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Volkswagen Group more than doubles deliveries of all-electric vehicles in first half year

• Major model offensive for battery-electric vehicles (BEV) is having an effect
• Worldwide BEV deliveries more than double to 170,939 (64,462) units in first half year
• BEV ramp-up to further accelerate in second half thanks to extended model range
• Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) also in considerable demand; deliveries more than triple to 171,300 (56,303) units
• Christian Dahlheim, Head of Group Sales: “Our global electric offensive continues to make good progress and customer demand is high. This year, we plan to deliver around one million electrified vehicles for the first time, and are confident that we will meet the fleet targets for CO₂ emissions in Europe.”

The Volkswagen Group has continued its successful electric offensive in the first half of 2021. The following new BEV models were launched in this period: Volkswagen ID.4, Volkswagen ID.6⁰¹, ŠKODA Enyaq iV, Audi Q4 e-tron, Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron, Audi e-tron GT⁰² and Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo. In total, 170,939 BEV models were delivered throughout the world up to the end of June, more than twice as many as in the prior-year period (+165.2 percent). After 59,948 BEV had been delivered to customers in the first quarter (+78.4 percent compared with the previous year), deliveries increased significantly, as planned, in the second quarter to 110,991 units (+259.7 percent compared with the previous year). In the course of the year, the BEV ramp-up will further accelerate thanks to the expanded model range. The Group has also consistently expanded its portfolio of PHEV models. This vehicle category benefits from considerable customer demand, too. In the first half of the year, a total of 171,300 PHEV were delivered, more than three times as many as in the prior-year period (+204.2 percent).

 

As regards BEV deliveries by regions, the Group’s home market of Europe was clearly in the lead in the first half year, with 128,078 vehicles (share: 74.9 percent). Here, the Group was the market leader, with a share of about 26 percent in BEV deliveries. In the USA, the Group handed over 18,514 BEV models to customers, corresponding to 10.8 percent of its worldwide BEV deliveries. Thus, the Group achieved a higher market share there with BEV, at about 9 percent, than in the overall market including conventionally powered vehicles. In China, 18,285 battery-electric vehicles were handed over to customers in the first half of 2021, accounting for 10.7 percent of the Group’s worldwide BEV deliveries.

The BEV model offensive of the core Volkswagen brand started in Europe last year with the ID.3. This model was followed this year by the ID.4 electric SUV, which was also launched in the USA and China in March. In addition, the ID.6, an electric SUV with up to 7 seats tailored specifically to meet the needs of Chinese customers, has been available in China since June. Christian Dahlheim said: “In the third quarter, we expect a significant boost to BEV deliveries in China thanks to the expanded Volkswagen ID. model range.”

Slightly more than half of the BEV deliveries throughout the world up to the end of June bore the logo of the core Volkswagen brand, which handed over 92,859 vehicles to customers (share: 54.3 percent). The premium brands Audi and Porsche followed with 32,775 vehicles (share: 19.2 percent) and 19,822 vehicles (share: 11.6 percent) respectively. ŠKODA delivered 17,697 BEV (share: 10.4 percent) and SEAT 6,172 (share: 3.6 percent).

The top five BEV models in the first half were:

- Volkswagen ID.4 37,292 vehicles

- Volkswagen ID.3 31,177 vehicles

- Audi e-tron (incl. Sportback) 25,794 vehicles

- Porsche Taycan (incl. Cross Turismo) 19,822 vehicles

- Volkswagen e-up!⁰³ 17,890 vehicles

 

Volkswagen Group – deliveries of battery-electric vehicles (BEV) to customers

Deliveries to  customers by markets	Q1 2021	Q1  2020	Change (%)	Q2 2021	Q2 2020	Change (%)	First half 2021	First half 2020	Change (%)
Europe	43,752	29,139	+50.1	84,326	20,833	+304.8	128,078	49,972	+156.3
USA	6,828	2,293	+197.8	11,686	2,103	+455.7	18,514	4,396	+321.2
China	6,244	1,398	+346.6	12,041	7,303	+64.9	18,285	8,701	+110.1
Rest of world	3,124	775	+303.1	2,938	618	+375.4	6,062	1,393	+335.2
World	59,948	33,605	+78.4	110,991	30,857	+259.7	170,939	64,462	+165.2

