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Vehicle misuse rises 50% as thefts shift to unauthorised use
Data Analytics

Vehicle misuse rises 50% as thefts shift to unauthorised use

Fleet operators face rising losses as unauthorised use, now nearly 40% of thefts, complicates recovery and pushing up costs.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Samsara launches smart compliance for EU & UK fleets
Supply Chain

Samsara launches smart compliance for EU & UK fleets

Fleet operators face heavier tachograph scrutiny as the platform unifies downloads, alerts and coaching to curb costly infringements.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
AI set to transform transport management, Microlise finds
Software-as-a-Service

AI set to transform transport management, Microlise finds

Most fleet managers now expect AI to reshape transport operations this year as operators seek lower fuel bills, fewer delays and better compliance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Tracker & UK police recover record £41.3m of stolen vehicles
Cartech

Tracker & UK police recover record £41.3m of stolen vehicles

Vehicle theft is increasingly targeting everyday models, even as recovered cars hit a record GBP £41.3 million across the UK in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
CalAmp launches Google Pub/Sub integration for fleet data
Data Analytics

CalAmp launches Google Pub/Sub integration for fleet data

Fleet operators can now stream telematics data into Google Cloud in real time, cutting delays that slow route changes and incident response.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Openreach expands Google Cloud tie-up to cut emissions
Data Analytics

Openreach expands Google Cloud tie-up to cut emissions

The telecoms group says the tie-up has cut annual vehicle emissions by 10,000 tonnes while speeding full-fibre planning and saving millions of pounds.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Telematics stories

Geotab: Now's the time to get a grip on fuel consumption
Supply Chain

Geotab: Now's the time to get a grip on fuel consumption

Fleet operators could save millions by using telematics to curb idling, harsh driving and waste as fuel prices keep climbing.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Geotab joins TAPA APAC to strengthen cargo security efforts
Data Analytics

Geotab joins TAPA APAC to strengthen cargo security efforts

Cargo theft concerns across Asia-Pacific are pushing operators to use telematics and industry standards to spot risky route changes and stops earlier.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
Off-highway vehicles shift to electric power as batteries improve
Data Analytics

Off-highway vehicles shift to electric power as batteries improve

Lower running costs and emissions rules are accelerating battery-powered machinery uptake across construction, farming and mining sites.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
Zetifi's connectivity solutions drive fleet and worker safety
Unified Communications

Zetifi's connectivity solutions drive fleet and worker safety

Remote crews can now stay connected and monitored through Zetifi’s multi-network system, reducing risk and unnecessary check-ins in the field.

By Anthony Caruana • 6 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Nauto names Daniel Grimwood-Bird as Head of Insurance
Data Analytics

Nauto names Daniel Grimwood-Bird as Head of Insurance

Nauto appoints Daniel Grimwood-Bird as Head of Insurance to drive insurer adoption of its AI-powered vehicle data for commercial motor risk.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Telematics stories

AI route optimisation leads US fleet use, survey finds
Digital Transformation

AI route optimisation leads US fleet use, survey finds

US fleet managers are using AI route planning to save seven hours a week and trim fuel budgets by 19.3%, a survey found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Navman launches 2026 MiVue dash cam range in Australia
Fleet Management

Navman launches 2026 MiVue dash cam range in Australia

New parking features aim to help Australian motorists capture evidence after damage or tailgating incidents, with prices from AUD $189.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
New Zealand equipment often unused, Teletrac finds
Data Analytics

New Zealand equipment often unused, Teletrac finds

Limited access to real-time data is keeping New Zealand fleet assets idle about half the time, Teletrac Navman says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Amberd.ai wins Procon Analytics deal for AI BI shift
Data Analytics

Amberd.ai wins Procon Analytics deal for AI BI shift

Executives at Procon Analytics will get natural-language answers in seconds as Amberd.ai replaces slower dashboard reporting with an AI layer.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Leapmotor picks QNX software for D19 premium EV SUV
Virtualisation

Leapmotor picks QNX software for D19 premium EV SUV

Centralised computing is set to cut hardware complexity in Leapmotor's D19, which starts mass production this month with up to eight displays.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Descartes launches AI fleet platform on logistics network
Data Analytics

Descartes launches AI fleet platform on logistics network

The move could help dense delivery fleets cut costs and missed windows by turning route execution data into AI-driven planning insights.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026