Sensor-verified and crowd-sourced driver alerts combine to form single community

NEW YORK, NY (June 20, 2018) — Cedar Electronics, parent company for leading automotive and consumer electronics brands Cobra Electronics, ESCORT and Snooper, today announced that the company’s Cobra iRadar® & ESCORT LiveTM driver alert apps will now share warnings from each app community across both platforms. This convergence of shared alerts creates the world’s largest database of verified driver alerts, providing drivers with a limitless range of coverage on the road. The Cobra iRadar® & ESCORT LiveTM apps along with both brands’ line of connected products will be on display the CE Week & Connected Car show in New York, NY at the Jacob K. Javits Center – River Pavilion in booth #416.

This shared database of Cobra iRadar® & ESCORT LiveTM will enable users of each app, and its portfolio of connected products to receive alerts across both platforms. With this expanded community, drivers will have alerts from more than 3.5 million drivers who are generating more than 8 million unique, device-verified alerts per month.

“ESCORT LiveTM and iRadarTM provide an exclusive social network for the road by connecting drivers with alerts to help them drive smarter,” said Christopher Cowger, CEO, Cedar Electronics. “Our community of drivers are connected with technology that combines both detector-sensed and crowd-sourced alerts. The plurality of these communities’ alerts will always provide greater range than the singularity of alerts from one single detector.”

iRadar™ connects to Cobra’s line of dash cams, radar & laser detectors and smart CB radios through users’ smartphones to millions of other iRadarTM app users’ devices on the road. Upcoming speed and red-light cameras, live police locations and caution areas are automatically and anonymously sent from enabled Cobra devices to its cloud servers. Within seconds, these relevant alerts are processed, and other drivers within the network are alerted with both audible and visual information through their connected devices.

ESCORT Live™, the award-winning app for ESCORT radar detectors, delivers a real-time ticketprotection network, keeping drivers aware of upcoming alerts received and reported by other users’ devices in the area both through its Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi equipped line of premium driver alert systems. The app also provides access to local speed limit data for over-speed alerts.

Cobra iRadar® & ESCORT Live™ will begin sharing alerts and community information this month and will integrate more information, features and functionality over time through subsequent updates. Both apps are available now for free from the App Store and Google Play store.

Cedar Electronics Corporation, a leading global supplier of connected automotive and consumer electronics products, possesses a portfolio of industry leading brands, including Cobra Electronics, ESCORT and Snooper. With locations in North America, Europe and Asia, Cedar is the largest designer & marketer of radar detection systems at every price point in every sales channel and the industry leader in Citizens Band radios. Cedar continues to aggressively grow its portfolio with an ever-expanding family of products that include dash cameras, power inverters, portable jump starters, driver alert and information applications and more.

ESCORT awards top retail associates and 12V installers with trip to BMW Driving School Experience

Dallas, TX – August 13, 2017 – ESCORT, Inc. announced its “2017 ESCORT Specialist Program” winners for the top retail associates and 12-volt installers across the country. ESCORT would like to congratulate:
• Joe Chabuel Extreme Mobile Sound
• Mike Belair Newport Autosound
• Brian Lombardi Aspen Sound
• Tony Pasquini Automods
• Mike Blackwell DOW Electronics

The ESCORT Specialist Program was designed to create a nationwide team of retail sales associates and installation professionals to provide point-of-sales ownership testimonials and in-store leadership to expertly represent Escort’s industry-leading radar/laser detection products across the country. Enrollment in the program began last year at KnowledgeFest Dallas 2016 and since then over 950 have signed up to be ESCORT Specialists. 

To become an ESCORT Specialist, sales associates and installers took online courses and passed a certification exam. Once certified ESCORT Specialists received access special pricing on bestselling
ESCORT radar and laser detection products including; the ESCORT MAX 360, ESCORT iX, Redline and ESCORT MAX Ci and ESCORT MAX Ci 360 models. Additionally, Specialists were entered into a rewards and recognition program that includes a chance to win a trip to the world-famous BMW Driving School. The winners will be hitting the track in October 2017. 

For more information about the ESCORT Specialist Program or to sign up, go to EscortRadar.com/AuthorizedSpecialist and to see the full line of ESCORT radar products, visit EscortRadar.com.

CHICAGO – September 1, 2020 - ESCORT, the leader in premium radar and laser detection and driver awareness technology, today introduced the ESCORT MAX 3, a connected driver alert system with advanced features and access to the ESCORT driving community. With an extended detection range and advanced filtering capabilities, the MAX 3 is primed to recognize and validate legitimate road threats and deliver timely alerts about police activity, red light and speed camera locations, road hazards and accidents. As summer travel ramps up and the number of cars on the road increases, the MAX 3 makes high-end detection technology accessible for new users and a wide range of drivers, whether a commuter, road tripper or driving enthusiast.

