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Airmax Remote says analysis of data from 15,000 vehicles in 2018 shows high number of idling incidents can be attributed to a harsh winter and a record-breaking hot summer.

TomTom Telematics has launched a new programme called OEM.connect, which allows vehicle manufacturers to connect with the TomTom Telematics Service Platform.

Quartix announced that Richard Finlow has been appointed as group commercial director, and Laura Seffino as technical director.

Ctrack by Inseego has introduced two wireless tracking devices to extend its range of battery-powered telematics solutions.

Brake has confirmed that its fleet seminar on developing a work-related road safety programme will be held on June 4.

Fleets should back a new call for open access to connected car data, says fleet software specialist FleetCheck.

Traffic data from mobility analytics provider Inrix indicates that jams will peak on Good Friday, with major routes clogging up between 11am and 4.30pm.

Laurence Vaughan has been appointed chairman of the Driving Doctor, developers of the driver behaviour feedback and coaching software platform.

Balfour Beatty has upgraded its telematics reporting procedure, enabling targeted change and driving an “empowered approach” to risk management.

A disparity in the number of drivers detected for speeding offences suggests a postcode lottery, according to Home Office figures.

Verizon Connect has partnered with Iveco to provide customers with its telematics and mobile workforce management software platform.

Radius Payment Solutions has announced the acquisition of Plant-i, a provider of tracking and telemetry solutions to the plant and construction sectors.

Bridgestone Europe has completed the acquisition of TomTom Telematics for €910 million after passing the relevant regulatory stages and receiving full approval from TomTom’s shareholders.

Lightfoot is to launch an initiative aimed at removing the equivalent of 1,000 cars’ worth of emissions from Exeter’s air by the end of the year.

Orbital Fasteners has installed Camera Telematics Street Angel vehicle camera across its fleet to protect its drivers from insurance fraud.

Camera Telematics has announced that it has entered into a partnership with PSV, which will see its Street Angel solution installed across the taxi fleet.

Eight in 10 (84%) motorists admit that they get distracted behind the wheel, up from 76% in 2018, according to a new road study by the Floow.

Smart Fleet Cloud is a new technology that gives fleet managers real-time CO2 emissions data, to help them control their environmental impact.

Trakm8 has revealed it will showcase a “wide range” of new additions to its product suite at the CV Show.

Trakm8 has launched a new fleet manager app using its Trakm8 Prime solution.

The new owners say the tracking and telematics business will be aligned with its Italian operation, LoJack Italia.

It has been revealed that 56% of Brits believe in-car tech is just as distracting as using a mobile phone, says whocanfixmycar.com research.

Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) Fleet is launching a telematics analysis tool to help fleet managers decide on the best fuel type for their fleet.

Auto Windscreens has predicting a 10% drop in its annual fleet insurance and fuel bill using an integrated video telematics solution.

VisionTrack has reported record levels of growth due to “rapid adoption” of CCTV and video telematics, with fleet and transport sales tripling in 2018.

Trakm8 says its plug-and-play vehicle tracking is now available from £7.99 per month, on a 30-day rolling contract instead of a minimum 12 months.

New data from Coverbox revealed young drivers are capitalising on black box insurance, and are just as competent as older more experienced motorists.

London, with 227 hours lost due to congestion, and Birmingham at 134 hours, have been ranked as the worst cities in the UK for time lost due to congestion by Inrix

The majority of UK automotive executives believe that the owner/driver of a connected car in future won’t own the data their vehicle generates, according to KPMG’s Global Automotive Executive Survey 2019.

Teletrac Navman has partnered with HaulTech to offer small and medium-sized fleet operators a new, integrated transport management solution.

Airmax Remote is celebrating its fourth year of achieving all three ISO accreditations , having been awarded the new ISO 9001: 2015

Company car and van drivers have been warned that telling a ‘white lie’ to avoid points on their licence is one of the “most serious offences”.

Bridgestone Europe and Iris Capital have announced a deal to investigate and invest in new mobility services and digital technologies across Europe, the Middle-East and Africa.

Bridgestone Europe has entered into an agreement with TomTom to acquire its telematics business for a cash consideration of €910 million (£800 million).

Camera Telematics has announced the UK launch of Street Angel, following its launch in Ireland, in 2016.

Amber Assist has teamed up with Vision Track to enhance its service offering to car and van fleets, providing CCTV and video telematics systems.

ABAX has launched a Driver Behaviour tool which aims to help fleets improve efficiency and safety.

Lightfoot has announced it will fly the flag for UK fleet technology when it debuts its fleet and consumer driver reward device at CES 2019.

By Chris McClellan, chief executive RAM Tracking

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