News - Porsche Holding

Next major growth step

2019-05-02

Porsche Holding Salzburg (PHS), Europe’s largest automotive distribution company, is pushing ahead with its growth strategy. At the end of April, it signed agreements with Sociedade de Importação de Veículos Automóveis, S.A. (SIVA), a subsidiary of the major Portuguese automotive group SAG-SGPS SA, to acquire importer operations for Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Light Commercial Vehicles, Audi, ŠKODA, Bentley and Lamborghini.

Porsche Holding Salzburg: another strong performance in 2018

2019-03-21

In 2018, Porsche Holding Salzburg (PHS) had a very successful financial year once again. As of the end of 2018, the company maintained wholesale and retail operations for Volkswagen Group brands in 27 countries; it even exceeded the high levels which were achieved the previous year and continues to perform well in the regions.

Porsche Holding Salzburg acquires a further privately-held retail group in Italy

2019-02-15

Europe’s largest automotive distribution company Porsche Holding Salzburg yesterday signed an agreement to acquire Saottini Auto S.p.A. The privately-held automotive retail group operates three dealerships in Brescia and two in Desenzano. The acquisition is subject to approval from the EU competition authorities.

Next expansion step leads to Japan

2019-01-18

Porsche Holding Salzburg (PHS) has signed an agreement to acquire twelve Group-owned Volkswagen dealership operations in Japan which until now were managed by Volkswagen Group Japan (VGJ).

2018: Another successful year for Porsche Holding Salzburg

2018-12-14

2018 was another very successful year for Porsche Holding Salzburg, according to Hans Peter Schützinger, CEO of the PHS Management Board. The preliminary sales volume figures for the 2018 financial year were presented at today’s annual press conference, held in Vienna.

Porsche Holding Salzburg signs agreement to acquire Trent-based dealer group Dorigoni S.p.A.

2018-11-19

Europe’s largest automotive distribution company Porsche Holding Salzburg (PHS) has taken its strategic growth in Italy a step further by signing an agreement to acquire Trent-based Dorigoni S.p.A. The acquisition is subject to approval by EU competition authorities.

Porsche Holding Salzburg further strengthens its presence in retail in Italy

2018-08-23

Europe’s largest automotive distribution company, Porsche Holding Salzburg, is entering into a joint venture with a well-known dealer business in Verona (also home to the importer of Volkswagen group brands) with the continued involvement of the current owners. Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, which was signed on 1 August 2018, Porsche Holding Salzburg will acquire all Vicentini shares in a step-by-step manner in the period to 2023.

Porsche Holding Salzburg acquires well-known dealer group in Lombardy

2018-06-07

Europe’s largest automotive distribution company, Porsche Holding Salzburg, is expanding its presence in Italy and has signed an agreement to acquire Bonaldi Group in July 2018. The acquisition is subject to approval by EU competition authorities.

Strong performance in 2017: Porsche Holding Salzburg still on course for growth worldwide

2018-03-21

In the 2017 calendar year, Porsche Holding Salzburg (PHS) set new records for vehicle sales and turnover, continuing its course for growth. New and used car sales rose by 1.6% year-on-year to 1,046,700 vehicles - the highest figure in the company's history.

2017: Another record year for Porsche Holding Salzburg

2017-12-13

Porsche Holding Salzburg (PHS) recorded an extraordinarily successful year in 2017.
Dr Hans Peter Schützinger, the new CEO of the PHS Management Board, presented the preliminary figures for the 2017 financial year at today’s annual press conference in Vienna.

Porsche Holding Salzburg Management To Be Reorganized

2017-08-28

As already announced, the Management of Porsche Holding Salzburg (PHS) will be reorganized effective September 1, 2017.

Personnel changes in the Executive Board of Porsche Holding Salzburg

2017-07-05

As of 1 September 2017, there will be changes to the management of Porsche Holding Salzburg, Europe’s largest automotive distribution company.

e-Golf for police e-mobility initial test phase

2017-06-22

In the years ahead, e-mobility will become increasingly important. In the period to 2025, among Volkswagen Group brands alone, no fewer than 30 new, wholly battery-driven electric vehicles will be launched onto the market. Thanks to the new generation of batteries, they will have longer ranges, and in terms of price will be oriented to comparable diesel models.

