Road Safety stories
Australia's truck driver shortage is set to triple by 2029, pushing fleets towards data tools that could make autonomy viable.
Most Italian fleet managers are weighing AI tools to cut downtime and sharpen vehicle oversight, with predictive maintenance the top use case.
Rising fuel costs and safety risks are pushing fleet operators to use Geotab telematics to cut idling, reroute trips and monitor fatigue.
Fleet operators could gain crash confirmation and claims alerts within minutes, as 150,000 North American cameras get cloud-based VisionScore access.
Manufacturers could gain auditable proof of safe driving decisions as the new software links traffic laws to autonomous vehicle behaviour in simulation.
More than 3,000 delegates came to Detroit as the four-day event showcased connected transport technology and city streets used for live demonstrations.
The deal gives farmers access to safety and connectivity gear built for black spots, while NSW Farmers trials it across its own fleet.
Driver fatigue is pushing Australian fleets towards video telematics, with more than half now using in-cab cameras to cut risks and costs.
The partnership will help BYD meet tougher crash-response safety rules as Australian buyers increasingly expect connected emergency support.
More than 3,000 transport leaders will gather in Detroit next year as the programme expands to cover cybersecurity, AI and autonomous shuttles.
The filing could sharpen competition in driver monitoring and telematics as insurers and fleet operators seek faster risk and incident alerts.
The new Melbourne hub gives researchers and students access to live vehicle data as Australia pushes safer, cleaner transport planning.
Nearly 70 first-time exhibitors will join the Detroit event, giving transport buyers a wider look at AI, cybersecurity and connected systems.
UK motorists are buying more dash cams to guard against staged crashes, with AliExpress sales up 20% as fraud fears climb.
UK fleet managers could cut collisions and manual admin as Motive adds AI cameras, automation and driver rewards to one platform.
The milestone comes as Irish schools widen STEM and AI learning, with 1,000 pupils showcasing projects on rural safety, inclusion and sustainability.
Toronto could soon see driverless vehicles on its streets as Uber pushes for federal rules and partners to launch them locally.
Cities could cut costly signal timing work by half as Miovision combines analysis, plan design and remote deployment in one workflow.
Researchers say better data and sensors are needed before self-driving cars can cope with Toronto's snowy roads and lane-less winters.
Rising diesel prices and tighter rules are squeezing operators, with many warning that cashflow and driver shortages could tip them into failure.
