Grosvenor has agreed a new partnership with Targa Telematics, designed to provide an SMR solution that reduces vehicle downtime and fleet costs.
The contract hire, fleet management and EV salary sacrifice company said the new Advanced Remote Connectivity (ARC) system would provide real-time data coverage across all the vehicles on a fleet.
The data feeds directly into the Oscar fleet management system, either via OEM data stream or a device installation, both offering instant access to the vehicle’s onboard diagnostics (OBD) system.
This data is said to provide Grosvenor and its fleet customers with in-depth visibility into vehicle health, service schedules and driving behaviours. They also have access to items such as the countdown to the vehicle’s next service and any vehicle warning lights, ensuring maintenance teams receive triggers of upcoming variable service timings and maintenance issues.
As well as helping with SMR, further benefits of the system are said to include accurate mileage tracking, and the identification of high-risk drivers for driver training.
Grosvenor managing director Lee Brown said: “Targa Telematics has a reputation for providing advanced digital mobility solutions and in collaboration with Targa, we will be able to provide the most comprehensive, real-time, vehicle data solution, offering significant SMR benefits such as enhancing vehicle reliability, reducing costs, and supporting warranty claims.
“Over the past year, extended downtime – that is vehicles off road for more than 1 week – has reduced by a phenomenal 37%. With greater connected vehicle data, we aim to further drive fleet operations’ efficiencies and enhance downtime management processes that will reduce costs for our customers.”
Targa Viasat UK commercial director Chris Horbowyj said: “Targa Telematics is fast becoming a leader in managing vehicle data. Our approach, delivering tailored mobility solutions to customers allows us to address the needs of this sector, facilitating their operations and enabling the development of new services and business.
“Our telematics connects over 3.7 million assets globally and we have extensive experience in providing solutions tailored to the vehicle leasing and car rental sectors.
“Unique to this partnership is how vehicle data feeds directly into Grosvenor’s Oscar fleet management system, and how it takes connected data to a new level.”
