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  • VWFS UK Press Team:

     
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    Email: press@vwfs.co.uk
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  • VWFS UK Press Lead:

    Elizabeth Waddup
    Email: Elizabeth.Waddup@vwfs.co.uk
    Phone: 07824498301
     

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Information for editors 

Volkswagen Financial Services are a business division of the Volkswagen AG group of companies and comprise Volkswagen Financial Services AG along with its associated companies, Volkswagen Bank GmbH, Porsche Financial Services, and the financial services companies in the USA and Canada that belong directly or indirectly to Volkswagen AG – with the exception of the financial services of the Scania brand and Porsche Holding Salzburg. The key business fields embrace dealer and customer financing, leasing, the bank and insurance business, fleet management and mobility offers. Volkswagen Financial Services have a total of 16,558 employees worldwide, Volkswagen Financial Services report total assets of around EUR 225.6 billion, an operating result of EUR 2.8 billion and a portfolio of around 21.9 million current contracts (as at: 31.12.2020). 

Press Releases

Please find the latest press releases relating to VWFS and our partners below.

Driving home for Christmas

Driving home for Christmas? Top tips to make sure you arrive safely in the festive mood

As the UK takes to the roads over the festive period, VWFS reminds drivers to check they’re prepared for any potential car troubles on the way

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Furry friends could lead drivers to a fine in motoring mistake

New data from VWFS has revealed that 71% of drivers would make the critical mistake of taking their pet out of the car in a motorway breakdown situation. 

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Could UK drivers’ overconfidence lead to a summer of breakdowns?

Staycations are here to stay, with 1 in 4 Brits planning an extended road trip this summer. VWFS shares its top tips to stay safe on the roads.  

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Cost of living crisis compromises safety of Great Britain’s roads

One third of drivers have admitted to skipping an essential service on their car due to the cost of living crisis. 

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London leads the charge on electric vehicle infrastructure 

London tops the leaderboard on electric vehicle charging point rollout in the UK, according to the latest data from VWFS. 

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EV Tracker Report 

This fourth tracker report uses the latest data from reputable sources and exclusively commissioned consumer research to analyse how EV adoption is progressing.

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London falls behind North East on electric vehicle infrastructure

The North East leads the charge on public EV charging infrastructure at 5.4 units per 100,000 people, overtaking London, which now stands at 5.1 units per 100,000.

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Subscription models will hugely impact UK’s road to green travel    

Research tells us that younger consumers are drawn to the convenience of subscription services and find the no-strings-attached nature of this set-up appealing.

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Cost of living crisis set to scupper 2032 net zero target

As a ‘big ticket’ item, the purchase of a new vehicle is arguably more susceptible than most to the impact of economic downturns and failing confidence among individual consumers.

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UK drivers face hefty fine for ignoring simple task this winter

Drivers across the UK face fines of up to £1,000 for failing to carry out a simple task in adverse weather.

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EV Tracker Report

This third tracker report uses the latest data from reputable sources and exclusively commissioned consumer research to analyse how EV adoption is progressing.

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VWFS Rent-a-Car leads the way on Trustpilot

Volkswagen Financial Services UK’s Rent-a-Car service has received the green light from customers as it notched its 2,000th Trustpilot review – whilst maintaining an industry leading 4.9-star rating.

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Volkswagen Financial Services UK on track to activate 810,000 service plans in 2022 with 1 in 4 linked to Volkswagen Group cars

Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) is forecasting it will activate 810,000 ‘inflation-proof’ service plans this year as it helps customers tackle affordability issues in the current economic climate.

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Millennial drivers keep cars cleanest

Millennial drivers keep their cars cleaner than any other generation of motorists, new research from a leading car finance company has revealed. 

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EV transition in rural Britain

The UK must not leave rural communities behind as it transitions to mainstream adoption of electric vehicles, according to one electromobility expert.

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Green benefits of EV uni travel

As we see the beginning of the new university academic year, we also see the migration of more than half a million students heading to campuses across the UK.

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1/3 of Brits will not afford their commute if fuel costs keeps rising 

The current economic climate has tightened many people’s budgets, and our latest study has revealed the stark reality of Britain’s cost of living crisis.

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Drivers learning in automatic EVs will soon be the norm

Drivers learning in automatic EVs will soon be the norm, says Volkswagen Financial Services UK’s EV consultant.

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VWFS qualifies for Great Place to Work shortlist

Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) has been shortlisted as one of the best places to work in the UK.

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Drivers can cut yearly running costs by 70% if they switch to an EV

Electric vehicles can cost around a quarter of the price to run as petrol and diesel cars, according to one of the UK’s leading car finance companies.

