14th April, with a range of new products aimed specifically at the van and truck market.

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January 2011

Double Recovery for Bolton Audi Customers

09/01/2011

Dean Lee, New Car Sales Manager at Bolton Audi is almost as relieved as two of his customers after a pair of vehicles he supplied were stolen within a few days of each other. Both were highly desirable ex demonstrators that Bolton Audi had had the foresight to fit with Audi CobraTrak vehicle tracking systems to protect them.

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October 2010

Cobra scoops 5 awards at industry oscars

22/10/2010

Cobra scoops 5 awards at industry oscars

Cobra Cat2 8510 Immobiliser & CobraTrak First Mobile both won Gold in the Best Security Immobiliser and Best Consumer Tracking device categories. CobraTrak 5 & Rosen AV7500 scooped Silver Awards in the Best Security Tracking and Best Head Rest product categories, while the Cobra Cat 2-1 ADR G368 won a Bronze for Best Alarm. The awards are seen as the aftermarket industry’s Oscars, and Cobra’s five gongs reinforce why it is a major supplier to 26 car brands in the UK

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September 2010

Cobra launches range of safety and security products for Motability market

01/09/2010

Cobra has launched a range of value added products which allow manufacturers to enhance their offering to Motability customers. ParkMaster Parking Sensors, a hands free Bluetooth system, the CobraTrak GPS Stolen Vehicle Tracking device and a Cruise Control system are all available as plug and play products developed specifically with the Motability customer in mind. All four products are OEM approved and offer a warranty that mirrors the manufacturer’s warranty.

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May 2010

Cobra and AVCIS Launch National Capture Car Programme

24/05/2010

AVCIS, the Association of Chief Police Officer’s Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service has launched a new national Capture Car programme in association with Cobra, the European market leader in stolen vehicle tracking and recovery.

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Cobra announces integration of their two UK subsidiaries

04/05/2010

Cobra announces integration of their two UK subsidiaries

Cobra is delighted to announce the completion on Friday 30th April of the integration of their Sunbury based Automotive Electronic Systems subsidiary and their Sale based Stolen Vehicle Tracking subsidiary into one business trading as Cobra UK Limited. The Sunbury site previously traded as Cobra Automotive Technologies UK Limited. There are no other structural or operational changes to either business unit.

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April 2010

New Finance Director for Cobra UK

20/04/2010

New Finance Director for Cobra UK

Cobra is delighted to announce the appointment of Sue Packer as the new Finance Director for the UK.

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Stolen Nissan GT-R recovered by Cobra in 19 minutes flat

02/04/2010

Stolen Nissan GT-R recovered by Cobra in 19 minutes flat

A Nissan GT-R fitted with Nissan Tracking System, the only tracking system approved by Nissan across Europe, manufactured and supplied by Cobra, was recovered in 19 minutes flat in a dramatic recovery in Merseyside.

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August 2009

COBRA APPOINTS MILES GARNER AS GENERAL SALES MANAGER FOR THE UK

26/08/2009

Cobra is delighted to announce the appointment of Miles Garner as General Sales Manager for all Cobra's UK operations. Miles has a strong sales and marketing track record within the European telematics and motor industries, both with Sony and more recently as Head of Sales and Marketing for Autotxt, the company responsible for the approved stolen vehicle recovery programme for Land Rover, Jaguar and Aston Martin.

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July 2009

HOME OFFICE FUNDING BOOSTS FIGHT AGAINST VEHICLE CRIME

23/07/2009

HOME OFFICE FUNDING BOOSTS FIGHT AGAINST VEHICLE CRIME

Read about the visit of Alan Campbell, the UK Government Minister for Crime Reduction, to AVCIS - the ACPO Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service. This is the Police Umbrella Unit tasked with fighting vehicle enabled crime. Cobra sponsor AVCIS and Andrew Smith, Managing Director of Cobra in the UK, was delighted to attend this event and to demonstrate Cobra's leading edge security technology to the Minister.

