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PAVE Insight provides a single platform for benchmarking competitors, sizing markets, and forecasting adoption across fleet telematics and the connected vehicle ecosystem.

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Fleetio launches AI Service Advisor for fleet maintenance

Fleetio has made its AI Service Advisor generally available, automating maintenance triage, work-order drafting, low-risk approvals and follow-up. The company says the tool helped fleets return vehicles to service 2.5 hours sooner per repair during its open beta.

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Fleetio9/10/2026

Mercedes-Benz launches electric GLC with up to 350 miles of range

Mercedes-Benz has launched the electric GLC 400 4MATIC, featuring a 94-kWh battery, 800-volt architecture, 330-kW charging and up to 350 miles of EPA range. The vehicle introduces the company’s MB.OS software platform and AI-enabled MBUX system.

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Automotive Fleet9/10/2026

Finalists named for 2026 Australian Novated Lease Car of the Year

Fleet News Group has named the BYD Sealion 7, Tesla Model Y and Zeekr 7X as finalists for its 2026 Novated Lease Car of the Year. NALSPA member data covering more than 200,000 salary-packaged vehicles indicates growing demand for battery-electric SUVs.

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Fleet Auto News9/10/2026

Australian EV sales growth puts charging network under pressure

The HERE-SBD EV Index found Australia had 24 battery-electric cars per public charger in 2025. Charging infrastructure is concentrated in New South Wales and Victoria, while Western Australia and Tasmania lag, highlighting the need for further investment as EV adoption rises.

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The Driven IO9/10/2026

FleetGuru.ai expands digital maintenance platform for fleet managers

FleetGuru.ai is expanding its digital maintenance platform to fleet managers, connecting workshops, fleet management companies and customers. The platform supports work orders, approvals, payments and service bookings, with AI and machine learning used for automation, benchmarking and quote analysis.

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Fleet Auto News9/10/2026

Parkes council uses whole-life costs to guide fleet procurement

Parkes Shire Council uses operating data, cost-per-kilometre analysis and documented financial tests to guide truck purchasing, repairs, replacements and disposals. Its process includes monitoring utilisation, maintenance, recoveries and resale values throughout each asset’s life.

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Fleet Auto News9/10/2026

Centurion backs Western Australia electric heavy-freight charging network

Centurion is working with Purpose Energy on a proposed A$137m electric heavy-freight network between Perth and Bunbury, featuring three charging hubs and two battery-swapping stations. Purpose Energy is also exploring trucks and technology with Sany.

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The Driven IO9/10/2026

Polestar cuts Australian pricing for 2027 Polestar 4 coupé

Polestar has cut the Australian price of its 2027 Polestar 4 coupé by $4,600, to align it with the SUV variant. The updated model also gains revised chassis settings, improved steering precision and a lower reported cradle-to-gate carbon footprint.

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The Driven IO9/10/2026

ATRI research identifies high-value telematics metrics for trucking fleets

ATRI research identifies the telematics metrics motor carriers value most for safety, operations and maintenance. Cost per mile ranked highest in operations, while critical events, speeding, risky driving and hard braking were the most widely adopted safety measures.

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FleetOwner Telematics9/10/2026

New entrants challenge European electric heavy-truck makers

A T&E analysis finds overseas entrants could capture 24–31% of Europe’s electric heavy-truck market by 2030. Their vehicles offer comparable performance and 12% lower total ownership costs than equivalent European models, it says.

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T&E9/9/2026

US diesel prices reach record high, increasing pressure on trucking fleets

US average retail diesel prices reached $5.97 a gallon on 9 September, exceeding the previous 2022 record. California prices approached $8, as refinery constraints, supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions increased fuel-cost pressure on trucking fleets.

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Heavy Duty Trucking9/9/2026

Connex2X develops AI guidance to help truck drivers respond to alerts

Connex2X is developing conversational AI and connected workflows that turn truck diagnostics, crash alerts and vehicle data into actionable driver guidance, including incident-response prompts and vehicle-specific routing.