Porsche Austria Provides Car Fleet For Austrian OSCE Chairmanship 2017 And For Austrian EU Council Presidency 2018

2017-06-21

An agreement on the provision of a representative fleet of up to 160 vehicles was signed at the Austrian Foreign Ministry today.

TU Wien awards 20th “Professor Ferdinand Porsche” prize

2017-05-19

In its 40th year, the “Professor Ferdinand Porsche” prize from TU Wien has been awarded to Anke Kleinschmit, Vice President Group Research & Sustainability, Chief Environmental Officer at Daimler AG, Stuttgart. She received the award for Daimler’s development of a four-cylinder diesel engine with the type designation OM 654, which was first used in spring 2016 in the new E-Class from Mercedes-Benz. The most impressive feature of this new engine concept is its innovative and highly effective emission control module.

2016: Porsche Holding Salzburg Continues Its Impressive Growth

2017-03-21

EUR 21.1bn turnover (+ 11.8 %)
1,030,450 new and used cars sold (+ 11.2 %)
Headcount reaching 35,600 (+ 7.6 %)
New markets - new missions

Porsche Holding Salzburg Plans To Further Develop Its Distribution Activities In France

2017-03-06

Volkswagen Group Retail France (VGRF) to be founded
Volkswagen's own dealerships in France to be integrated into Porsche Holding Salzburg
PGA Group SAS to be sold along with its multi-brand retail dealerships

Cooperation between Porsche Holding Salzburg and Kreisel Electric on E-Mobility Charging Infrastructure and Storage Systems

2017-01-11

Porsche Holding Salzburg secures distribution rights for Kreisel Electric storage technology
New storage technology promotes sustainable energy management
For all car brands, interested companies and the public sector

2016: Yet Another Year of Growth for Porsche Holding Salzburg

2016-12-13

A million sold cars for the first time (NC and UC)
Headcount of 35,500 employees (+ 2,400)
New digital and e-mobility initiatives

Porsche Holding Salzburg assumes responsibility for wholesale operations for Volkswagen Passenger Cars in Malaysia

2016-09-01

Salzburg, 1 September 2016 – As part of its ongoing growth strategy, Porsche Holding Salzburg (PHS) has begun sales activities in the ASEAN region. Effective 1 September 2016, PHS has assumed responsibility for wholesale operations for Volkswagen Passenger Cars in Malaysia, which until now was handled by a local sales company of Volkswagen.

Porsche Holding opens state-of-the-art training centre in Salzburg

2016-08-23

Salzburg, 19 August 2016 – Having recently opened its new training and development centre in Salzburg’s Alpenstraße, Porsche Holding Salzburg is continuing to expand its competitive edge in service excellence. The company invested seven million euros in the new building with state-of-the-art facilities, where some 3,900 service technicians and 150 apprentices will be trained every year. “Today’s vehicles use such complex technology that continuous development is imperative. This applies in particular to the professional training and development opportunities for our staff, who now find excellent amenities at our new centre”, explains Alain Favey, CEO of the Porsche Holding Salzburg Management Board.

Porsche Holding Salzburg enters into research cooperation with University of Salzburg

2016-05-30

Salzburg, May 30, 2016 - Alain Favey, Porsche Holding Salzburg CEO, Professor Dr. Heinrich Schmidinger, President of the University of Salzburg, and Professor Dr. Manfred Tscheligi, Head of the Center for Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), signed a pioneering cooperation contract in Salzburg today. The research project baptized "Automotive Retail Lab" aims to develop a unique car buying experience. "This cooperation stands for the investment in our digital future", said Alain Favey in his speech at the signing ceremony.

Porsche Holding Inaugurates Spare Parts Centre After a 2.5-Year Construction Period

2016-04-06

Salzburg, 6 April 2016 - The go-ahead for the expansion of the Spare Parts Centre (TVZ) was given in September 2013 - and its opening took place today in an official inauguration ceremony.

2015 brings further growth to Porsche Holding Salzburg

2016-03-16

Salzburg, 16 March 2016 – Porsche Holding Salzburg (PHS) turned in another very successful performance in 2015, setting new records in turnover and vehicles sold.

2015: Porsche Holding Salzburg continues to grow

2015-12-15

Vienna, 15 December 2015 – According to interim figures, in 2015 Porsche Holding Salzburg (PHS) will once again achieve a record volume in wholesale, and in the markets in which it has market responsibility, it will achieve a further increase in total market share.