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Euclidic highlights managed support in 650-vehicle telematics migration
Euclidic argues fleets need implementation and ongoing expertise alongside telematics software, citing its trip-risk research and a managed migration of about 650 SRG Global vehicles from 3G to 4G technology across Australia.
Ford and MongoDB explore VISS cloud integration for truck-fleet data
A VISSR proof of concept uses simulated truck telemetry sent via MQTT to a cloud backend, exploring how VISS vehicle data and truck-trailer structures can be synchronised and managed for fleet monitoring.
GM launches OnStar Fleet Intelligence platform with AI assistant
GM has launched OnStar Fleet Intelligence, a fleet-management platform combining connected-vehicle data, operational tools and analytics. Its AI assistant lets fleet managers query data using natural-language prompts; access is beginning with select customers.
Connected-vehicle rules raise market-access and compliance stakes for automakers
The US Connected Vehicle Rule restricts certain China- and Russia-linked vehicle software and hardware, while European rules focus on cybersecurity, data governance and type approval. The article examines how regulation is prompting automakers to reassess regional strategies, platforms and supply chains.
5GAA and GSMA assess post-quantum cryptography for connected vehicles
A 5GAA and GSMA report examines how post-quantum cryptography could affect V2X and network communications, including performance, legacy fleets, standardisation and the transition to quantum-resilient vehicle security.
Inspiration Fleet launches data-integration platform Garage 2.0
Inspiration Fleet has introduced Garage 2.0, an AI-native platform that combines vehicle, telematics, fuel, energy and operational data from different providers. It is designed to help fleets analyse performance and retain historical reporting when changing vendors.
Euclidic uses 379 million kilometres of data to refine fleet safety benchmarks
Euclidic analysed seven years of telematics data from Australia and New Zealand to benchmark driver risk by region and vehicle weight. Its research also found 42% of speeding samples were momentary, helping the company reduce peak daily alerts from about 2,400 to 1,400.
Geotab launches fleet card using vehicle data to verify purchases
Geotab’s Fleet Card, developed with AtoB, is available to eligible US fleets. It uses vehicle location and fuel-level data to authorise purchases and offers discounted fuel, spending controls and payment options for other on-road costs.
Germany changes rules for vehicle-to-grid power flows
Germany’s grid agency has adopted rules allowing batteries, including those in electric cars, to draw power from and feed it back to the grid. Industry groups say complex requirements for state support and smart meters could still hinder bidirectional charging.
Panasonic engineer discusses Unified HMI contributions to AGL
Kenta Murakami describes his work contributing Panasonic’s Unified HMI display-virtualisation technology to Automotive Grade Linux, including enabling support for SoDeV. He says AI coding tools helped him understand the architecture and debug the work.
Airspace Experience Technologies joins OmniAir Consortium
Airspace Experience Technologies will contribute to OmniAir’s Cellular-Based Electronic Conspicuity for Aviation Working Group. Its AeroNet EdgeNode uses C-V2X communications to support low-latency coordination between uncrewed aircraft.
Nissan launches Pixo electric city car for UK deliveries in 2027
Nissan has announced the Pixo, a UK-market electric city car based on the Renault Twingo E-Tech. It has a 27.5 kWh LFP battery, a 260 km WLTP range and 11 kW AC vehicle-to-grid capability. Production is planned in Slovenia, with UK deliveries from early 2027.
Coretura selects Vector-QNX software for commercial-vehicle platform
Coretura has selected Vector and QNX’s Alloy Kore as the foundational software layer for its commercial-vehicle platform. The design win is the first for Alloy Kore and adds more than $100 million to QNX’s royalty backlog, according to BlackBerry.
Smart Eye to demonstrate multimodal in-cabin AI agent
Smart Eye will demonstrate an in-cabin AI agent that combines driver, cabin, vehicle and environmental data to interpret context, take action through connected vehicle services and create dashboard widgets. The technology will be shown at InCabin Europe in October 2026.
Geotab applies AI to connected-fleet data and driver safety
Geotab says its AI analyses more than 100 billion daily data points from connected fleets to support productivity, planning and safety while protecting data. Its road-safety report also highlights rising operational risks and driver stress.
Sonatus reports AI-assisted vehicle quality trial results at Nissan centre
Sonatus says a trial at Nissan Technical Centre Europe cut manual data aggregation from up to four hours to under five minutes and reduced anomaly detection and reporting times. The preliminary programme uses event-driven vehicle data collection and AI-assisted analysis.
