How telematics is shaping vehicle finance and operations in 2026 GlobalData Fri, January 16, 2026 at 8:19 PM GMT+5:30 2 min read Automotive telematics is increasingly shaping how vehicles are designed, operated, and financed. The technology, which uses connected sensors and real-time data, is affecting areas from driver safety to fleet efficiency and insurance pricing, according to a company press release from Persistence Market Research (PMR). PMR is a global market‑research and consulting firm that operates in the UK under the legal entity Persistence Research & Consultancy Services Ltd, a private limited company registered in England & Wales.