The new MAX 3 builds upon existing ESCORT products like the MAX 2 and iX with an upgraded technology platform. With greatly improved filtering intelligence to flag genuine alerts, users will receive accurate and actionable information to stay in-the-know and out of harm's way throughout their journeys. The MAX 3 also uses the patented AutoLearn® feature to learn and automatically reject false alerts with GPS, while its updateable IVT™ Filter minimizes interference from in-vehicle technology like blind spot monitoring and collision avoidance systems. Used alongside navigation apps like Waze, Google Maps or Apple Maps, the MAX 3 can verify and validate road alerts for the ultimate peace of mind.

"We are committed to providing today's drivers with smarter driver awareness solutions to take the guesswork out of the journey," said Gail Babitt, CEO of Cedar Electronics. "The ESCORT MAX 3 is uniquely designed to deliver on this promise with its impressive range, keen ability to discern threats from noise and access to real-time, reliable alerts when they're needed most. As more and more Americans opt for road travel this summer, we've designed our solutions to increase confidence behind the wheel and provide the most accurate, up-to-date information available to help drivers reach their destinations quickly and safely."

Fully connected, the MAX 3 is a truly modern driver alert system. MAX 3 owners can tap into over 100 million vehicle-to-vehicle driver alerts annually directly through the mobile ESCORT Live App® for information on all traffic and law enforcement cameras, live radar and laser reports, speed limit data, construction, road hazard, traffic and accident alerts. The combination of crowdsourced, database-driven and machine-generated alerts from other users, ESCORT detectors, and ESCORT's Defender Database, respectively, is a unique differentiator, and when paired with alerts from the detector, results in up-to-the-minute road condition and incident information that drivers can truly trust. With updatable software via USB connection to the driver's computer, the MAX 3 ensures that drivers always have the latest technology accompanying them behind-the-wheel for smart driving.

The ESCORT MAX 3 is available now for $399.95. For more information please call 855-339-2811.

ESCORT is a leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors and the patented ESCORT LiveTM real-time ticket protection network. ESCORT manufactures products under the ESCORT, REDLINE and MAX names. The company is part of Cedar Electronics; a leading global supplier of mobile and consumer products that consist of a portfolio of industry leading brands including Cobra Electronics and ESCORT. 

SOURCE ESCORT, Inc.

DALLAS (August 20, 2016) — Escort, Inc., a leader in radar and laser detection technology, announced the implementation of the Escort Specialist Program. The program is designed to create a nationwide team of retail sales associates and installation professionals to provide point-of-sales ownership testimonials and in-store leadership to expertly represent Escort’s industry-leading radar/laser detection products across the country. The recruitment process is underway now, and the program runs through June 30, 2017. 

Retail stores who sponsor their in-store Escort Specialist will receive recognition on Escort.com and in national ads and mobile marketing campaigns. Escort Specialist stores will have an opportunity for low cost product ownership for personal use testimonials and on premises demonstration. To become an Escort Specialist, sales associates and installers take in-store on online courses and must pass a certification exam. Once certified Escort Specialist will have access to low cost demo purchase of the best-selling Escort radar and laser detection products including; the 9500Ci, MAX 360, the new Escort iX, X70, or Redline models.

Additionally, Specialists will be entered into a rewards and recognition program that includes a chance to win a trip to the world-famous BMW Driving School. Winners will be announced at next year’s KnowledgeFest in Dallas. 

Detection Systems, Dash Cams and JumPacks to be showcased for the 12V specialist market at the ESCORT / Cobra booth 

CHICAGO, IL – August 10, 2017 – Cedar Electronics, a consumer electronics company specializing in communication and detection products, announced its ESCORT and Cobra Electronics brands will showcase its mobile electronics and specialty automotive products at KnowledgeFest 2017 in Dallas, Texas. These products designed for the 12V specialist market will be on display in booth #501 at the Dallas Convention Center, Saturday, August 12 – Monday, August 14th. ESCORT will also be holding three training sessions throughout the KnowledgeFest conference as well.

The products on display will include:
ESCORT MAX Ci 360
The ESCORT MAX Ci 360 is the best, most advanced detection system for the ultimate in driver alert and ticket protection on the planet. Designed to be seamlessly integrated into the vehicle, it features both front & rear radar detection as well as front and rear laser shifters that protect drivers against all speed monitoring devices.

