Bosch targets downtime with predictive maintenance tool
Bosch has launched Vehicle Care Assistant (VCA), a new platform aimed at smaller fleets operating up to 100 vehicles. By monitoring vehicle data such as mileage, tyre pressures, warning lights and service intervals, the system is designed to help fleets identify maintenance requirements earlier and reduce unplanned downtime.
Fuuse tackles fragmented EV charging data
Fuuse has unveiled Fleet 360, a platform bringing together depot, workplace, home and public charging into a single management system. The software provides visibility of charging activity, reimbursement and costs while offering access to 93,000 public charge points through an integrated charging card.
DriverCheck expands compliance offering
DriverCheck has rolled out its new DriverCheck Davis platform, combining licence checking, fleet compliance, coaching and analytics tools. More than 100,000 company drivers have already migrated to the system through existing customers.
Motive doubles down on AI and automation
Motive revealed a series of new AI-powered products, including a 360-degree camera system, an AI fleet assistant and automated interventions capable of acting on vehicle data in real time. New features also include collision avoidance technology and automated compliance support.
Taken together, the launches reflect three major fleet priorities for 2026: reducing downtime, simplifying EV operations and using automation to improve compliance and driver safety.
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