Snooper is a UK brand of GPS navigation systems and speed camera detector systems for cars, HGV vehicles and caravans. Snooper is owned by satellite navigation systems manufacturer Performance Products Ltd. based in Runcorn, Cheshire, North-west United Kingdom.
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Performance Products is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cobra Electronics (NASDAQ: COBR)
History
Established in 1979, Snooper pioneered the development of speed camera detector systems. Snooper has developed a number of sub brands, dedicated to specific markets within GPS Satellite Navigation. In July 2007, Snooper launched its market leading brand Truckmate, providing Professional Satellite Navigation for Trucks and Commercial Vehicles.
In 2009 Snooper UK is the first sat nav manufacturer to use live feedback from the drivers to detect speed cameras, users can update each other when they spot a mobile trap.