Completely redesigned, the new ESCORT MAX Ci 360 gives you smaller, more powerful laser shifters that defeat the latest in laser-based speed detection technology along with updatable IVTTM filters that reject false alerts from the in-motion vehicle safety systems like collision avoidance and lane departure systems. The new MAX Ci 360 also includes GPS and Bluetooth® for connectivity to the ESCORT Live Community and the DEFENDER® database of red light & speed camera locations. The ESCORT MAX Ci 360 is available now for a MSRP of $3,499.95 (plus installation). 

ESCORT REDLINE EX

The all-new ESCORT REDLINE EX is the first portable detection system to combine connected technology, like GPS and Bluetooth® wireless technology with 100% TotalShieldTM technology making it able receive real-time alerts and filtering, but still be invisible to radar detectordetectors. With a twin antenna design, the REDLINE EX provides extreme range detection on all radar bands including instant-on, plus maximum laser range and off-axis coverage. Its patented AutoLearn® anti-falsing design uses GPS to learn and automatically rejects fixed position false alerts, while its updateable IVTTM Filter reduces noise from In-Vehicle Technology sources such as collision avoidance systems for more quiet and accurate alerts giving the driver only the information they need.

With integrated Bluetooth® wireless technology the ESCORT REDLINE EX is compatible with ESCORT LiveTM, our exclusive real-time ticket-protection network, which warns you on upcoming alerts received and reported by other users in the area, and gives you access to local speed limit data for over-speed alerts, right out of the box. The ESCORT REDLINE EX will be available in September for a MSRP of $599.95.

Drive HD CDR 895 D Dash Cam by Cobra 

The newest addition to the Cobra Drive HD series, the CDR 895 D is a dual channel dash cam that simultaneously captures the road ahead and the road behind in HD video, offering front view resolution of full 1080P HD and rear view of 720P HD. The 6-meter rear cam cable allows for discreet installation of the unit on the rear window of an automobile. Alternatively, the rear cam can be installed to face back seat passengers. Cobra’s new CDR 895 D sports a two-inch LCD screen with simplified user-interface, making it easy on the eyes, plus a 160˚ ultra-wide viewing angle to film the entire road and periphery without edge distortion. The CDR 895 D is available now for a MSRP of $229.95.

Drive HD CDR 855 BT Dash Cam by Cobra
The CDR 855 BT dash cam continuously records video of the road ahead in 1080P Full HD video and uses patent-pending technology to connect the dash cam to a smartphone via Bluetooth® wireless technology embedding the exact location and time in every recording. Free PC software allows users to view captured video along with location and G-Sensor information. It also includes a two-inch LCD screen, ultra-wide 160° viewing angle and an embedded G-Sensor that automatically saves and protect video clips if a vehicle impact is detected. In addition, the CDR 855 BT provides alerts for upcoming speed and red-light cameras, live police locations and shared radar alerts from the iRadar® Community. The CDR 855 BT is available now for a MSRP of $169.95.

Cobra JumPack® XL H2O
The latest in the Cobra JumPack® series of portable power and jump starter line, the Cobra JumPack XL H2O is the most versatile and powerful JumPack yet. Designed to jump start large V8 gasoline and diesel engines, the new JumPack H2O is UL listed and will keep you going in allweather conditions. The rugged and waterproof design makes this the perfect portable power device for any trip, on the road, off-road or on the water. The new Cobra JumPack XL H2O also features two ways to jumpstart a car, truck, boat, etc., one
using the traditional jumper cables and a secondary option that allows the vehicle to be started through the 12-volt plug inside the car for a simple, non-intimidating jump start.
The Cobra JumPack XL H2O is available now for a MSRP of $169.95.

New platforms allow drivers to fully customize their install experience

Indianapolis, IN – March 16, 2018 -- ESCORT, the leader in premium radar and laser detection
technology, today announced it will showcase its mobile electronics and specialty automotive
products at KnowledgeFest 2018 in Indianapolis, IN. These products designed for the 12V
specialist market will be on display in booth #430 at the Indiana Convention Center, Friday
March 16th – Sunday, March 18th. ESCORT will also be holding two training sessions throughout
the KnowledgeFest conference as well.

The products on display will include:

ESCORT iX Ci Platform
The new ESCORT iX Ci platform features an intelligent range front radar receiver and includes
our patented In-Vehicle TechnologyTM (IVT) Filter to eliminate false alarms from vehicle collision
systems. The new iX Ci platform is expandable to add rear radar sensors and up to four
ShifterMax laser sensors. It also includes a LED matrix display, control panel, GPS antenna,
interface boxes and be Bluetooth® enabled to for real-time, connected driving through the
ESCORT LiveTM app.

