Canada's auto theft crisis creates soaring demand for tracking systems

Tag Auto — When a vehicle owner reports a theft, Tag Tracking traces the signal from its system to the nearest tower, then it dispatches a team to determine the precise location. The company booked orders for more than 25,000 systems in February. (SUPPLIED PHOTO)

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April 19, 2024 12:32 PM

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