Scorpion Automotive

What Scorpion Automotive does

Scorpion Automotive is a UK-based designer, manufacturer, and service provider of vehicle security and telematics systems, founded in 1973 and headquartered in Chorley, Lancashire. The company operates a multi-brand portfolio including ScorpionTrack (GPS tracking and stolen vehicle recovery), Datatool (motorcycle and ATV security), Autokontrol (GPS-enabled speed limiters), and the recently acquired Trackershop retail brand. Core technology combines GPS/GNSS satellite positioning (GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO) with GSM cellular connectivity, CAN Bus immobilisers, programmable microwave intrusion detectors, and a web-based fleet telematics platform. The company holds IATF16949 automotive quality certification, Thatcham Research approvals, and FORS/CLOCS compliance alignment, and supplies line-fit and port-of-entry products to 22+ vehicle manufacturers including BMW, Toyota, Subaru, Yamaha, Honda, Lotus, Aston Martin, and DAF Trucks.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: (1) hardware sales of tracking devices, alarms, immobilisers, speed limiters, and safety/compliance packages priced from £399 to £1,225 per vehicle; (2) recurring subscription monitoring services priced at £8.25/month for non-monitored and £12.08/month for insurance-approved 24/7 theft monitoring; and (3) bespoke OEM electronic design and manufacturing contracts for vehicle manufacturers and their supply chains. Distribution spans OEM line-fit, franchised dealer aftermarket networks, dedicated brand websites, the SGH Connect installation network (50,000+ completed installations), and the new Trackershop retail channel. The company serves a dual B2B/B2C customer base including individual vehicle owners, fleet operators, and vehicle manufacturers, with operations across 16 countries on 6 continents and an installed base exceeding 500,000 users.

The business is structured as Scorpion Automotive Ltd, a privately held UK limited company (registration 6969452), led by CEO Andrew Jeffrey and Managing Director Mark Downing. The company has historically funded growth organically and via strategic acquisitions, including Datatool (2009) and Trackershop (February 2026), and continues to expand through new product launches such as the April 2026 fleet management platform and SGH Connect installation brand.

Name

Scorpion Automotive

Legal name

Scorpion Automotive Ltd

Website

https://scorpionauto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Scorpion Automotive designs, manufactures, and services GPS vehicle tracking, immobilisation, and fleet telematics systems under brands including ScorpionTrack, Datatool, and Autokontrol, serving vehicle manufacturers, fleet operators, and individual owners across 16 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Security and Telematics Hardware

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Telematics Hardware, Sensors & Installation Services (TLABAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Driver Behavior, Safety Scoring & Usage-Based Telematics (TLAEAFAF), Driver Behavior, Safety & Video Telematics (Dashcams/AI) (TLABAJAG)

Keywords

• Vehicle tracking systems
• Stolen vehicle recovery
• GPS telematics devices
• Fleet management software
• Automotive security alarms

Headquarters

HQ city

Chorley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of vehicle tracking devices, alarms, immobilisers, speed limiters, and safety/compliance hardware. Products sold as OEM line-fit, port of entry fit, and aftermarket through dealer networks. One-time hardware purchase model.
2. Subscription Monitoring Services: 24/7/365 theft monitoring subscription services for ScorpionTrack and Datatool products. Non-monitored option from £8.25/month, monitored (insurance approved) option from £12.08/month. Annual payments available at £82.50 and £125 respectively.
3. Bespoke OEM Manufacturing: Custom electronic design and manufacturing partnerships with vehicle manufacturers and their supply chain for alarms, immobilisers, tracking systems, CAN-BUS controllers, LED light clusters, and connected vehicle technology.
4. Fleet Management Software: ScorpionTrack Fleet telematics software with real-time tracking, driver behaviour monitoring, geofencing, and compliance reporting. Subscription-based with optional 24/7 monitoring upgrade.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Scorpion Automotive designs, manufactures, and supplies vehicle security and telematics hardware (GPS trackers, CAN Bus immobilisers, vehicle alarms, speed limiters, intrusion sensors) backed by 24/7 monitoring subscription services. It serves vehicle manufacturers as an OEM line-fit supplier with bespoke electronic design, fleet operators with telematics and compliance solutions, and individual vehicle owners through aftermarket dealer and brand-website channels (ScorpionTrack, Datatool, Autokontrol).

Product overview

Scorpion Automotive provides vehicle security and telematics solutions through a multi-brand portfolio. The core offerings include ScorpionTrack (GPS tracking and fleet management for cars, vans, HGVs, and plant vehicles), Datatool (motorcycle and ATV security), and Autokontrol (speed limiter systems). These are complemented by hardware products including S-Series alarms (S4, S12, S30, S32, S34, S37), X-Series CAN Bus immobiliser, and Scorpion Defender combined security systems. The company also offers bespoke electronic design and manufacturing services for vehicle manufacturers, Safety and Compliance packages for fleet operators, and recently launched SGH Connect for professional installation services. The portfolio covers the full vehicle security lifecycle from tracking and recovery to physical security devices and speed control.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ScorpionTrack
• ScorpionTrack Fleet
• Datatool
• Autokontrol
• X-Series Immobiliser
• S-Series Alarms
• Scorpion Defender
• Bespoke OEM Solutions
• SGH Connect
• Datatool DNA
• Safety and Compliance Packages
• Trackershop

