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RNS Number:0354U
Trafficmaster PLC
09 January 2004

  SMARTNAV FROM TRAFFICMASTER TO BE OFFERED AS AN OPTION ACROSS ALL MODELS OF
                               MERCEDES-BENZ CARS



9th January 2004, Bedfordshire, UK: Trafficmaster plc today announces that
Smartnav, the award-winning system combining state of the art satellite
navigation with Trafficmaster's unique traffic information, is being made
available by Mercedes-Benz as an approved accessory across its entire model
range in the UK from today.  This latest announcement follows other recent deals
with leading car manufacturers including Peugeot, Mazda, MG Rover and
Mitsubishi.



Smartnav provides Mercedes-Benz customers with the latest in satellite
navigation. At the push of a button, drivers are connected to a Smartnav
Personal Assistant, who enters destination details into Smartnav's computer.
Using Trafficmaster's live, incident, historic and predictive traffic data, the
Smartnav server then calculates the best route avoiding congestion and downloads
the route into the Smartnav unit in the car.  In addition the system will alert
drivers of any delays en route.  Smartnav also provides two additional services
including Safe Speed, an integrated safety camera alert device, and Stolen
Vehicle Tracking.



A spokesman for Mercedes-Benz said: "Smartnav is the latest generation in
off-board satellite navigation and is the first of its kind to meet and pass the
strict technical evaluation guidelines set by Mercedes-Benz."



David Martell, Chief Executive at Trafficmaster, comments: "We are delighted to
add Mercedes-Benz to the list of partners offering Smartnav to the motorist.
The product has rapidly established a strong reputation in the industry as
evidenced by the growing number of motor manufacturers making Smartnav
available."



ENDS



For further information please contact:


Trafficmaster
David Martell, Chief Executive                  Tel: [phone]
Nigel Bond, Finance Director


Financial Dynamics
Ben Atwell / Lucy Briggs                        Tel: [phone]



About Trafficmaster and Smartnav

The Trafficmaster Group has four operating divisions that cover the key market
opportunities for growth in worldwide telematics.



Smartnav

Providing the "complete solution" Smartnav guides users from A to B in a way
that is friendly to use but uses the most advanced technology available.
Satellite navigation is a rapidly growing market and Trafficmaster's product is
unique in offering full integration of traffic data with ease of use and
affordable pricing.  Smartnav is recognised as a major step forward in satellite
navigation technology winning numerous awards, including the AutoExpress
Accessory of the Year Award 2003, and Which? magazine's best buy accolade.

For an online demonstration, please visit: www.smartnav.com/demo



Traffic Flow Data

Trafficmaster was the first company worldwide to commercialise data from a
network of sensors situated on the road network.  The Company has a long-term
licence from the British Government to install sensors covering all motorways
and trunk roads.  Trafficmaster creates the best quality traffic data available
and provides services through motor manufacturers, mobile phone operators,
motoring organisations and Government.  Trafficmaster also has interests in
traffic in Italy and France.  You can log onto www.trafficmaster.net, which
provides live traffic information on the PC at home or in the office.



RAC Trackstar

RAC Trackstar is the premier provider of satellite based stolen vehicle tracking
in the UK.  More and more insurance companies reject the less comprehensive
tracking products on the market and RAC Trackstar grows from strength to
strength.  You can get more information on RAC Trackstar at www.ractrackstar.com



Teletrac

Trafficmaster's subsidiary Teletrac is the leading provider of fleet location
services in the US.  The unique technology used gives Teletrac a competitive
position in the marketplace with a service that helps businesses know where
their vehicles are on a real time basis and control costs.  Trafficmaster also,
through its partner Cybit, has a strong interest in the UK fleet tracking
market.  You can get more information on Teletrac at www.teletrac.net


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