Volkswagen brings state-of-the-art connectivity solutions to the commercial vehicle range
Under the agreement, Connected Cars will supply its CC-Link on-board telematics devices and CC-DataStream platform to enhance Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ ecosystem for business and fleet customers. A combination of CC-Link hardware installed in vehicles as well as connection via OEM telematics where available will feed a rich stream of real-time vehicle data.
Connected Cars A/S and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles announced a new strategic partnership to integrate Connected Cars’ advanced vehicle connectivity solutions into Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ ecosystem for business customers and their vehicles.
Under the agreement, Connected Cars will supply its CC-Link on-board telematics devices and CC-DataStream platform to enhance Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ ecosystem for business and fleet customers. A combination of CC-Link hardware installed in vehicles as well as connection via OEM telematics where available will feed a rich stream of real-time vehicle data – such as high quality vehicle health and diagnostics data like error codes.
Connectivity for Volkswagen commercial vehicles
Through this integration, Volkswagen dealers and authorized workshops gain instant visibility into each vehicle’s status and allowing a seamless connection between the vehicle and appointment data with Connect Pro. This means service teams can proactively address issues before they lead to breakdowns, significantly reducing unplanned downtime for customers’ fleets.
Both companies have committed to a European-wide deployment of these integrated services. The rollout will occur in phases, focusing first on major strategic markets to quickly reach scale and gather best practices for subsequent regions. Initial deployments are expected in key European markets.
“Integrating Connected Cars’ solutions into our ecosystem for business customers is a natural fit with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ digitalization strategy. This collaboration allows us to deliver real-time diagnostics and predictive maintenance capabilities to our dealers and fleet customers European-wide, reinforcing our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. By partnering with Connected Cars, we’re boosting our vehicles’ uptime and giving our commercial clients a powerful new toolset for fleet management. It’s a strategically important alliance that underscores Volkswagen’s dedication to providing best-in-class connected services for commercial vehicle operators”, stated Kersten Lange, Head of Product Marketing & Connectivity at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
