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SRM Tech launches global Mobility Practise for SDVs
Digital Transformation

SRM Tech launches global Mobility Practise for SDVs

SRM Tech unveils a global Mobility Practise to expand beyond embedded engineering into software-defined, connected and electrified vehicles.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Geotab reaches 5 million global vehicle subscriptions milestone
Data Analytics

Geotab reaches 5 million global vehicle subscriptions milestone

Geotab has surpassed 5 million connected vehicle subscriptions worldwide, highlighting rapid growth in fleet management through data analytics and AI technology.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Directed Technologies, A3T partner to advance vehicle tech in India
Internet of Things

Directed Technologies, A3T partner to advance vehicle tech in India

Directed Technologies has teamed up with A3T to expand its connected vehicle solutions for commercial vehicles in India's rapidly growing automotive market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Transatel launches Ubigi services for MINI cars across Europe
Unified Communications

Transatel launches Ubigi services for MINI cars across Europe

Transatel launches Ubigi data service in MINI cars, offering seamless 4G/5G Wi-Fi across 27 European countries including the UK and France.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Tata Consultancy opens three new European hubs for SDV growth
Data Analytics

Tata Consultancy opens three new European hubs for SDV growth

Tata Consultancy opens three new European hubs in Germany and Romania to boost software-defined vehicle innovation in the automotive sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
BlackBerry at CES 2022 - announcements, updates, and video demos
Cartech

BlackBerry at CES 2022 - announcements, updates, and video demos

BlackBerry showcases new updates and demos, including the integration of BlackBerry IVY with partner technologies, at CES 2022.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jan 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - A deeper dive into Geotab's world of connected vehicles
Unified Communications

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - A deeper dive into Geotab's world of connected vehicles

Geotab's APAC general manager Deepak Kadambi joins us once again to discuss fleet management and vehicle tracking.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Mon, 6th Dec 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Geotab?
Internet of Things

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Geotab?

Geotab, a global player in IoT and connected vehicle space, discusses its innovation, work on EVs, and efforts to fight climate change in APAC.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Mon, 29th Nov 2021
Fujitsu and Trend Micro collaborate on connected car security solution
Cartech

Fujitsu and Trend Micro collaborate on connected car security solution

Trend Micro and Fujitsu have agreed to collaborate with automotive-related manufacturers to strengthen connected car security measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Oct 2021

Stories from Other Regions

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Microlise unveils driver of the year awards shortlist
Cartech

Microlise unveils driver of the year awards shortlist

Drivers from Aldi, Co-op, Tesco and Waitrose feature in Microlise's 2026 awards shortlist across 11 categories.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
SwRI backs youth AI transport contest at Detroit summit
Smart Cities

SwRI backs youth AI transport contest at Detroit summit

Southwest Research Institute backs Detroit essay contest inviting young innovators to reimagine US transport with artificial intelligence.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Mar 2026
Detroit to host ITS America 2026 intelligent transport expo
Smart Cities

Detroit to host ITS America 2026 intelligent transport expo

Detroit will host the four-day ITS America 2026 Conference & Expo, spotlighting intelligent transport, AI and real-world tech deployments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra EV joins Gran Turismo 7 car roster
Gaming

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra EV joins Gran Turismo 7 car roster

Xiaomi's 1,548 hp SU7 Ultra EV joins Gran Turismo 7 in Update 1.67, bringing the brand's flagship electric saloon to PlayStation racers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Microlise expands UK food fleet with trio of deals
Customer Experience

Microlise expands UK food fleet with trio of deals

Microlise signs Dayla Drinks, Wright's Flour and Igloo Thermo Logistics to boost visibility and efficiency in UK food transport fleets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Targa Telematics links OEM data to Motability fleet
Data Protection

Targa Telematics links OEM data to Motability fleet

Targa Telematics will feed carmaker data into Motability's fleet systems to boost vehicle health monitoring, safety and uptime for disabled drivers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Targa Telematics joins Leaseurope to boost connected mobility
Digital Transformation

Targa Telematics joins Leaseurope to boost connected mobility

Targa Telematics has joined Leaseurope as an Associate Member, enhancing collaboration and digital innovation in Europe's leasing and rental mobility sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
AI-driven data transforms car insurance risk, pricing & claims
Data Analytics

AI-driven data transforms car insurance risk, pricing & claims

AI is revolutionising car insurance by using connected vehicle data to enhance risk assessment, pricing, claims handling and fraud detection for tailored policies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025