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How telematics protects leasing and rental fleet assets

Learn how telematics helps leasing and rental companies protect residual asset value by reducing thefts, monitoring vehicle condition, and improving maintenance compliance.

June 23, 2026

6 minute read

Fleet technician using tablet for predictive vehicle maintenance

How predictive maintenance reduces downtime and costs for large fleets

Predictive maintenance uses real-time telematics data to prevent costly breakdowns, reduce fleet downtime and lower maintenance costs for large fleets.

June 23, 2026

4 minute read

Fleet telematics system monitoring vehicle data on a dashboard

What is telematics? A complete guide for fleet managers

Understand how fleet operators use telematics data to cut costs, improve safety and meet compliance requirements across vehicles of all types and sizes.

June 23, 2026

5 minute read

Construction

Construction asset tracking: maximising high-value machinery

How construction tracking cuts ghost hours and theft in Europe.

June 19, 2026

2 minute read

Car accident

AI video telematics: securing driver exoneration in Europe

How European fleets use AI video to stop false insurance claims.

June 18, 2026

2 minute read

Connected Fleets Cover

Geotab launches the 2026 Report: Connected Fleets in Europe

Geotab's strategic roadmap for European fleet optimisation in 2026.

June 15, 2026

2 minute read

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Tachograph symbols explained: a complete guide to tachograph icons, obligations, and EU regulations

This guide explains every tachograph symbol by category — from driver activity icons to smart tachograph indicators, and covers which vehicles must comply, key legal obligations, along with the penalties for non-compliance.

May 12, 2026

3 minute read

Timeline- Euro 7

Euro 7 emission standard: business impact and what SMBs must know

The Euro 7 standard introduces stricter emission limits for vehicles across the EU, rolling out between 2026 and 2029. Unlike previous standards, it targets not only exhaust fumes but also particles from brakes and tires, affecting cars, vans, and heavy-duty vehicles.

May 12, 2026

2 minute read

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Tachograph exemptions in the UK and Europe: complete guide for fleet operators

Navigating tachograph exemptions across the UK and Europe is complex. This guide covers which vehicles qualify, how rules vary by country, and how fleet management software helps you stay compliant.

May 11, 2026

4 minute read

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The best fleet management solutions in the UK

Fleet management in the UK has shifted from simple GPS tracking to integrated, data-driven ecosystems. Faced with rising fuel costs, strict sustainability mandates, and safety expectations, operators need platforms that unify vehicles, drivers and compliance processes.

May 11, 2026

2 minute read

Fleet of vans

The smart tacho 2 update: why July 2026 matters for your light commercial fleet

If you manage a fleet of vehicles over 2.5 tonnes for international transport, here is what you need to know to stay compliant and keep your business moving.

May 1, 2026

2 minute read

Fleet of vans

New regulations on tachographs in the EU

To boost safety and compliance, the EU is mandating the phased rollout of the new V2 smart tachograph for heavy vehicles, starting August 2023, which introduces features like automatic border crossing and precise location tracking.

April 15, 2026

2 minute read

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