Fleet Knowledge

How does music influence driving behaviour? Studies show that volume, rhythm etc. influence reaction, speed and attention. What fleet managers should know.

Driverless driving, without compromising on security of comfort? How can the transition from test operation to real-world application be successfully achieved? MOIA CEO Sascha Meyer what the technology is capable of today – and what is yet to come.

The goal is precisely defined: to understand what fleets really need and then to make the best result possible. But while the goal is crystal clear, the tasks that the global tender team at Volkswagen Group Fleet International have to master every day are just as varied. Some invitations to tender even take the fleet professionals to the other end of the world.

Up-to-date fleet data are the main lever for fleet efficiency. And Fleet Interface Data now makes this data available for use directly from the Group vehicles – without any additional hardware and in 27 European markets. Lasse Schmidt van Hülst, Lead Sales & Key Account Management at Volkswagen Group Info Services AG explains the tangible benefits for fleet customers.

This was the motto of the Volkswagen Konzern Forum 2025, which took place at the heart of the Group: More than 550 fleet experts from all over the word came together in Wolfsburg to confront the future of fleet mobility. You can view the highlights and impressions of the event in the video overview.

… for fleet management: Whether 20 or 200 vehicles – digital solutions can be a game changer for managing fleets of any size. This is precisely where the free fleet management portal FleetOnline and the premium FleetCARS variant come into play.

Charge with confidence in line with German calibration law (Eichrecht)? With the all-new Eichrecht compliant Elli Charger Pro 2 you can – securely, efficiently, sustainably. Read on to find out more about the new wall box.

From e-mobility and digitalisation to the diversification of mobility needs: In such dynamic times, it is important to address customer needs at the right place and provide them with personalised support, Jochen Schmitz says. In the following interview, the Head of Key Accounts Sales explains how Volkswagen Financial Services AG approaches this in detail.

It’s increasingly required from a regulatory perspective, as well as a from competitive one: Many companies are now finding themselves confronted with the topic of ESG reporting for the first time. In an interview Andreas Piekarek, Head of International Fleet Sales at Volkswagen Financial Services, describes the main challenges – and explains how fleet customers can benefit from holistic solutions.

Fleet configurations and vehicle orders can be a complicated and time-consuming process. The practical online system Fleet Ordering enables fleet and direct customers of the Volkswagen Group to organise central fleet processes much more efficiently.

It merges things that belong together: in future, the Volkswagen Group will bundle all services relating to charging, refuelling, washing, etc. under the new Elli Mobility unit – significantly increasing efficiency for fleet customers.

It can't be done alone: to promote electrification, the automotive industry and politics must work together, says Francesco De Giglio, Global Head of Fleet, Used Cars and Head Southwest Europe at SEAT/CUPRA, and explains in an interview why communication is so important in this context.

Fleet customers are once again looking increasingly to plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) in order to optimise their carbon footprint, observes Christian Voß, Head of Fleet at SEAT and CUPRA, Germany. In this interview with the fleet specialist, he explains precisely what lies behind this trend and what the future holds for both brands.

POWER UP your business was the motto for the Volkswagen Konzern Forum, which took place recently in Leipzig. The event focused on vehicles relevant for the fleet from the Group brands Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, Škoda, SEAT | CUPRA and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles as well as on mobility services from Volkswagen Financial Services.

Audi is launching a host of exciting model innovations for fleet customers. In this interview with Carsten Kortüm, Head of Sales Major Customers Germany, and Sascha Evers, Fleet Sales Coordination Europe, we discuss what these innovations mean and how the brand intends to set itself even further apart from (new) competitors in the market in the future, also over and above the vehicles themselves.

Things are becoming much more straightforward for company car users at many charging stations: with LOGPAY’s Plug&Charge service, the e-vehicle automatically connects to the charging station and the charging process begins.

Vehicle pools are an interesting alternative for companies that cannot or do not want to rely fully on a personalised company car fleet. Using digital solutions, such as the vehicle pool mobility platform Giravolta, can help to reduce the administrative burden involved and guarantee a seamless user experience.

Throughout the year of 2024, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is conducting a product offensive that offers something new in all model series. In the following FleetTalk, Konrad Wagner, the Head of Sales for Fleet Customers in Europe and International, and Andreas Zenk, the Head of Sales for Fleet Customers in Germany, discuss the ways that customers will profit from these new products and enhancements.

New studies explore the things that motivate us behind the wheel and how our behaviour on the road is changing. An insightful look into the dynamics of rod traffic today.

Volkswagen Passenger Cars fleet customers can look forward to a very unique year ahead. We discussed all the latest developments in the fleet business with Hans Andree, Head of Fleet Sales Germany, and Yvonne Kuschel, Head of International Fleet Steering.

Škoda has hit the mark with its first electric model: the Enyaq SUV is currently the most registered electric vehicle in Germany. The brand is pursuing ambitious plans up until 2026 and is launching six new, fully electric models. In an interview, Škoda Key Accounts Coordinator Luboš Vnenk explains how the expanded portfolio also opens up new prospects for fleets.

Octavia, Kodiaq, Superb: Traditionally, hearing these names causes fleet operators’ ears to prick up. The new versions of these fleet-favourites will be hitting the market in 2024. Steffen Zöhke, Head of Fleets, Direct Customers and Remarketing at Škoda Auto Deutschland, explains what fleet customers can expect – and what progress is being made in terms of electric mobility – in the following interview.

