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More Confidence in Every Mile: Cobra Electronics Upgrades Its RAD Radar Detector Line

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CECO The article discusses Cobra Electronics' new RAD 490i radar detector and firmware updates for the RAD 700i, highlighting enhanced performance and features. Cobra Electronics is a brand of Cedar Electronics. While the product updates are positive for the brand, the article does not provide specific financial information or market performance indicators for Cedar Electronics itself.

More Confidence in Every Mile: Cobra Electronics Upgrades Its RAD Radar Detector Line Advanced detection and real-time driver intelligence deliver greater awareness, fewer distractions, and smarter protection on every drive

CHICAGO, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For drivers making their daily commute or road warriors enjoying stretches of open highway, confidence behind the wheel starts with awareness. Cobra Electronics, a trusted name in driver technology and two-way radios for more than 60 years, has updated its radar detector lineup with the new RAD 490i. This radar detector follows the pedigree of the #1 selling radar in the US, the Cobra RAD 480i. A firmware update will also soon be available for the flagship RAD 700i, and together these hardware and software updates will give drivers the awareness they need on the road.

As enforcement technology continues to evolve, speed monitoring can appear with little warning. Radar detectors provide advance notice of nearby radar and laser activity, giving drivers valuable time to adjust. Built for both commuters who know every bend in the interstate and cross-country drivers who treat the highway like home, the latest additions to the Cobra RAD lineup are designed to work intuitively and reliably in real-world driving conditions.

"Our customers care about the drive," said Jonas Forsberg, CEO of Cedar Electronics. "The RAD 480i is the top-selling radar detector in the U.S. for a reason, delivering the performance and value drivers expect from Cobra, so we're excited to release the new RAD 490i. This update offers enhanced performance without sacrificing any value and includes modern day features like USB-C connectivity, a better mounting system, and app integration. The new RAD 490i represents exactly what we stand for: technology that gives drivers confidence in every mile, at a price point that continues to define best value for performance."

For more than six decades, Cobra has built products for the realities of the road. As driving becomes more complex, radar detectors are not about driving fast—they're about empowering drivers to stay prepared, aware, and safe.

The Cobra RAD 490i ($169.95) and Cobra RAD 700i ($259.95) are available at Amazon.com, and the Cobra RAD 700i firmware update will soon be available at Cobra.com.

About Cobra Electronics

Cobra Electronics is a major brand of Cedar Electronics, a global supplier of connected business, automotive, and consumer electronics solutions. Cobra's focus remains on keeping people connected on the move with their product line-up, including handheld professional and consumer two-way radios, CB and marine radios, radar detectors, smart dash cams, power solutions, and a range of accessories. Leveraging its 65-year history of producing high-quality, reliable communications and radar solutions, Cobra extends the Cedar Electronics mission, continuing to enhance driving awareness, safety, and confidence on the road. To learn more, please visit cobra.com.

SOURCE Cobra Electronics