DriveQuant updates DriveKit SDK with trip sharing and analysis data
DriveQuant’s DriveKit SDK 2.10.0 adds real-time trip sharing, expanded driving-analysis data and push transmission to data lakes, while ending support for Android 6 and 7.
Improving Driver Safety Through Smartphone Telematics Data
Technological advances in smartphone telematics are enabling insurers to better assess driving behaviour and manage risk associated with distraction events while driving.
Analysis of Distracted Driving Patterns in France
A study identifies peak times and urban conditions for distracted driving, revealing significant risks associated with mobile phone use among motorists.
Connected Insurance and Gen Z Driver Safety Challenges
This article explores the impact of connected insurance on enhancing safety among Gen Z drivers, addressing their overconfidence and environmental concerns.
DriveQuant adds driver-performance component to DriveKit SDK
DriveQuant has introduced My Synthesis, a DriveKit SDK component that lets drivers compare safety, eco-driving and distraction scores over weekly, monthly and yearly periods, including against their community.
DriveQuant updates DriveKit SDK with automatic setup and challenge-data APIs
DriveQuant has released DriveKit 2.0, simplifying SDK setup and adding APIs for accessing driving-challenge data. The smartphone-telematics platform supports road-safety and eco-driving programmes through mobile and white-label applications.
DriveQuant updates smartphone telematics SDK with trip and driver features
DriveQuant’s SDK links smartphone-recorded trips to vehicles using iBeacon detection and adds clearer driving-challenge history and rankings, supporting telematics programmes and usage-based insurance applications.
DriveQuant adds telematics data integration and app diagnostics services
DriveQuant has introduced services that transfer trip, crash and diagnostic data from its smartphone telematics SDK to client platforms, helping insurers analyse driving behaviour, manage claims and identify app configuration problems.
DriveQuant adds post-crash smartphone location tracking to DriveKit
DriveQuant has added post-crash smartphone location tracking to its DriveKit telematics platform, helping operators identify minor accidents when drivers continue their journeys. The company also updated DriveKit’s user interfaces and Android power-saver guidance.
DriveQuant adds Android Auto trip detection and new DriveKit SDK tools
DriveQuant has added Android Auto connection detection, manual trip-recording controls, confirmed-crash alerts and administration APIs to its DriveKit smartphone telematics SDK.
Impact of Eco-driving on Environment and Road Safety
The discussion evaluates eco-driving's potential to enhance fuel efficiency and safety, emphasising the role of telematics in promoting sustainable driving behaviours.
Impact of Eco-Driving on Road Safety Across Different Environments
Research indicates a positive correlation between eco-driving and road safety, particularly in extra-urban and expressway contexts, suggesting implications for insurers in promoting sustainable driving.
DriveQuant adds driving-condition data to its telematics API and dashboard
DriveQuant has added driving-condition exposure data, trip-distance categories and score-history statistics to its Timeline API and driver interface. It has also reorganised its administration dashboard to reduce loading times.
Understanding Automatic Trip Detection in Smartphone Telematics
This article outlines the principles and technology behind automatic trip detection in smartphone telematics, enhancing user experience and driver safety.
DriveKit SDK adds trip-analysis states and drops older mobile OS support
DriveQuant’s DriveKit SDK 2.9.0 adds detailed trip-recording and analysis states and a local trip identifier for data-lake transfers. Future releases will end support for Android 6–7 and iOS 12.
Star Assurances and DriveQuant Launch STARCONNECT Programme
Star Assurances introduces STARCONNECT, a smartphone telematics programme aimed at enhancing road safety for Tunisian drivers, in partnership with DriveQuant.
DriveQuant adds truck-driver analysis and partners with TietoEVRY
DriveQuant’s DriveKit SDK now analyses truck-driver behaviour using vehicle-specific data, adds achievement badges and integrates with TietoEVRY’s Insurance-in-a-Box platform for telematics insurance products.
Launch of World's First Pay Per Minute Auto Insurance Policy
MAIF's subsidiary Altima partners with DriveQuant to introduce a pay-per-minute auto insurance program, targeting occasional drivers with an innovative pricing model.
FairConnect and DriveQuant Form Partnership in Insurance Sector
FairConnect and DriveQuant announce a strategic collaboration to enhance connected motor insurance solutions across Europe, supported by a €5 million investment over three years.
Growth of Mobile Telematics Solutions in Road Safety
Mobile telematics solutions focus on driver behaviour to enhance road safety, utilising community engagement and data analysis to improve driving practices and reduce vehicle maintenance costs.
DriveQuant updates DriveKit with trip detection and driver rankings
DriveQuant has updated its DriveKit smartphone-telematics platform with alternative-transport detection, driver rankings for safety and eco-driving, and geo-zone-based automatic trip analysis.
Launch of Wecover by Geco for Car Insurance Savings
Wecover by GECO app assists drivers in improving their skills, offering potential insurance premium reductions through collaborative policies and personalised feedback.
Club Identicar Updates Roole App with DriveQuant Integration
Club Identicar's Roole app now incorporates DriveQuant's driving behaviour analysis, enhancing user support during road difficulties and improving overall journey safety.
New Location Access Rules in Android 11 and iOS 14
Apple and Google have implemented new user location privacy measures in iOS 14 and Android 11, impacting mobile telematics applications and user data management.
