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Autohero celebrates milestone: more than a quarter million vehicles sold
Berlin, March 24 2025 – AUTO1 Group SE, Europe’s leading platform for buying and selling used cars, has handed over its 250,000th vehicle to a customer through its retail brand Autohero. This milestone highlights the successful growth trajectory Autohero has been on since early 2020. In 2024, Autohero sold 74,438 vehicles, marking an 18% year-over-year increase. Tailored Consumer Financing Consumer financing is a core component of Autohero's offerings, providing significant added value for its customers. In Germany and Austria, Autohero offers an in-house financing solution, while in other markets, renowned partner banks are involved. Since 2020, Autohero has provided tailored financing solutions for around 80,000 customers. In 2024 alone, 25,000 customers opted for Autohero's consumer financing. AUTO1 Group continues to invest in financing solutions in 2025 and plans to expand its in-house financing to more markets. Hamza Saber, Senior Vice President Retail of AUTO1 Group: “Selling a quarter of a million vehicles is a fantastic milestone. We thank our customers for their trust and look forward to continuing to provide them with a first-class buying experience through our unique digital offerings and wide selection of high-quality vehicles.” Exceptional Customer Experiences The outstanding buying experience at Autohero is also reflected in its Trustpilot rating of "Excellent." Across Europe, more than 25,000 reviews have been submitted, including around 10,000 in Germany. Autohero operates in Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and five other European markets, selling only thoroughly inspected vehicles that are reconditioned in AUTO1 Group's own used car production centers. Customers can choose from thousands of vehicles of all brands, models, and price ranges on autohero.com. The used cars are either delivered directly to the customer's doorstep in Autohero's signature transparent truck or picked up by the customers themselves in local pick-up branches.
Founded in 2012, AUTO1 Group is a multi-brand technology company that is building the best way to buy and sell cars. Its local European consumer brands like wirkaufendeinauto.de offer consumers the fastest and easiest way to sell their car. Its merchant brand, AUTO1.com, is Europe's largest wholesale platform for car trading professionals. With its retail brand Autohero, AUTO1 Group is using its technology, scale and operational excellence to develop the best consumer experience to buy a used car. AUTO1 Group is operating in over 30 countries and generated a revenue of EUR 6.3 billion in 2024. Following its successful IPO in February 2021, the group's shares are trading on the regulated market (Prime Standard) of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the trading symbol AG1 and the ISIN DE000A2LQ884. For more information please visit www.auto1-group.com
Investor Relations contacts Philip Reicherstorfer Group Treasurer Phone: +49 (0)30 - 2016 38 213 Email: ir@auto1-group.com
Maria Shevtsova Head of Investor Relations Phone: +49 (0) 170 556 9259 Email: ir@auto1-group.com
Media Relations contact Christine Preyer Director Communications & PR Phone: +49 (0)175 64 59 192 Email: press@auto1-group.com
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Language: | English |
Company: | AUTO1 Group SE |
Bergmannstraße 72 | |
10961 Berlin | |
Germany | |
E-mail: | ir@auto1-group.com |
Internet: | https://ir.auto1-group.com |
ISIN: | DE000A2LQ884 |
WKN: | A2LQ88 |
Indices: | MDAX |
Listed: | Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Tradegate Exchange |
EQS News ID: | 2104574 |
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