Software

The company is offering a free, beta version of the smart phone app, which integrates with in-vehicle Bluetooth technologies to block texts and e-mails while a person is driving.

Tags: distracted driving, ZoomSafer

The California Legislature is contemplating a bill that would allow the state to begin researching the use of electronic license plates, which could feature digital ads.

The tool allows fleet professionals to quickly and easily research and configure vehicles and share their work with built-in quote worksheets and dozens of customizable reports.

Tags: fleet management

The German automaker takes fuel efficiency to the next level by promoting dialogue between cars and traffic signals, reducing the amount of time spent at a standstill or accelerating and cutting vehicles’ fuel consumption.

Tags: Audi, fuel efficient

Some believe vehicle diagnostic information can help drivers analyze their driving performance and understand how to improve it.

Tags: General Motors, Telematics, vehicle diagnostics

Drivers will benefit from consolidated and centralized billing, cost control through reduced internal administrative requirements, increased driver productivity, and overall fleet compliance.

Tags: compliance, GE Capital Fleet Services, trucks

SPARKS, MD - PHH Arval has announced the launch of a new mobile application designed to increase the productivity and satisfaction of its clients' fleet drivers.

Tags: Blackberry, fleet drivers, mobile application, PHH Arval

DEARBORN, MI – In such a situation that an occupant cannot respond, SYNC speaks to the 911 service and alerts an operator that a crash has occurred.

Tags: 911 Assist, accident, emergency, Ford, Ford SYNC , Safety

TORRANCE, CA – Learn about the Ford Work Solutions In-Dash Computer and 'Crew Chief,' the industry's only OEM telematics solution in a free Web seminar May 14.

Tags: Ford Work Solutions, In-Dash Computer, web seminar, Webinar

The new design is organized by drivers, vehicles, reports and includes multi-language access.

Tags: GE Capital Solutions, GE Capital Solutions Fleet Services , my.FleetOffice , Online Fleet Management

The wireless fleet management solutions company launched a new alert system that provides notification via email or text message of vehicle events that exceed user-defined limits.

Tags: Activity Alerts, fleet management, Networkcar , Vehicle Event Notification

MENLO PARK, CA – The new program enables dealers to ground and purchase ARI vehicles directly from OPENLANE online auction.

Tags: ARI, OPENLANE, Inc.

The new service combines timely manufacturer vehicle data with an easy-to-use workflow tool.

Tags: GE Capital Solutions, GE Capital Solutions Fleet Services , Online Vehicle Configurator

SPARKS, MD – PHH Arval has launched two significant new functionalities in its B2B Web site PHH InterActive.

Tags: B2B Web site, PHH Arval, PHH InterActive

AUBURN HILLS, MI – Chrysler's new fleet Web site has been completely redesigned with revised content to help keep fleets informed and up-to-date.

Tags: Chrysler Motors Fleet Operations, fleet Web site

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN – GE Capital Solutions Fleet Services has enhanced its remarketing online management system to save fleet managers time, ensure sales documentation accuracy, and initiate payment of resale proceeds.

Tags: GE Capital Solutions Fleet Services , my.Drivers/my.Vehicles online management tool, real-time quotes

BELLEVUE, WA – As hands-free legislation spreads across the nation, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group is working to educate the public on how Bluetooth technology can be used in the car for hands-free compliance.

Tags: BlueTooth Special Interest Group, cell phone legislation, hands-free

SCI Distribution’s Web-based application allows fleet managers to monitor fuel usage, track vehicle locations and view dozens of categories of vehicle and driver performance data in real-time.

Tags: FleetLog GPS , SCI Distribution , WebFleetLog

The first product, a system that provides voice-controlled connectivity between mobile devices, will be introduced in the North American market in 2010.

Tags: Hyundai, In-Car Infotainment, Infotainment, Kia, Microsoft

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- Users will see camera icons next to each step of their directions, which will open a Street View image of the location, along with an arrow showing the action to be taken.

Tags: Driving Directions, Google Maps, Street View

ALPHARETTA, GA – AmeriFleet, a provider of total logistics solutions and transportation services to the fleet management and corporate fleet industry, will announce a comprehensive system wide green initiative early next month.

Tags: AmeriFleet, green initiative

These new alerts point consumers to new cars, trucks and SUV models that will likely have a significant price change – either up or down – in the weeks after the alerts are created.

Tags: Edmunds.com, Edmunds.com’s Predictive TMV Alerts, Predictive TMV, TMV Deals of the Month, True Market Value

The new technology is providing Chrysler with the ability to facilitate customer collaboration, build advocacy and apply analytical technologies in one single platform.

Tags: Chrysler LLC , Online Customer Advisory Board