Volkswagen Group Info Services

What Volkswagen Group Info Services does

Volkswagen Group Info Services AG is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CARIAD SE (Volkswagen Group's software company) that operates the Data Hub platform at drivesomethinggreater.com — a centralized B2B API gateway providing standardized access to vehicle data from six Volkswagen Group brands (Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Audi, Škoda, SEAT/Cupra, and Bentley). The platform covers 168 million+ vehicles with 100+ data points per vehicle, delivering both static and dynamic vehicle data via REST APIs (JSON format) and ODX-standardized diagnostic downloads. Core products include VIN Specification, Mileage Data (PAYD), Charging Data, Charging Control, State of Health, Functions on Demand, VIN Recall, Vehicle Images, Local Hazard Information, and Diagnostics Data, organized into five solution categories: Repair & Maintenance, Retail & Importer, Insurance, Maps & Life Services, and Fleet Management. Data and services are hosted on Microsoft Azure within the EU, with PKI and OAuth-based security, and SFD/SFD2 access control covering 95%+ of vehicles.

The company monetizes via Data Distribution Agreements structured as Framework Agreements with Product Specific Appendixes, with subscription pricing set per data solution rather than publicly disclosed. GTM is enterprise field sales with a dedicated sales team and named account managers; the platform itself is free to register, and B2B customers authenticate via Volkswagen AG's ONE Business ID identity provider. Initial registration is supported in Germany, France, Poland, and Czech Republic, with data usage eligibility extending to the EEA, UK, and Switzerland. The company also operates a dedicated EU Data Act Hub for Articles 4 and 5 compliance, a Data Hub Sandbox for partner testing, and a Consent Portal for B2C data products. Revenue, funding, and detailed financials are not publicly disclosed; headcount is stated at 11-50 employees and paid-up share capital is €100,000.

The company is led by Patricia Stich (Board of Management) under Chairman of the Supervisory Board Björn Körtner, with Alexander Theile serving as Senior Sales & Key Account Manager. Recent strategic activity includes fleet data and EV charging partnerships (Webfleet June 2026, Ohme April 2026), a transition to next-generation vehicle data interfaces announced April 2026, and expansion of regulatory-aligned compliance infrastructure under the EU Data Act. Customer concentration is enterprise-only across diversified verticals, with no named customer logos disclosed.

Name

Volkswagen Group Info Services

Legal name

Volkswagen Group Info Services AG

Website

https://drivesomethinggreater.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Volkswagen Group Info Services AG, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CARIAD SE, operates the Data Hub — a B2B API platform providing standardized multibrand vehicle data from six Volkswagen Group brands (168M+ vehicles) for insurance, repair, fleet, retail, and mobility customers across the EEA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Data Platform

NAICS

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers (441)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

V2X Message & Data Exchange Platforms (SPaT/MAP, TIM, CAM/DENM Brokers) (TLAJAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vehicle Diagnostics & Fault Code Scanning Services (TLAKANAA), Dealer-to-Dealer (B2B) Vehicle Remarketing Networks (TLABAKAB)

Keywords

• Vehicle data API
• Multibrand OEM data
• Automotive data platform
• Connected car data
• B2B mobility data

Headquarters

HQ city

Wolfsburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Data Set Subscriptions: B2B customers enter into Data Distribution Agreements (DDAs) to license specific vehicle data sets via the Data Hub. Pricing for subscriptions is set forth in the respective DDA (contractual). The Data Hub platform itself is free to register and use.
2. Framework Agreement + Product Specific Appendix: Commercial relationship is structured via a two-tier contract model: a Framework Agreement establishes overarching legal terms, and Product Specific Appendixes define scope, pricing, and technical provisions for each subscribed data solution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Volkswagen Group Info Services AG operates the Data Hub, a centralized B2B API platform providing multibrand vehicle data solutions from six Volkswagen Group brands (Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Audi, Škoda, SEAT/Cupra, Bentley) through a single interface. The offering includes static and dynamic vehicle data on more than 168 million vehicles with 100+ data points per vehicle, delivered via REST APIs (JSON) and ODX format, covering VIN specifications, mileage, charging, diagnostics, recall, vehicle images, and local hazard information. Commercial access requires a Framework Agreement plus Product Specific Appendixes per use case, with a 4-week testing period before full subscription.

