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Newsby Greg BasichMarch 19, 2013

Verizon Rolling Out Telematics Solution On 18,000 Vehicles This Year

Automotive Fleet contacted Verizon's Ken McKenney, fleet sustainability program manager for the company, to find out how it’s handling this major project and what benefits the solution will bring to Verizon's fleet.

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NewsJuly 26, 2012

Verizon Completes Acquisition of HUGHES Telematics

NEW YORK – Verizon Communications Inc. closed its previously announced acquisition of HUGHES Telematics Inc. (HTI). Verizon plans to retain HTI’s existing management team and operate the new unit as a subsidiary and as part of the Verizon Enterprise Solutions group.

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NewsJanuary 10, 2011

Send Destinations On-The-Go With Mercedes-Benz Mbrace

MONTVALE, NJ - Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announces a new mbrace service planned to launch in early 2011. Developed by its partner, Hughes Telematics, Inc. ("HTI"), the new feature allows customers to safely and conveniently send destinations to their Mercedes-Benz in-vehicle navigation system.

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NewsSeptember 25, 2009

Networkfleet Adds Mike Albert to List of Premier Value Added Resellers

SAN DIEGO - Under the value added reseller agreement, Mike Albert will offer the Networkfleet wireless fleet management system to small and mid-size fleets nationwide.

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NewsAugust 28, 2009

Hughes Telematics & Chrysler Terminate Contract

AUBURN HILLS, MI - In the Quarterly Report published by Hughes Telematics last week, the company announced it has stopped working with Chrysler to deploy telematics services by the end of 2009.

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NewsNovember 17, 2008

Polaris Acquisition Corp. Announces Revised Terms for Merger with Hughes Telematics

NEW YORK – Polaris Acquisition Corp. has entered into an amended and restated merger agreement relating to its previously announced merger with Hughes Telematics Inc. The all-stock transaction is now valued at approximately $385 million.

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NewsSeptember 22, 2008

Hughes Telematics Expands Global Presence to Japan

ATLANTA – Hughes Telematics has opened its newest office in Tokyo, Japan. A presence in Japan allows Hughes Telematics to be immediately accessible to Japanese automobile manufacturers in support of its telematics planning and execution activities.

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NewsAugust 8, 2008

HUGHES Telematics Signs Agreements with IBM and Oracle

ATLANTA – IBM and Oracle will provide technology necessary to deliver HUGHES Telematics' consumer solution to its automotive partners and their vehicle drivers.

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NewsJuly 11, 2008

Hughes Telematics and Intrado Partner to Set New Safety Benchmark Behind the Wheel

ATLANTA – Hughes Telematics' is coupling its technology with Intrado's powerful database to facilitate swift, accurate, and appropriate response to drivers in emergency situations.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJuly 1, 2008

The Future of In-Car Communications

”Find me the nearest hardware store that sells Western Red Cedar shingles at the lowest price. Then direct me there.” Talking to your car using telematics, Wi-Fi and mobile computing promise to revolutionize productivity in the vehicle.

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