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ESCORT Radar Exhibits Car Dealer Profit POS Training at NADA Automotive Show, Booth 1247

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West Chester, Ohio (PRWEB) January 21, 2009

ESCORT Radar, maker of the world’s best radar and laser detectors, will present on-site Dealer Sales Training for NADA (National Automobile Dealers Association) attendees at the January NADA show in New Orleans. ESCORT’s Car Dealer Sales Training promotes the new Passport 9500ci Custom Installed Radar Detector as an incremental profit opportunity for F&I managers. “There is no question that Car Dealerships are struggling with declining revenue. We have a world class product that is easy to present, easy to close, and brings a substantial incremental profit with each vehicle sale,” said John Larson, ESCORT President and CEO. “We want to share with dealers how they can easily increase their per-vehicle net by a thousand dollars or more by offering to solve one of their customers’ major automotive needs,” says Larson. When asked to explain, Larson pointed out, “Every driver is aware of the increased numbers of speeding tickets being issued – we have a product that will help dealers’ margins while ultimately working to protect their customers from being targeted and ticketed.”

ESCORT understands that the retail sector is seeing more turbulent times than ever before – both the economy and car sales are down. And financing is a disaster. But at NADA, ESCORT will help dealers understand how they can take advantage of remaining sales and increase their average profit per sale.

The ESCORTdealer sales training will be available to all interested attendees – ESCORT will be on the show floor at booth #1247. Sales managers will be ready to work with dealers and discuss their opportunity to sell a complete custom installed radar detector by simply asking their customer pertinent questions about driving habits. They will also show dealers how their sales opportunities are reinforced by ESCORT’s educational POS displays and persuasive collateral media. ESCORT provides a complete, one stop solution for meeting and exceeding increased F&I sales targets.

In addition to the detailed training, ESCORT is encouraging attendees to stop at the booth and sign up for a drawing – business cards will be drawn with the winner receiving a free ESCORT Custom-installed Radar & Laser Defense System.

PASSPORT 9500ci Custom Installed Radar Detector

The PASSPORT 9500ci is easy for dealers to sell. A major reason is ESCORT’s unrelenting radar and laser detector dominance. One example is the PASSPORT 9500ci’s award winning GPS-Powered speed and location intelligence. The 9500ci is the world’s only custom installed radar and laser defense system to possess this type of GPS advanced technology. Installation costs, a major concern for managed dealerships, are dramatically reduced with the 9500ci’s quick connect wiring harness and self-test diagnostics that communicate proper operation upon completion.

The 9500ci offers dealers the opportunity to provide their customers with a complete radar and laser defense system that is completely discreet – it can’t be seen due to its integrated installation. Its blue LED full-text display provides instant visual threat info while a separate controller allows easy operation – separation of the display and controller yields great flexibility for the installation and maintains the aesthetic beauty of the owner’s vehicle. The 9500ci also incorporates a new dual antenna and high-efficient LNA receiver, providing the industry’s best long-range warning against all radar guns. The receiver is also completely undetectable to all known scanning devices, making the 9500ci the stealthiest custom-installed detector in the world.

Laser protection is accomplished by multiple sensors mounted front and rear of the vehicle. The 9500ci laser sensors also have “Shifting” capability, which significantly reduces the possibility that the driver will be stopped due to being targeted by laser guns.

The 9500ci also breaks new ground by building upon ESCORT’s patented TrueLock™ feature, which uses GPS technology to eliminate false alerts by indexing their exact location and frequency. And the new AutoLearn™ feature automatically analyzes all incoming signals and automatically eliminates false signals. “This artificial intelligence makes the PASSPORT 9500ci the most accurate detector on the road. You drive – it learns – end of story.” said Tim Coomer, Escort’s Vice President of Product Development.

The 9500ci also addresses the single fastest growing threat drivers face today – the increasing numbers of fixed position speed and red light cameras. The 9500ci is prepared to meet this expanding new threat – it incorporates a North American safety camera location database, which allows it to alert drivers prior to approaching. The 9500ci safety camera database can also be updated via ESCORT’s website.

About ESCORT, Inc.

ESCORT Inc. is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors. ESCORT manufactures products under the ESCORT, Passport, SOLO, Vector and Beltronics brands. The company is headquartered in West Chester, Ohio with its principal manufacturing facility located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Editorial Contact:

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513.870.8500

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ESCORT Radar Exhibits at Texas Auto Writers Association 2009 Spring Challenge

Escort Radar .com – GPS-enabled, Web-ready Radar Detectors

West Chester, OH (PRWEB) April 27, 2009

ESCORT Radar, maker of the world’s best radar and laser detectors, will be presenting at the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) 2009 Spring Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas, April 26-27. ESCORT will be promoting their new Passport 9500ix GPS-enabled windshield mounted radar and laser detector and the new Passport 9500ci Custom Installed radar and laser defense system. “We want to share with writers and media communicators how they, and we, can help solve one of their readers’ pressing needs,” Ron Gividen, ESCORT’s Tactical Marketing Manager pointed out. “Every driver is aware of the increased numbers of speeding tickets being issued – we have products that work to protect drivers from being targeted and ticketed.”

ESCORT understands that the need for targeting awareness is more present than ever before — with local economies and tax revenues down, ticketing is on the increase to help shore up budget shortfalls. At TAWA, ESCORT will help writers understand how they can help their readers by communicating to them effective ways to increase their driving awareness about being targeted and ticketed.