Deliveries to  customers by brands	Q1 2021	Q1  2020	Change (%)	Q2 2021	Q2 2020	Change (%)	First half 2021	First half 2020	Change (%)
Volkswagen Passenger Cars	30,735	15,766	+94.9	62,124	17,115	+263.0	92,859	32,881	+182.4
Audi	14,583	11,458	+27.3	18,192	7,901	+130.2	32,775	19,359	+69.3
ŠKODA	2,455	3,222	-23.8	15,242	1,733	>500	17,697	4,955	+257.2
SEAT	2,217	1,427	+55.4	3,955	728	+443.3	6,172	2,155	+186.4
Porsche	9,072	1,391	>500	10,750	3,089	+248.0	19,822	4,480	+342.5
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles	687	279	+146.2	477	257	+85.6	1,164	536	+117.2
MAN	199	62	+221.0	251	34	>500	450	96	+368.8
Scania	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Others*	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Volkswagen Group	59,948	33,605	+78.4	110,991	30,857	+259.7	170,939	64,462	+165.2

 

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Porsche is joining Zync as a strategic partner

22/07/2021

Porsche is expanding its start-up ecosystem with Zync. The Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer is joining the US tech start-up as a strategic partner through its company builder, Forward31.

 

 

Zync is a San Francisco-based “passenger experience company” that delivers new digital entertainment services such as video streaming, gaming and e-commerce to cars. Through this partnership, Porsche is pursuing its interests in business areas beyond its core while focusing on developing innovative solutions for the in-car entertainment of the future.

Zync’s technology bridges the gap between the entertainment and automotive industries, by allowing media content to be delivered to cars via a central partner. Thanks to a newly developed software solution and international partner network, streaming offers from third-party providers, for example, can be integrated directly into vehicles’ entertainment systems. The advantage is that this solution is based entirely on existing infotainment architectures, which means that hardware adjustments are not necessary. In addition to car manufacturers, Zync is also aimed at new mobility providers.

Zync turns the car into a private cinema

"Digital and personalizable in-vehicle solutions are becoming increasingly important for many drivers. With Zync, we’re now creating another opportunity to offer current and popular entertainment formats for this environment,” says Christian Knörle, Head of Company Building at Porsche Digital. “We’re delighted to be working with Rana June (RJ) and her founding team to help develop this promising market.”

Beyond hosting a number of diverse media collaborations, Zync boasts access to curated libraries of premium content. These are personalized through intelligent algorithms and recommended based on user interests, travel duration and current mood. By 2023, they will be able to integrate further functions such as interactive video games or online shopping as well. “We are delighted to have Forward31, a strong partner from the automotive industry, at our side,” says RJ, founder of Zync. In addition to its headquarters in San Francisco, the US start-up will open another office in Munich, Germany, later this year.

Porsche’s start-up ecosystem

Porsche is consistently driving forward the expansion of its start-up ecosystem in order to increase its innovative strength. In addition to building up a portfolio of business models via its company builder Forward31, the sports car manufacturer uses a variety of other instruments. Through Porsche Ventures, the company strategically invests directly in promising start-ups. Furthermore, the APX accelerator programme, a joint venture between Porsche and the media company Axel Springer, is used to further develop nascent companies at an earlier development phase. In addition, Porsche is also a partner of the open innovation platform Startup Autobahn.

About Forward31

The company builder Forward31 is a business unit of Porsche Digital. Its focus is on building a portfolio of promising start-ups that tap into new target groups and value chains beyond the core automotive business. These are founded and further devel-oped as independent companies together with entrepreneurs. Further information can be found at: www.forward31.com.

 

 

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Audi to discontinue A1 as tougher tailpipe rules hit small-car profitability

The acknowledgement comes as automakers start to question their small-car strategies in response to more stringent European Union regulations on tailpipe emissions

 

Audi will discontinue the A1 entry model as concern rises that tougher emissions standards will make small vehicles economically unviable to produce.

"We won't have a successor to the A1," Audi CEO Markus Duesmann told Automotive News Europe. "We know that offering combustion engines in the smaller segments in the future will be pretty difficult because the costs will go up. Therefore, we will leave the segment."

Duesmann's acknowledgement comes as automakers start to question their small-car strategies in response to more stringent European Union regulations on tailpipe emissions, in particular the output of CO2.

This year the industry must reduce its fleet CO2 average to 95 grams per kilometer, down from 106.7 g/km last year, according to JATO Dynamics.

The problem is that automakers struggle to get CO2 levels in their minicars and small cars to below the 95 g/km average without including some form of electrification, which adds cost in segments when margins are thin.

As a result, Opel dropped its Karl and Adam minicars. In addition, Stellantis sister brands Peugeot and Citroen plan to stop making the 108 and C1 minicars, respectively, according to a report.

Daimler, meanwhile, has begun the process of shifting production and development of its Smart brand to China, where the small cars will be built exclusively starting in 2022 as part of a joint venture with Zhejiang Geely Holding.

 

(ANE)

 

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Audi to discontinue A1 as tougher tailpipe rules hit small-car profitability

The acknowledgement comes as automakers start to question their small-car strategies in response to more stringent European Union regulations on tailpipe emissions

 

Audi will discontinue the A1 entry model as concern rises that tougher emissions standards will make small vehicles economically unviable to produce.