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Heavy Duty Trucking9/9/2026

Kapsch completes nationwide traffic management upgrade in New Zealand

Kapsch TrafficCom has completed an upgrade of New Zealand’s national traffic management system for NZTA. The Dynac V17 platform now supports real-time operations across 18,500 km of roads and connects 150,000 field devices, with further centre upgrades planned.

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Kapsch9/9/2026

Eclipse S-CORE 0.9 milestone adds configuration and integration updates

Eclipse has released the 0.9 milestone of its S-CORE software-defined vehicle platform, adding a configuration-management service, updated toolchains, improved persistence and logging, and enhanced integration testing across local, containerised and emulated environments.

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Eclipse Software Defined Vehicle9/9/2026

CCC appoints Bahar Sadeghi as senior director of technical strategy

The Car Connectivity Consortium has appointed Bahar Sadeghi as senior director of technical strategy and advisory. She will guide technical and certification work as CCC expands its connected-vehicle standards activity into fleet management and micromobility.

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Car Connectivity Consortium9/9/2026

Smith System launches driver risk management programme for fleets

Smith System has launched a commercial-fleet programme combining telematics, camera and training data with driver monitoring, targeted coaching and follow-up analytics to address risky behaviour and measure improvement.

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Automotive Fleet9/9/2026

AT&T adds Amazon Leo satellite connectivity to its enterprise offering

AT&T will distribute Amazon Leo satellite broadband alongside fibre and 5G for US enterprise customers, targeting remote sites, field operations and resilience. The article also reports EU operators exploring shared D2D spectrum and US proposals to expand satellite communications access.

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RCR Wireless9/9/2026

Virginia towing incentive cuts I-81 crash-clearance times

Virginia’s Towing and Recovery Incentive Program has reduced average I-81 crash-clearance times by around 40 minutes. Since expanding to the corridor, participating heavy-duty tow providers have responded to more than 2,000 incidents, with average arrival times of 34 minutes.

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Traffic Technology Today9/9/2026

AMG Systems launches compact industrial Ethernet switch for transport infrastructure

AMG Systems has launched the AMG577 Series, integrating a managed Ethernet switch, PoE and a 350W power supply in a compact 1U enclosure for space-constrained roadside, transport and critical-infrastructure networks.

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Traffic Technology Today9/9/2026

Study assesses HVO100 diesel performance and fleet transition considerations

A 2026 engine study found HVO100 broadly comparable with B7 diesel, with slightly lower fuel consumption and nitrogen oxide emissions in most tested conditions. The article outlines EN 15940 compliance, feedstock sustainability, supply constraints and fleet transition requirements.

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Areal Control9/9/2026

BEVs occupy nine of China’s top 10 best-selling cars in August

BEVs took nine of China’s 10 highest-selling passenger-car positions in August, with Geely’s EX2 leading on 39,651 units. No petrol-powered model made the top 10, while ICE vehicles accounted for five of the top 20.

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CarNewsChina.com9/9/2026

JustPark adds ChatGPT search for 150,000 UK parking spaces

JustPark has integrated its UK parking network with ChatGPT, allowing drivers to search live availability by location and time before completing bookings through its app or website. The integration uses the Model Context Protocol and is available now.

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Traffic Technology Today9/9/2026

Swarco deploys AI motorcycle-speed signs in Swansea

Swarco has developed and begun rolling out AI-powered vehicle-activated signs for Swansea Council. Cameras, radar and thermal imaging identify motorcycles, display their speed and warn speeding riders in Welsh, supporting road-safety efforts at high-risk locations.

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Traffic Technology Today9/9/2026

Eclipse SDV Hackathon 2026 coaches discuss challenges and technologies

Coaches Christian Schilling and Ramachandran Chakravadhanula outline the Eclipse SDV Hackathon’s challenges, including embedded software, diagnostics, vehicle data and EV battery thermal-runaway warning chains.

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Eclipse Software Defined Vehicle9/9/2026

Australia expands EV charger and workshop rebates for dealerships and repairers

Australia’s DRIVEN programme will provide dealerships, repairers and mechanics with up to A$3,000 per EV charging plug and 80% of eligible tool costs, capped at A$50,000 per site, until April 2027.