The World’s First Internet Ready, GPS─based Radar Detectors

Known as the category leader and innovator, ESCORT developed the world’s first internet ready, GPS based radar detectors — the Passport 9500ix windshield mount model and the Passport 9500ci custom-installed version. ESCORT again established a new technology standard by introducing its patented TrueLock™ feature. TrueLock™ uses GPS technology to eliminate false alerts by indexing their exact location and frequency. And their new AutoLearn™ feature automatically analyzes all incoming signals and automatically eliminates false signals. “This artificial intelligence makes the PASSPORT 9500 series radar detectors the most accurate and intelligent radar detectors on the road. You drive, they learn. End of story,” said Coomer.

In addition to its class-leading performance against radar and laser guns, the windshield mount 9500ix also features variable speed sensitivity, which regulates the detectors’ sensitivity based on the speed of the vehicle. This level intelligence provides maximum performance when you need it most, and reduces unneeded alerts when the driver is not at risk. The 9500ix is also compatible with the ESCORT Laser Shifter ZR4, which provides the ultimate laser protection.

The PASSPORT 9500ci is a complete integrated radar and laser defense system. Once installed, it is completely hidden from unwanted attention, yet delivers the ultimate protection. Incorporated into its design is a new dual antenna, which provides the industry’s best long-range warning against all radar guns. Its receiver is also completely undetectable to all known scanning devices, making the 9500ci the stealthiest custom-installed detector in the world. Laser protection is accomplished by multiple sensors mounted front and rear of the vehicle. These laser sensors also have “Shifting” capability, which significantly reduce the affect of a targeting laser gun.

Both the 9500ix and the 9500ci also address the single fastest growing threat drivers face today – the increasing numbers of fixed position speed and red light cameras. Both detectors meet this expanding new threat by incorporating the ESCORT Defender™ database, which identifies these threats well in advance.

About ESCORT, Inc.:

ESCORT Inc. is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors. ESCORT manufactures products under the ESCORT, Passport, SOLO, Vector and BELTRONICS brands. The company is headquartered in West Chester, Ohio with its principal manufacturing facility located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Editorial Contact:

Ron Gividen

513.870.8500

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Escort Inc. 0100011-1 Escort 8500ci Plus Passport Radar Detector

• PASSPORT 8500ci Plus’s patented antenna design provides long-range protection against all known radar and laser guns, including “instant-on” and the elusive “POP” mode.
• The PASSPORT 8500ci Plus uses our patented GPS technology to lockout false alarms, (automatic door openers and security motion sensors) by exact location and frequency. The result is the most accurate reporting of real threats in the industry.
• Simply add our optional Laser “Shifters” for the ultimate defense.
• PASSPORT 8500ci Plus’s unique voice alerts provide crystal clear communications for alerts and menu options.
• PASSPORT 8500ci Plus comes preloaded with our exclusive DEFENDER(TM) Database

The all-new PASSPORT 8500ci Plus provides blistering protection for all radar bands and ultimate laser protection with optional Laser Shifters. GPS technology allows you to lock out false alerts at the touch of a finger. Based on award-winning radar and laser detection technology, the 8500ci has four easy-to-install components and is fully compatible with ESCORT Laser Shifter Pack. The all-new PASSPORT 8500ci Plus incorporates the performance of the industry’s best windshield model, the PASSPORT 8500 X50, into a total built-in discreet defense system. The waterproof Radar/Laser sensor is mounted in the front grill, while the miniature display controller mounts easily in the vehicle’s interior. PASSPORT 8500ci Plus’s patented antenna design provides long-range protection against all known radar and laser guns, including instant-on and the elusive POP mode. The PASSPORT 8500ci Plus uses patented GPS technology to lockout false alarms, by exact location and frequency. The result is the most accurate reporting of real threats in the industry. Simply add optional Laser Shifters for the ultimate defense. These remarkable Shifters provide the ultimate defense, confusing targeting laser guns automatically once a laser signal is received. PASSPORT 8500ci Plus’s unique voice alerts provide crystal clear communications for alerts and menu options. PASSPORT 8500ci Plus comes preloaded with exclusive DEFENDER Database, which is packed with thousands of safety camera locations, including red light cameras, speed cameras and known speed traps located throughout North America. Updates to the DEFENDER Database are available through the ESCORT website. You can also add your own hot spots by using the Mark Location feature. Once marked, the PASSPORT 8500ci Plus will provide a unique alert so you’re not caught off guard. The Mark Location feature allows you to mark any location for future reference.

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ESCORT Radar Exhibits at Propel Media Holiday Gift Guide Show

Escort Radar – Home of the World’s Best Radar & Laser Detectors

West Chester, Ohio (PRWEB) May 18, 2009

ESCORT Radar, maker of the world’s best radar and laser detectors, will be presenting at the Propel Media Holiday Gift Guide Show in New York City, Marriott Marquis Times Square, May 21st. ESCORT will be promoting their new PASSPORT 9500ix GPS-enabled windshield mounted radar and laser detector and the new PASSPORT 9500ci Custom Installed radar and laser defense system. “We know that media editors and producers are always looking out for new ways to help their readers–at the Gift Guide show we will share with editors how they can help solve one of their readers’ pressing needs,” said Ron Gividen, ESCORT’s PR/Communications Manager. “Every driver is aware of the increased numbers of speeding tickets being issued–ESCORT has products that work to protect drivers from being targeted and ticketed.”

