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Trackunit and DEWALT partner to track tools across construction sites
Trackunit and DEWALT will integrate DEWALT Tool Connect with Trackunit’s Bluetooth network, enabling contractors to locate tools through connected equipment already on site. The partnership launches worldwide, with deeper data capabilities planned as the platform expands.
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.
VAIPOSA completes AI navigation research for resilient positioning
The ESA-funded VAIPOSA project has tested a safety-supervised system combining GNSS and AI-based SLAM in autonomous-driving simulations. Its Safety Cage monitors navigation reliability and supports mitigation when anomalies are detected.
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.
GMV showcases high-precision positioning and LEO-PNT work at ION GNSS+
GMV showcased high-precision GNSS and resilient navigation solutions at ION GNSS+ 2026 in Orlando, including technology with potential vehicle applications. It also presented its work on the ESA’s Celeste demonstration mission, which is exploring LEO satellites to enhance Galileo.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Avanza selects GMV for connected bus-fleet technology in Málaga and Marbella
Avanza will deploy more than 200 GMV DTD205 onboard platforms across its Málaga and Marbella bus fleets. The 5G-enabled hardware integrates ticketing, CAD/AVL, passenger information and vehicle systems, supported by GMV’s scalable Deepsy software and enhanced GNSS positioning.
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.
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.
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.
SenSen secures US patent for AI urban positioning system
SenSen Networks has secured a US patent for Environmental Mapping Technology, which uses vehicle camera imagery and AI to correct GPS errors in dense urban areas. The system supports accurate positioning for SenFORCE mobile enforcement vehicles.
PrePass mobile bypass app deployed at 19 Oregon weigh stations
The PrePass Safety Alliance and Oregon DOT have deployed a mobile weigh-station bypass service at 19 sites, allowing qualified commercial vehicles to receive clearance decisions and in-cab safety alerts without dedicated transponders or new roadside infrastructure.
KRONE wins 2027 trailer award for AI-powered health service
KRONE’s TrAIler Health has won the 2027 International Trailer Award. The AI-supported service consolidates tyre, braking, telematics and subsystem data into a trailer health status, with expert validation and recommended actions to improve uptime and maintenance planning.
Michelin Connected Fleet and Doran integrate predictive tyre monitoring
Michelin Connected Fleet and Doran are integrating Doran’s commercial-vehicle tyre pressure and temperature monitoring hardware with Michelin’s Smart Predictive Tire solution, making the combined offering available through Platform Science’s Virtual Vehicle Marketplace.
FleetGuru.ai expands real-time servicing visibility for fleet managers
FleetGuru.ai is expanding its digital platform to give fleet managers real-time visibility of vehicle service status, history, authorisations and bookings. The system uses mileage and time data to trigger reminders and automate service scheduling.
GPS-Buddy tracks 60 support motorbikes live at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam
GPS-Buddy is supplying 60 in-house AT-4 GPS trackers for live monitoring of support motorbikes during Challenge Almere-Amsterdam and the European Long Distance Championship. Race control uses their locations to coordinate safety, medical responses and course coverage.
YouTaxi launches digital rural car-sharing pilot using Invers technology
Tobit Laboratories has launched YouTaxi, a staff-free community car-sharing pilot in Ahaus, Germany. The service uses Invers CloudBoxx, Driving Analysis and chaynsOS for digital vehicle access, rental automation, fleet operations and driving-behaviour monitoring.
Driver onboarding shapes fleet telematics coaching, Teletrac Navman finds
Teletrac Navman’s 2026 fleet survey finds 74% of drivers with high-touch onboarding viewed coaching as highly effective, versus 19% with poor preparation. The report highlights communication, manager training and driver involvement as critical to telematics roll-outs.
Enterprise Flex-E-Rent expands connected safety technology across 100-van fleet
Enterprise Flex-E-Rent has expanded a four-year SureCam partnership beyond front and rear dashcams across its 100-vehicle mobile service fleet. The connected ecosystem now includes lone-worker support from Peoplesafe and AI-enabled fleet decision-making through Optimize, serving operations in the UK and Ireland.
