Six Automakers Bring Apple CarPlay to 2014 Models

Six automakers have agreed to integrate Apple's CarPlay iPhone integration setup with the infotainment systems of 2014 models, and 12 others said they would add it to future models.

Ways to Reduce Preventable Accidents

While having a robust fleet safety policy will help prevent accidents from occurring for fleets, technologies, such as telematics, can help also greatly curb preventable accidents.

Ford Partners with Geocoding Navigation System

Ford has collaborated with a global mapping system that will allow its drivers to utilize geocoding searches via a world map that is divided into a grid of trillions of three-meter squares, which each have their own unique naming convention.

How GM's Ultra Cruise Sees the World

GM’s hands-free system uses a blend of cameras, radars, LiDAR, a new computing system, and a driver head-monitoring system to give a 360-degree 3-D representation of the vehicle’s surroundings.

GPSTrackIt Adds Route Optimization and Vehicle Trail to Route Comparison

GPSTrackIt introduces new functionality to their Fleet Manager application. The new features enable the system to determine the optimal ordering of stops in a route and to overlay a driver’s route with the actual vehicle trail recorded by the system.

Fleet Survey Shows Widespread Challenges, Concerns with Operations

Fleet managers identify the frequency of emerging new technologies, high purchase cost of alt-energy vehicles, and limited public charging points among top obstacles to decarbonizing their fleets.

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Fleet Drivers Distracted By Work and Want More Safety Training, Study Finds

Drivers are also overwhelmingly supportive of technology like dash cams and telematics, which they feel can improve their safety on the roads and increase transparency and accountability.

Wheels, Inc. to Offer Connected Toyota Data

Wheels, Inc. is integrating technology from Toyota's vehicle data communication module into its fleet management online user portals to enable its customer companies to unlock a range of information from their Toyota vehicles.