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May 2009

AVCIS PARTNERS WITH COBRA UK IN THE FIGHT AGAINST VEHICLE-ENABLED CRIME

15/05/2009

AVCIS PARTNERS WITH COBRA UK IN THE FIGHT AGAINST VEHICLE-ENABLED CRIME

AVCIS has announced a partnership with Cobra UK, the European market leader for stolen vehicle tracking, as part of a joint initiative to combat vehicle-enabled crime, reduce police response times and improve recovery rates.

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COVERBOX PAY AS YOU DRIVE INSURANCE POWERED BY COBRA TECHNOLOGY

15/05/2009

COVERBOX PAY AS YOU DRIVE INSURANCE POWERED BY COBRA TECHNOLOGY

Cobra UK is providing the technology behind a new generation of pay-as-you-drive motor insurance, enabling a wide variety of drivers to potentially significantly reduce their insurance premiums by monitoring the time of day and the distance they drive.

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COBRA CAN HELP CUT CRIME

15/05/2009

In order to assist police forces in the capture of criminals, Cobra, European market leader for stolen vehicle recovery systems, has developed a new comprehensive range of Capture Car systems, employing the very latest in-car technology to give police the upper-hand in catching thieves in the act.

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DON’T LOSE A LOVED ONE

15/05/2009

You've been searching for months and finally have your dream car. It's fitted with all the latest gadgets from the top-of-the-range entertainment system to alloy wheels. It has the best alarm and immobiliser system available but that doesn't mean that your vehicle isn't vulnerable to thieves. Many people feel that with recent improvements in alarm and immobiliser technology their cars are protected against theft, but criminals are overcoming them.

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DON’T LET THIEVES STEAL YOUR CAR KEYS

15/05/2009

Burglars are targeting houses, not only for jewellery, cash and electricals, but specifically for vehicle keys. Many of these cars are ‘stolen to order’, by professional criminals and a significant percentage of those, not recovered within 72 hours, are taken out of the UK. Most new cars are fitted with immobilisers and alarms, which make the vehicle keys as valuable to a thief as the car itself. Stealing car keys, often through burglary is now the most popular way for thieves to take vehicles

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March 2009

FIGHTING FREIGHT CRIME

13/03/2009

FIGHTING FREIGHT CRIME

Cobra UK and AVCIS are working together using Cobra's Capture vehicle technology in the fight against freight crime. Freight crime is a huge problem in the UK, costing the economy up to £1 billion per year.* Unfortunately, as the average loss of each incident totals over £25,000**, the reward for such haulage far outweighs the risk of detection and prosecution for many criminals.

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KICKING OUT VEHICLE CRIME

06/03/2009

As football fans across the UK look forward to the second leg of the Champions League, players may be feeling apprehensive about leaving their loved ones and possessions behind, following the recent armed raid on the home of Manchester United's Darren Fletcher.

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AUDI SELECT COBRA AS STOLEN VEHICLE TRACKING PARTNER

06/03/2009

AUDI SELECT COBRA AS STOLEN VEHICLE TRACKING PARTNER

Cobra UK is to become the sole supplier of stolen vehicle tracking systems to Audi, further strengthening the successful relationship that has already been forged between the two brands, and emphasising the commitment to quality and continual product development that Cobra UK shares with the leading German automotive manufacturer.

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VEHICLE THEFT IS NOT ON THE DECLINE

02/03/2009

The Home Office’s quarterly crime statistics have publicised a six per cent decrease in offences against vehicles*. However, Andrew Smith, Managing Director of Cobra UK, European market leader for stolen vehicle tracking services, announced a 129 per cent increase in vehicle thefts from quarter three to quarter four in 2008**.

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January 2009

VEHICLE VALENTINE: LOVE HIS CAR THIS FEBRUARY

26/01/2009

As Valentine's Day approaches, your other half may be happier polishing his sports car than finding you a special gift and more interested in brake fluid levels than taking you out for a romantic dinner. So if you're struggling to compete with what is hopefully the 'second' greatest love in his life, why not buy him a Valentine's gift that will give him the peace of mind to turn his attentions to you this February.

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