"We won't have a successor to the A1," Audi CEO Markus Duesmann told Automotive News Europe. "We know that offering combustion engines in the smaller segments in the future will be pretty difficult because the costs will go up. Therefore, we will leave the segment."

Duesmann's acknowledgement comes as automakers start to question their small-car strategies in response to more stringent European Union regulations on tailpipe emissions, in particular the output of CO2.

This year the industry must reduce its fleet CO2 average to 95 grams per kilometer, down from 106.7 g/km last year, according to JATO Dynamics.

The problem is that automakers struggle to get CO2 levels in their minicars and small cars to below the 95 g/km average without including some form of electrification, which adds cost in segments when margins are thin.

As a result, Opel dropped its Karl and Adam minicars. In addition, Stellantis sister brands Peugeot and Citroen plan to stop making the 108 and C1 minicars, respectively, according to a report.

Daimler, meanwhile, has begun the process of shifting production and development of its Smart brand to China, where the small cars will be built exclusively starting in 2022 as part of a joint venture with Zhejiang Geely Holding.

 

(ANE)

 

 

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07/28/21

Wolfsburg, London, Amsterdam

 

Consortium of Volkswagen Group, Attestor Limited and Pon Holdings B.V. to launch takeover offer for Europcar

 

The Volkswagen Group is taking a major step forward in its NEW AUTO strategy to become a leading provider of individual mobility in the electric and fully connected age. In a consortium with London-based asset manager Attestor Limited and Dutch mobility provider Pon Holdings B.V., Volkswagen agreed to launch a recommended takeover offer for Europcar Mobility Group (“Europcar”). Europcar is the leading mobility service and rental car company in Europe with over 3,500 stations across 140+ countries and a fleet of over 350,000 vehicles in 2019, serving over 5 million customers per year. The minimum acceptance threshold for the takeover offer is 67% and existing shareholders holding 68% in Europcar have committed to accept the takeover offer.

 

For Volkswagen, one of the world’s leading automakers and a leader in the transition to the zero-emissions future of mobility, the transaction with Europcar, a major provider of mobility services including vehicle hire and car sharing, provides a compelling opportunity to create a leading mobility platform. The consortium aims to effect a successful transformation of Europcar and deliver new and innovative mobility solutions to meet growing customer demand for services complementing car ownership, whilst managing the business with a balanced governance structure and leveraging the strengths of each consortium partner. Though Volkswagen will have a majority shareholding in the joint holding company, it will neither control the consortium nor Europcar.

The proposed transaction was approved by the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG in an extraordinary meeting today. In an agreement with Europcar, the consortium has committed to make a recommended tender offer of €0.50 for all outstanding shares of Europcar Mobility Group SA with an increase of the offer price to €0.51 if more than 90% of the share capital and voting rights are transferred following the tender offer. The offer price represents a 27% premium to the closing price of Europcar on Euronext Paris on June 22, 2021, of €0.39, which was the last day before the consortium’s approach to Europcar became public and implies an enterprise value of €2.9bn.

The takeover offer will be subject, in addition to the mandatory expectance threshold of 50.1%, to a minimum acceptance threshold of 67% and the consortium has already received irrevocable commitments from existing Europcar shareholders representing 68% of the outstanding shares to accept the takeover offer including 12.8% already held by Attestor. The transaction is subject to approval by the French Stock Market Authority (AMF) and relevant antitrust authorities. The offer is expected to be filed with the AMF by the end of the third quarter 2021 and is expected to be completed in the course of the fourth quarter 2021 or first quarter 2022.

Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess: “The mobility market is changing rapidly as customers increasingly demand new and innovative on-demand mobility solutions, such as subscription and sharing models to complement car ownership. That is why we made building a leading mobility platform a key priority of our recently announced NEW AUTO strategy through 2030. Europcar provides advanced fleet management capabilities as well as a broad network of stations at major airports, railway stations and city locations and will help accelerate Volkswagen’s delivery of its ambitious mobility services targets. Together with our consortium partners Attestor and Pon, we will support the development and transformation of Europcar’s business and selectively add further services from Volkswagen Group brands.”

Jan-Christoph Peters, founder and owner of Attestor: “With its strong market position, Europcar has the potential to become a leading platform for individual mobility concepts in Europe. As one of its largest shareholders, we already supported the recently completed financial restructuring of the Europcar Mobility Group. Alongside Volkswagen and Pon, we are now taking the next step helping the business to develop into a sustainably successful and innovative company positioned to lead in the fast-growing mobility sector.”

 

(Volkswagen Group)

 

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