ESCORT understands that the need for targeting awareness is more present than ever before – with local economies and tax revenues down, ticketing is on the increase to help shore up budget shortfalls. At the Holiday Gift Guide Show, ESCORT will help editors understand how they can help their readers by communicating to them effective ways to increase their driving awareness about being targeted and ticketed.

The World’s First Internet Ready, GPS─based Radar Detectors

Known as the category leader and innovator, ESCORT developed the world’s first internet ready, GPS based radar detectors–the PASSPORT 9500ix windshield mount model and the PASSPORT 9500ci custom-installed version. ESCORT again established a new technology standard by introducing its patented TrueLock™ feature. TrueLock™ uses GPS technology to eliminate false alerts by indexing their exact location and frequency. And their new AutoLearn™ feature automatically analyzes all incoming signals and automatically eliminates false signals. “This artificial intelligence makes the PASSPORT 9500 series radar detectors the most accurate and intelligent radar detectors on the road. You drive, they learn. –end of story.” said Tim Coomer, Vice-president of Product Development.

In addition to its class-leading performance against radar and laser guns, the windshield mount 9500ix also features variable speed sensitivity, which regulates the detectors’ sensitivity based on the speed of the vehicle. “This level of intelligence provides maximum performance when you need it most, and reduces unneeded alerts when the driver is not at risk,” Coomer added. The 9500ix is also compatible with ESCORT’s Laser Shifter ZR4, which provides the ultimate laser protection.

The PASSPORT 9500ci is a complete integrated radar and laser defense system. Once installed, it is completely hidden from unwanted attention, yet delivers the ultimate protection. Incorporated into its design is a new dual antenna, which provides the industry’s best long-range warning against all radar guns. Its receiver is also completely undetectable to all known scanning devices, making the 9500ci the stealthiest custom-installed detector in the world. Laser protection is accomplished by multiple sensors mounted front and rear of the vehicle. These laser sensors also have “Shifting” capability, which significantly reduce the affect of a targeting laser gun.

Both the 9500ix and the 9500ci also address the single fastest growing threat drivers face today–the increasing numbers of fixed position speed and red light cameras. Both detectors meet this expanding new threat by incorporating the ESCORT Defender™ database, which identifies these threats well in advance.

About ESCORT, Inc.

ESCORT Inc. is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors. ESCORT manufactures products under the ESCORT, PASSPORT, SOLO, Vector and BELTRONICS brands. The company is headquartered in West Chester, Ohio with its principal manufacturing facility located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Editorial Contact:

Ron Gividen

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Visit us at AutoTravel.TV — Visit Escort at http – Ron Gividen talks about their latest Radar Detector/GPS Receiver and what they can do for your driving experience. Ron shows us the new cordless Solo S3 that does radar and laser detection with longer range and improved battery management than previous models. Escort topes this with another new product, the Escort IQ which sports GPS integrated with their class leading Radar/Laser detection. The IQ functions as a full GPS unit with multiple languages (Two dialects of Spanish and French). Another key feature is that it displays the speed limit at the location where you are in addition to alerting you to radar traps. Videography and Interview by: Lynn David Cole

ESCORT Inc. Recruits Professional InstallerNet to Support Custom Installed Radar Detectors

9500ci and InstallerNet InstallCard

West Chester, OH (PRWEB) August 25, 2009

ESCORT Inc., maker of the world’s best radar and laser detectors, announced today the tactical recruitment of InstallerNet, a Boston-based company that coordinates installation of consumer electronics through the largest network of independently owned mobile and home electronics installers in the United States, to help support customer installations of their products. “For savvy customers who want the ultimate protection from radar and laser threats, our custom installed defense systems are the decisive, absolute best in protection technology,” said Tim Coomer, ESCORT’s Vice-president of New Product Development. “The owners of these sophisticated products, our customers, need the best option for having their new ESCORT detection systems professionally installed – InstallerNet fills that option. ESCORT customers are aware consumers who drive vehicles commensurate with their successful lifestyles. We wanted to match our customers’ high end vehicles and our state of the art products with InstallerNet, the best, high end professional installation available,” Coomer added.

InstallerNet will provide the company’s proprietary InstallCards, giving ESCORT customers the ability to purchase high quality professional custom installation from a local provider at a pre-determined price right along with their radar and laser detectors, without having to find and negotiate with the installer themselves. ESCORT customers activate their InstallCards and schedule installation with one of InstallerNet’s 3,500 certified installers nationwide, either on-line or toll free.

InstallerNet backs the appointment with professional customer service, and the best warranties in the business.

The InstallCard is currently being offered by ESCORT with the sale of their SmartMirror™, PASSPORT 9500ci™ and Laser Shifter ZR4™ custom installed products.

“We’re excited about our new partnership with ESCORT and the value we’ll bring to their customers,” said Tony Frangiosa, InstallerNet President and CEO. “Our nationwide network of installers, trained and certified on ESCORT radar and laser detector installation, helps ensure not only the highest levels of product performance but satisfied customers.”

The World’s Best Custom Installed Radar Detectors

Known as the category leader and innovator, ESCORT has developed many industry ‘firsts’ including the world’s first internet ready, GPS based custom installed radar detector – the PASSPORT 9500ci custom-installed radar and laser defense system.