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The Driven IO9/9/2026

ZF TraXon 2 transmission debuts in HINO’s new S’elega coach

ZF’s TraXon 2 automated manual transmission with integrated Intarder has debuted in HINO’s new S’elega premium coach in Japan. The collaboration also includes ZF braking, suspension and radar-based driver-assistance technologies.

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ZF9/9/2026

Li Auto to unveil flagship i9 electric SUV on 16 September

Li Auto will unveil its six-seat i9 electric SUV on 16 September. The dual-motor model has a 120kWh battery and an expected range above 800km, with initial versions using CATL cells before Sunwoda and CALB-supplied batteries are introduced.

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CarNewsChina.com9/9/2026

AddSecure separates CoDriver and frameLOGIC fleet brands

AddSecure is positioning CoDriver and frameLOGIC as distinct transport-management brands. CoDriver targets larger fleets with telematics, video and compliance tools, while frameLOGIC supports complex mixed fleets with planning, operations, reporting and invoicing capabilities.

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Addsecure9/9/2026

GWM files six-seat long-wheelbase Tank 700 in China

A Chinese regulatory filing reveals GWM’s 5.445-metre Tank 700 Long-Wheelbase Edition with six seats, a 59.05kWh plug-in-hybrid battery option and a 3.0-litre V6. The SUV is rated to tow 2,500kg, but pricing and a release date have not been announced.

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CarNewsChina.com9/9/2026

Ford outlines broader Australian product and fleet strategy through 2030

Ford Australia aims to cover more than 60% of the new-vehicle market within three years, with a broader range of powertrains and models, including the electric Transit City van, plus the rollout of Ford Pro and enhanced aftersales support.

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Fleet Auto News9/9/2026

Zeekr 7X LFP variant homologated with 370 kW motor in China

China’s MIIT has homologated a new LFP-powered Zeekr 7X variant with a 370 kW rear motor. The 85 kWh version is scheduled for Q4 2026, although its official capacity, range, charging performance and pricing remain unconfirmed.

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CarNewsChina.com9/9/2026

Dongfeng files battery-swapping eπ EP7 sedan in China

Dongfeng’s eπ brand has filed a battery-swapping version of its EP7 electric sedan with China’s MIIT. The model uses a CATL lithium iron phosphate battery and follows wider expansion of CATL’s passenger-vehicle swapping ecosystem.

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CarNewsChina.com9/9/2026

OmniAir to showcase connected-mobility technologies in Ohio

OmniAir will host nine live demonstrations of lidar, V2X, connected infrastructure and mobility technologies at its ITSMW26 Pavilion in Dublin, Ohio, on 22–23 September. The public showcase will run alongside the ITS Midwest Conference & Expo.

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OmniAir Consortium9/9/2026

M1 Pacific Motorway extension opens in New South Wales

A 15-kilometre M1 Pacific Motorway extension between Black Hill and Raymond Terrace has opened in New South Wales, completing a key Sydney–Brisbane freight connection. The $2.24 billion project is expected to cut peak travel times and remove up to 25,000 vehicles a day from local streets.

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Infrastructure Magazine9/9/2026

A$37.4m contract awarded to seal 22.5km of Santa Teresa Road

Exact Contracting will upgrade and seal 22.5km of Santa Teresa Road in Australia’s Northern Territory under the A$415m Strategic Roads Package. Work is due to start in October 2026 and finish in early 2028, improving safety and transport reliability.

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Infrastructure Magazine9/9/2026

Tesla targets autonomous Semi as camera-only approach faces scrutiny

Tesla expects to demonstrate a self-driving Semi by late 2026 or early 2027, prompting debate over whether its camera-based system can safely operate an 80,000-pound truck at highway speeds. The article examines competing sensor strategies and the regulatory challenges facing autonomous trucking.