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VWFS finances 100,000 used cars in 2022

Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) is driving the nation’s renaissance with older vehicles after announcing it has financed a record 100,000 used cars so far this year.

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EV Tracker Report: Vol. 2

This second tracker report uses the latest data from reputable sources and exclusively commissioned consumer research to analyse how EV adoption is progressing.

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Used EVs will unlock mainstream adoption of green travel, says CEO of Volkswagen Financial Services UK

If we are to achieve mainstream adoption of electric cars in this country – and hit the Government’s decarbonisation targets – we need to redirect more attention to the development of the Used EV market.

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Charging anxiety may be fuelled by human insecurity, not the EV network, as 55% of Brits panic if their devices run out of battery

One of the main barriers to owning an electric car might be caused by a modern obsession with needing fully charged personal devices, according to new research from Volkswagen Financial Services UK.

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Are there enough public chargepoints to meet current and future EV demand?

The creation of a robust, reliable, and fit for purpose public charging infrastructure that enjoys the full confidence of EV drivers is central to mainstream adoption of electric cars.

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EV trendsetters: UK is currently ahead of the curve to meet the Government's 2032 EV target - but for how long?

The UK is currently AHEAD of the required adoption curve to meet the Government’s 2032 EV target, according to the latest available DfT statistics included in Volkswagen Financial Services UK’s first EV tracking report.

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CUPRA and VWFS launch subscription service for all-electric Born

CUPRA and Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) has launched a pilot subscription service for the arrival of the award-winning, all-electric CUPRA Born in the UK.

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The road to green travel: Where are we now? Where are we going?

Due to its importance to both the automotive sector and society’s wider sustainable aspirations, Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) has instigated a new report to track progress of EV adoption against the targets which have been clearly identified by policy makers.

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Car rentals surge 148% this month amid Easter travel chaos

Demand for rental vehicles more than doubled ahead of the Easter weekend as widespread travel disruption wreaked havoc with people’s holiday plans.

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Sustainable super cars in high demand as Porsche and Bentley see surge in eco-friendly sales

New research by Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) shows that demand for eco-friendly super cars has surged since the pandemic.

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Four in 10 Brits haven’t driven for work since the pandemic

A significant number of Brits have put the brakes on driving to work – potentially for good – as new research reveals the pandemic has drastically altered the nation’s commuting routines.

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7 in 10 Brits believe they would pass their practical driving test if they retook it tomorrow

British drivers get better with age, according to new research out today from one of the UK’s leading car finance companies. 

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Volkswagen Financial Services UK announces spring deals with Service Plan discounts

Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) has given the green light to a variety of spring deals on Service Plans, including the newest aftercare package: All-in.

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Rising energy costs: How will this impact EV drivers?

In light of the news that energy costs are on the rise, and causing concern across the nation, it seems to have created a lingering doubt for motorists who either own or are looking to buy an electric vehicle.

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UK drivers could face £5,000 fine for eating, fiddling with the radio or operating a satnav at the wheel

Volkswagen Financial Services UK is reminding drivers to avoid behaviours that breach the Highway Code, especially as research shows that 24% of Brits are planning a domestic road trip this spring.

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Annual EV sales surge 160% as Midlands is UK’s electric car hotspot

The UK’s journey to mainstream adoption of electric cars is accelerating fast, with annual EV sales almost tripling according to new data released by one of the UK’s leading automotive finance companies.

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How to make your money go further when buying used cars

With the used car market in overdrive and growing caution amongst buyers to get a suitable car at the right price, Volkswagen Financial Services UK has compiled ten top tips for people considering buying a used car.

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Drivers can save almost £80 a month by switching to electric

Using Volkswagen’s Cost of Ownership tool, Volkswagen Financial Services UK has calculated the monthly cost of ownership for many electric vehicles is considerably cheaper than comparable petrol or diesel cars.

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Staycations are in and overseas getaways are out this winter as personal vehicles remain central to holiday plans

New research from Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) shows that more Brits are staycationing in the UK this winter (13%) as opposed to travelling overseas for a holiday (9%).

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Over a third of Brits are living more sustainably since the pandemic

The pandemic has accelerated Britain’s journey to greener living, according to new research out today from one of the UK’s leading automotive finance companies.

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Car rentals up 144% versus 2020 with peak to come over Christmas

Volkswagen Financial Services UK predicts an incredibly busy Christmas period in the car rental market as new figures from its Rent-a-Car service show demand has sky-rocketed since last year.

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Brits too attached to part with their cars as only one in 10 families gave up second car in lockdown

One in ten families have given up their second car since March 2020, despite additional finance pressures during lockdown and a sharp decline in miles travelled, a Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) study has found.

