Tag : telematics
Zego and ABAX partner to drive fleet insurance cost down
Insurtech Zego has announced its partnership with global telematics firm, ABAX, in a move that could drive down the cost of insurance for fleets.
Going OEM: How carmakers’ inhouse telematics systems could benefit fleets
With more manufacturers offering inhouse telematics systems, Martyn Collins looks at what the future holds for the wider telematics market and how it will affect fleet … Read More »
A visible improvement: How the latest telematics solutions can help your fleet
No form of telematics in your fleet? Martyn Collins explores some of the most popular applications and how they can save you money.
Trakm8 Prime gets lower pricing and 30-day contract
Trakm8 is introducing new, lower pricing and a 30-day rolling contract for its Trakm8 Prime plug n play vehicle tracking solution.
Fleet managers failing to realise the benefits of Big Data
Four in five fleet managers are failing to realise the benefit of Big Data according to Shell’s latest report ‘Driven by Data: Managing Fleet Information Overload’, … Read More »
FCA Group to launch fleet telematics system
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is launching a telematics service for fleets next month, utilising the on-board data connection fitted to its latest models.
Shell Power of Data survey: How attitudes to telematics are changing fast
In the third of our exclusive surveys, Shell and Fleet World analysed attitudes to telematics and emerging connected technologies from 252 industry executives to see how … Read More »
Masternaut restructure puts the focus on real-time data
Telematics and fleet management company, Masternaut, is re-shaping its operations to focus on software rather than hardware, aimed at helping businesses and Governments better utilise fleets’ … Read More »
Insurers to get real-time telematics data
Insurance companies could soon be able to access real-time data from fleets’ telematics systems in real-time, helping to more accurately set premiums for commercial and private … Read More »
FloowDrive provides insurers with telematics platform for fleets
Global telematics company The Floow has launched a production-ready telematics platform that it says can be used to insurers to develop a telematics solution for drivers … Read More »
Telematics could offer 9% fuel savings to fleets
Results of research conducted over the course of 2017 show fuel savings can be attained by using accurate telematics rather than relying on imported fuel card … Read More »
DfT opens competition for connected vehicle data funding
Telematics devices and phone sensors could be deployed on council vehicles on English road to report on potholes under Department for Transport plans.
AI-based telematics solution to help fleets migrate to EVs
A new electric vehicle telematics solution has launched to enable fleets to complete more journeys between charges and eliminate range anxiety.
Airmax Remote appoints head of sales
Telematics service provider Airmax Remote has appointed Daniel Faulkner as head of sales.
Epyx in dialogue with telematics providers over connected car data
Epyx has entered conversation with a number of telematics providers in a move to get “maximum fleet value” from connected car data.
ICFM Corporate Investor Programme gains first telematics specialist
Telematics giant Geotab has signed up to ICFM’s Corporate Investor Programme as it looks to share its experiences on telematics technology with fleet managers.
Fleets urged to sign up to emissions technology trials
Public and private sector fleets across the UK are being asked to join a free trial to support research into reducing air pollution.
Next-generation RAC Telematics units to bring enhanced capabilities
RAC Telematics is to drive the data capabilities of its next-generation of units with the installation of the latest hardware solution.
UK behind US fleet businesses in embracing big data analytics
UK fleet businesses are falling behind big data strategies compared to the US, a new survey by Teletrac Navman finds, with just 8% applying big data … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories… Europcar faces £30m repair overcharge scandal Europcar has admitted it may have overcharged consumers by around £30m following alleged repair … Read More »
Value of ‘Big Data’ could cut telematics roll-out costs
Capitalising on the financial value of data collected by telematics systems could dramatically lower, or even offset, the cost for fleets rolling out the technology, according to … Read More »
Central telematics operation could halt vehicle use in terrorist attacks
Deploying a centrally managed platform for telematics devices could immobilise vehicles used for criminal activity, particularly in terrorist attacks.
Today in Fleet – 13 April
All the key news in fleet… Government investment in data critical for new mobility solutions Government inaction on solving data challenges will result in £15bn in … Read More »
MiX Telematics to launch new driver behavior tool at safety roadshow
MiX Telematics is to hold a one-day safety roadshow that will showcase its new DriveMate solution for company car and LCV drivers.
New telematics framework agreement to augment ALD’s public sector services
A new vehicle telematics framework agreement established by the Government’s Crown Commercial Service will help public sector fleets to make more efficient use of their vehicles, … Read More »
New cloud-based virtual fleet manager launches for SMEs
A new low cost and cloud-based virtual fleet manager designed specifically for small businesses has been launched by Trakm8.The new tool, named Trakm8prime, has been designed … Read More »
Telematics adoption by UK fleets shows signs of slowdown
Growth in telematics adoption by UK fleets has slowed down over the last three years, new research finds. Carried out by Arval for its 2016 Corporate … Read More »
RAM Tracking moves to new offices as part of expansion plans
RAM Tracking is to move to a new purpose-built office in Leeds in line with its plans for business growth. The tracking specialist says the move … Read More »
Q&A: John Watkins, executive chairman of Trakm8
John Watkins, executive chairman of Trakm8, on developments within the group and the broader telematics marketplace. What are the plans for the Trakm8 group following its … Read More »
Top news of the week
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Geotab and Ford bring integrated telematics solution to Europe
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Vehicle theft hits highest level in four years
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Next-gen speed cameras to catch more drivers in Warwickshire
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Major update for BMW connected cars brings new eDrive Zone function
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Fleet plans to adopt EVs revealed in new research
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New Škoda Octavia vRS to arrive as petrol, diesel or plug-in hybrid
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Fleets and auto sector overlooked in chancellor’s ‘mini-Budget’
