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Vontier sells Teletrac Navman stake to Respida Capital
Software-as-a-Service

Vontier sells Teletrac Navman stake to Respida Capital

Vontier will book USD $80 million in cash and keep a minority stake as it exits control of a fleet software unit valued at USD $220 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Christchurch startup seeo launches AI workplace safety tool
Manufacturing

Christchurch startup seeo launches AI workplace safety tool

Employers across Australasia are being offered real-time oversight of unsafe acts and near misses as scrutiny on workplace safety intensifies.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
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

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Swinburne & Geotab open transport hub in Melbourne
Smart Cities

Swinburne & Geotab open transport hub in Melbourne

The new Melbourne hub gives researchers and students access to live vehicle data as Australia pushes safer, cleaner transport planning.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Yesterday
Motive expands UK platform with new AI fleet tools
Software-as-a-Service

Motive expands UK platform with new AI fleet tools

UK fleet managers could cut collisions and manual admin as Motive adds AI cameras, automation and driver rewards to one platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • 3 days ago
London e-bike thefts hit record high as market grows
Smart Cities

London e-bike thefts hit record high as market grows

Rising losses are putting pressure on operators and insurers as London's e-bike fleet grows, with thefts up 21% to a record 2,966 last year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
AI predictive maintenance saves fleets 8.5 hours weekly
Digital Transformation

AI predictive maintenance saves fleets 8.5 hours weekly

Fleets using predictive systems can cut workshop disruption and trim technician bills by up to USD $8,285 a year, a survey found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Australia's truck sector faces fuel, staff & safety strain
Digital Transformation

Australia's truck sector faces fuel, staff & safety strain

Rising diesel prices and tighter rules are squeezing operators, with many warning that cashflow and driver shortages could tip them into failure.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Last month
Aldi driver Christopher Sullivan named Microlise winner
Supply Chain

Aldi driver Christopher Sullivan named Microlise winner

The haulage sector's driver shortage loomed over an awards night in Manchester, where anonymised data put Aldi's Christopher Sullivan on top.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
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
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
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
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