UK airport ground-support activity rises sharply in H1 2026
Targa Telematics Observatory data shows median daily active hours for monitored UK airport ground-support vehicles rose 75.5% year on year in H1 2026, while the monitored fleet expanded 91%. The research also reports slower activity in Italy, Germany and France.
BYD adds Sealion 7 to Australia’s largest V2G trial
BYD is adding its Sealion 7 electric SUV to Amber Electric’s Australian vehicle-to-grid trial, which can include up to 1,000 EVs. Buyers committing to the trial receive a 6% discount, while BYD says more models will follow.
Eclipse SDV showcases open automotive software initiatives in Japan
Eclipse SDV held a community meetup and exhibited at Automotive World Japan, presenting open-source software-defined vehicle projects, vehicle orchestration, diagnostics and compliance work. The events also expanded engagement with Japanese OEMs and industry partners.
US toll agencies explore embedded vehicle payments to replace transponders
Around 16 US toll agencies are discussing pilots for connected-vehicle payments, allowing vehicles to process tolls using stored customer credentials. The approach aims to reduce transponder hardware and account-management friction while complementing existing electronic tolling systems.
Kapsch begins real-world V2X trial in Buenos Aires
Kapsch TrafficCom has begun a proof-of-concept V2X trial in Buenos Aires, connecting vehicles, roadside infrastructure and traffic management systems. The pilot is testing alerts for road hazards and closures, with traffic-signal priority and public-transport applications planned.
Parkes uses fleet data and telematics to improve safety
Parkes Shire Council uses telematics, driver scorecards, trailer-braking data and near-miss reporting to reduce risky behaviour and improve fleet safety. Its programme includes retrofitting electronic braking systems and changing depot traffic flows based on evidence.
Utility Trailer expands TrailerConnect telematics platform
Utility Trailer has enhanced its TrailerConnect platform for North American fleets with remote diagnostics, improved fault-code visibility, fleet-management tools and expanded trailer performance data. The updates cover reefers, dry vans and flatbeds, with dealer-backed onboarding and support.
Harman joins SDVerse with digital cockpit and vehicle software portfolio
Harman has joined the SDVerse marketplace, making its digital cockpit, cloud development, validation and vehicle software products and engineering services available to automakers sourcing software-defined vehicle technologies.
AGL outlines SoDeV open-source platform for software-defined vehicles
Automotive Grade Linux details SoDeV, its open-source reference platform for software-defined vehicles. The platform combines virtualisation, embedded Linux, real-time operating systems and unified HMI, with contributions from automotive and technology companies including Panasonic, Renesas, AISIN and Honda.
CerebrumX expands OEM data coverage to Mercedes-Benz and Sprinter fleets
CerebrumX is adding Mercedes-Benz USA to its OEM network, extending consent-led embedded vehicle-data access to eligible Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter fleets in the United States.
OmniAir approves mandatory V2X misbehaviour detection certification tests
OmniAir has approved certification specifications requiring misbehaviour detection and reporting tests for future PC5-based C-V2X onboard and roadside units. The tests, aligned with SAE J3287, aim to identify inaccurate or malicious communications and support connected-vehicle security.
3rd Eye launches AI camera platform for municipal fleet operations
3rd Eye and City Detect have launched Connected City, an AI-powered camera and dashboard platform for municipal fleets. It uses refuse trucks to capture and analyse street-level conditions, helping US cities identify debris, graffiti, infrastructure issues and other community needs.
GM to launch redesigned in-vehicle software in Chevrolet and GMC pickups
General Motors will introduce a redesigned infotainment and in-vehicle software experience in its Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups later this year. The system adds proactive controls, split-screen Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a visual upgrade for Super Cruise.
Ettifos selected for Maricopa County V2X deployment
Ettifos will supply aftermarket V2X-AIR onboard units for Maricopa County’s Connected Vehicle Acceleration Zone in Arizona. The 2024–2028 deployment will connect up to 650 roadside units and 400 vehicles, supporting emergency, transit, freight and vulnerable-road-user applications.
ZF showcases commercial-vehicle technology and growth at IAA 2026
ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions reports more than €5bn in awarded 2026 business and an almost 90% customer-acquisition win rate. At IAA Transportation, it is showcasing new driveline, braking, ADAS and software-defined commercial-vehicle technologies, including the MAXX Uniper air disc brake.
MiTAC to showcase 5G fleet telematics at IAA Transportation 2026
MiTAC will showcase 5G dashcams, rugged vehicle tablets and its VisionMax and RouteComplete fleet platforms at IAA Transportation in Hannover. The offering combines AI driver monitoring, multi-camera coverage, cloud video telematics and open APIs for telematics service providers.
