New Ford Focus Is The Latest To Offer Split Smart Key 

The New Ford Focus has now been launched in Europe and specification can include a full smart key system. However, smart start and smart entry have been split into two systems Read more >> 

FREE whitepaper from SBD on Smart Key Systems 

SBD are releasing a whitepaper in May 2011 that explores the common misconceptions, identifies the areas of improvement and sets out the vision for the future of smart key systems. Register your interest in receiving a free copy of this white paper by mailing kkuppuswamy@sbd.co.uk

Thatcham Agree Deal In Thailand 

As SBD predicted in our 2009 report, Understanding the UK Car Insurance System Part 3 – Thatcham and their Expanding Global Influence, Thatcham have now announced that they have formed an agreement with the Thailand General Insurance Association to introduce a UK style insurance rating system to help calculate insurance premiums on vehicles. Read more >>

Additional items in this month's newsletter include:

• EC Rules No Discrimination On Gender For Insurance
• Toyota Prius Becomes 7th Most Stolen Car In Japan
• Key Theft Continues To Rise In Canada And The UK
• Electronic Vehicle Theft Threats Database
• Governmental Body Implicated In Car Theft In The Phillipines
• SCM Launch New Criteria In The Netherlands