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Ford Pro launches in Australia with a phased fleet support offer
Ford Pro has launched in Australia as a developing fleet service model combining vehicle conversions, finance, servicing and connected services. Connected-data availability varies by model, and charging support is not yet part of the local offer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.