ESCORT MAX Ci Platform
The ESCORT MAX Ci platform includes an advanced range front radar receiver and ultra DSP
technology for the earliest warning of speed monitoring threats. The MAX Ci features a full
color OLED display and controller and is expandable to add rear radar sensors and up to four
ShifterMax laser sensors. It also includes a GPS antenna, interface boxes and be Bluetooth®
enabled to for real-time, connected driving through the ESCORT LiveTM app.

ESCORT MAX Ci 360
The ESCORT MAX Ci 360 is the best, most advanced detection system for the ultimate in driver
alert and ticket protection on the planet. Designed to be seamlessly integrated into the vehicle,
it features both front & rear radar detection as well as front and rear laser shifters that protect
drivers against all speed monitoring devices for complete 360 degrees for driver alert
awareness with directional threat warning.

ESCORT ZR5 Laser Shifter
The ZR5 Laser Shifter includes two ShifterMax sensors, bridge box, in-vehicle controller and
interface enabling the Shifter System to either be used independently or through a direct wire
cord to plug into existing ESCORT windshield mounted detectors for complete radar & laser
protection. The ZR5 is also expandable with two additional ShifterMax sensors for a total of
four shifters providing maximum front or rear laser protection.

ESCORT ZW5 Laser Shifter
The ZW5 Shifter System is designed to wirelessly integrate with ESCORT windshield mounted
detectors by allowing full audio and visual alert output as well as complete ShifterMax system
control all through the windshield mounted detector in real time. The ZW5 includes a wireless
interface, bridge box, ZW5 Smartcord, and two ShifterMax sensors. The interface mounts
under the hood and communicates to the Escort windshield unit through wireless technology.
The ESCORT iX Ci and MAX Ci will be available in April at retail price of $1,499.95 and $1,995.95
before installation. All add-on parts will be available a la carte at the same time. The ESCORT
MAX Ci 360 is available now for $3,499.95 (plus installation) along with the ESCORT ZR5 and
ZW5 Laser Shifters for $849.95. All the products can be ordered through Authorized ESCORT
Specialist Retailers.

ESCORT Training Sessions to Focus on Best Practices, Profitability and Custom Install Tips and Techniques

Chicago, IL – August 2, 2017 – ESCORT, Inc., announced it will be holding three training sessions at the upcoming KnowledgeFest August 11 – 14th at the Dallas Convention Center and Omni Dallas Hotel in Dallas, TX. These training sessions will focus on both ESCORT radar best practices and profitability, as well as custom installation training on the new ESCORT MAX Ci and Ci 360 detection systems.

On Saturday, August 12th and Sunday, August 13th it will be holding sessions on ESCORT Radar Best Practices and Profitability Training. In these sessions, ESCORT Radar will be sharing best practices for selling and installing the new MAX Ci and MAX Ci 360 radar / laser ticket protection systems. Its will share new ways to create better profits, easier installations, and smarter product offerings and display technical demonstrations of the product and provide point of purchase materials for both installation and selling support. Retailers may join the company from 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm in the Arts District Meeting Room at the Omni Dallas Hotel as it works to empower them with the best tools to make the most profit on ESCORT’s latest ticket protection solutions. 

To register to attend either the Saturday or Sunday session, go to the KnowledgeFest website. On Monday, August 14th, ESCORT Radar will be partnering with Larry Penn of Mobile Solutions of Calgary for a deep dive into installation and sales support of the industry leading MAX Ci line of detection systems. Larry and ESCORT team members will provide specific installation guidance, offer troubleshooting techniques, and answer any questions to teach you to be an effective radar laser install and sales expert. There is a lot of new technology found in the MAX Ci line when compared to the last generation 9500ci, including an updated Detector Tools Pro procedure, providing customers with specific protection improvements in real time. Learn how to maximize your labor time profit with the latest ticket protection from Larry Penn and
ESCORT Radar. Monday’s session will be held in the ESCORT booth #501 in Hall B of the Dallas Convention Center. To reserve your seat at this session, go to the KnowledgeFest website.

“It is our pleasure to be at KnowledgeFest again and to meet with installers, dealers and partners and provide them with the products their customers have been waiting for.” said Brady Siebert, Director of 12V Sales. “We look forward to the opportunity to meet face-to-face with our dealers and installer and share our latest technology with them and learn from them as to how we can better support them as well.” 

As an added bonus, all registrants and attendees at each of the ESCORT training sessions will be entered to win a new ESCORT MAX Ci 360. ESCORT will also have its latest products including PRESS RELEASE
the MAX Ci Series, the Solo S4 and X80 on display in booth #501 on the show floor. For more information on all ESCORT radar products, visit EscortRadar.com.