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Volkswagen Financial Services UK analyses 6.5 million miles of driving data to help fleets convert to electric vehicles

As nationwide lockdowns forced millions to stay at home and a subsequent global shortage of semiconductors disrupted manufacturing supply chains, many businesses used this unique period to plan changes to their fleet.

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Six in ten Brits love singing in the car with Adele and Ed Sheeran voted nation’s top carpool karaoke partners

According to new research from Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS), most Brits use their car as a rolling music studio as it’s revealed that 64% of the population belt out their favourite songs whilst behind the wheel.

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Volkswagen Financial Services UK announce Black Friday deals with Service Plan and All-in aftercare package discounts

Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) has given the green light to a variety of Black Friday deals on Service Plans, including the newest aftercare package: All-in.

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A third of Brits considering buying used electric cars after recent fuel crisis

A study by Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) showed that more than a third (35%) of people surveyed are now more likely to buy an electric vehicle when they choose their next car as a result of the fuel crisis.

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Bigger models are in and smaller models are out as pandemic shifts UK's car buying habits

Bigger cars have become more popular in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, new research out today from one of the UK’s leading automotive finance companies can reveal.

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We are putting customers at the heart of everything we do as industry bounces back from Covid and semiconductor shortage

As all businesses have had to plan and implement new processes to react to unprecedented times, we too have continued in our commitment to evolve our support for customers, brands and retailers with fresh thinking, product innovation and an understanding of the challenges and issues each are facing.

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Crawley is the UK's used car hotspot of 2021

New research from Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) can reveal that Crawley in West Sussex has seen more used cars financed in 2021 than any other town or city in the UK.

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Electric car drivers have many reasons for optimism despite energy prices rising

CEO Mike Todd discusses research showing that it’s still cheaper to run an electric car compared to a combustion car, even as electricity prices appear to have risen faster than petrol, diesel and LPG over the past 18 months.

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Six in 10 young people want access to a car via subscription as usership trumps ownership

Millennials are keen to adopt a modern way of accessing cars that sees users subscribe to a vehicle rather than own one outright.

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Volkswagen Financial Services UK launches Try Before You Buy pilot for EV considerers 

Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) has launched an exciting Try Before You Buy pilot via its Rent-a-Car platform for people who are considering making the switch to an electric vehicle.

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46% of Brits say they’d be a better driver than driverless cars 

Technology is revolutionising many aspects of modern life but Brits are reluctant to relinquish driving duties, with almost half of us saying we’d prefer to drive ourselves rather than rely on self-driving technology.

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Electric cars could be cheaper to run than you think - and finance cases have more than doubled since 2019

To mark World EV Day, Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) has released data from its online EV-4-Me quiz, which shows that electric vehicles can cost around half as much to run as petrol and diesel cars.

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HALF of Brits are more interested in staycations since COVID-19

New research from Volkswagen Financial Services UK can reveal that almost half of Brits (49%) have become more interested in staycations and road trips as a result of the pandemic.

VWFS DRIVE

Electric vehicles are surging in popularity as finance cases more than double since 2019

The popularity of electric vehicles is surging in 2021 as consumers become more environmentally conscious, according to new data out today from one of the UK’s leading automotive finance companies.

VWFS DRIVE

Over half of consumers are using a mobile to help buy their next car

Mobile phones are the nation’s number one device when it comes to finding a new car, according to data out today from one of the UK’s leading automotive finance companies.

VWFS DRIVE

VWFS DRIVE launches online finance application for Volkswagen and SEAT cars

Customers wanting to drive a Volkswagen or SEAT on Personal Contract Hire (PCH) can apply for Finance and Credit Check for available stock vehicles, from any device, anywhere, using VWFS DRIVE.

Electric Vehicle

80% of Brits believe people should be driving electric vehicles within 10 years

New research from VWFS can reveal that eight in ten (80%) Brits believe it’s important that people switch to an electric vehicle by 2031.

Van rental

Van rentals soar by 219% during lockdown as home moves and home deliveries increase

Van rentals have surged in popularity to meet changing demands caused by lockdown, according to new data out today from one of the UK’s leading automotive finance companies.

VWFS DRIVE

Car sales are going digital as pandemic shifts buyer behaviour

VWFS has found that car sales on VWFS DRIVE, the leading finance provider’s online leasing platform, have seen sizeable month-on-month growth this year.

Used Vehicles

Five used cars perfect for the best UK road trips this summer

Exploring these shores on the open road is back in vogue for 2021, so if you’re looking to change cars and are eyeing up a potential road trip this summer, we’ve matched five used cars to five of the best UK-based road trips.

