Pioneer Expands Vehicle Connectivity with Introduction of rDrive, a Connected Services Solution Powered by LoJack

rDrive elevates the experience of vehicle ownership and driving by
enabling enhanced connectivity, safety, location-based services and
in-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspots

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–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

• Car Health Status

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,
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YouTube
or CalAmp
Blog. For more information on LoJack, visit lojack.com,
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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.

Contacts

For Pioneer: Jo Chiaramonte, 408.680.7003, pioneer@allisonpr.com
For
CalAmp: John Conrad, 703.390.1538, conrad@merrittgrp.com