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Detroit expo adds startup zone for transport innovators
Smart Cities

Detroit expo adds startup zone for transport innovators

Nearly 70 first-time exhibitors will join the Detroit event, giving transport buyers a wider look at AI, cybersecurity and connected systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
ITS America expo in Detroit to showcase cyber security
Data Protection

ITS America expo in Detroit to showcase cyber security

Road agencies face rising threats as a Detroit expo adds a new Cybersecurity & Data Zone for connected transport systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 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

Global Stories

Connected vehicle stories

Valtech launches Nexus SDV platform for connected cars
Data Protection

Valtech launches Nexus SDV platform for connected cars

Carmakers could cut warranty costs and breakdowns as the open-source system unifies telemetry, maintenance and service data in one stack.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Cambridge Mobile Telematics joins Geotab Marketplace
Internet of Things

Cambridge Mobile Telematics joins Geotab Marketplace

Fleets using Geotab devices can now tap behaviour-based commercial insurance without extra hardware, as telematics pricing remains underused.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Google Cloud, Valtech open-source Nexus SDV platform
Edge Computing

Google Cloud, Valtech open-source Nexus SDV platform

Carmakers may gain cheaper, more secure software-defined vehicle tools as the open-source Nexus SDV core targets 100 million devices.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Geotab report shows fleets cut fuel waste with data
Data Analytics

Geotab report shows fleets cut fuel waste with data

Fleets are shaving fuel bills and emissions as connected vehicle data helps cut idling by up to 30% amid tougher climate rules.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
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

Stories from Other Regions

Connected vehicle stories

BYD adds eCall safety tech to Sealion 8 in Australia
Customer Experience

BYD adds eCall safety tech to Sealion 8 in Australia

The partnership will help BYD meet tougher crash-response safety rules as Australian buyers increasingly expect connected emergency support.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
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 • Last month
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
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