The PASSPORT 9500ci is a complete integrated radar and laser defense system. Once installed, it is completely hidden from unwanted attention, yet delivers the ultimate protection. Incorporated into its design is a new dual antenna, which provides the industry’s best long-range warning against all radar guns. Its receiver is also completely undetectable to all known scanning devices, making the 9500ci the stealthiest custom-installed detector in the world. Laser protection is accomplished by multiple sensors mounted front and rear of the vehicle. These laser sensors also have “Shifting” capability, which significantly reduce the affect of a targeting laser gun.

The 9500ci also address the single fastest growing threat drivers face today – the increasing numbers of fixed position speed and red light cameras. The 9500ci meets this expanding new threat by incorporating the ESCORT Defender™ database, which identifies these threats well in advance.

The ESCORT product line, including all of their custom installed models like the PASSPORT 95000ci, are available at fine retailers everywhere or can be ordered direct from ESCORT. For more information on PASSPORT custom installed radar detectors, visit Escortinc.com or call 800.433.3487.

About InstallerNet

InstallerNet is a Boston-based installation solutions provider for the consumer electronics, delivering content, technology, services and logistics to CE retailers, manufacturers and installers. The company specializes in merchandising and coordinating consumer electronics installation through the nation’s largest network of independently owned mobile and home electronics installers. It has developed a unique approach to better merchandise services through its branded InstallCard, a patent-pending model that allows retailers to sell professional services like a gift card.

About ESCORT, Inc.

ESCORT Inc. is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors. ESCORT manufactures products under the ESCORT, PASSPORT, SOLO, Vector and BELTRONICS brands. The company is headquartered in West Chester, Ohio with its principal manufacturing facility located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Editorial Contact:

Ron Gividen

513.870.8500

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ESCORT Radar Exhibits at Showstoppers Digital Holidays Show

ESCORT Entourage Portable GPS Tracker

West Chester, OH (PRWEB) September 14, 2009

ESCORT Radar, maker of the world’s best radar, laser and camera detectors, will be presenting at the ShowStoppers Digital Holidays Show in New York City, Times Square Millennium Hotel, September 16th. Along with the world’s best performing PASSPORT 9500ix GPS-enabled windshield mounted radar and laser detector and the new PASSPORT 9500ci Custom Installed radar and laser defense system, ESCORT will be promoting their new line of GPS Tracking devices, the Entourage CIS and Entourage PS GPS Location Awareness and Vehicle Security models.

“We have learned that media editors and producers are always looking for new ways to help their readers–at the ShowStoppers Digital Holidays show we will share with editors how they can help solve several of their readers’ pressing needs,” said Ron Gividen, ESCORT’s PR/Communications Manager. “We will be displaying the world’s best defense against being stopped, our industry leading detector models, and, we will be promoting our new personal and vehicle GPS security devices, the Entourage GPS security product line,” he added.

ESCORT will be promoting the world’s most effective personal and vehicle GPS security devices — the new Entourage PS (Personal Security) and CIS (Custom-Installed Security) models, powered by Blackline GPS. ESCORT entered into a strategic alliance with Blackline in March of this year, agreeing to market and sell ESCORT branded GPS-based vehicle tracking products. “This partnership between ESCORT and BLACKLINE to jointly market and provide best-of-breed consumer GPS products and services will leverage our combined retail channel influence and ongoing product achievements to deliver best-in-class vehicle safety and security to our loyal customers and new audiences all across North America,” said John Larson, President and CEO of ESCORT.

Driving Protected

On radar detection protection, ESCORT understands that the need for targeting awareness is more timely than ever before — with local economies and tax revenues down, ticketing is on the increase to help shore up budget shortfalls. “Every driver is aware of the increased numbers of speeding tickets being issued — ESCORT has the world’s best products to protect drivers from being targeted and ticketed,” said Gividen.

The World’s First Internet Ready, GPS─based Radar Detectors

ESCORT developed the world’s first internet ready, GPS based radar detectors–the PASSPORT 9500ix windshield mount model and the PASSPORT 9500ci custom-installed version. Both models established a new technology standard by introducing patented features including AutoLearn™ artificial intelligence. AutoLearn™ uses GPS technology to automatically eliminate false alerts by indexing their exact location and frequency. “This artificial intelligence makes the PASSPORT 9500 series radar detectors the most accurate and intelligent detectors on the road. You drive, they learn — end of story,” said Tim Coomer, ESCORT’s Vice-President of New Product Development.

Both the PASSPORT 9500ix and the 9500ci radar detectors address the single fastest growing threat drivers face today–the increasing numbers of fixed position speed and red light cameras. Both detectors meet this ever-increasing risk by incorporating the ESCORT Defender™ database, which identifies these threats well in advance. In addition, the Defender™ database includes the top speed traps throughout North America. “The Defender™ database can be easily updated through the detector’s USB-internet ready connector,” added Coomer.

The new Entourage CIS and PS GPS security devices, as well as all of ESCORT’s performance leading radar detectors, can be seen at Escortinc.com. For more info, call ESCORT direct at 800.433.3487.

About Blackline GPS Corp.

Blackline GPS Corp. is a communication technology innovator, manufacturer and marketer of security, tracking & monitoring devices for both direct consumer retail and joint distribution. Blackline GPS provides products for sale through ESCORT Inc., the recognized world’s leader in radar and laser detection protection.

About ESCORT, Inc.