Volkswagen ID.3

Milton Keynes Parks Trust goes electric with new fleet of Volkswagen ID.3s

Milton Keynes’ green spaces will become a little greener this summer after the city’s Parks Trust ordered a new fleet of Volkswagen’s ground-breaking ID.3 electric vehicles.

Mike Todd - Charge&Fuel

Why is a universal payment app essential to mainstream adoption of electric vehicles?

CEO Mike Todd discusses the ever-growing electric vehicle revolution and why having a universal payment app is essential for the future.

VWFS GPTW for Women

Volkswagen Financial Services named in top 20 best places to work for women

VWFS has been named the 13th best place to work in the UK in the annual Great Place to Work Super Large Category for Best Workplaces™ for Women.

British motorists want to go electric as 78% say it’ll hurt the environment if they don’t give up petrol and diesel cars

Half of British drivers (50%) say they’d like to help the planet by switching to an electric vehicle, but industry experts explain more needs to be done to highlight the benefits of EVs.

Rent-a-Car Bookings Press Release

Seven top tips for planning the perfect road trip

The Spring Bank Holiday is almost here and it’s expected that thousands of people across the UK will pack up their cars for a staycation over the long weekend. We have rounded up seven top tips for planning the perfect road trip this Spring Bank Holiday.

Rent-a-Car Bookings Press Release

Rent-a-Car bookings more than double in lockdown amid rise of staycations and online shopping

Demand for rental vehicles has more than doubled during lockdown, according to new data out today from one of the UK’s leading automotive finance companies. 

VWFS UK and Volkswagen Group UK launch innovative aftercare plan: All-in

The pioneering All-in plan, launching this spring, will be available for customers who drive a vehicle from Volkswagen, Audi, ŠKODA, SEAT or Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles that is over three years old, and boasts access to a comprehensive suite of benefits.

Driving to staycations

Rise in VW campervan finance as Brits prepare to drive to summer staycations

British holidaymakers are gearing up for a summer of staycations, according to new data out today from one of the UK’s leading automotive finance companies. 

VWFS accelerating towards digital future with double appointment to Board of Management

Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) can announce that Dan James, Marketing Director and Chief Digital Officer, and Matt Solven, Risk and Controlling Director, joined the Board of Management on 1st May 2021. 

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VWFS named in top 20 best places to work in the UK

Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) has been named the 18th best place to work in the UK in the annual Great Place to Work Super Large Category for Best Workplaces.

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Almost a quarter of Brits see themselves driving an electric vehicle within five years 

New research from Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) can reveal that almost a quarter of Brits (23%) see themselves driving an electric vehicle within five years.

Overcoming Fleet EV's Confusion of Charges

Concern about access to charging points is one of the main barriers to wider adoption of electric vehicles in fleets, but Mike Todd, CEO of Volkswagen Financial Services, says making it easier for drivers to use all of the existing charging infrastructure can help overcome range and charging anxiety.

VWFS UK appoints new Head of Marketing 

Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) has appointed ex-SEAT national communications and digital marketing manager Charlotte Cheeseman as Head of Marketing to lead the car finance provider in its marketing efforts out of the pandemic and continue its preparations to be fit for future.

3 in 4 brits would rather drive than get public transport as car showrooms reopen

Cars have become more important to British people’s lives due to COVID-19, according to new data out today from one of the UK’s leading automotive finance companies.

Volkswagen Financial Services UK recognised as a great place to work in wellbeing index

Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) UK has been officially recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in the latest wellbeing index published by employee experience platform, Great Place to Work.

Mike Todd

2021: A New Emerging Landscape 

Mike Todd, CEO at VWFS predicts that aside from the impact of Brexit, three other key areas will continue to influence the automotive sector’s response post COVID-19.

Coronavirus can’t stop the EV juggernaut, say fleet owners

Fleet owners are predicting coronavirus will not stop the move to electric and are demanding suppliers give them the necessary knowledge to learn and help customers get electric vehicles on the road, according to a survey by VWFS.

Mike Todd

Acceleration of automotive disruption

Our CEO Mike Todd outlines how the impact of COVID-19 on our lifestyles is leading to an acceleration of industry disruption, with consumers at the heart.  

Carl zu Dohna joins VWFS as Chief Commercial Officer

Carl zu Dohna, who joined VWFS UK from VW Commercial Vehicles (VWCW) earlier this month, believes the auto finance sector has a responsibility to get Britain moving again. 

Coronavirus (COVID-19) 

A letter from our CEO Mike Todd to all our customers impacted by the Coronavirus. 

heycar UK launch

Click here to view the press release regarding the launch of heycar in the UK on the heycar UK website.