Brazil’s Auto Industry and Economy: Flux and Uncertainty
Brazil is home to a number of big-name OEM manufacturing plants, including Fiat Chrysler, Volkswagen, and Ford, and Toyota has announced it will soon make a first of its kind hybrid Corolla there, spurred by new tax incentives.
But the economy and auto market, which fared unexpectedly well early this year, are showing signs of weakness, says the CEO of a leading auto internet marketer and fleet IT services provider.
“Consumer confidence was originally high at the start of the year, as president Jair Bolsonaro took office on 1 January. However, more than nine months on and it’s clear some of that new year optimism seems to have evaporated. Many industry analysts have now reconsidered their predictions of a growing economy and are saying it is now unlikely to kickstart in any considerable manner until 2020.
Read the article in International Fleet World.
Nauto Unveils AI-Powered Driver Behavior Learning Platform for Commercial Fleets
Nauto, has unveiled the first and only in-vehicle, real-time AI-powered Driver Behavior Learning Platform that maps directly to fleet customers’ end-to-end Safety Programs.
Nauto’s platform is able to actively predict, prevent and decrease high-risk driving events to help fleets reduce reported claims on average over 35 percent¹ with some customers reporting more than 80 percent² reduction.
Available now, Nauto’s Driver Behavior Learning Platform is the only solution that deploys AI in the vehicle to continuously analyze sensor data from driver behaviors, exterior hazards and vehicle movement in real-time. Nauto’s platform consists of five core modules designed to complement each other with a number of new features that deepen Nauto’s ability to analyze driver behavior, vehicle triggers and exterior hazards.
Read more of the Press Release.
Subrogation Efforts: A Key Component of Cost Reduction
CEI has a team of 40 subrogation experts who handle claims from the day they’re called in until collection is secured - and that makes a huge difference for customers when it comes to returned funds.
A Global Telematics Company with a Focus on Safety
With a presence in 120 countries around the world, MiX Telematics has a global footprint and a focus on improving fleet safety.
Jason Jones Joins Merchants Fleet as Director of Analytics & Data Management
Merchants Fleet announced that Jason Jones has joined their technology team as Director of Analytics and Data Management.
He will be responsible for expanding Merchants Fleet’s analytical and data management capabilities through building business partnerships, executing data management best practices, and developing innovative technology solutions.
“As our company continues to offer more data-rich technologies to help our clients manage and optimize their vehicles, we must continue to invest in our data capabilities,” said Jeanine L. Charlton, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology & Digital Officer at Merchants Fleet.
