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The Connected Car - for fleets

Oct 27, 2017 Connected Car, Fleet, Fleet management, Automotive Aftermarket, Tom Tom, Innovations



Fleet management is about to receive an innovative facelift, with Connected Car technology making its way into fleet vehicles in the not-so-distant future. TomTom Telematics recently announced that that it is involved in a partnership with LeasePlan, which will see the latter offer the latest in cloud-based fleet management technology.


Under the service agreement, LeasePlan customers will be able to access TomTom’s advanced cloud-based fleet management and connected car solutions, including Webfleet. These solutions – all of which support customer compliance with the latest data privacy legislation – help corporate fleet and mobility managers improve performance by providing real-time data on key fleet metrics. For drivers, car connectivity will deliver smarter mobility solutions which enhance the overall driving experience, improve efficiency on the road and make life easier.


LeasePlan will also leverage the cloud-based Tom Tom Telematics Service Platform, enabling the company to further optimise the performance of its fleet management activities in key areas such as vehicle maintenance and contract management.


Tex Gunning, CEO LeasePlan, commented: “With our ‘Digital Power of One LeasePlan’ strategy, we will use the latest technologies to bring our company into the digital world and make LeasePlan’s aspiration of ‘Any car, Anytime, Anywhere’ a reality. I’m therefore delighted to announce LeasePlan’s partnership with TomTom Telematics, which is a great proof point of our digital approach. From now on, we will be able to provide our customers with real-time data on key fleet management metrics such as vehicle maintenance requirements and carbon dioxide emissions. For us, this is the future of mobility.”


Although not yet available in South Africa, the Connected Car trend is gaining traction internationally, moving from high-end luxury cars into mass produced mid-market cars and fleet vehicles. The technology is developing and evolving at an impressive speed and is expected to reach our shores soon.


 


 

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