Targa Telematics has signed a deal with Volkswagen Group Info Services AG that gives it a direct data link to Volkswagen brands.
The partnership will enable integration of fleet vehicle data from six Volkswagen Group brands into Targa Telematics’ platform. These include Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Audi, Škoda, SEAT and Cupra.
Targa customers will benefit from dynamic vehicle data, covering areas such as mileage, fuel consumption, EV data and warning lights, amongst others.
This will enable key fleet services such as maintenance management, stolen vehicle recovery, claims management, fraud detection, drive analytics, activity reports, EV management and corporate car sharing, without the need for hardware installations.
Additional benefits include tools to optimise sales strategies for leasing, rental and car sharing firms using historical data, maximise remarketing value, monitor and reduce operational costs and boost fleet efficiency and utilisation.
Julian Burkhardt, head of strategy and business development at Volkswagen Group Info Services AG, said: “By combining Volkswagen Group’s advanced connected vehicle data with Targa’s state-of-the-art telematics solutions, we empower fleet operators to optimise efficiency, safety, and sustainability, while enabling seamless real-time decision-making without requiring additional hardware.”
The partnership marks Targa’s latest OEM data integration as the company works to provide fleet managers and drivers with an increasing number of digital services, simplifying the provisioning process in vehicles.
By integrating data from the onboard systems of each manufacturer with a strong focus on data privacy and security, the business aims to provide innovative connected mobility solutions. Its GDPR-compliant approach enables mobility solutions that meet customer needs while ensuring the highest standards of data protection.
Alberto Falcione, vice president of sales for Targa Telematics, said: “The collaborations we are pursuing with car manufacturers aim to provide new mobility services based on the integration of data from fleet vehicles equipped with OEM electronic devices, thus reducing the operational impacts related to aftermarket solution installations.
“Our objectives are to overcome the high complexity, involved in integrating and standardising data, making it readily accessible through Targa Telematics’ digital platforms, chosen based on customer need and cost-effectiveness. All of this ensures optimal results with the fast deployment of solutions through weekly releases of new features.”