ESCORT Inc. is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors. ESCORT manufactures products under the ESCORT, PASSPORT, SOLO, Vector and BELTRONICS brands. The company is headquartered in West Chester, Ohio with its principal manufacturing facility located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Editorial Contact:

Ron Gividen

513.870.8500

press (at) escortradar.com

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ESCORT Radar Presents New Products at 2009 SEMA Automotive Show, Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, Booth 10325

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West Chester, OH (PRWEB) October 19, 2009

ESCORT Radar, maker of the world’s best radar and laser detectors, will display its ‘Drive Smarter’ series of driving products at the 2009 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) trade show in Las Vegas (November 3 – 6, Las Vegas Convention Center, Booth 10325, North Hall). ESCORT will be announcing the release of its newest product, the Qi45 Custom Installed Radar Detector, a quick install system designed to help increase margins for installers and dealers. “With the new Qi45™ radar detector we have opened the top-of-the-line detector platform to traditional cost conscious customers and at the same time, we have given car dealers, who are typically concerned about tying up garage bays, an effective solution to providing their customers with the world’s best custom installed radar protection,” said John Larson, ESCORT’s President and CEO. “This is a very dealer friendly product. We are excited about presenting this opportunity to automotive retailers at SEMA–we believe the Qi45™ Custom Installed Radar and Laser Detector is the perfect product for automotive accessory installers,” said Larson.

ESCORT will highlight their newest ‘Drive Smarter’ automotive product lines, Entourage GPS Personal Security devices and the unique SmartMirror™ OEM Replacement Rear View Mirror with built-in GPS Navigation.

ESCORT will also feature their complete line of radar detector products including the just-released REDLiNE windshield mount long range radar and laser detector and the award winning PASSPORT 9500ix and 9500ci radar and laser detectors with built-in GPS. “We have many exciting opportunities for automotive specialists, after market installers and professional dealers that we are ready to share at SEMA. The CE automotive market has certainly been harsh–we especially want to show retailers how our products can help their customers drive smarter while bringing retailers and dealers increased margins,” said Dave Smidebush, ESCORT’s Vice-president of Marketing. “We have a world class suite of products designed to accommodate every type of customer that automotive retailers serve. ESCORT products are easy to present, easy to close, and they bring a substantial incremental profit to the retailer’s bottom line,” he added.

ESCORT and Rahal Letterman–Le Mans Series Racing

In addition to showcasing and announcing new products, ESCORT is inviting SEMA Show attendees to visit the booth and meet two-time Indy 500 winner and International Motorsports Hall of Famer, Bobby Rahal. Mr. Rahal, President and CEO of the Bobby Rahal Automotive Group, is appearing in the ESCORT booth on Wednesday, beginning at 10 AM. Mr. Rahal and ESCORT have partnered–ESCORT is a sponsor of the BMW Rahal Letterman, Le Mans Series Racing Team and will have a Team Rahlal BMW race car in the booth. Mr. Rahal is also the owner, and a driver for the Rahal Letterman Racing Team.

SEMA New Product Announcement: PASSPORT Qi45 Custom Installed Radar Detector

ESCORT will announce and present for the first time, their newest product, the Qi45™ Custom Installed Radar and Laser Detector. Based on the award winning PASSPORT 8500 X50 radar detector platform, the Qi45™ Custom Installed Radar and Laser Detector continues ESCORT’s industry leading role. ESCORT created the new Qi45™ Custom Installed Radar and Laser Detector to offer customers a more comfortable price point for a custom installed solution. And the new Qi45™ design addresses car dealer concerns about allocating scarce shop time resources for performing an accessory installation, like a custom installed radar detector. The Qi45™ is a ‘quick install’ custom unit that combines traditional connectors, cables and previously separated functionality into a compact, easy-connect, cost effective system. The Qi45™ reduces the cost to the customer and it gives dealers an easy to install accessory.

ESCORT–More than Radar Detectors

ESCORT will also be displaying several new product lines at SEMA. New products include: the ESCORT SmartMirror™, an OEM replacement rearview mirror with integrated GPS navigation, Bluetooth® equipped for hands-free mobile phone operation (compatible phones), and an optional backup camera for accident free backing; the Entourage PS(portable solution) and Entourage CIS(custom installed solution) GPS Personal Security products that can track and secure your prized possessions like your children, your car, truck or motorcycle. The PS model incorporates an internal rechargeable battery and is portable enough to go anywhere, while the CIS model is designed to be permanently installed in a vehicle and offers additional features such as always-on cellular communication, tamper-sensing capability and automated arming and disarming with its wireless key fob.

The world’s Longest Radar Detection Range: REDLiNE

The new REDLiNE™’s test-shattering performance represents another leap forward in detector technology for the industry and ESCORT. “REDLiNE™ was specifically designed for our hard-core customers who want to know about every signal at the longest possible range.” said Tim Coomer, ESCORT’s Vice-president of New Product Development. “We tested the new REDLiNE™ at the Speed Measurement Labs annual shootout a couple of weeks ago, and they could not find a range long enough to measure the limits of its performance, even after it was extended to 13 miles!” he added.

ESCORT–the World’s First Internet Ready, GPS-based Radar Detectors

Also on display will be ESCORT’s line of the world’s first internet ready, GPS based radar detectors–the PASSPORT 9500ix windshield mount model and the PASSPORT 9500ci custom-installed version. Both models established a new technology standard by introducing patented features including AutoLearn™ artificial intelligence. AutoLearn™ uses GPS technology to automatically eliminate false alerts by indexing their exact location and frequency.

