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GPS-Buddy and Beijer Automotive expand machine-data partnership
GPS-Buddy and Beijer Automotive are collaborating to connect machinery to GPS-Buddy’s platform using Beijer’s CAN Library. Integrated with XT-4 hardware, the system provides real-time data on fuel use, operating hours and emissions across hundreds of machines.
Connex2X pilots generative-AI voice assistant for fleet driver workflows
Connex2X is piloting its NEXi generative-AI voice assistant to guide fleet drivers through inspections, accident reporting and other workflows. The platform supports multiple languages, integrates vehicle data and is expanding voice tools for fleet managers.
Auto Driveaway launches live vehicle-transport tracking feature
Auto Driveaway has launched Arrive, a tracking feature that sends live vehicle-location updates and dynamic ETAs to pickup and delivery contacts by text and email. The service uses the company’s mobile app and routing technology, with further data integrations planned.
ZF Aftermarket shortlisted for two fleet technology awards
ZF Aftermarket has been shortlisted for two Automechanika Innovation Awards: Bus Connect Remote Diagnostics, which enables remote bus diagnostics, and SCALAR Asset Insights, which provides trailer health histories from diagnostic data.
Survey finds 75% of drivers would pay for satellite-connected car services
A Viasat and 5GAA survey of 1,606 drivers across 10 countries found 75% would pay for satellite-based vehicle connectivity. Emergency calls and real-time hazard alerts were the most valued services, while drivers in India, Indonesia and Brazil reported the greatest coverage gaps and willingness to pay.
Trackem GPS integrates Jobber for automated fleet job tracking
Trackem GPS has released an enhanced Jobber integration that automates vehicle arrival and departure records, creates job-site geofences and adds visit data to job notes, helping field-service fleets reduce administration and verify customer visits.
Microlise partners with Ferdia to connect coach operations and fleet data
Microlise has partnered with UK coach-management platform Ferdia to integrate coach operations software with fleet intelligence, telematics and compliance tools. The combined platform is intended to reduce manual administration, improve planning and provide operators with a connected view of fleet and driver performance.
Coalition urges California Senate to advance telematics insurance bill
A coalition is urging California’s Senate to advance AB 311, which would allow drivers to opt into telematics-based insurance programmes. The bill sets consent, data-use and retention limits, while supporting anonymised driving data for road-safety planning.
Australian fleets extend telematics into wider operational decision-making
Australian fleet leaders say telematics is moving beyond vehicle tracking to support emergency response, workforce safety, fleet planning, finance, compliance and executive risk management through integration with wider operational systems.
USDOT seeks partners to advance cooperative driving automation
The US Department of Transportation is seeking industry teams to advance cooperative driving automation prototypes from laboratory research to pre-production systems. The work will validate secure, reliable vehicle-to-infrastructure data exchange and support a national deployment strategy.
Wiltshire uses connected vehicle data to identify junction hazard
Wiltshire Council used three years of connected vehicle data and imagery to identify overgrown hedges as the cause of worsening braking and sightline problems at a Westbury junction. Vegetation was then cleared to restore visibility and signage.
GM plans native in-vehicle AI assistant launch later this year
General Motors plans to launch a native in-vehicle AI assistant later this year, developed with an unnamed large language model provider. It will use GM vehicle knowledge and OnStar intelligence to support predictive maintenance, telemetry and personalised vehicle controls.
Fleet data silos hinder technology adoption and operational efficiency
FleetOwner examines how fragmented telematics, maintenance and operational data limit fleet efficiency. Surveys find low levels of full technology and AI integration, while vendors are developing unified workflows, natural-language tools and edge processing to improve access and automation.
Motorq and Toyota to discuss embedded telematics for mixed fleets
Motorq, Toyota North America and a major fleet operator will discuss using factory-embedded vehicle data alongside aftermarket devices to reduce costs and unify mixed-fleet telematics.
Terminal raises $20m for fleet telematics data platform
Toronto-based Terminal has raised $20 million in Series A funding to expand its platform, which aggregates and standardises data from more than 325 telematics providers for fleets, insurers and logistics companies.
The Floow secures global accreditation for road-safety data
The Floow has secured global AiRAP accreditation, allowing it to supply aggregated traffic and behavioural data in more than 140 countries for road-safety programmes, transport planning and policy.
GM adds ChargePoint access to Energy Pass charging service
GM has added ChargePoint to its Energy Pass service, giving EV drivers access to ChargePoint DC fast and Level 2 stations through GM’s vehicle apps. The companies also report hundreds of new charging locations across the US, including sites supporting NACS and CCS1.
