Des Plaines, IL (Nov. 29, 2018) \u2013 Wheels, Inc. (Wheels), a leader in the automotive fleet management industry, today announced a collaboration with Toyota Connected North America that will enable its customer companies to unlock a range of information from their Toyota vehicles that offers valuable insights on driving behavior and better positions them to improve the safety of their fleets.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs the world becomes more connected, Wheels is committed to leading the way in helping fleets take advantage of the opportunities this presents,\u201d said Ahsan Rahim, chief operating officer of Wheels Inc. \u201cNot just because our clients can benefit from accessing this data to improve their safety and overall performance, but also because connectivity is the foundation upon which autonomous vehicles will be based. Collaborations such as this help ensure we will be ready to support autonomy as soon as it becomes viable for fleet.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wheels will integrate available information from Toyota vehicles equipped with the company\u2019s latest data communication module directly into Wheels\u2019 FleetView\u2122 and DriverView\u2122 online user portals. This will include a range of telemetry (GPS, speed, odometer) and driving behavior data (harsh cornering, braking and acceleration) as well as key vehicle diagnostics such as tire pressure. The information will be presented clearly and concisely in conjunction with existing fleet data, helping clients make strategic decisions on the management of their fleet.<\/p>\n
\u201cAchieving vehicle connectivity was once limited to a plug-in device, but vehicle manufacturers are entering the space and providing integrated solutions,\u201d said Sara Sweeney, senior product manager at Wheels. \u201cClients are looking for diversity \u2013 a variety of programs to fit their needs. Wheels builds solutions to meet those needs.\u201d<\/p>\n