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BYD adds eCall safety tech to Sealion 8 in Australia
Customer Experience

BYD adds eCall safety tech to Sealion 8 in Australia

The partnership will help BYD meet tougher crash-response safety rules as Australian buyers increasingly expect connected emergency support.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Ericsson & Epiroc deepen mining connectivity alliance
Unified Communications

Ericsson & Epiroc deepen mining connectivity alliance

Mining operators are set to gain safer, more reliable site connectivity as Epiroc adds Ericsson's LTE and 5G products to its portfolio.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026
Swinburne & Geotab open transport hub in Melbourne
Smart Cities

Swinburne & Geotab open transport hub in Melbourne

The new Melbourne hub gives researchers and students access to live vehicle data as Australia pushes safer, cleaner transport planning.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026

Global Stories

Telematics stories

Geotab launches AI connector for fleet data access
Software-as-a-Service

Geotab launches AI connector for fleet data access

Fleet operators can now query live vehicle data in ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot without leaving approved security and governance controls.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026
Wialon launches ChatGPT app for fleet managers platform
Software-as-a-Service

Wialon launches ChatGPT app for fleet managers platform

Fleet operators can now query vehicle and fuel data in ChatGPT, as Wialon's new app aims to cut time spent on reports and menus.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Aeris signs KDDI IoT platform transition agreement
Digital Transformation

Aeris signs KDDI IoT platform transition agreement

The move gives KDDI continuity on a platform managing 104 million IoT devices, as Aeris seeks more multinational customers across Asia Pacific.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Automotive cyber vulnerabilities surge 105%, PCA says
Cloud Security

Automotive cyber vulnerabilities surge 105%, PCA says

Connected cars face a widening attack surface as PCA flags 265 new flaws in the first quarter, with most exploitable without specialist tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Italian fleet managers weigh AI for predictive maintenance
Data Analytics

Italian fleet managers weigh AI for predictive maintenance

Most Italian fleet managers are weighing AI tools to cut downtime and sharpen vehicle oversight, with predictive maintenance the top use case.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
Global wire harness market set to hit USD $173.9bn
Robotics

Global wire harness market set to hit USD $173.9bn

Electrified vehicles, factory automation and renewable projects are expected to lift demand for organised wiring assemblies to USD $173.9 billion by 2036.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
Geotab using telematics and AI to reshape fleet management
Data Protection

Geotab using telematics and AI to reshape fleet management

Rising fuel costs and safety risks are pushing fleet operators to use Geotab telematics to cut idling, reroute trips and monitor fatigue.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Waylens licenses InsureVision crash tech for fleet cameras
Risk & Compliance

Waylens licenses InsureVision crash tech for fleet cameras

Fleet operators could gain crash confirmation and claims alerts within minutes, as 150,000 North American cameras get cloud-based VisionScore access.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Targa Telematics launches AI vehicle delivery monitoring
Digital Transformation

Targa Telematics launches AI vehicle delivery monitoring

Leasing firms could cut delays and insurance risks as new software spots delivery errors and missing paperwork before contracts begin.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
Vontier sells Teletrac Navman stake to Respida Capital
Software-as-a-Service

Vontier sells Teletrac Navman stake to Respida Capital

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Telematics stories

OptiValue Tek files AI patent for smarter mobility
Data governance

OptiValue Tek files AI patent for smarter mobility

The filing could sharpen competition in driver monitoring and telematics as insurers and fleet operators seek faster risk and incident alerts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
It's time insurance seeks out next gen responsible technologies
Data Protection

It's time insurance seeks out next gen responsible technologies

Trust is now a commercial issue for insurers, as Consumer Duty and wary customers push them towards transparent AI and fairer claims handling.

By Paula Milton • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
Motive expands UK platform with new AI fleet tools
Software-as-a-Service

Motive expands UK platform with new AI fleet tools

UK fleet managers could cut collisions and manual admin as Motive adds AI cameras, automation and driver rewards to one platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Learn from the past, watch the present and create the future
Software-as-a-Service

Learn from the past, watch the present and create the future

Live camera analysis could help firms spot unsafe behaviour earlier, as the new platform targets transport, logistics and manufacturing across Australasia.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026