Telematics - Page 18

Fleet managers have been warned to be wary of signing up to long-term telematics contracts that require the technology to be plugged into a vehicle's onboard diagnostic-II port.

Cane appointed to support the rapid growth of the business within the fleet, road transport and insurance sectors.

Maxoptra, the dynamic route planning and scheduling software specialist, has partnered with Talecom to develop integrated mobile workforce solutions.

Trakm8 has announced the launch of its new in-cab camera integrated with fully-featured telematics.

The worlds of fleet management and travel management are colliding at a rapid rate driven by technology and big data that will underpin Business Mobility-as-a-Service.

Who owns the data and how can it be kept secure are two important questions facing fleet. The race for control of information is rapidly gaining momentum

The number of vehicles stolen in England and Wales has increased by 30% in just three years, according to data seen by RAC Insurance.

Mercedes-Benz has launched a telematics system – the Pro Adapter – to provide access to vehicle information for fleet managers.

The number of active fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in Europe was 6.6 million in Q4 2016.

VisionTrack has appointed Richard Lane as a commercial manager to drive growth of its camera telematics offering.

No current plans to extend to rest of UK but NPCC keeps eye on developments.

Almost a third of businesses (31%) admit being slow to adopt technological innovations, according to a new study by TomTom Telematics.

Study shows average speeds dropping within the majority of big cities.

A survey by Teletrac Navman has revealed that just 8% of fleet businesses in the UK are currently applying big data analytics to help deliver their business operations.

Following a successful tender win in 2016, Teletrac Navman is reportedly saving Shetland Council an average of £8,400 a month with its software.

Average driving speeds have fallen within some of the UK’s major cities in just one year, research suggests.

Fleet managers and drivers claiming for business mileage should use digital technology to meet the stringent checks of an HMRC audit, says ABAX.

England's legendary goalkeeper will provide a vivid overview of the self-discipline and dedication it takes to become the world’s best.

However, cyber security experts are calling for more detailed guidelines and urged manufacturers to review their use of open source components.

Dashcams may not yield increase in prosecutions for dangerous driving and lead to fewer traffic patrols as officers spend more time analysing amateur footage.

WEX Europe Services, the owner and pan-European provider of the Esso Card fuel card, has launched WEX Telematics.

Hundreds of industry leaders from vehicle manufacturers, leasing, rental, service providers and major fleets are expected to attend.

With the debate raging about the future of diesel, experts at Fleet Management LIVE 2017 will be on hand to provide advice on strategies for fleets.

Almost two thirds (61%) of fleets turn to manufacturers for key information covering safety, model specifications, and costs, new research suggests.

Teletrac Navman has secured a contract with Penta Foods to enable it to track and monitor deliveries across the UK.

Hubio Fleet has launched a new integrated 3G vehicle camera and tracking unit to coincide with an upgrade of its Fleet Manager platform.

The service lets drivers monitor fuel consumption, driving style and can link to an approved VW repairer to prompt alerts for servicing.

The next phase of the Gateway project - an open public trial of driverless pods – will start around the Greenwich peninsula in London in the autumn.

Connected cars will have to be better protected from hackers, under new Government guidelines issued by the Department for Transport (DfT).

ArB (Tree Care Specialists)'s adoption of a Ram Tracking device helps it avoid HMRC fine by keeping accurate private and business mileage records.

A road-user charging scheme based on miles driven could be introduced in London to improve air quality and to cut congestion.

More clarity needed if fleets are not to lose out on the “many potential gains” in efficiency, safety and environmental impact, says FleetCheck.

Fleet managers and leasing companies have sent a clear message to car manufacturers: we expect to get free access to connected car data.

Businesses could face the threat of class action lawsuits if they fail to comply with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

FleetCheck is celebrating Lakehouse as its 600th managing software customer.

Fleet Management Live, the UK’s biggest exhibition for fleet decision makers, has announced that Mobileye will be the headline sponsor for 2017.

Intelligent Telematics has teamed up with Plexus Law to launch a proactive claims management service for large self-insured corporate fleets.

Experienced motorists are setting their own speed limit - well under the official limit - on some of the UK's deadliest roads, according to Quartix.

A recent graduate from UCL has won the 2017 Wolfson Economics Prize, including £250,000, after arguing motorists should pay to use roads on a per mile basis.

More than a fifth (21%) of UK companies whose employees drive for work purposes have no road safety policy in place, new research has revealed.