Samsara and Volkswagen Group Info Services AG Connect European Fleets to Real-Time Data Insights
October 1, 2026
LONDON, 1 October, 2026—Samsara Inc. (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations Platform®, today announced a strategic collaboration with Volkswagen Group Info Services AG. This integration enables fleet operators to connect vehicle data from Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Audi, Škoda, SEAT, and Cupra directly into the Samsara Platform.
This integration simplifies data ingestion while providing secure, near real-time access to critical metrics. Fleet managers can use rich OEM data — including mileage, fuel consumption, EV battery status, and maintenance alerts — to power advanced workflows in safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
The collaboration enables mutual customers to instantly activate innovative mobility services, including:
Preventative Maintenance: Helping reduce downtime by tracking engine health and warning indicators.
Asset Security: Enhanced theft protection and fraud detection via location data.
Sustainability & EV Insights: Seamless monitoring of fuel economy and EV charging status across mixed brand fleets.
"Our integration with Volkswagen Group Info Services AG is all about turning vehicle data into actionable intelligence,” said Tom McNeela, VP of Product Management at Samsara. “By bringing these automotive brands natively into the Samsara Connected Operations Platform, we are empowering our European customers to streamline maintenance, reduce downtime, and significantly lower total cost of ownership."
"We are delighted about our partnership with Samsara to provide innovative, data-driven mobility solutions for fleet operators in Europe. By combining the advanced vehicle data of the Volkswagen Group with the solutions of Samsara, we enable optimised efficiency, safety, and sustainability," said Lasse Schmidt van Hülst, Lead Sales & Key Account Management at Volkswagen Group Info Services AG.
The collaboration marks the latest expansion of Samsara’s OEM ecosystem, adding to a rapidly growing network of integrations with the world’s leading automotive and equipment manufacturers.
About Samsara
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, which is an open platform that connects the people, devices, and systems of some of the world’s most complex operations, allowing them to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. With tens of thousands of customers across North America and Europe, Samsara is a proud technology partner to the people who keep our global economy running, including the world’s leading organisations across industries in transportation, construction, wholesale and retail trade, field services, logistics, manufacturing, utilities and energy, government, healthcare and education, food and beverage, and others. The company's mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.
Samsara is a registered trademark of Samsara Inc. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders.
About Volkswagen Group Info Services AG:
Volkswagen Group Info Services AG serves as the central interface for vehicle data within the Volkswagen Group. Founded in 2019 as a subsidiary of CARIAD SE and active in its current form since 2021, it acts as the primary contact and contracting partner for cross-brand data products of the Volkswagen Group. Additionally, it serves as an initiator and partner for software providers developing their own data-based business models and process improvements related to the Group's vehicles. On the "Data Hub" drivesomethinggreater.com, static and dynamic vehicle data from the brands Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Seat, Cupra, Skoda, and Audi are consolidated for scalable use and provided in a standardized format.