ESCORT’s Drive Smarter products and ESCORT experts will be on hand to demonstrate products and answer questions (#10325, North Hall). ESCORT’s complete line of products can be seen online at Escortinc.com or contact ESCORT at 800.433.3487.

About ESCORT, Inc.

ESCORT Inc. is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors. ESCORT manufactures products under the ESCORT, PASSPORT, SOLO, Vector and BELTRONICS brands. The company is headquartered in West Chester, Ohio with its principal manufacturing facility located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Editorial Contact:

Ron Gividen

513.870.8500

press (at) escortradar (dot) com

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ESCORT Drives Into SEMA with all new PASSPORT iQ™ – The World’s First Fully Integrated Driving Accessory Featuring Radar Detector, GPS Navigation and Much More

PASSPORT iQ – Integrated Radar/Laser Detector, GPS NAV and much more

Las Vegas, NV, SEMA Show (PRWEB) November 2, 2010

ESCORT Inc., the leading manufacturer of premium automotive electronic accessories and maker of the world’s best radar and laser detectors, announces at the 2010 SEMA Show the release of the patented PASSPORT iQ™, the world’s first and only driving accessory that integrates radar/laser detection and GPS navigation, and also provides important driving information, such as speed traps and speed limit data, in a single compact device.

“We are excited about providing the first convergence of state-of-the art radar and laser detection, 3D GPS navigation, red light and speed camera notifications, speed limit information, and much more,” said John Larson, ESCORT President and CEO. “The PASSPORT iQ™ is your ultimate driving companion.”

Debuting at SEMA (Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association), the revolutionary PASSPORT iQ™ will be on display along with the entire line of ESCORT’s award-winning, premium mobile electronics products Nov. 2-5, booth # 11445 (North Hall). CEO John Larson and the ESCORT executive team will be in the ESCORT show booth in direct support of the product launch and will be communicating new product and company news to multiple radio/print/TV interviews.

ESCORT invites all show attendees to visit the booth and see the SEMA show’s most revolutionary product, the PASSPORT iQ™. To help underscore the iQ™’s launch, ESCORT has placed a 25’ magnetic outdoor billboard on the SEMA Convention Center’s North Hall and is inviting attendees to sign up for a drawing to win a new PASSPORT iQ™. New product demonstrations and interviews will be ongoing through the four day event.

ESCORT and Rahal Letterman–Le Mans Series Racing

In addition to showcasing and announcing the all new PASSPORT iQ™ and other premium automotive accessories, ESCORT is hosting a meet and great for SEMA Show attendees with two-time Indy 500 winner and International Motorsports Hall of Famer, Bobby Rahal. Mr. Rahal, President and CEO of the Bobby Rahal Automotive Group, is appearing in the ESCORT booth on Wednesday, beginning at 11 AM. ESCORT is a proud sponsor of the BMW Rahal Letterman Racing Team and will have a Team Rahal BMW race car in the booth.

The All-new PASSPORT iQ – Integrated Radar/Laser Detector, GPS NAV and much more

The new PASSPORT iQ™ sets the standard for protecting consumers from unwanted tickets and guiding them safely to their destination.

Assuming the form of contemporary GPS personal navigation devices, the new PASSPORT iQ™ is framed in landscape profile with a large 5-inch full-color touchscreen.

“ESCORT engineers were able to change the standard radar detector form by designing a radically new microwave antenna assembly,” said Tim Coomer, ESCORT’s Vice President of New Product Development. “Until the merging of these two major mobile technologies by ESCORT, drivers had no choice but to purchase and connect separate driving devices at the same time. The PASSPORT iQ™ accommodates and combines these technologies into one, easy-to-use device.”

Never-ending innovation at ESCORT helps to support their increasing 85% share of category patents. With the new PASSPORT iQ™, ESCORT engineers have reached a new pinnacle of product development within the radar detector category.

“With our innovative product engineering and our strong patent portfolio, we are the only manufacturer able to provide drivers the opportunity to combine the key technologies of radar and laser protection, GPS navigation and important driving information in a single package,” said Dave Smidebush, ESCORT Vice President of Marketing. “These integrated benefits can’t be found in a PND, a smart phone, other portable devices or as an OEM option on new vehicles,” he added.

The PASSPORT iQ™ is based on the PASSPORT 9500ix, ESCORT’s award winning GPS-enabled windshield mount radar and laser detector. The new PASSPORT iQ™, with a 5” color touchscreen, takes radar detection to a new level by clearly providing drivers with their current speed and heading as well as speed limit information. The PASSPORT iQ™ conveniently provides warnings if speed limits change and drivers are exceeding the posted speed. In addition, the PASSPORT iQ™ clearly overlays red light cameras, speed cameras, and high risk speed traps on the navigation screen. The PASSPORT iQ™ features a user-friendly choice of visual and audio alerts and can be displayed in selectable formats and colors.

Like other premium ESCORT products such as the PASSPORT 9500ix and 9500ci, the PASSPORT iQ™ uses artificial intelligence and includes ESCORT’s patented AutoLearn™ feature, which automatically identifies and analyzes all radar sources. This technology allows the PASSPORT iQ™ to determine which threats are real and automatically locks out those that are false, including automatic door openers, motion sensors, and other sources that cause competitor radar detectors to constantly false alert when no real threats actually exist.