The new iX Ci system will be on display in the ESCORT booth #1310 at KnowledgeFest- Long Beach, February 23 – 25, 2019 at the Long Beach Convention Center.

LONG BEACH, Calif., Feb. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- ESCORT, the leader in premium radar and laser detection technology, today introduced the new ESCORT iX-Ci System Custom Install Detection system.  Designed to be seamlessly integrated into the vehicle, the ESCORT iX-Ci features both intelligent and advanced detection range, an on-board GPS Defender® enforcement camera and speed trap database, and crowdsourced alerts via ESCORT Live™. This bold and iconic system has an advanced radar sensor providing maximum protection against all RADAR speed monitoring devices. The iX-Ci System includes two ShifterMax Shifters to protect against all LIDAR devices.  The iX-Ci has the ability to add an additional rear radar as well as 2 additional laser ShifterMax Shifters for a unique and completely custom installation. 

From an intelligent front radar receiver and patented In-Vehicle TechnologyTM (IVT) Filter to eliminate false alarms from vehicle collision systems to GPS antenna and interface boxes, the new ESCORT iX Ci systems is loaded with the kind of features drivers expect from the iconic ESCORT brand. It also includes a LED matrix display and control panel. This groundbreaking system is expandable with an additional rear radar sensor and two additional ShifterMax laser sensors. Bluetooth® enabled to for real-time, connected driving through the New and Reimagined ESCORT LiveTM Drive Smarter® app.

“The iX-Ci System is the perfect replacement for the iconic 9500ci – class leading performance with modern day features.  The iX-Ci system gives the perfect solution to a budget driven custom install ticket prevention system,” said Brady Siebert, ESCORT Director of Sales.

The ESCORT iX Ci will be available after March 25th through Authorized ESCORT Specialist Retailers at retail price of $2,199.95 plus installation.  All add-on systems components will be available a la carte at the same time.

ESCORT is a leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors and the patented ESCORT LiveTM real-time ticket protection network.  ESCORT manufactures products under the ESCORT, REDLINE and SOLO names. The company is held by Cedar Electronics; a leading global supplier of mobile and consumer products and possesses a portfolio of industry leading brands including Cobra Electronics, ESCORT and Snooper.  Additional information about ESCORT, Inc. is available at EscortRadar.com

DALLAS, TX – August 14, 2017 – ESCORT, Inc. has announced the unveiling of the new ESCORT REDLINE EX this past weekend at KnowledgeFest 2017 in Dallas, Texas. The all-new ESCORT REDLINE EX is the first portable detection system to combine connected technology, like GPS and Bluetooth® wireless technology with 100% TotalShieldTM technology making it able receive real-time alerts and filtering, but still be invisible to radar detector-detectors.

With a twin antenna design, the REDLINE EX provides extreme detection range on all radar bands including instant-on, plus maximum laser range and off-axis coverage. Its patented AutoLearn® anti-falsing design uses GPS to learn and automatically reject fixed position false alerts, while its updateable IVTTM Filter reduces noise from In-Vehicle Technology sources such as collision avoidance systems for more quiet and accurate alerts giving the driver only the information they need.

With integrated Bluetooth® wireless technology the ESCORT REDLINE EX is compatible with ESCORT LiveTM, the company's exclusive real-time ticket-protection network, which warns of upcoming alerts received and reported by other users in the area, and gives you access to local speed limit data for over-speed alerts, right out of the box.

“As leaders in radar and laser detection, it is our job to stay ahead of the curve in ticket protection and provide our customer with the latest technology in their detectors” said Dave Smidebush, Vice President and General Manager, Radar Category for Cedar Electronics. “With our new ESCORT REDLINE EX, we have taken the 100% TotalShieldTM technology that ESCORT Radar is known for and added the latest GPS and Bluetooth technology to give drivers a completely invisible, stealth ticket protection system with real-time driver alerts in one package.”

The ESCORT REDLINE EX also includes:
• Variable Speed Sensitivity – Patented GPS technology adjusts sensitivity to the vehicle’s
speed to provide alerts based on the driving situation
• DefenderTM Database – Access to the largest, most-up-to-date database of speed & redlight
cameras and speed traps. Drivers can mark their own “hot spots” using the
exclusive Mark Location feature
• Multi-Color OLED Display – Intuitive display shows both the threat type and strength as
well as the vehicles speed so the driver can make the best decision for each threat
• Web Ready – Update the detector to the latest software revisions and camera locations
through via USB and the Escort Detector Tools at EscortRadar.com
• Dual Language – Includes English & Spanish voice and text

The ESCORT REDLINE EX will be available in September for a MSRP of $599.95. Pre-orders are available now through EscortRadar.com.