Samsara launches free Driver Perks programme for US professional drivers
Samsara has launched a free Driver Perks programme for professional drivers and fleets in the US, offering discounts from more than 50 brands through its driver app, web link or QR code. The company plans to expand the service internationally.
TMC and SureCam launch privacy-focused mileage and video fleet system
TMC and SureCam have launched MilesSecure, combining HMRC-ready business-mileage capture with on-demand dashcam video for company cars and grey fleets. The system deletes personal-trip locations and provides collision evidence without driver-behaviour alerts or in-vehicle audio and video capture.
Mercedes-Benz launches electric GLC with up to 350 miles of range
Mercedes-Benz has launched the electric GLC 400 4MATIC, featuring a 94-kWh battery, 800-volt architecture, 330-kW charging and up to 350 miles of EPA range. The vehicle introduces the company’s MB.OS software platform and AI-enabled MBUX system.
Connex2X develops AI guidance to help truck drivers respond to alerts
Connex2X is developing conversational AI and connected workflows that turn truck diagnostics, crash alerts and vehicle data into actionable driver guidance, including incident-response prompts and vehicle-specific routing.
Eclipse S-CORE 0.9 milestone adds configuration and integration updates
Eclipse has released the 0.9 milestone of its S-CORE software-defined vehicle platform, adding a configuration-management service, updated toolchains, improved persistence and logging, and enhanced integration testing across local, containerised and emulated environments.
Eclipse SDV Hackathon 2026 coaches discuss challenges and technologies
Coaches Christian Schilling and Ramachandran Chakravadhanula outline the Eclipse SDV Hackathon’s challenges, including embedded software, diagnostics, vehicle data and EV battery thermal-runaway warning chains.
OmniAir to showcase connected-mobility technologies in Ohio
OmniAir will host nine live demonstrations of lidar, V2X, connected infrastructure and mobility technologies at its ITSMW26 Pavilion in Dublin, Ohio, on 22–23 September. The public showcase will run alongside the ITS Midwest Conference & Expo.
ZF Aftermarket links vehicle data and diagnostics to speed repairs
ZF Aftermarket is demonstrating integrated digital workflows linking remote vehicle data, diagnostics, workshop operations and parts procurement. Its solutions enable remote fault diagnosis, digital service scheduling and data-led parts ordering for fleets and workshops.
ZF to showcase rail, bus and aftermarket technologies at InnoTrans 2026
ZF will present rail driveline and chassis systems, predictive-maintenance platform connect@rail, aftermarket repowering and bus technologies at InnoTrans 2026. Highlights include the CeTrax 2 electric drive, ZF Bus Connect fleet management and a new rail product innovation.
Wielton Defence showcases military transport and telematics in Kielce
Wielton Defence is presenting military transport platforms, trailers and swap bodies at Poland’s MSPO exhibition in Kielce. The vehicles feature Aberg Connect telematics for real-time location, tyre, braking, axle-load and cargo-security monitoring.
Aston Martin explores AI’s role in Formula 1 racing and operations
Aston Martin F1 is using AI and machine learning to analyse telemetry, simulations, driver performance and tyre data, supporting race strategy and vehicle development. The team discussed these applications at its inaugural AMR Technology Forum in Silverstone.
Whitepaper assesses open-source middleware benefits for automotive SDV programmes
A Berylls by AlixPartners whitepaper assesses open-source automotive middleware, forecasting potential lifecycle effort savings of 20–40% for contributing OEMs and time savings of 10–20% for legacy manufacturers and technology laggards. It highlights governance, safety and community requirements.
Lightfoot telematics integration launches in FleetWave Store
FleetWave customers can now connect Lightfoot’s driving behaviour, safety and engine data directly to the fleet-management platform. The integration also synchronises mileage, tax and MOT information, helping fleets improve oversight while reducing administration.
Blacktown Council creates specialist roles for data-led fleet decisions
Blacktown City Council has added specialist roles covering analytics, technical projects, innovation, zero-emission vehicles and alternative fuels. Telematics data on utilisation, downtime and speeding is being used to guide vehicle allocation, replacement and technology decisions.
NCDOT integrates live dashcam imagery into traffic management systems
North Carolina’s transport department is using Iteris’ ClearGuide platform and Vizzion’s connected-dashcam imagery to monitor incidents, weather and work zones in real time, complementing probe-speed data and fixed roadside cameras.