VW in Talks to Acquire Europcar

VW has contacted Europcar to express interest in an acquisition and carry out due diligence, though the talks are preliminary.

Staff Writer・Editorial

Read Staff's Posts

June 24, 2020

VW in Talks to Acquire Europcar — Volkswagen sold its stake to investment firm Eurazeo SE in 2006.
*Photo courtesy of Europcar.*

1 min to read

Volkswagen Group is in talks to acquire Europcar Mobility Group, according to a Reuters report that cited people familiar with the matter.

Volkswagen, which became the sole shareholder in Europcar in 1999, sold its stake to investment firm Eurazeo SE in 2006. Eurazeo currently owns close to 30% of Europcar.

While Volkswagen has contacted Europcar to express its interest in an acquisition and carry out due diligence, the talks are preliminary, according to the sources.

The French car rental company has also attracted interest from private equity firms, according to the sources.

In early May, Europcar secured a 220-million euro loan and new financing facilities for Europcar’s Spanish subsidiaries.

Topics:Volkswagen Europcar Global Fleet

Originally posted on Auto Rental News

More Global Fleet

A person holding a clipboard and writing on an inspection checklist beside the wheel of a large white vehicle, likely conducting a fleet or safety inspection.

Cameras, Safety and Insurance: From Reactive Claims to Real-time Prevention

Commercial auto remains one of the most challenging and costly lines of coverage for fleet operators and insurers alike. Learn more about how to effectively address these issues from Onur Aksan, Enterprise Business Development Executive, Geotab.

Cover of a whitepaper titled “The Hidden Costs of Departmentally Assigned Vehicles on Your Fleet” featuring a black fleet vehicle driving on a road at sunset. Subheadline reads: “Discover how your fleet can reduce costs and minimize risk by implementing vehicle sharing.” The document focuses on fleet optimization, vehicle sharing, cost reduction, utilization tracking, and risk management for fleet operations.

Why Fleet Managers Are Replacing Departmental Vehicles with Shared Motor Pools

Departmentally assigned vehicles often create hidden costs through underutilization, poor visibility, and increased administrative burden. This white paper explores how shared motor pool strategies help fleets reduce costs, improve accountability, and optimize vehicle utilization.

Fleet Costs Are Rising: Here’s How Leaders Are Responding

Fleet leaders are under pressure to reduce costs, adapt to economic uncertainty, and make smarter decisions. See how peers across North America are responding with real data, proven strategies, and forward-looking insights. Download the 2026 Market Pulse Report to benchmark your strategy and uncover where you can gain an edge.