Commercial services delivered through connected vehicles, including remote diagnostics and data-enabled services.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SureCam integrates AI video with TruckerCloud telematics data
SureCam has integrated its AI-powered video and event data with TruckerCloud’s aggregated ELD, GPS and telematics feeds, giving fleets and insurers a combined view to support safety coaching, claims handling and risk assessment.
Corgi enters trucking insurance with AI-enabled platform
Corgi has entered the trucking insurance market with an AI-enabled platform using real-time operational data to streamline underwriting, claims and policy access. It is integrating the offering with AtoB’s factoring, payments, telematics and brokerage services.
Ford Pro launches AI fleet-management assistant in Europe
Ford Pro has launched an AI fleet assistant in Europe that has been designed to analyse connected-vehicle data and has been positioned to reduce administration, improve vehicle uptime and support faster, data-led operational decisions for commercial fleets.
Michelin launches generative AI assistant for MyConnectedFleet
Michelin Connected Fleet has launched a generative AI assistant in MyConnectedFleet, enabling fleet managers to query live operational data, generate reports and identify trends on fuel use, vehicle status, driver performance and maintenance.
Here Technologies and JLR expand EV charging integration
Here Technologies and JLR have expanded an integration linking Here's EV Charge Point with eMSPs, providing real-time charger availability and compatibility data for JLR PHEV and BEV models, across the UK and Europe with roll-out to Australia and New Zealand.
Syrus 4G IoT telematics device architecture overview
Syrus 4G has been provided with ApexOS, a Yocto-based Linux distribution, and has featured core apex commands, an SDK, preinstalled SyrusJS with Syruslang, an ECU CAN bus reader, and a SyrusCloud remote management portal.
Carrier Transicold launches Fleet Refresh for refrigerated trailers
Carrier Transicold has launched Fleet Refresh, replacing ageing trailer refrigeration units while retaining existing trailers. The programme includes Lynx Fleet telematics and BluEdge service coverage, and is available through dealers across North America.
Verizon to provide 5G SA and LTE for BMW US models
Verizon Business has agreed to provide 5G Standalone and LTE connectivity for newly manufactured BMW Group vehicles in the US via KDDI's Global Communications Platform, supporting BMW Connected Drive, infotainment, remote services and telematics.
Privacy4Cars launches connected-vehicle digital offboarding platform
Privacy4Cars has introduced DisconnectedCar, a platform that helps fleets delete in-vehicle data, disable data-sharing settings and revoke former users’ connected-service access. The tool supports 19 automakers and aims to make digital offboarding auditable and repeatable.
Mack adds Lock & Leave to simplify truck software updates
Mack Trucks is adding Lock & Leave to its over-the-air update platform, allowing drivers and technicians to start eligible updates before leaving trucks unattended. The feature will initially support Mack’s newest platforms and is expected this autumn after validation.
Volvo CE to showcase electric machines and digital services at Steinexpo
Volvo CE will present new quarrying machines, electric equipment and connected Site Solutions at Steinexpo in Germany from 2–5 September 2026, including the R60 rigid hauler and EC560 crawler excavator.
Teletrac Navman research highlights fleets’ use of safety technology
Teletrac Navman’s 2026 fleet-risk research finds driver exoneration is a leading reason for deploying safety technology. It reports that combining telematics with dashcams helps fleets investigate incidents, counter insurance-cost increases and reduce accident-claim processing times.
Comodule updates Portal with fleet tracking and analytics features
Comodule has updated its connected-vehicle portal with vehicle-model management, secure time-limited tracking links and fleet analytics. New tools cover utilisation, battery diagnostics, hardware configurations, firmware and module service status.
Stellantis targets US fleet growth with AI and connected technology
Stellantis outlines plans to expand its Pro One commercial-vehicle business in the US, targeting full vehicle uptime through new vehicle introductions, connected technology, flexible powertrains and AI-enabled predictive maintenance and fleet-safety tools.
Lytx expands LytxOne fleet platform with AI and compliance tools
Lytx has added AI-assisted insights, privacy controls, asset tracking, trip analysis and automated compliance tools to its LytxOne fleet-management platform, alongside integration of its Driver Safety Program.
Michelin and Platform Science to expand tyre predictive insights
Michelin Connected Fleet and Platform Science have announced a partnership to integrate Smart Predictive Tyre into the Virtual Vehicle platform and have said it has been designed to improve tyre maintenance visibility, reduce unplanned downtime and supply predictive operational data.
NACFE report details changing maintenance needs for diesel truck fleets
A new NACFE report examines how North American truck fleets are adapting maintenance for software-intensive diesel engines. It highlights oil analysis, coolant testing, connected diagnostics, condition-based servicing and technician training as fleets navigate the transition to new powertrains.
SureCam and Peoplesafe trial records six-second fleet alarm response
A live trial with Geotab found that SureCam’s video telematics integration with Peoplesafe’s alarm response centre answered fleet safety alerts in an average of six seconds, combining vehicle video, driver alarms and emergency assistance.