Wouldn’t life be easier if our smartphones told us how to better manage our fuel spending? Since that isn’t the case, here are three of the top fuel saving tips straight from industry experts as expressed in Automotive Fleet’s article “How to Manage Fuel Expenses Like a Pro” by Lauren Fletcher. Monitor Gas Price Trends […]
Many drivers are unaware of the power they hold by being behind the wheel. They have the ability to drastically increase, or decrease the pollution that surrounds them. It is of course important to do your part when it comes to reducing pollution on Earth, but sometimes when you’re a business that requires the use […]
One of The Erie County (N.Y.) Bureau of Fleet Services employees has been accused of impersonating a police officer in order to pull women over late at night. The man’s name is Steven Adamski. He has been identified by three different women who were allegedly pulled over by him as they drove into their neighborhood, […]
Few people truly understand the importance of routine vehicle maintenance the way fleet managers do. When a company relies on fleet vehicles to do business, even one day out of service can have a serious impact. Although some managers are hesitant to use telematics and GPS tracking, in the long run the right kind of […]
On July 1st, 5,000 volunteers will begin a trial run of OReGO, the Oregon Department of Transportation’s pilot program that would charge hybrid and electric vehicle owners 1.5 cents per mile to use the road. Sane ITF, which has been a part of toll projects globally, and IMS DriveSync, a telematics system which has been used by […]
Caltrans is reportedly spending a cool $2.5 million to give its fleet a high-tech boost. According to the Sacramento Bee, California’s transportation agency will install GPS tracking devices on all 7,500 fleet vehicles including trucks, snow plows, and sedans. The devices will track which employee is driving, their speed, where they are traveling, and how […]
A suspected bank robber in San Diego was apprehended with the aid of a GPS tracking device. Around 1:45pm, a Wells Fargo Bank in Clairemont reported being robbed by a person in a black mask and sweatshirt and who simulated having a weapon. The robber demanded cash and fled with an unknown sum. He also fled with a […]
Infotainment systems, like OnStar, Sync, and ConnectedDrive, are under scrutiny from driver’s concerned about how much information is gathered and where that information goes. With the ubiquity of tracking devices also comes more responsibility to manage the collected data and comply with government requests–which automakers assure they’re doing. BMW drivers should be aware that the […]
An innocent man was held at gunpoint last Friday after a mix-up by a GPS tracking company sent deputies in pursuit of the wrong vehicle. Michigan-based GuidePoint Systems, a firm specializing in stolen vehicle recovery, alerted police about a stolen gray Dodge Ram 3500, according to officer Marcus Hawkins. Due to an unknown mix-up, when the company activated the […]
A split federal appeals court agreed Baltimore police acted in good faith when using a GPS tracking device without a warrant to track a suspect back in 2011. The GPS device was attached under the rear bumper of the suspect’s car and officers used the information provided to find and stop the vehicle. They found […]
Curious about what your feline gets up to in the great outdoors? Now your furry friend can participate in a Cat Tracker, a GPS tracking study that monitors cats’ outdoor behaviors. To participate, owners must be willing to make a DIY GPS harness, allow the kitty to roam free for nine days, and then upload […]
While most everyone was watching the World Cup final, a handful of people in Rio de Janeiro’s department of transportation were watching something else all together–aggregated data feeds provided by Waze and Moovit from smartphones moving all around the city. Rio is using the information gathered for traffic management and is the first city in […]
Progressive is now using GPS tracking devices on vehicles to monitor driving in exchange for discounts. The pilot program, dubbed Snapshot, illustrates a growing trend among consumer tracking. With many consumers already using GPS-enabled phones, there’s dwindling concern about what information Big Brother might obtain. The company plans to see if the information gathered during […]
The family of an Autistic child has launched their own crowdfunded startup to create affordable GPS trackers for other families in need. The GPS tracker, created by CloudHawk USA is a pocket tracker with a seven-day battery and temperature monitor. The project is gaining momentum on indiegogo.com during Autism awareness month. The company plans to […]
More and more car dealerships are stashing GPS tracking devices on financed cars to track the vehicle. A man who removes the devices, often found under the driver compartment, estimates 70 percent of dealerships are hiding trackers in cars. Although consumers bristle at the privacy infringement, car dealers see it as a benefit to both sides. […]
CarLock utilizes GPS technology to improve car security. The device plugs into the car diagnostic port and is used in conjunction with a smartphone app. If the vehicle moves outside of the designated area, the engine starts, the device is disconnected, or if the GPS signal is lost due to jamming, the app will immediately […]
A UK court heard a case this week against a ring of UK car thieves who used GPS tracking devices to steal vehicles. In addition to GPS, the thieves also used cloned smart keys. Cars parked using airport valet were targeted. A ring member would attach a GPS tracking device to the car and make […]
A legislative committee in Wisconsin has approved a bill outlawing the secret placement of a GPS device on a vehicle. The legality of secretly tracking a person’s movement has been a hot topic of debate around the country. Under the bill, secretly placing a GPS tracking device on a person’s vehicle or otherwise using a […]