In addition, the PASSPORT iQ™ comes with ESCORT’s Defender™ Database, winner of the industry’s leading data-accuracy test for threat locations. The PASSPORT iQ™ is USB-web ready for updating the Defender™ Database with the latest safety camera and speed trap locations.

The PASSPORT iQ™ offers easy-to-read 3D maps powered by NAVTEQ, voice-guided turn-by-turn directions and lane-assist—all of which provide comprehensive directions and updates for driving anywhere, anytime. Drivers can choose to use the PASSPORT iQ™ in the NAV mode with on-screen 3D mapping or select to display the PASSPORT iQ™ in the detector mode. In either format, drivers receive both visible and audible turn-by-turn directions to their mapped destination while always being protected from ticketing threats.

“Truly shifting the category forever, the PASSPORT iQ™ starts with industry leading protection of the PASSPORT 9500ix, adds the 5” color touchscreen display, provides speed limit information, over-speed alerts and more, while also integrating very intuitive, high-end navigation capability—all in one product. There quite simply is nothing else like it,” Larson said. The PASSPORT iQ™ helps you drive smarter by providing all the information necessary to help you avoid unwanted tickets while safely guiding you to your destination.

The PASSPORT iQ™ Radar/Laser Detector with GPS navigation starts at $ 649.95. The PASSPORT iQ™ is compatible with ESCORT’s ZR4™ Laser Shifting System, the ultimate laser protection, and ESCORT’s line of detector driving accessories. The PASSPORT iQ™ includes a free 90-day subscription to ESCORT’s Defender™ Database and comes with a 30-day, worry-free test drive standard with all ESCORT products.

All-new Solo S3 Cordless Portable Radar Detector

ESCORT has long held the lead in portable radar detection and has just announced the release of the all new PASSPORT Solo S3™ battery powered portable platform which highlights world class leading radar and laser detection in a cordless model. The new S3™ with improved performance, comes in a sleek package that easily travels everywhere you go. This portable model features all-band, 360-degree radar/laser detection, and high-efficiency power management that maximizes battery life, multiple user selectable features, a new high-resolution energy efficient OLED display and is compatible with ESCORT’s optional SmartCord.

PASSPORT 9500 Series – the 9500ix™ Windshield Mount and the 9500ci™ Custom Installed Models

ESCORT developed the world’s first Internet ready, GPS based radar detectors—the PASSPORT 9500ix™ windshield mount model and the PASSPORT 9500ci™ custom-installed version. Both models introduced the patented AutoLearn™ feature with artificial intelligence, now included in the all new PASSPORT iQ™, all models which use GPS technology to automatically eliminate false alerts by indexing their exact location and frequency. And the PASSPORT 9500ix™ and the 9500ci™ radar detectors also introduced the award-winning ESCORT Defender™ database, included in the PASSPORT iQ™, allowing the iQ, ix and ci models to identify and protect drivers against the fastest-growing threat drivers face today: the increasing numbers of speed traps and fixed-position speed and red-light cameras. This artificial intelligence makes the PASSPORT iQ™ and 9500 series radar detectors the most accurate and intelligent detectors on the road.

PASSPORT 8500 Qi45

The new Qi45™ radar detection system, available at Best Buy, is based on the award-winning PASSPORT 8500 X50™ radar detector platform. The Qi45™ Custom Installed Radar and Laser Detector continues ESCORT’s industry leading role. Long known for effective radar detector innovation and patent producing designs, ESCORT created the new Qi45™ to offer customers a more comfortable price point for a custom-installed solution.

REDLiNE™

No radar detector on the planet has longer detection range than the award winning ESCORT REDLiNE™ windshield mount radar detector. Designed specifically for hard-core, pedal-to-the-floor driver who needs to know about every signal at the longest possible range, the REDLiNE™ exceeds all current test range capability. “We tested the new REDLiNE™ at the Speed Measurement Labs annual shootout and they could not find a range long enough to measure the limits of its performance. The test range was limited to 13 miles!” said Coomer. REDLiNE™’s incredible sensitivity can be attributed to its unique receiver design which incorporates a patented twin antennae system and dual LNA (low noise amplifiers). This technique allows it to maximize performance by band, providing the earliest warning possible.

Beyond Detectors

Within the past three years, ESCORT has dramatically moved beyond radar and laser detectors. SEMA show attendees will be able to see ESCORT’s complete line of new premium automotive accessories including:

ESCORT Entourage PS (portable solution) and Entourage CIS (custom-installed solution): GPS Personal Security products that can keep tabs on the whereabouts of young children or track the location of vehicles. The PS model incorporates an internal rechargeable battery, providing up to seven days of coverage, and is portable enough to go anywhere, while the Entourage CIS model is designed to be permanently installed in a vehicle and offers additional features such as always-on cellular communication, tamper-sensing capability and automated arming and disarming with its wireless key fob. Optional vehicle monitoring and recovery services are also available.

The New ESCORT Guardian Alert® Reverse Obstacle Detection System: In spite of diligent drivers who check every mirror for obstacles before shifting into reverse, backing-up accidents still occur, and account for approximately 500 fatalities each year, most involving young children. With consumer safety in mine, the new ESCORT Guardian Alert® Reverse Obstacle Detection System gives drivers a tool that dramatically reduces the risk associated with this unfortunate, but now preventable, everyday event. Competitive systems typically use ultrasonic sound waves or cameras, which can be subject to failure due to weather and road debris issues such as sleet, rain, snow, mud, dust and dirt. The new ESCORT Guardian Alert® Reverse Obstacle Detection System avoids all of these issues by using Doppler microwave radar which provides excellent performance in all environments.

