Telematics - Page 20

Markerstudy has confirmed the acquisition of UK telematics motor insurance business, Drivology Limited.

Northern Powergrid is predicting telematics data will deliver fuel savings of more than £140,000 a year after fitting the technology to almost half its fleet.

TomTom's Webfleet telematics management system will soon be available on connected Peugeot, Citroen and DS cars in Europe.

TCH Leasing has launched its TCH Clarity telematics service.

By Jakes de Kock, group marketing director, UK Fuels

PIB Insurance has launched a fleet insurance product that uses telemetry data and focused risk management in order to reduce costs for the fleet operator.

Smartphone based systems put data directly in the driver's hand while removing the need for vehicle downtime during installation

BT Fleet has launched telematics system, which it says is 'intelligent'.

Telematics could save the rental sector £5 million annually in insurance costs, according to In-Car Cleverness and Next Vehicle Rentals.

Thinkware has introduced a new dashcam with time lapse mode for recording while parked, and 'super night vision' for recording while dark.

One hundred car drivers in Exeter, including employees at Exeter City Council, are trialling Lightfoot technology in their personal cars.

The RAC has launched a new smartphone app to bolster its telematics, which is now available in the Microsoft App Store following its launch for iPhone in April.

Masternaut has signed a new partnership with Sygic to combine telematics and navigation technology into one fleet management solution.

Telematics company Trak Global has launched an app based driver behaviour and tracking system.

Smartdriverclub has launched a new telematics system aimed at grey fleet drivers.

Stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) expert Tracker is urging owners of vans to ensure their vehicles are better protected.

BD Living has selected Paragon’s routing and scheduling software to manage the delivery and fitting of built-in and freestanding furniture and accessories.

Toyota has launched its new Connected services division, which among other things is to investigate behavioural telematics.

BT Fleet will help fleets crunch data gathered by its new telematics offering as part of a new service that will help it differentiate itself from competitors.

A motorist has escaped a fine and points on his licence after Asset Protection Unit was able to prove his innocence by analysing the vehicle’s telematics data.

Telematics provider GreenRoad Technologies believes the rate at which fleet managers will sign up for mobile devices could outpace and replace hardwired technology by 2020.

The RAC has acquired vehicle diagnostics specialists Nebula Systems to help boost its telematics offering.

Telematics installer RS Connect is looking to double its turnover within the next two years having secured investment from Beech Tree Private Equity.

Two-thirds of motorists are less inclined to do business with companies whose drivers are unsafe or discourteous, according to research from TomTom Telematics.

Nearly 40% of UK businesses are using telematics systems, according to a new survey by RAC Business.

Tracker has launched an OBD-based plug and play telematics system.

Telogis has launched an app which allows drivers to view their recorded miles and choose whether a trip was business or private by swiping the screen.

Telematics installer RS Connect is celebrating its one millionth installation booking.

Tracking and telematics company Quartix is celebrating its 15th anniversary.

Roadhawk has released its latest HD-2 dashcam with night vision technology and image stabilisation.

TomTom Telematics has been announced as the 2016 European Fleet Telematics Company of the Year in the latest Frost and Sullivan Awards.

SmartWitness and Corcra have teamed up to provide an integrated telematics and camera technology product.

Anglian Water is fitting Ctrack telematics to a further 500 vans having seen a 14% reduction in the number of road accidents and a 10% improvement in fuel efficiency after fitting the system to 750 vehicles.

Quartix is offering all new customers its InfoPlus tracking system free for 15 weeks to mark the company’s 15th anniversary.

The RAC has awarded a new contract to Coleshill-based RS Connect to install OBD (on-board diagnostics) devices for Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS).

Rexel has deployed Microlise Fleet Performance telematics across its UK fleet of more than 350 light commercial vehicles.

A speeding driver who lied to the police has been sentenced to three years and four months in prison for causing death by dangerous driving.

Connected Fleets Europe conference and exhibition makes its return to Amsterdam this April to examine what the future holds for the market.

Matrix Telematics has launched its IncidentCam in cab camera.

Telematics company The Floow is meeting increased demand for servicing from new and existing customers by embarking on an accelerated recruitment drive.