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Fleet management systems have been around a while and have become so complex that it has evolved into Field Resource Management. This article explores 5 reasons why all fleets need at least a basic Field Resource Management system.
A recent survey conducted by National Windscreens, a UK-based automotive repair company, shows nearly 84 percent of motorists are in favor of technology that would immobilize a vehicle if senors in the car detect the driver has exceeded the legal BAC level. When purchasing a new car, 66 percent of respondents said they would specifically […]
In a bid to keep up with technology and companies like Uber and Lyft, Little Rock Yellow Cab has launched a mobile app. The app, “Taxi Hail,” is similar to Uber’s app and gives customers the power to request a cab, bypassing the call center. Taxi Hail provides customers with the car make, color, and […]
Jaguar Land Rover will soon give drivers a 360 degree view from inside the car. The automaker has been testing its “360 Virtual Urban Windscreen,” which gives drivers an unobstructed 360 view through the use of transparent roof pillars and “ghost car” navigation. Screens embedded in each pillar take live video from the angles typically obscured […]
Every year, Baby Jesus’ all across the country go missing from their mangers, usually at the hands of some misguided (and intoxicated) teenager. Baby Jesus, however, is wising up and hoping to stay put. Brickhouse Security, the company that made a security system specially for Airbnb hosts, is offering free GPS tracking devices to any […]
Wüf isn’t just another doggy GPS tracker, it, in theory, aims to improve the relationship between dogs and their owners. Trackers and sensors in the collar keep tabs on the dog’s sounds, movements, and activities while at home alone. Pet owners can speak to their dogs through the speaker and also make the collar vibrate […]
It was the proposal heard around the world thanks to GPS tracking technology. Japanese artist Yasushi Takahashi quit his job in 2008 to embark on his now-famous journey across Japan to create the unique proposal. Over the course of six months, Takahashi covered almost 4,500 miles, mostly on foot, but sometimes by bicycle, ferry, or car. He […]
Venson Automotive Solutions, a UK-based contract hire fleet company, is encouraging fleet owners to prepare for the impact of connected cars. After mobile phones and tablets, connected cars are forecast as the third fastest technology device, and tech bigwigs like Google, Microsoft, and Apple are all eyeing the automotive sector for expansion opportunities. “It’s clear […]
A telematics solution used by Elevator Engineering Services (EES UK) in the UK has lead to a significant decrease in costs. The telematics platform used by EES UK provides comprehensive services including driver monitoring, vehicle tracking, and payroll information. Since adopting the telematics system, the company has reduced idling by 90% in the past year. Other […]
London just began a new car sharing program, and the vehicle fleet will include new BMW i3s. DriveNow is starting off small and planning to grow organically in hopes of avoiding the same problems that plagued Daimler in Britain. DriveNow has partnered with Sixt SE and BMW Group for the venture. Unlike other European cities […]
