Telematics - Page 19

TomTom has announced it is developing traffic technology to support autonomous driving and smarter mobility.

Seventy per cent of respondents to a BVRLA survey feel that manufacturers have an obligation to provide connected vehicle and driver data.

Around 70% of BVRLA members and fleet managers believe that vehicle manufacturers have an obligation to provide vehicle data, according to a survey.

Sofico held an international customer forum in Ghent on Thursday 29 June.

Fleet operators have been warned to expect significant rises in their insurance premiums unless steps are taken to improve risk management and reporting.

Bibby Distribution has won two gold awards from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).

Fleet managers acknowledge the importance of data in fleet management but recognise the challenges of data management and increases.

What new initiatives are fleets using or considering to improve safety, data use and fuel consumption?

Hundreds of videos downloaded every day and shared across social media.

Manufacturers work to ensure connectivity software and hardware security.

Technology could halve unexpected breakdowns by 2020 as data increasingly helps fleets to identify malfunctions before they escalate.

GPS vehicle tracking provider RAM Tracking has become an associate member of the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA).

Tyrepal has begun the search for telematics companies to collaborate with in order to improve fleet safety and efficiency.

Activa Contracts has updated its ‘tax guide for fleets’ app to include tax calculator.

Fleet News is launching a new fleet industry event on the afternoon of the FN50 Dinner in London on November 7.

The first trials of a vehicle tracker which uses the latest in smart internet technology have been launched in York.

Telematics company ABAX Group has been acquired by Investcorp, a provider and manager of alternative investment products, for $210 million (£163 million).

Improving air quality is possibly the most pressing issue we face as an industry today, particularly given the ‘demonisation of diesel’.

Telematics and data provider Trakm8 has been awarded an initial contract by Mecalac Construction Equipment UK for a minimum of 2,000 telematics units.

DCML is providing paperless fleet management with DCM Connected, which can be maintained online through the latest incarnation of its tablet-compatible software.

Research company wants to investigate ‘pay as you pollute’ real-time readings.

The dynamics of the fleet leasing market are changing thanks to the potential ‘big data’ is providing through the growth in connected cars.

A family-run business in Wales says it has improved driver safety and saved money, after deploying GPS tracking across its fleet.

New appointment to oversee the expansion of the telematics business and associated analytics

Tracker is urging fleet managers to become part of a free six-month trial and contribute to research which aims to reduce air pollution.

TomTom Telematics and BP have joined forces to offer businesses a fuel and driver management service called BP FleetMove.

Fleetio has launched Fleetio Drive, a new product that aims to help fleets track GPS location and driver behaviour via smartphones.

Some take the telematics combined with rewards route, others feel that ‘stick’ works better than the ‘carrot’ when trying to get drivers to check their vehicles

A new report by vehicle tracking company Satrak has revealed the slowest motorways in Britain.

ABAX has partnered with security specialists BusinessWatch to provide its Triplog system to the company’s vehicle fleet.

Prestige Fleet Servicing has added a new VehicleTrak function to its mainstream Unity operating platform.

Hubio Fleet will be at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show with its telematics experts on hand to talk to fleet managers.

TRL academy director Nick Reed gives an insight into how automated vehicles will impact on the fleets of the future

New developments will have far-reaching effects for the way fleets are operated. Andrew Ryan asks leading suppliers and organisations for their opinions...

Increasing sophistication of car and van technology offers a range of benefits, but there are still challenges which need to be overcome.

The growth of connected vehicle technology will have enormous cost and safety implications for the way in which fleets are operated.

TomTom Telematics will demonstrate its latest developments in connected fleet management systems at this year’s CV Show.

Private hire company Greentomatocars has come out on top of a driving performance scheme which measures safe and fuel-efficient driving.

Masternaut has teamed up with Allstar Business Solutions to launch a fuel card which links into its telematics platform.

Teletrac Navman has published a checklist to help companies assess if their fleets are compliant, in partnership with Fleetcheck.