By 2030, Volkswagen plans to reduce the carbon footprint of its fleet in Europe by 40 percent. The all-electric car will certainly play a key role in this effort. Amid a maze of differing customer needs around the world, drive system preferences and business conditions, automakers cannot lose sight of renewable fuels – Professor Dr Thomas Garbe, the Head of Petrol and Diesel Fuels at Volkswagen AG, says in our interview.

Fleet configurations and vehicle ordering can be complicated and time-consuming processes. The online system called Fleet Ordering proves that things do not have to be that way: Major and direct customers of the Volkswagen Group can use this practical tool to significantly improve the efficiency of their processes.

Software platforms are transforming modern vehicles into smart companions. The Volkswagen Group’s software development company CARIAD has been driving this development at full speed for several years. We spoke to Knut Krösche, Head of Digital Business & Mobility Services at CARIAD.

How do you attract in-demand young talents in a highly competitive sector? Cegeka has the answer: The European IT service provider offers an inspiring environment – and a CUPRA Born to help the career entrants get their new working life up and running.

Group Forum 2023: Some 1,000 participants from 24 countries travelled to Munich in June 2023 to experience the combined fleet power of the Volkswagen Group brands.

The transformation towards electric and digital mobility is in full swing. In-house local battery factories will ensure reliability of supply for these important energy storage units. The most recent additions are the Volkswagen Group’s future gigafactories in Valencia, Spain, and St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada (picture above).

An easy way to bill the cost of business charging at home? For a long time this has involved a lot of organisational effort for fleet managers and company car users. Significant help is now at hand in Germany, however, thanks to the smart Home Charging Service from LOGPAY Transport Services GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Volkswagen Financial Services AG.

In such volatile times as these, organising company mobility can quickly turn into an obstacle race.

Artificial intelligence, augmented reality, solid state energy systems, autonomous driving and lots more exciting things …

A lot is happening in terms of electromobility, for example on German roads: the two-million mark for e-cars is expected to be exceeded in 2023.

Driving safely means knowing how to react in hazardous situations. Regular driver safety training should therefore be a permanent fixture for frequent drivers.

Anyone dealing with the issue of mobility in Europe for professional reasons cannot help but be familiar with the European Union’s (EU) objective of climate neutrality – and cannot avoid being involved intensively with the adopted and planned measures that underpin this undertaking

All switches are set to “on”: Electrification of fleets has gained massive momentum worldwide. With “Electrification-as-a-Service”, the Volkswagen Group is offering its European fleet customers an end-to-end approach to switching.

The automotive world is undergoing the greatest transformation in its history. We spoke to innovation researcher Professor Stefan Bratzel from the “Center of Automotive Management” research institute about why knowledge is becoming a critical success factor in the new world, what connectivity has to do with this, and why the pace of electrification could be improved.

Anyone who drives a lot for professional reasons knows how arduous everyday life on the move can be. Fortunate, therefore, those whose company cars are equipped with good assist technologies that can provide support (not just) in precarious situations.

Demand and feasibility clarified, funding applications submitted and electric vehicles successfully integrated. Now we can see how electric vehicles “work” in fleet operation.

After electric mobility, autonomous driving is the next big game changer of future mobility – and the impact on car design will be fundamental here too. In the second part of our interview with Klaus Zyciora we look at what’s in store for users.

Standing still is an alien concept for car designers at any rate. But what can be done when not just a model change but also an entire paradigm shift is taking place?

“Risk management” to the ears of many fleet managers sounds like an unwelcome stress test – unpleasant and demanding in the extreme. The basic principle behind it is a basic instinct of human nature: we weigh up risks on a daily basis, completely subconsciously for the most part.

More and more companies are adding electric cars to their fleets – fortunately! But do we have to worry about our electric grid reaching its limits at some point?

Flexible handling, effective capacity utilisation, optimum capital expenditure: the advantages of vehicle pools are clear to see.

Car buyers in Germany have until 31 December 2025 to benefit from the eco-bonus when purchasing a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) – assuming adequate incentives are still available by then.

A fleet without fuel costs: What may sound utopian to the ears of many fleet operators is getting tantalisingly closer thanks to electric mobility according to Elke Temme.

More models, more quick-charging stations, more services: according to Martin Roemheld, Head of E-Mobility Services at Volkswagen AG, 2021 will be the year of electric mobility. In the second part of the interview, the expert talks about central topics such as charging infrastructure, charging times and the status quo in Germany and Europe.

Jochen Schmitz is Head of International Fleet at Volkswagen Financial Services. In the interview, he talks about the current changes and challenges facing the fleet market – and how his team is supporting customers during these dynamic times.

More models, more quick-charging stations, more services: according to Martin Roemheld, Head of E-Mobility Services at Volkswagen AG, 2021 will be the year of electric mobility. In the first part of the interview, the expert talks about promotional concepts, the acceptance of electric mobility and explains why he feels comfortable driving his ID.3 even long distances with low remaining battery capacity.

With its own vehicle operating system, its own automotive cloud and a new electronic architecture in its vehicles, Volkswagen is gradually evolving into a software-driven mobility provider. How do fleet customers benefit?