KRONE upgrades trailer telematics and digital fleet services
KRONE is presenting upgraded Telematics, Smart Assistant and mykrone.blue services at IAA Transportation 2026. Improvements include structured data access for third-party systems, expanded support for drivers and fleet managers, and an integrated spare-parts shop.
Yoogo Fleet adds mobile servicing through Turners partnership
Yoogo Fleet has added Turners Servicing & Repairs to its Digital Concierge platform, enabling fleet drivers to book mobile servicing and repairs at home or work. The telematics-enabled service is initially available in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Wellington.
K&B Transportation uses safety technology to improve fleet operations
K&B Transportation safety director Lance Evans applies his law-enforcement experience to driver vetting, compliance and technology deployment. The refrigerated carrier uses GPS speed management, mobile-phone blocking, in-cab cameras and data analysis to reduce speeding, prevent bridge strikes and improve driver coaching.
ABAX launches privacy-focused AI dash cam for UK fleets
ABAX is offering its Vision AI video-telematics solution with complimentary professional installation across the UK. The dash cam uses event-triggered recording, audio disabled by default and edge-based analysis to support fleet safety while limiting driver privacy and GDPR risks.
Geotab launches telematics-based fleet incident investigation tool
Geotab Investigations combines vehicle activity, telematics data, supporting evidence and case management in one workflow, helping fleet safety and compliance teams reconstruct incidents, manage investigations and support insurance claims.
Amber expands smart charging to MG, XPeng and Audi EVs
Amber Electric has extended its automated smart-charging service to connected MG, XPeng and Audi EVs. Its vehicle-to-grid trial, expanded with ARENA support from 50 to up to 1,000 vehicles, still has only confirmed BYD participation.
Church deploys two-track telematics strategy across 20,000-vehicle fleet
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is using separate telematics approaches across its 20,000-vehicle fleet: camera-based coaching for missionary vehicles and OEM-embedded connectivity for employee vehicles, with Motorq consolidating data across manufacturers.
Zetifi demonstrates Microsoft integration for fleet telematics data
Zetifi demonstrated how telematics data can be integrated with Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, Power Automate and Copilot. The approach gives finance, HR and safety teams access to fleet information and enables automated workflows and AI-assisted analysis without replacing existing telematics platforms.
Geotab launches fleet incident investigation tool
Geotab has launched Investigations, a fleet tool that combines telematics, video, photos and reports in a single case file. The workflow helps safety, compliance and operations teams reconstruct incidents, manage investigations and support insurance or legal reviews.
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.
Intelematics connects millionth vehicle to Australian eCall platform
Intelematics has connected its one millionth vehicle to its Australia-based eCall platform, which provides automatic crash notification, manual SOS and incident data transmission to emergency responders. The milestone follows more than 25 years of development and partnerships across Australia and New Zealand.
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.
Otodata launches subscription tank-monitoring service for propane retailers
Otodata has launched TMaaS, a subscription service bundling tank-monitoring hardware, connectivity, analytics, alerts, route optimisation and support. The service aims to help propane retailers expand telemetry, improve forecasting, reduce run-outs and manage deliveries without upfront capital costs.
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.
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.
BYD partners with Intelematics on enhanced eCall for Australia
BYD has partnered with Intelematics to integrate enhanced eCall, including automatic crash notification and richer incident data, into the Sealion 8 in Australia. The capability is planned for future BYD models and supports ANCAP 2026 safety requirements.
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.
WEX makes Standard Fleet’s hardware-free platform available to fleet customers
WEX has launched access to Standard Fleet’s connected-vehicle platform for eligible fleet customers. The solution provides device-free telematics, digital keys, remote vehicle access and vehicle-data services across more than 30 supported vehicle brands.
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.