PkwBereich

PkwBereich is a German term used in the automotive industry to refer to the passenger car area or sector. The compound combines "Pkw" (Personenkraftwagen) with "Bereich" (area or segment) and is used to designate the part of a company, product portfolio, or data domain that focuses on passenger cars rather than commercial vehicles.

In corporate structures, the PkwBereich encompasses activities related to passenger cars such as product planning, development, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and aftersales for PKW models. It is typically distinguished from other vehicle segments such as Nutzfahrzeuge (commercial vehicles) and Lkw (trucks). The scope may include platform development, drivetrain technology, safety systems, and customer experience.

In data and software contexts, PkwBereich can label datasets, configurations, or modules related to passenger cars within ERP, PLM, or PDM systems, enabling segment-specific reporting and quality processes. The term's exact scope is contract- or company-specific, and usage can vary.

Etymology and usage: The term is German and commonly used within German-speaking automotive companies. It is not a universal external standard; its meaning depends on context and organizational practice.

See also: PKW, Nutzfahrzeug, LKW, Automobilindustrie.