Pendragon Vehicle Management (PVM) is to offer a full suite of connected vehicle solutions to its fleet customers in partnership with Targa Telematics.

PVM will get greater visibility into its leased vehicles while helping clients manage their fleets more efficiently

PVM, one of the UK’s top 15 leasing companies and now part of US dealer group Lithia & Driveway, will also gain significantly enhanced visibility into its leased vehicles via OEM integration and Targa’s own telematics devices. This will offer updated insights into vehicle health and performance while minimising risks such as theft and vehicle downtime.

Targa’s technology will also help PVM’s customers manage their fleets more efficiently, control costs, improve operational efficiency, increase the safety of drivers, vehicles, and goods, ensure compliance, and proactively support the transition to more sustainable fleet operations. The technology provides fleet managers with live monitoring, actionable insights, and a range of features to make informed decisions and optimise resource allocation.

Targa Telematics connects over 3.5 million vehicles globally and has extensive experience in providing solutions tailored to the vehicle leasing and car rental sectors.

Its portfolio ranges from end-to-end services through to the integration of specific elements such as aggregated data – including OEM connected data – microservices, IoT platforms, an extensive partner ecosystem, and managed services.

Chris Horbowyj, UK commercial director at Targa Telematics UK, said: “This partnership with PVM comes at a critical time of growth for both companies and underscores the flexibility and capabilities of Targa Telematics. PVM valued the ability to offer their customers a unified platform to monitor all vehicles, whether through OEM integration or Targa Telematics’ advanced telematics devices. This provides a seamless experience with full fleet visibility. By showcasing our reliability in delivering innovative technological solutions, we aim to strengthen our industry presence and contribute to a more efficient and sustainable future.”

Phil Wilbraham, GVP for Pendragon Vehicle Management, added: “We look forward to being able to utilise the Targa Telematics product with our existing and future customer base.”