ESCORT SmartMirror™: With convenience and safety in mind, the ESCORT SmartMirror™ is a technology center that will change the way you look at the road. This OEM replacement mirror features integrated GPS navigation, Bluetooth® hands-free mobile phone operation (compatible phones) and a backup camera for added safety when operating your vehicle in reverse.

ESCORT’s Defender™ BlackBerry Smartphone App: The App can be downloaded directly from the [BlackBerry App World site. The Defender™ application, like most BlackBerry Smartphone apps, is an automatic installation. Once turned on, the Defender™ app works continually to protect drivers instantaneously by using GPS navigation and stored reliability points used as traffic alert information—the data points are communicated to the BlackBerry Smartphone via the BlackBerry mobile phone network so drivers are protected anywhere they drive throughout North America. In a recent head-to-head test conducted by RadarTest.com, the Defender™ database scored head and shoulder above all other competitors for overall accuracy. According to RadarTest.com, the Defender™ Database accurately identified 95% of all camera locations tested, while the next closest competitor only identified 66% of these locations.
For more information about the new PASSPORT iQ™, the new Solo S3™ cordless detector, PASSPORT 9500 Series radar detectors, REDLiNE, Entourage Security Products, Guardian Alert® Reverse Obstacle Detection Systems, SmartMIrror and ESCORT’s other premium automotive accessories, visit Escortinc.com or call 1.888.265.9391.

About ESCORT Inc.

ESCORT Inc. is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors, Entourage GPS enabled navigation and tracking products and other Drive Smarter products. ESCORT manufactures products under the ESCORT, PASSPORT, REDLiNE, SOLO, Vector and BELTRONICS brands. The company is headquartered in West Chester, Ohio with its principal manufacturing facility located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Editorial Contact:

Ron Gividen

513.870.8500

press(at)escortinc(dot)com

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ESCORT Introduces All New Installment Payment Plan for Class Leading Radar Detector Purchases

ESCORT Live

West Chester, OH (PRWEB) November 14, 2011

WEST CHESTER, Ohio (PRWEB) November 14, 2011 ─ ESCORT Inc, designer and manufacturer of the world’s best radar and laser detectors and the all new ESCORT Live™ real-time ticket protection network, today announced their first ever payment plan for purchasers of new ESCORT award winning radar and laser detectors. The payment plans are in effect now and can be utilized for direct orders from ESCORT.

“For the first time ever, we are making it easier for our customers to receive award winning ticket protection by introducing payment plans on our industry-leading detectors,” said Dave Smidebush, ESCORT Vice-president of Marketing. The purchase of a new radar detector can now be spread out over thirteen payments. One example is the industry’s most intelligent windshield mount radar and laser detector, the PASSPORT 9500ix which retails for $ 499.95, packaged with the new ESCORT Live™ protection package (retail value $ 539.90) would be structured with an initial down payment followed by 12 monthly installments of $ 29.95 each. This dramatically reduces the total up-front cost of owning the world’s most capable radar and laser ticket protection package, and, allows the owner the use and advantage of receiving the full benefits of the coverage for the duration of the payment plan.

ESCORT detectors equipped with patented ESCORT Live™ technology, including the 9500ix, REDLiNE and 8500 X50 series radar detectors, have recently won the trifecta in top industry awards: 2012 CES Innovations Award; 2011 SEMA Best New Mobile Electronics Product; and Popular Mechanics 2012 Editor’s Choice Award for Best New Product. ESCORT Live™ is the social network for the road where drivers share live alerts with other drivers so everyone in the network can drive smarter. ESCORT Live™, now available directly from ESCORT, uses Bluetooth technology embedded in SmartCord Live™ power cords and a unique app for the driver’s smartphone. When alerts are detected, they are transmitted to the ESCORT Live™ “cloud” and then broadcast across the ESCORT Live™ network, notifying drivers of potential ticket threats. In addition to these live alerts, ESCORT Live™ provides live traffic, speed limit information and over-speed alerts and includes ESCORT’s industry leading Defender® database of fixed position cameras and speed traps.

“ESCORT provides the most advanced radar and laser defense on the market by utilizing our class leading radar detectors. Now the addition of ESCORT Live™ brings the power of real-time, cloud-based sharing among drivers,” ESCORT President and CEO John Larson says. “ESCORT Live™ is the social network for the road so you can know sooner, react faster and Drive Smarter.”

“Our radar detector products have always provided drivers with the highest level of ticket protection in the marketplace,” Larson says. “Now, with ESCORT Live™, ESCORT drivers don’t need to be in the range of the threat, they just need to be in the network!”

For complete details on the revolutionary ESCORT Live™ network, ESCORT’s other premium automotive accessories and the new ESCORT installment payment plan, visit ESCORTinc.com or call 800.433.3487.

About ESCORT Inc.

ESCORT Inc. is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors, Guardian Alert reverse obstacle detection systems, Entourage GPS enabled navigation and tracking products and other Drive Smarter products. ESCORT manufactures products under the ESCORT, PASSPORT, REDLINE, SOLO, Vector and BELTRONICS brands. The company is headquartered in West Chester, Ohio with its principal manufacturing facility located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Editorial Contact:

Ron Gividen

513.870.8500

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