All of these trackers can be easily plugged into a car’s OBD-II diagnostic port (see FAQ), and transmit data via a cellular data network, which requires a monthly or yearly subscription fee.

Our final recommendation comes from Bouncie, with its OBD2 GPS tracker. This unit will report data every 15 seconds while driving, providing near real time data.

An OBD, or On-Board Diagnostics, GPS tracker is a small device that plugs into your car's OBD port. This port is usually located underneath the dash. Once the device is plugged in, it will begin ...

Rocky Mountain Tracking announces the release of its latest GPS fleet monitoring device, the Informer OBD, an On Board Diagnostics Device.

Navigation-device manufacturer Garmin today announced the ecoRoute HD, an add-on that allows GPS units to monitor a vehicle’s performance in real-time. The $150 device plugs into a car’s OBD ...