ZF discusses Eclipse SDV Hephaestus toolchain
ZF discusses Eclipse SDV Hephaestus, a modular AI-powered toolchain that standardises builds, development environments, automation and engineering workflows across automotive software-defined vehicle projects.
Vicovanu expands trailer fleet and KRONE telematics rollout
UK container operator Vicovanu Transport has ordered 15 KRONE Box Liner trailers, taking its fleet to about 109 units. It is expanding KRONE Telematics across the fleet, with 70 trailers now connected for live tracking, diagnostics, maintenance planning and tyre monitoring.
OmniAir confirms six demonstrators for ITSMW26 mobility technology pavilion
OmniAir has confirmed six live demonstrators for its ITSMW26 Outdoor Demonstration Pavilion in Dublin, Ohio. The public showcase will feature V2X communications, security infrastructure, sensing and roadway-safety technologies alongside the ITS Midwest Conference & Expo.
HERE Road Alerts qualifies for Euro NCAP safety scoring
HERE Technologies says its Road Alerts service meets Data for Road Safety requirements supporting Euro NCAP scoring. The connected hazard-information service can provide automakers with up to 1.35 points and supports ADAS, Speed Assist and vehicle-generated data contributions.
Ruptela to launch adapter for accessing vehicle data through existing telematics hardware
Ruptela plans to release CAN For ALL in summer 2026, a dual-CAN FD adapter that adds vehicle data access to existing telematics hardware. It supports wired J1939/FMS and Bluetooth LE outputs, enabling combined truck, trailer, van and tachograph data collection.
Teletrac Navman launches unified energy hub for mixed-energy fleets
Teletrac Navman has launched Energy Hub within its TN360 fleet platform, combining EV charging, fuel-card and alternative-energy data. The tool provides battery and range visibility, alerts, reimbursement, cost analysis and anomaly detection for mixed-energy fleets.
HAAS Alert joins DFRS live road-hazard data-sharing ecosystem
HAAS Alert has become the third DFRS member to share live road-hazard data, following a technical integration with the European Mobility Data Space. The move supports Euro NCAP safety ratings and expands connected safety alerts across Europe.
Eastleigh Council integrates Fleetclear tracking and fleet-safety technology
Eastleigh Borough Council has deployed Fleetclear’s integrated tracking, camera, cyclist-warning, radar and fleet-management platform across more than 50 vehicles, giving managers real-time oversight and faster access to footage and vehicle data.
Smartcar shifts to direct vehicle-data access and deprecates backend SDKs
Smartcar has introduced application access tokens, a standardised vehicle-signal schema, its V3 Signals API and event-driven webhooks. Backend SDKs will enter maintenance immediately and be deprecated on 1 December 2026 as the company shifts customers towards direct HTTP access.
Zeekr adds unlock codes and opt-out after Kazakhstan lockout
After a Zeekr 9X was locked out for more than 30 hours in Kazakhstan, the automaker introduced app-generated unlock codes and promised an OTA opt-out switch for its cross-border restriction system.
South Africa faces worsening shortage of transport technicians and engineers
South Africa faces a worsening shortage of automotive technicians, engineers and other technical specialists, threatening transport uptime and infrastructure delivery. The article highlights remote diagnostics and connected machinery as ways to use scarce expertise more efficiently, while stressing that technology cannot replace skills development.
Smartcar links six Volkswagen Group EV brands to charging services
Smartcar has launched a live integration with Volkswagen Group Info Services AG covering six brands across more than 20 European markets. Its API provides charging data and remote start/stop controls for smart-charging, demand-response and energy-rewards services.
Mercedes-Benz opens Australian orders for electric GLC SUV
Mercedes-Benz has opened Australian orders for the electric GLC 400 4Matic SUV, priced from A$112,200. It offers a 94.4kWh battery, 630km WLTP range, 800V charging at up to 330kW, MB.OS software and MBUX Superscreen technology.
National Highways and Compass IoT develop fluid model for congestion diagnosis
National Highways and Compass IoT will present a fluid-mechanics model using floating vehicle data to diagnose congestion and identify junction pinch points. The method could support digital twins and predictive traffic management.
Autoware Foundation to host autonomous-driving tutorial at ITSC 2026
The Autoware Foundation will host a tutorial at ITSC 2026 covering its open-source autonomous-driving platform, deployment on vehicle platforms, research applications and software-defined vehicle implementation using the Open AD Kit.
Hino launches hybrid-electric Tipper Pro with standard telematics
Hino Australia has launched a Hybrid Electric Built to Go Tipper Pro in 6.5-tonne and 8-tonne versions. From June, Hino-Connect telematics will also be standard across its 300 Series Hybrid Electric range, providing fleet performance, fuel-use and maintenance data.
