Tesla to Roll Out ‘Auto Steering’ Feature
As Telsa Motors detailed a software update aimed at reducing battery concerns in its Model S, CEO Elon Musk announced an "auto steering" feature that should be ready in "about three months."
"We can basically go between San Francisco and Seattle without the driver doing anything," Musk said.
Ford to Debut New Cloud-Based Infrastructure
Ford Motor Co. will soon take vehicle data into the cloud, thanks to a longtime partner.
The Dearborn automaker said it’s partnering with Microsoft Corp. to create a cloud-based infrastructure from which customers can wirelessly download updates for its new Sync 3 infotainment system, remotely lock or unlock their vehicles and check battery-charge levels of their electric plug-ins. Ford previously ditched Microsoft for Blackberry’s QNX software for the creation of the new Sync system.
The automaker’s cloud-connected services will use Microsoft’s Azure global cloud-based network to beam information into the vehicle.
One-Stop Shop for Financing: IFS
IFS has seen substantial growth in the past several years by offering a one-stop shop for fleet business, as well off-lease and refinancing offerings.
Managing The Legal Risks Of Vehicle Safety Technologies
Every company whose business depends upon large industrial vehicle fleets is worried about vehicle accidents. Although the business cost of accidents is substantial, it is the risk of lawsuits and punitive damages that keeps many fleet and risk managers up at nights. One need only drive down the interstate and count the number of billboards advertising plaintiffs’ attorneys and trucking accidents to have that idea reinforced.
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Summit Fleet Celebrates 10,000th Vehicle Contract — Thanks to Miles from Sofico
Summit Fleet Leasing and Management (Summit Fleet) has celebrated the 10,000th vehicle contract since its formation – with a little help from the Miles software platform from Sofico.
“Miles forms the backbone of our business,” said Summit Fleet’s General Manager David Clinch. “Most other systems throughout our business are heavily integrated or at least rely heavily on the outputs created by Miles. It is definitely seen as our most critical technology solution,” he added.
