AUTO1 Group

Last week, our CEO and Co-Founder Christian Bertermann was invited to speak at the Foundertalk of thinc!, the student initiative for Entrepreneurship at the University of Mannheim. Christian graduated from the University of Mannheim in 2008 and was excited about the opportunity to connect with talented students to share his experiences on how he and Hakan Koç founded AUTO1 Group over a decade ago. He gave the students insights into the early days of AUTO1 Group and how we took the company public in 2021. He also offered his perspective on what he believes makes entrepreneurs successful. Thanks a lot for a great evening and a compelling exchange!

Get to know Maximilian Lenz, our Senior Key Account Manager for Strategic Partnerships in Europe 👋 With extensive expertise in the automotive industry, Maximilian is dedicated to driving success and building strong client relationships. Read more in our newest blog article: https://lnkd.in/eDJKA6me

We are pleased to announce that AUTO1 Financing is now available to partner dealers in Belgium and the Netherlands 🇧🇪🇳🇱 The financing product enables partner dealers to grow their business faster by increasing sales, offering a fast, convenient, and fully digital financing solution through the AUTO1.com platform 🚗 "With over 1,700 partner dealers in Q2 already utilizing our AUTO1 Financing service across markets, we are excited to enhance our commitment to Dutch and Belgian partners by offering them even more speed and convenience with our digital financing solution,” shares Christian Bertermann, CEO & Co-Founder of AUTO1 Group Initially launched in Germany in the fourth quarter of 2023, our Merchant Financing solution is currently available in France, Austria, Spain and now in Belgium and the Netherlands. We are set to continue the rapid expansion of AUTO1 Financing throughout Europe and make it available to more markets and partners.🚀 Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/e9Jbu6X2 #AUTO1Group #AUTO1 #Financing

Last week, James Norman and Chris Vlachos attended the CARA Europe Annual General Meeting in Milan. It was fantastic to connect with the CARA community and engage in insightful discussions about the future of European EV manufacturers in the global market. They explored the critical role of EV battery diagnostics in determining resale value and advocated for a standardized mileage history database to combat mileage manipulation. We're looking forward to seeing how these conversations will shape the industry's future!

We are delighted to share that AUTO1 Group has been recognized in the top 10 of the Financial Times and Statista's ranking of Europe’s Long-Term Growth Champions! 🌟 This achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of our incredible team. Together, we look forward to reaching new milestones as we continue to invest into the future growth of our business!🚀 Our north star remains to maximize value for our merchants and consumers when they buy, sell or finance their next vehicle. Find the full list here: https://lnkd.in/dHHF37Qj #AUTO1Group #GrowthChampions #FTRanking

The AUTO1 Group Price Index for October 2024 has been published. Here are the key insights: 🔵 The index shows a 0.1% increase in wholesale used car prices compared to September 2024, moving from 136.8 to 136.9 🟠 The used car prices of October this year were 7.4% lower compared to October of the previous year ⚪ Used car prices are still 16.1% higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic Read more in the press release: https://lnkd.in/eEPTmJia #AUTO1Group #PriceIndex #UsedCarIndex

We had a great time as Gold Partners of the Remarketing Forum at the Fleet Europe Days 2024 in Milan last week, connecting with international Remarketing, Fleet and Mobility Leaders. 🚗 The two days were filled with great conversations, excellent networking opportunities and interesting insights for Denis Belan, Andrea Lovato and Christine Preyer. Thanks to everyone we met and everyone who organized this great event. We already look forward to next year in Luxembourg! #FleetEurope #FleetEuropeDays #RemarketingForum

Relive the highlights of our unforgettable summer celebrations across Europe! From vibrant boat parties to elegant evenings, our 2024 summer events brought together colleagues from all corners of AUTO1 Group to connect, celebrate, and create lasting memories. 🎉 Read more about the parties and the incredible efforts behind them in our latest blog article: https://lnkd.in/eEshvzTz #AUTO1Group #SummerParties

🌟 Thoughtful discussions at the latest #CEOLunch, where Oleh and Krystian joined Christian for an engaging session. They kicked things off with Oleh reflecting on his nine-year journey at AUTO1 Group and Krystian sharing insights into Autohero's operations. Together, they explored ways to enhance our e-commerce and logistics to better serve our customers, delved into the evolving landscape of electric vehicles, and discussed the importance of strategic partnerships in strengthening our market presence. We look forward to the next one! 🚀 #AUTO1Group

Get to Know Jessica Costa, our Senior Health & Safety Coordinator in Italy! 👋🇮🇹 With a passion for cultivating secure work environments and a steadfast dedication to safety, Jessica ensures that our Italian operations not only meet compliance standards but also exemplify industry best practices. Read more in our latest blog article: https://lnkd.in/eKxhsvYw