telematics

DCML and In-Car Cleverness partner

DCML has partnered with vehicle-to-business software provider, In-Car Cleverness, to create DCM Connected – an advanced dealer and fleet management tool that incorporates telematics. The addition of telematics to the […]

Telematics convicts hit and run driver

Evidence provided by a telematics device has resulted in a suspended prison sentence for a motorist who ploughed into a pedestrian walking home from a Christmas celebration on 12 December […]

Speed fines contested via Telematics

More than a third (35%) of businesses in the UK have used telematics tracking technology to contest either a speeding fine or a false insurance claim, new research from RAC […]

RAC launches Black Box Insurance

The RAC is rewarding motorists who prove they are safe drivers from this week with the launch of a Black Box Insurance scheme. Drivers can show how safe they are by installing […]

Insurance fraud uncovered by telematics

Insurance companies are now fighting fraudulent claims by using driving data and reports of journeys recorded in black boxes installed under car dashboards. For the first time, an insurer has been […]

Opus drives fleet safety

Opus International Consultants has partnered with FMG, to introduce a full risk management programme for its fleet of cars and LCV’s. Opus turned to FMG, one of the UK’s largest […]

Vauxhall strengthens partnership with ingenie

Vauxhall in partnership with young driver insurance specialist ingenie has extended its industry-leading insurance offer on selected ADAM and Corsa models. Young drivers (18- to 20-year-olds) could take advantage of […]

Vodafone announces new security product

Vodafone Automotive UK has introduced a new tracking-on-demand product for fleet and rental operators: Vodafone Vehicle Defence. Vodafone Vehicle Defence is a compact, lightweight, fully enclosed tracking device which is […]

Young drivers could benefit from telematics

Younger drivers could see the cost of their insurance fall in the coming months, helped by growing numbers of ‘black box’ telematics policies, according to Comparethemarket.com. The comparison website said […]

Telematics fitted to Citroen CV range

Citroën groups commercial vehicles in a new ‘Ready to Run’ range, which will have Teletrac telematics units fitted as standard in all Berlingo, Dispatch, Relay Cabs, high-specification tippers, dropsides and […]

Telematics considered by 55% of consumers

Saving money is still the biggest factor in people taking out telematics and data-based insurance motor policies, according to new research from Consumer Intelligence. Although for over half (55%) the […]

Renault-Nissan partner with The Floow

Renault-Nissan Alliance has announced a new partnership with The Floow, making it the first motor manufacturer to monetize ‘OEM’ data through The Floow Insurance Telematics scoring platform. The initiative will […]