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– DRIVE Software Solutions reports near trebling of vehicles on its ODO platform in past 6 months

– Delivery companies lead growth as trend to WFH continues and may remain

– Leasing brokers adopt functionality as they look to move into fleet management

– Automotive industry recognises shift to «usership» from «ownership»

LONDON, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — DRIVE Software Solutions, a leading provider of fleet management technology, today announces  a near trebling of vehicles on its ODO fleet management platform since April 2020.

 

 

This exceptional growth in the midst of a pandemic is being driver by increased demand from three key customer segments:

1. Delivery companies that are seeing exponential growth in home deliveries as consumers buy online.
2. Leasing brokers that are diversifying their business  models to introduce recurring revenue streams from fleet management service. DRIVE has grown its broker customer base by 30% since April 2020.
3. The automotive sector (OEMs, Dealers, Brokers) where the long-term trend for consumers  to migrate from vehicle ownership to usership, requiring them to optimise their fleet through multiple channels including car sharing, subscription models and short-term rental.  

Described as the ‘evolution engine’ of the industry, DRIVE’s intuitive fleet management platform ODO enables suppliers within the automotive industry (OEMs, Dealers, Brokers, Lease Cos and SMEs) to evolve their business models quickly to adapt to this rapidly changing market.

ODO delivers three key benefits to businesses looking to optimise their fleet, namely:

• Peace of mind; ODO enables vehicles and drivers to remain compliant whilst also making it easy to deliver on duty of care responsibilities (including, but not limited to driver health and vehicle safety) and giving confidence that any fraudulent activity is identified;
• Lower fleet costs: through functionality that prevents end of lease surprises and reduces fuel and maintenance costs.
• Time saving; with a driver app that empowers users to self-serve and manage vehicles efficiently, with proactive prompts to identify and prioritise issues, key tasks and reporting.

A number of key players in the industry have been commenting recently on DRIVE, reflecting the positivity surrounding the ODO app and platform which is driving its growth:

Select Car Leasing’s Corporate Implementation Manager Paul Defoe said: «We are really impressed with the ODO software.  It allows you to save a lot of time when running your fleet and all the data is easily visible, accessible, and simple to extract. Gone are the days of recording everything on a spreadsheet! It also provides a full solution for compliance checking and monitoring for extra piece of mind.»

Meanwhile, DRIVE has recently enabled Rivervale to win bigger fleets.  As COO Vince Pemberton commented «Winning larger fleets reflects the progress we have made over the last few years as we have expanded our fleet management capabilities both inhouse and with the support of the ODO platform. It represents a major milestone for our business as we continue to expand our fleet management offering through a ‘customer first’ approach.»

Finally, Paul Bulloch of Concept Vehicle Leasing confirmed the enormous time saving capabilities enabled by ODO when he confirmed: «Implementing the ODO fleet management solution can save a business running a fleet of 20, 25 vehicles up to six weeks a year.»

Robert Gorby, Chief Commercial Officer for DRIVE Software Solutions, said: «We’re delighted with the growth we’ve seen so far this year. However, this is just the start of something much bigger for DRIVE and the industry generally as we accelerate towards the new realities of Mobility as a Service, Electric and hydrogen vehicles, Autonomous and Connected vehicles and an increasingly digitally savvy consumer.»

For more information, please visit www.ododrive.com  

About DRIVE Software Solutions

Drive Software Solutions’ developed technologies are responsible for the management of 1.5 million vehicles in 55 countries around the world. From bespoke software platforms and consultancy for individual corporates to ODO, our cloud delivered solution for fleet management, DRIVE is at the forefront of the automotive mobility sector.

DRIVE runs in the Oracle cloud, giving businesses a bespoke platform to manage their fleet and their drivers on the go at anytime, anywhere, using all devices.  

Time to optimise your fleet. www.ododrive.com

For more information contact Robert Gorby on 07861 234984 / robert@ododrive.com or Scott Fulton at scott@fulton-associates.com / 07788 144993

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KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — On November 17, GAC MOTOR held a grand launch event for its three new blockbusters, GS5, GN6, and the All New GA8, in Shuweikh, Kuwait, which showcases their extraordinary quality and elegance. This splendid event was attended by Senior members of the Chinese Enterprises Association in Kuwait, the Distributor’s management team of GAC MOTOR in Kuwait, VIPs and senior banking and insurance practitioners, and attracted the attention of many local mainstream media in Kuwait. The successful launching of these three new models will build greater brand awareness of GAC MOTOR globally.

The three new models introduced into Kuwait are indeed the blockbusters of GAC MOTOR, which embodies the latest R&D achievement and the superior global resources of GAC MOTOR.

Kuwait is hot and dry all year round. The harsh driving environment results in customers’ strict requirements on the heat and dust-resistant configuration and vehicles’ safety performance. In response to this, GS5 is equipped with an internationally advanced new bi-zone air conditioner, jointly developed by GS5 and DENSO, the world’s top air-conditioning system provider, featured with fast cooling, low noise, and uniform outlet air temperature, which keeps the interior temperature suitable for both driver and passengers.

In the MPV segment, the interior layout is always a significant indicator to consider. As a competitive MPV designed for Kuwaiti families, GN6 has a width of 1837mm and a super-long wheelbase of 2810mm, which can easily accommodate the whole family members. It also has a 1100L magic luggage space, housing the entire family’s carry-on luggage, making itself suitable for family travel.

All New GA8 embodies the sense of luxury and quality in its appearance, its elaborative jewelry design, including crystal electronic shift lever and diamond cutting central adjusting knob, effectively rendering the interior decoration more sophisticated and showing a better taste. The top materials highlight the craftmanship of GAC MOTOR that are perceivable from details, which also represents the owner’s taste and values.

This launching event marks an important milestone for GAC MOTOR in the Middle East. GAC MOTOR will continue to follow the dual-track development plan of global coverage whilst building a ‘world-class brand and global enterprise’. Its overall goal is to build an internationally influential Chinese brand image, and consistently provide the global consumers with an exciting and enriching life of mobility.

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