Pioneer Expands Vehicle Connectivity with Introduction of rDrive, a Connected Services Solution Powered by LoJack
January 08 2019 - 3:00PM
Business Wire
rDrive elevates the experience of vehicle
ownership and driving by enabling enhanced connectivity, safety,
location-based services and in-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspots
CES – Booth #3902 – Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today
introduced rDrive, a connected services solution designed to
elevate the experience of vehicle ownership and driving by making
connectivity, safety, Wi-Fi® and location-based services possible
for most passenger vehicles on the road in the US. Combining a
cloud-based services platform, an intuitive and informative
smartphone application and a vehicle-installed LTE wireless network
connection1, rDrive provides millions of consumers a path to
upgrade their existing vehicles to include many of the connectivity
features that until now were primarily obtained by purchasing a new
vehicle.
rDrive is the result of a partnership with CalAmp (Nasdaq:
CAMP), an established leader in mobile and automotive technology
solutions and owner of the LoJack® brand, signaling Pioneer’s
entrance into consumer vehicle telematics. With CalAmp’s
telematics, mobile connectivity, near real-time analytics, and data
in motion expertise, rDrive provides valuable solutions to suit a
variety of consumer needs such as teen/senior driver monitoring,
vehicle health diagnostic alerts, and business/personal drive
logging. rDrive includes a suite of connected services including
LoJack Stolen Vehicle Location Assist, TripWire™ Early Warning,
CrashBoxx™ crash detection with incident reporting, vehicle
arrival/departure notifications, LoJack Command Center live agent
support for emergency services, and more.
“rDrive continues our initiative to provide consumers the
ability to upgrade their existing vehicles with the latest driver
assistance and infotainment technologies. The CalAmp partnership
and the exceptional quality of their vehicle safety and security
solutions is what distinguishes rDrive from similar products,” said
Ted Cardenas, vice president of marketing for Pioneer Electronics
(USA) Inc. “Additionally, the ability to add LoJack Stolen Vehicle
Location Assist, available for the first time through aftermarket
retailers, to practically any car is an exciting and valuable
benefit for the end consumer.”
rDrive will initially consist of the rDrive mobile application
(available for both iPhone® and Android™ devices) and a small
network-connected device that plugs into the vehicle’s Onboard
Diagnostics (OBD-II) port, found in the majority of automotive
makes and models sold in the United States beginning in 1996. The
device can be plugged directly into the vehicle’s OBD-II port or
connected via an extension cable (sold separately) and installed
securely inside the vehicle’s dash. Installation of the device and
activation of rDrive services by an authorized Pioneer dealer is
recommended.
Two rDrive enabled devices, with and without in-vehicle Wi-Fi
hotspot capability, will be available. Wi-Fi hotspot functionality
provides internet connectivity for passengers using entertainment
and productivity devices like tablets and game systems. In-vehicle
Wi-Fi hotspot functionality requires a compatible AT&T pre-paid
or monthly wireless service connection. Existing AT&T customers
may be able to add the device to their existing wireless services
plan.1
“CalAmp is pleased to be partnering with Pioneer, a trusted
consumer brand and a leader in automotive electronics technology,”
said Michael Burdiek, president and CEO of CalAmp. “With Pioneer’s
rDrive, we’re excited to bring LoJack to millions of people who
want access to the safety and security services we offer.”
OVERVIEW OF rDRIVE FEATURES:
Tracking / Location
Services
- Vehicle Location Tracking
- Multi-Vehicle In-App Tracking
- Find My Vehicle
- Trip History including miles driven and
mapped route
- Business / Personal Mileage
tagging
- Business Mile Reporting
- Selectable Map Detail including type
and points of interest (POI) display
Driver Monitoring
- Virtual Boundaries, Arrival and
Departure Notifications
- CrashBoxx collision detail
notifications including location and impact level
- Configurable Speed Alert
notifications
Vehicle Health
LoJack Safety &
Security
- LoJack Stolen Vehicle Location
Assist
- Tripwire Early Warning / Theft
Notification
- 24/7 LoJack Command Center live agent
support
- Collision-triggered automatic live
agent call attempt
- Emergency services dispatch and
deployment
Entertainment (target availability June
2019)
- In-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot (requires a
compatible AT&T pre-paid or monthly wireless service
connection)
The Pioneer rDrive model with telematics services is planned for
release in Spring 2019 with a suggested price of $330. The Pioneer
rDrive model that adds Wi-Fi hotspot capability is planned for
release in Summer 2019 with a suggested price of $380. Both units
will be sold at authorized Pioneer rDrive retailers in the United
States.
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About Pioneer
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., headquartered in Torrance,
Calif., is a preeminent manufacturer of leading-edge technology
solutions for the mobile electronics aftermarket. Its affiliate
Pioneer Automotive Technologies, Inc. is a key supplier for Tier 1
automotive entertainment systems and components to vehicle
manufacturers. Pioneer is focused on creating the ultimate in-car
entertainment experience with high performance audio and video
components, as well as connectivity with today’s smart devices.
Building off more than 80 years of electronics experience, Pioneer
has expanded into the cycle sports industry, designing world-class
power meters and cycle computers for professional athletes and
cycling enthusiasts.
About LoJack and CalAmp
LoJack is a brand of CalAmp (Nasdaq: CAMP) and a leader in
stolen vehicle recovery and innovative automotive services. CalAmp
is a telematics pioneer leading transformation in a global
connected economy. We help reinvent businesses and improve lives
around the globe with technology solutions that streamline complex
IoT deployments and bring intelligence to the edge. Our software
applications, scalable cloud services, and intelligent devices
collect and assess business-critical data from mobile assets,
cargo, companies, cities and people. We call this The New How,
powering autonomous IoT interaction, facilitating efficient
decision making, optimizing resource utilization, and improving
road safety. CalAmp is headquartered in Irvine, California and has
been publicly traded since 1983. For more information on CalAmp,
visit calamp.com, or LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or CalAmp
Blog. For more information on LoJack, visit lojack.com, or Twitter,
Facebook or LoJack Blog.
Pioneer, the Pioneer logo and rDrive are trademarks of Pioneer
Corporation.CalAmp, LoJack, Tripwire and the LoJack Logo are among
the trademarks of CalAmp and its subsidiaries in the United States
and certain other countries and/or the EU.iPhone is a trademark of
Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries.Android is a
trademark of Google LLC.Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi
Alliance.
1 Plans made available to AT&T customers are at AT&T’s
sole discretion and can change at any time.
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For Pioneer: Jo Chiaramonte, 408.680.7003,
pioneer@allisonpr.comFor CalAmp: John Conrad, 703.390.1538,
conrad@merrittgrp.com
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