Author: Marc Kuhn
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Barrier-free tolls: the hidden cost for vehicle fleets in Europe
No more stops, no more barriers, no more fumbling for change: barrier-free tolling is gradually becoming the norm on European roads. For drivers, it’s a real convenience. For fleet managers, car hire companies and leasing firms, however, this development shifts a problem rather than solving it: the bill doesn’t disappear; it simply arrives later with…
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Fleet Management Software: A Decision-Making Guide for Rental Companies and Enterprise Fleets
Multi-brand fleets are the norm today and not the exception anymore. Rental companies, leasing firms and large enterprises rarely run a single vehicle make. That reality creates a real problem: how do you manage tracking, maintenance and cost control across dozens of brands without losing visibility? The answer is no longer to be found in…
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Moving Intelligence Group acquires TDS Ultra, adding vendor-agnostic data analysis to the Echoes platform
The Moving Intelligence Group, which Echoes is part of, has acquired TDS Ultra, a UK-based connected fleet intelligence platform. The move brings TDS Ultra’s vendor-agnostic data analysis alongside Echoes’ direct OEM connections, giving fleet managers a broader view of their vehicles from a single group. Together, the Group now manages more than 850,000 connected vehicles…
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How to Centralize Fleet Tracking for a Large Vehicle Fleet
Managing a fleet of several hundred vehicles means juggling dozens of information sources, incompatible data formats, and teams that spend more time searching than deciding. Modern fleet management demands a unified view. ECHOES centralizes your vehicle data directly from manufacturers, giving you real-time control over your fleet. This guide covers the operational bottlenecks large fleet…
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How to Reduce Tire Wear in Your Fleet Using TPMS
Incorrect tire pressure is one of the most common—and most underestimated—causes of higher operating costs and unexpected breakdowns. Here is how TPMS and CarFleet cut tire wear across your fleet for good.
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The Real Cost of Not Knowing Your Costs
Discover how OEM data and real-time vehicle data can help you identify hidden costs, improve vehicle utilisation, and regain control over the true cost of your fleet.
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The residual value of electric cars, or the key to sustainable leasing
Is full ownership of a vehicle becoming a thing of the past? Residual value is the key to sustainable electric leasing.
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Driving Style: Preventing Residual Value Loss Through Real-Time Data
A lessee’s driving style weighs heavily on a vehicle’s condition and resale value. Real-time data makes it possible to act well before the car is returned.
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Fleet Management Costs: Where Companies Are Insidiously Losing Money—and How They Can Recoup It
To control fleet costs, you need to understand where they are actually generated.
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Maintenance: A Key Factor in Preserving Residual Value
Neglecting maintenance means letting residual value slip away. Real-time vehicle data makes it possible to track service schedules and act before a breakdown.