RAC Connected, the RAC’s inhouse telematics division, has partnered with Continental Automotive to offer fleets and business vehicle operators a safer and more efficient method of fleet management.
Aimed at all types of fleets, from cars to LCVs and HGVs, the first-of-its-kind collaboration enables Continental Automotive customers to select telematics products from the RAC’s suite of solutions, all of which help fleet managers reduce vehicle running costs.
Options include the matchbox-sized ConnectOne, which simply plugs into vehicles’ 12V sockets to track trips, locations and driver behaviour. Data, which is displayed in the RAC Telematics app, can be used to optimise routes taken by drivers and to coach staff on improving their fuel economy and reducing vehicle wear and tear.
The product range also includes Connect360, which requires professional fitting but provides enhanced vehicle data for fleet managers, including notifying drivers of dangers on the road, sharing real-time speeding and crash detection alerts as well as vehicle fault tracking.
Connect360 also features the RAC’s CCTV dashcam technology, which captures forward-, rear-view and live-streams from vehicles, monitors drivers’ gestures using artificial intelligence technology for signs of fatigue, and scans the road ahead for dangers. This combination of dashcam footage, AI driver gesture monitoring and telematics data provides fleet managers with an in-depth understanding of any incident which may occur.
RAC’s head of telematics and connected solutions, Geraint Jones said the tie-up would enable more firms to benefit from the RAC’s bespoke and affordable fleet management products.
“Using Continental’s channels, vehicle operators can easily benefit from the host of data and insights RAC Connected products provide – whether that’s an improved understanding of vehicle health, to minimise downtime for maintenance or to check road safety alerts that keep drivers safe. Having better visibility of a fleet also means reducing costs in the long-run, which organisations can easily monitor through the RAC Connected smartphone or web-based app.
“Combining more than 280 years in the motoring industry, we have complete trust in Continental scaling our telematics products to keep even more fleets safe on the roads.”
Ben Klarich, Continental Automotive’s head of CSV sales and marketing UK, said: “This partnership represents a significant step forward in our commitment to enhancing fleet efficiency, safety and compliance across the sector.
“By combining both Continental Automotive and the RAC’s industry expertise, we aim to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and empower them to optimise their operations.”