DriveQuant adds Bluetooth trip detection and vehicle configuration to DriveKit
DriveQuant has added Bluetooth-triggered trip analysis and a vehicle configuration module to its DriveKit SDK, allowing drivers to pair vehicles, select vehicle characteristics and choose GPS, Beacon or Bluetooth automatic-start modes.
Study Examines Link Between Driving Aggression and Distraction
Analysis reveals a correlation between safety and distraction scores, highlighting the impact of insurer-led prevention campaigns on driving behaviour across different driver groups.
Deloitte Discusses Road Risk Prevention Programs for 2024
Deloitte's 2024 report highlights the shift in insurance towards prevention programmes, emphasising digital solutions to enhance customer engagement and mitigate risks effectively.
DriveQuant Recognised as Leading Insurtech Company
DriveQuant's innovations in telematics aim to enhance road safety and reduce accident risks, supporting insurers and mobility firms in transforming vehicle management.
Impact of Apple's Crash Detection on Insurance Industry
Apple's new crash detection feature poses opportunities for insurers to enhance mobile telematics services while challenging existing customer relationships in the insurance sector.
DriveKit SDK updates iOS support and removes Bitcode
DriveQuant’s DriveKit smartphone-telematics SDK now supports iOS 11 to 16, while Bitcode has been removed following Apple’s Xcode 14 and App Store changes.
TietoEVRY Partners with DriveQuant for Telemetrics Integration
TietoEVRY integrates DriveQuant's telematics into its Insurance-in-a-Box platform, enhancing insurance offerings and enabling rapid market entry for insurers.
DriveKit enhances driving-data SDK, APIs and dashboard tools
DriveQuant’s DriveKit technical update adds a Driver Data Timeline UI, APIs for accessing driving data, React Native SDK libraries and dashboard improvements for monitoring driver challenges. Android 5 support will also be discontinued.
Android 13 changes affecting DriveQuant’s smartphone telematics SDK
DriveQuant outlines Android 13 permission, Bluetooth, background-service and Google Play requirements affecting applications using its DriveKit smartphone-telematics SDK, including trip detection and data-safety disclosures.
Groupama Signs Agreement with FairConnect for G-Evolution
Groupama Assicurazioni agrees to sell G-Evolution to FairConnect, enhancing its connected insurance services through a strategic partnership focused on advanced IoT technologies.
DriveQuant to sponsor motor insurance telematics conference in Vienna
DriveQuant will sponsor Uniglobal’s 5th Annual Motor Insurance Telematics Conference in Vienna, Austria, on 7–8 November, where its CEO will present on mobile-based telematics and driver data for motor insurance.
DriveQuant Launches DriveKit for Driving Analytics Services
DriveQuant introduces DriveKit, a library offering integrated driving analytics services for automotive and mobility professionals, enhancing data utility across various applications.
DriveQuant updates DriveKit SDK with permission and configuration APIs
DriveQuant has added permission-status events and an application-configuration API to its DriveKit smartphone telematics SDK, helping developers diagnose trip-recording problems across iOS and Android.
Rise of Connected Insurance and Customer Retention Strategies
A study indicates significant policyholder attrition in France, prompting insurers to adopt digital tools for innovative connected insurance solutions to enhance customer loyalty.
LB Forsikring and DriveQuant Launch Bilist+ Telemetrics
LB Forsikring and DriveQuant introduce Bilist+, a smartphone telematics programme aimed at enhancing driving safety and reducing accidents in Denmark.
Covéa Launches Driving Analysis App for Young Policyholders
Covéa introduces a driving analysis application to promote safer driving habits among young policyholders, addressing smartphone usage risks while driving.
SCOR and DriveQuant Form Strategic Business Alliance
SCOR and DriveQuant have entered a strategic relationship to enhance telematics insurance solutions, focusing on mobility science and real-time data integration.
DriveQuant adds phone-call detection to distracted-driving score
DriveQuant has expanded its smartphone telematics distraction score to include phone-call duration, distinguishing handset use from hands-free calls to improve driver-risk insights and coaching.
Android 14 introduces new requirements for smartphone telematics apps
DriveQuant outlines Android 14’s privacy, security and API changes, including new app-targeting requirements, and confirms compatibility with version 1.35.1 of its DriveKit smartphone-telematics SDK.
DriveQuant updates DriveKit SDK with driver and vehicle data tools
DriveQuant’s July technical brief details new DriveKit SDK tools for displaying driver profiles, retrieving user statistics, accessing vehicle configurations and checking beacon links. It also previews Android 14 support for its smartphone telematics platform.
DriveQuant Introduces LÉA for Enhanced Fleet Safety
DriveQuant has launched LÉA, a mobile app aimed at improving road safety for fleet managers, utilising telematics to analyse driving behaviour and provide real-time feedback.
DriveQuant to Represent France at FIA Mobility Conference
DriveQuant selected to present at the FIA Mobility Conference, highlighting innovative approaches to eco-friendly driving and smart mobility solutions.
IFP Energies nouvelles Launches DriveQuant for Driver Analysis
IFPEN introduces DriveQuant, a platform designed to analyse and improve driver behaviour, reduce fuel consumption, and enhance safety, targeting fleet managers and insurers.
