Telematics stories
Connected cars face a widening attack surface as PCA flags 265 new flaws in the first quarter, with most exploitable without specialist tools.
The partnership will help BYD meet tougher crash-response safety rules as Australian buyers increasingly expect connected emergency support.
Most Italian fleet managers are weighing AI tools to cut downtime and sharpen vehicle oversight, with predictive maintenance the top use case.
Electrified vehicles, factory automation and renewable projects are expected to lift demand for organised wiring assemblies to USD $173.9 billion by 2036.
Rising fuel costs and safety risks are pushing fleet operators to use Geotab telematics to cut idling, reroute trips and monitor fatigue.
Fleet operators could gain crash confirmation and claims alerts within minutes, as 150,000 North American cameras get cloud-based VisionScore access.
Leasing firms could cut delays and insurance risks as new software spots delivery errors and missing paperwork before contracts begin.
Vontier will book USD $80 million in cash and keep a minority stake as it exits control of a fleet software unit valued at USD $220 million.
Employers across Australasia are being offered real-time oversight of unsafe acts and near misses as scrutiny on workplace safety intensifies.
The deal gives farmers access to safety and connectivity gear built for black spots, while NSW Farmers trials it across its own fleet.
Mining operators are set to gain safer, more reliable site connectivity as Epiroc adds Ericsson's LTE and 5G products to its portfolio.
Thailand's manufacturing hub becomes a bigger strategic base for the Melbourne-headquartered group after it bought local telematics provider GPS2GO.
The filing could sharpen competition in driver monitoring and telematics as insurers and fleet operators seek faster risk and incident alerts.
Trust is now a commercial issue for insurers, as Consumer Duty and wary customers push them towards transparent AI and fairer claims handling.
The new Melbourne hub gives researchers and students access to live vehicle data as Australia pushes safer, cleaner transport planning.
UK fleet managers could cut collisions and manual admin as Motive adds AI cameras, automation and driver rewards to one platform.
Rising losses are putting pressure on operators and insurers as London's e-bike fleet grows, with thefts up 21% to a record 2,966 last year.
Fleets using predictive systems can cut workshop disruption and trim technician bills by up to USD $8,285 a year, a survey found.
Rising diesel prices and tighter rules are squeezing operators, with many warning that cashflow and driver shortages could tip them into failure.
The haulage sector's driver shortage loomed over an awards night in Manchester, where anonymised data put Aldi's Christopher Sullivan on top.