Targa Telematics partners with Hyundai to integrate vehicle data across Europe
Targa Telematics is partnering with Hyundai Connected Mobility to integrate native vehicle data into its fleet platform across Europe. The agreement supports multi-brand fleet management, maintenance, recovery, claims and EV monitoring without aftermarket hardware.
Mobileye to supply cloud-enhanced ADAS for future Stellantis vehicles
Mobileye will supply its cloud-enhanced ADAS and REM crowdsourced road-data technology for selected Stellantis vehicles, with initial applications planned for US models in 2027. Features may include intelligent lane keeping and hands-free, eyes-on driving.
Custom Fleet takes majority stake in Carbn to expand shared mobility
Custom Fleet has become majority shareholder in New Zealand mobility provider Carbn, adding EV sharing and connected-mobility capabilities. It plans to integrate the services with fleet management and explore expansion into Australia.
IntelliShift partners with TruckerCloud to share fleet data with insurers
IntelliShift has partnered with TruckerCloud to make fleet telematics and AI-camera safety data available to insurers for underwriting, risk assessment and pricing. The integration is now available to IntelliShift customers and TruckerCloud’s insurance partners.
Sonatus details Fastlane vehicle AI platform for engineering and fleets
Sonatus has detailed its Fastlane vehicle AI platform, combining event-driven data capture, cloud-based engineering analysis and in-vehicle edge intelligence. The company says trials cut root-cause investigation times by about 90%, while production deployments support predictive maintenance and software-defined vehicle functions.
Eclipse S-CORE v0.8 advances open automotive SDV safety foundation
Eclipse S-CORE v0.8 has passed its release gate, strengthening requirements, architecture documentation and safety artefacts as the open automotive software project progresses towards a safety-certifiable v1.0.
Freelander 8 reveals six-seat cabin and 46.3-inch panoramic display
Chery JLR has disclosed the Freelander 8’s six-seat 2+2+2 cabin ahead of its planned second-half 2026 China launch. Features include second-row zero-gravity seats, a 46.3-inch 8K panoramic display and an 800V extended-range electric powertrain.
EU plan promotes V2G and transport electrification for energy security
The European Commission’s Electrification Action Plan targets 46% electrification by 2040 and promotes vehicle-to-grid technology to make EVs a source of grid storage. It also highlights charging infrastructure for battery-electric ferries and transport’s role in reducing fossil-fuel dependence.
Targa Telematics reports fleet managers’ growing confidence in AI
At Global Fleet Summit 2026 in Portugal, Targa Telematics reported that 71% of fleet managers expect AI to become an operational assistant within three to five years, while 76% identified predictive maintenance as its highest-impact use case.
Geotab targets smaller fleets as telematics adoption grows in Mexico
Geotab says Mexico is its largest Latin American market as telematics adoption spreads to smaller transport operators. The company highlights fleet-efficiency gains and introduces its AI-enabled GO Focus Plus camera and cold-chain monitoring devices.
Custom Fleet plans vehicle-initiated payments rollout in Australia and New Zealand
Custom Fleet is preparing to bring Element Pay’s vehicle-initiated payment platform to Australia and New Zealand. The system links vehicles directly to fuel-station payments, using telematics to support fraud reduction, reconciliation and lower-cost fuel selection, with EV charging and tolls planned.
Honda demonstrates AGL software-defined vehicle platform across three hardware targets
Honda’s chief architect demonstrated the open-source AGL SoDeV software-defined vehicle platform on Renesas R-Car V4H, R-Car X5H and Raspberry Pi 5, highlighting Xen-based domain isolation, VirtIO portability and industry collaboration.
CalAmp expands Modbus support for connected equipment
CalAmp has made expanded Modbus support generally available, allowing OEMs and solution providers to connect specialty equipment data to cloud platforms. The capability supports remote monitoring of machine health, utilisation, location and service needs across industrial and rental fleets.
Eaigle expands AI gate and yard automation deployment with PortCity
Eaigle is expanding its partnership with PortCity to deploy AI-powered gate and yard automation across the logistics provider’s distribution network. The platform uses existing security cameras to automate access checks, identify trailers and containers, and provide real-time yard visibility.
VUE AI Cameras Deployed by Co-op to Reduce Theft in Transit
Co-op has deployed VUE AI human-detection cameras on about 300 vehicles, integrated with VUEhub, and has recorded an 80% year-on-year reduction in theft in transit while improving real-time alerts and driver safety.
Fleet leaders say acting on telematics data remains the biggest challenge
Fleet leaders at the AfMA Fleet Conference said organisations must focus on leadership, transparency and safety outcomes to turn telematics data into behavioural change. Driver engagement and trust were identified as critical to successful fleet-data programmes.