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Heavy Duty Trucking9/8/2026

US administration raises concerns over Ford’s ties to Chinese companies

The US Transportation Secretary has written to Ford CEO Jim Farley expressing concern over the automaker’s relationships with Chinese companies, including CATL, citing implications for US manufacturing, supply-chain exposure and technological reliance.

CNBC9/8/2026

Ford prices E-Transit City electric van at A$50,000 in Australia

Ford Australia has priced its new E-Transit City electric van at A$50,000 drive-away. The 1-tonne van uses a 56kWh LFP battery, offers up to 254km WLTP range and will begin deliveries in November, targeting city fleets and couriers.

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The Driven IO9/8/2026

Nissan confirms Australian specifications for new-generation Patrol

Nissan’s Y63 Patrol will launch in Australia in early 2027 with a twin-turbo V6, increased 3,700kg towing capacity, revised chassis and six-grade range. Standard technology includes ProPILOT, trailer blind-spot warning, Google built-in and Gemini AI.

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Fleet Auto News9/8/2026

Tesla’s China sales fall as Shanghai exports rise in August

Tesla sold 50,047 vehicles in China in August, down 12.4% year on year, while Shanghai exports rose 38.7% to 36,119. Exports have grown for eight consecutive months, helping lift Tesla’s cumulative wholesale sales despite weaker domestic demand.

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CarNewsChina.com9/8/2026

Motive expands AI tools for fleet and physical operations

An ABI Research report examines Motive’s Atlas assistant, Automations and Operations Intelligence updates, which combine telematics data, AI and computer vision to support safety monitoring, dispatch, maintenance and other operational workflows.

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Motive9/8/2026

China’s petrol car sales fall 40% as NEVs reach record market share

China’s passenger-car sales fell 23.6% year on year in August 2026. Internal-combustion models declined 40% to about 536,000 units, while new energy vehicles accounted for a record 65.2% of retail sales, led by modestly growing battery-electric vehicle deliveries.

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CarNewsChina.com9/8/2026

Kodiak says driverless long-haul truck operations remain on track for 2026

Kodiak AI says its long-haul autonomous-trucking safety case is 93% complete and remains on track for commercial driverless operations by the end of 2026. The remaining work centres on engineering verification and validation.

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Heavy Duty Trucking9/8/2026

Great Dane launches Freedom Ultra aluminium flatbed trailer

Great Dane has unveiled the Freedom Ultra, an all-aluminium flatbed trailer built by its Huntsville, Tennessee team. The company says the model offers greater strength, payload capacity and durability, with a fully welded construction and fewer fasteners.

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Great Dane9/8/2026

Great Dane trailer facility marks two years without a recordable safety incident

Great Dane’s Central Fabrication team in Terre Haute, Indiana, has completed two years without a recordable safety incident. The facility manufactures upper couplers for the company’s dry vans, flatbeds and refrigerated trailers.

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Great Dane9/8/2026

Holman takes full ownership of Mexico fleet-management business ARIZA

Holman has acquired Corporacion Zapata’s 50% stake in ARIZA, its former Mexican joint venture, bringing the 30-year fleet-leasing and management business fully under the Holman brand and expanding cross-border services for North American fleets.

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Holman9/8/2026

US DOT outlines regulatory strategy for driverless trucks

The US Department of Transportation has published a 2026–2030 automated-vehicle strategy covering planned rules for driverless commercial vehicles, safety standards, hazmat operations and more consistent interstate deployment.

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Heavy Duty Trucking9/8/2026

New York and New Jersey ports launch $45m electric truck incentives

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is launching $45m in incentives for zero-emission drayage trucks, yard tractors and charging equipment. Calstart will administer the programmes, including up to $39m in vehicle and charger vouchers and $5m for five charging hubs.

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Heavy Duty Trucking9/8/2026

EU plans cross-border testbed for automated mobility deployment

The European Commission plans a large-scale cross-border testbed to support commercial deployment of fully automated vehicles across Europe, initially focusing on public transport, freight and logistics. The initiative aims to harmonise deployment and provide greater certainty for industry.

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Connected Automated Driving Europe9/8/2026