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% stolen vehicle recovery rate across all vehicle types including car and motorcycle
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TrackershopcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Acquisition of Trackershop, a renowned retailer of vehicle tracking and security products. Combines Scorpion's manufacturing expertise with Trackershop's retail presence and customer service reputation. Trackershop continues to operate under its own brand while benefiting from Scorpion's technology and capabilities.
• Emmy – Secure Your BikeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Development program partnership supporting female entrepreneurs in developing nations. Emmy – Secure Your Bike, a women-owned micro-business in Georgetown, Guyana, is using Datatool Croc-Locks to support bike and scooter owners with low-cost theft prevention methods. Scorpion provides logistics, marketing, sales support and guidance.
• KYMCO UK LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2022Strategic partnership bringing Datatool's industry-leading security solutions to KYMCO's full line-up of motorcycles, scooters, and ATVs. KYMCO customers benefit from Datatool Stealth tracker features including vehicle tracking, journey history, and 24/7 Monitoring Team support. Partnership includes Thatcham-approved tracking devices potentially reducing insurance premiums.
• LotuscoreTechnology or IntegrationVehicle manufacturer partner. Scorpion provides vehicle security and tracking solutions.
• YamahacoreTechnology or IntegrationVehicle and motorcycle manufacturer partner. Datatool (Scorpion brand) provides security solutions for Yamaha motorcycles.
• HondacoreTechnology or IntegrationVehicle and motorcycle manufacturer partner. Recent initiatives on next generation solutions.
• BMW MotorradcoreTechnology or IntegrationMotorcycle manufacturer partner. Collaboration on next generation motorcycle security solutions.
• SubarucoreTechnology or IntegrationVehicle manufacturer partner. Scorpion provides vehicle security and telematics systems.
• Aston Martin LagondacoreTechnology or IntegrationBespoke partnership for Programmable Microwave Intrusion Detector approved by Aston Martin Lagonda for use in their vehicles.
• DAF TruckscoreTechnology or IntegrationBespoke partnership for Programmable Microwave Intrusion Detector approved by DAF Trucks. Also a customer for CAN-BUS motor controllers and other electronic components.
• SGH ConnectcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDedicated installation brand created by Scorpion Automotive to bring professional, consistent fitting services to customers and dealers across the UK. Over 15 years of experience and 50,000+ installations. Certified engineers cover every vehicle type and fitting discipline.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vodafone Automotive (formerly Cobra Automotive): European-based provider of stolen vehicle tracking, fleet management, and crash notification services (formerly Cobra Automotive). Closely comparable to Scorpion on vehicle security + telematics + insurance-approved offerings across UK and European markets.
• Tracker Network (UK): UK stolen vehicle recovery specialist using VHF and GPS technology, with police partnership and insurance-approved status. Directly overlaps ScorpionTrack in the consumer SVR and fleet tracking segment in the UK.
• CalAmp / LoJack: US-headquartered telematics and stolen vehicle recovery provider with both consumer (LoJack) and fleet offerings. Comparable business model combining hardware telematics devices with subscription monitoring and police/insurance partnerships.
• Directed Electronics (Viper): US-based aftermarket vehicle security and remote start manufacturer behind the Viper brand. Closely comparable product portfolio (alarms, immobilisers, remote start, connected car) to Scorpion's S-Series and X-Series hardware lines.
• Meta System: Italian automotive electronics manufacturer producing telematics, EV charging, and vehicle security products for OEMs. Comparable as a European OEM-embedded electronics supplier with overlapping vehicle security and connected car capabilities.
• Spireon: US-based provider of vehicle telematics, GPS tracking, and connected car solutions for dealers, fleets, and consumers (including the GoldStar GPS brand). Overlaps Scorpion on combined dealer/fleet/consumer telematics hardware + subscription model.

Broad incumbents

• Geotab: One of the largest fleet telematics platforms globally, serving enterprise fleets with vehicle tracking, driver behaviour, and compliance. Competes with ScorpionTrack Fleet in the fleet management layer with broader geographic reach and deeper data/AI capabilities.
• Samsara: Public, well-funded provider of fleet management, vehicle telematics, dashcam and IoT solutions for enterprise fleets. Represents a higher-end, more digital incumbent competing for the same fleet digitalisation budget Scorpion targets with ScorpionTrack Fleet.
• Webfleet (Bridgestone, formerly TomTom Telematics): European fleet telematics and vehicle tracking platform under Bridgestone, serving SMB and enterprise fleets. Comparable to ScorpionTrack Fleet on fleet tracking and driver behaviour scoring, with a broader pan-European footprint.
• Verizon Connect: Large-scale fleet telematics and asset tracking solution from a global telecom, offering GPS tracking, route optimisation, and compliance. Competes with ScorpionTrack Fleet especially for multi-national fleet customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scorpion-automotive-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/scorpionautomotive

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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