1805
Jean-Joseph D’Ieteren starts the work of wheelwright and carriage builder.
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As a resolutely forward-looking company, we are continually developing a growing range of mobility products and services that go well beyond selling and distributing cars. This broad ecosystem of marques, products and services is designed to make everyday life easier for you.
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1805
Jean-Joseph D’Ieteren starts the work of wheelwright and carriage builder.
1805
1805
Jean-Joseph D’Ieteren starts the work of wheelwright and carriage builder.
1897
1897
The brothers Alfred and Emile D'Ieteren are among the first to launch into the production of engined vehicles.
1931
1931
D'Ieteren starts the distribution of the American makes Studebaker, Pierce-Arrow and Auburn.
1935
1935
Yet another business endeavour for D'Ieteren: car assembly.
1948
1948
Pierre D'Ieteren signs the import contract with the Volkswagen group. Same year the building of a new assembly factory in Forest (Brussels) starts.
1949
1949
The first cars emerge from the new assembly factory in Forest (Brussels).
1950
1950
D'Ieteren becomes the exclusive importer of Porsche vehicles.
1954
1954
The legendary Volkswagen Beetle is assembled at the factory in Forest.
1956
1956
D’Ieteren introduces D’Ieteren Lease, proposing financial leasing rental services.
1974
1974
Beginning of the import of Audi vehicles.
1984
1984
Import of SEAT vehicles.
1992
1992
D'Ieteren becomes the exclusive importer of Škoda.
2000
2000
D'Ieteren distributes Bentley.
2001
2001
D'Ieteren distributes Lamborghini
2012
2012
Creation of Volkswagen D’Ieteren Finance (VDFin), merger of the activities of D’Ieteren Lease and Volkswagen Bank in order to offer leasing, financing, insurance and maintenance contracts.
2017
2017
Creation of Lab Box Studio with the ambition to promote and develop new mobility solutions. Launch of multiple initiatives such as Poppy, Skipr, Lizy...
2020
2020
A new chapter. D’Ieteren becomes an official branch of D’Ieteren group with the ambition to build seamless and sustainable mobility for everyone.