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Axis launches licence plate camera kits for traffic
Smart Cities

Axis launches licence plate camera kits for traffic

Vehicle identification at car parks and roads is set to be simpler, as the kits process plate recognition on the camera itself.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
HERE & Octave add dispatch intelligence in Australia
Software-as-a-Service

HERE & Octave add dispatch intelligence in Australia

Australian dispatchers should see faster incident response as HERE's live map data feeds Octave OnCall with routing and ETA tools.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Drivers back satellite-linked cars for safety, study finds
Data Protection

Drivers back satellite-linked cars for safety, study finds

Weekly mobile blackouts are pushing drivers towards satellite links, with 75% willing to pay and safety seen as the main draw.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Verra Mobility brings crash prevention with Red Light Delay
Road Safety

Verra Mobility brings crash prevention with Red Light Delay

Road authorities may get a new tool against deadly T-bone crashes as the system briefly holds cross traffic when a violation seems likely.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Viasat demonstrates satellite voice in BMW vehicle
Internet of Things

Viasat demonstrates satellite voice in BMW vehicle

Drivers in remote areas could soon stay connected as satellite voice and messaging move into BMW's built-in infotainment system.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Transatel joins 5GAA in push for connected mobility
Network Infrastructure

Transatel joins 5GAA in push for connected mobility

Connected cars are becoming core infrastructure for updates and safety, and Transatel's 5GAA entry puts it into standards talks shaping that shift.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Nvidia expands Drive Hyperion with global robotaxi deals
Smart Cities

Nvidia expands Drive Hyperion with global robotaxi deals

New robotaxi projects in Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Europe and Saudi Arabia could help Nvidia turn Drive Hyperion into a standard platform for fleets.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Ignite & Oxford launch AI tool for AV safety compliance
Manufacturing

Ignite & Oxford launch AI tool for AV safety compliance

Manufacturers could gain auditable proof of safe driving decisions as the new software links traffic laws to autonomous vehicle behaviour in simulation.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026

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Geotab wins TCA approval for GO9B telematics device
Risk & Compliance

Geotab wins TCA approval for GO9B telematics device

Heavy vehicle operators can now keep existing hardware or adopt a second approved device as Geotab expands its Australian compliance options.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Verizon wins BMW US connected car connectivity deal
Data Protection

Verizon wins BMW US connected car connectivity deal

The agreement deepens BMW Group's software push, with Verizon set to support embedded services and telematics across its US vehicle range.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Miovision launches AI traffic studies platform for agencies
Software-as-a-Service

Miovision launches AI traffic studies platform for agencies

Agencies could cut manual reporting and speed up road decisions as the new system links temporary studies with permanent intersection data.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
ITS America unveils Detroit 2026 transport conference
Smart Cities

ITS America unveils Detroit 2026 transport conference

More than 3,000 transport leaders will gather in Detroit next year as the programme expands to cover cybersecurity, AI and autonomous shuttles.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 6th Jun 2026
OptiValue Tek files AI patent for smarter mobility
Data governance

OptiValue Tek files AI patent for smarter mobility

The filing could sharpen competition in driver monitoring and telematics as insurers and fleet operators seek faster risk and incident alerts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
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 • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
Miovision launches traffic signal retiming platform
Software-as-a-Service

Miovision launches traffic signal retiming platform

Cities could cut costly signal timing work by half as Miovision combines analysis, plan design and remote deployment in one workflow.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026
Toronto researchers race to make autonomous cars snow-ready
Robotics

Toronto researchers race to make autonomous cars snow-ready

Researchers say better data and sensors are needed before self-driving cars can cope with Toronto's snowy roads and lane-less winters.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Glasgow digital twin tests networks 25,000 times faster
Firewalls

Glasgow digital twin tests networks 25,000 times faster

Network operators could cut test times dramatically after University of Glasgow researchers showed a digital twin ran 25,000 times faster than a simulator.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026
Microlise launches AI distraction cameras for fleets
Surveillance

Microlise launches AI distraction cameras for fleets

Fleet managers in Australia gain real-time alerts on fatigue and distraction as scrutiny of heavy vehicle safety intensifies.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026