Product overview

Volkswagen Group Info Services operates the Data Hub, a unified platform providing multibrand vehicle data solutions across six Volkswagen Group brands (Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT/Cupra, Skoda, Bentley, MAN) with data on more than 168 million vehicles. The portfolio includes core data products organized into solution categories: VIN Specification, Mileage Data, Charging Data, Charging Control, State of Health, Functions on Demand, VIN Recall, Vehicle Images, Local Hazard Information, and Diagnostics Data. These products serve industries including Repair & Maintenance, Retail & Importer, Insurance, Fleet Management, and Maps & Life Services. Data access is provided via REST APIs and ODX format downloads through the Developer Hub.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Data Hub: The central platform operated by Volkswagen Group Info Services AG providing access to subscriptions of customized vehicle-related data sets for business customers.
• EU Data Act Hub
• Consent Portal
• Data Hub Sandbox

Products and services

• Data Hub
• VIN Specification

Quantifiable outcome

• Diagnostics Data updated twice per year (May and November), significantly higher update frequency than many third-party solutions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CARIAD SEcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCARIAD SE is the sole shareholder of Volkswagen Group Info Services AG (100% owned subsidiary). CARIAD SE is the software company of the Volkswagen Group. It acts as an IT service provider data processor for the Data Hub (Major-Hirst-Straße 7, 38442 Wolfsburg). CARIAD provides core technical infrastructure and support for the Data Hub platform.
• Volkswagen AGcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerVolkswagen AG provides the ONE Business ID identity provider and VW ID authentication services for B2B and B2C customer access to the Data Hub. VW AG also acts as website host. Volkswagen AG is the parent company of the Volkswagen Group and serves as the operator of the corporate identity infrastructure underlying the Data Hub's access management. Volkswagen AG is a separate data controller for ONE Business ID and VW ID processing under GDPR.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Geotab: Global fleet telematics incumbent with a deep vehicle data footprint and broad insurance/fleet customer base. Competes with VW Group Info Services in the fleet management vertical via its own telematics data pipeline, though via after-market hardware rather than OEM-native APIs.
• Cox Automotive (Manheim / Dealertrack): Major US-headquartered automotive services group operating vehicle remarketing, dealer software, and vehicle data platforms. Overlaps with VW Group Info Services' Retail & Importer and residual-value use cases at a multi-OEM, multi-geography scale.
• LexisNexis Risk Solutions (Vehicle Data): Major US insurance and vehicle history data provider with vehicle-specific data products serving insurers, dealers, and fleet operators. Indirect competitor for VIN-level mileage, vehicle history, and insurance underwriting use cases addressed by VW Group Info Services' Mileage Data product.

Direct peers

• Caruso: German-based automotive data marketplace aggregating vehicle and mobility data across multiple OEMs and data providers for fleet, insurance, and mobility B2B customers. Operates as a neutral intermediary alternative to single-OEM data hubs.
• High Mobility: Berlin-based vehicle data API platform providing standardized access to OEM vehicle data across multiple brands for fleet, insurance, and mobility use cases. Closely comparable independent alternative to VW Group Info Services, particularly in the European market.
• Smartcar: Independent vehicle API platform that aggregates vehicle data from multiple OEMs (including some non-VW brands) for insurance, mobility, and fleet applications. Direct substitute for B2B customers who need cross-OEM coverage without integrating OEM-by-OEM.
• Stellantis Mobilisights: Stellantis's B2B connected vehicle data marketplace offering multibrand data from across Stellantis brands (Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat, Opel, Jeep, etc.) for insurance, fleet, and mobility use cases. Operates the same OEM-aggregator model as VW Group Info Services.
• Mercedes-Benz Connectivity Services (Mercedes me / Car-to-X): Mercedes-Benz AG's connected vehicle data program exposing Mercedes-Benz vehicle telemetry, diagnostics, and Car-to-X hazard information to B2B customers. Directly comparable to VW Group Info Services' Diagnostics Data, Local Hazard Information, and Fleet Interface products.
• BMW CarData: BMW Group's OEM-owned B2B platform providing multibrand vehicle data, usage-based insurance data, and diagnostics APIs to third parties — operating the same core model as Volkswagen Group Info Services but for BMW Group brands. Closest functional analogue in the German OEM landscape.

Others

• Webfleet (Bridgestone): Bridgestone-owned fleet management platform and existing VW Group Info Services integration partner (June 2026). Acts as a downstream consumer of fleet vehicle data and a channel for VW Group Info Services data into fleet customer workflows rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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