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Volkswagen Financial Services UK has launched discounts on service plans of up to 25%, including its All-In offer. All-in is a one-stop-shop aftercare package that can be paid for upfront or via monthly instalments and includes the customer’s next two services, two MOTs, two years of Roadside Assistance and two years’ warranty. At a time when the cost of living ...

Murray Group has been recognised as top dealer group in the One Business Scorecard for the Volkswagen network. The One Business Scorecard measures the performance of Volkswagen retailers across a variety of metrics in aftersales and new and used car sales. Kevin Murray, managing director, said: “I’m immensely proud of my teams and colleagues within our Volkswagen retailers for all ...

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has recognised the achievements of the top performers across its UK network at its annual awards. The awards celebrated the successes of the brand’s 63 Van Centres and 33 Authorised Repairers. In the overall top performer awards for 2021, the gold award went to JCB Sittingbourne Van Centre, while Volkswagen Van Centre, Liverpool picked up the silver ...

Volkswagen and Bosch have struck a deal to explore setting up a unit to produce car batteries in industrial scale. The two companies plan to supply integrated battery production systems as well as on-site ramp-up and maintenance support for battery cell and system manufacturers. The deal was signed by Volkswagen board member Thomas Schmall and Robert Bosch board member Rolf ...

Volkswagen doubled its sales of all electric vehicles in 2021 selling 263,000 vehicles, up 97%. Last year, the company delivered more electric vehicles worldwide than ever before, handing over more than 369,000 electric cars (+73% compared to 2020), including approximately 106,000 PHEVs (+33%) and 263,000 all-electric vehicles (+97%) to customers. Overall, Volkswagen sold 4.9 million vehicles worldwide, 8% down on ...

Ford of Europe has appointed Martin Sander as general manager, passenger vehicles, Ford of Europe, and chair of the management board of Ford-Werke GmbH, effective June 1. Ford said the move reflectd its commitment to build a thriving electric car business in Europe. Sander brings significant automotive industry experience following a 25-year career at Volkswagen Group, where he held various ...

A French regulator Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) has given the go ahead for Volkswagen to acquire daily rental firm Europcar. The move is part of Volkswagen’s strategy to offer new mobility packages to customers as detailed in its New Auto 2030 put forward in July this year. Volkswagen sees development of a mobility platform as a key driver of ...

Volkswagen’s third quarter saw the manufacturer deliver around 1.1 million vehicles, down -26%. As a result of the semiconductor shortage, the operating profit in the third quarter was EUR -184m. However, the company anticipates a return to a significantly positive performance in the current fourth quarter. Volkswagen CFO Alexander Seitz said: “Despite the massive challenges caused by the impact of ...

Lookers Volkswagen Van Centre in Glasgow has secured a contract to supply 100 new Volkswagen Crafter panel vans to Menzies Distribution. Menzies recently expanded further in Scotland after acquiring West Lothian-based logistics company JBT Distribution, enhancing its presence throughout the region. Lookers said the contract was a significant win for its business in Scotland and a positive sign of future ...

Volkswagen has appointed Owen Shepherd as its new head of aftersales. Shepherd has worked for Volkswagen Group UK for 17 years, starting in the Legal team, before moving into business operational roles from 2010, including head of business roles for ŠKODA Service and Parts, Group Parts Operations, and ŠKODA Planning and Supply. In his new position, Shepherd will oversee all ...