GermanyA major German auto dealership chain, known as Wahl-Group, has filed for insolvency, affecting approximately 1000 employees across 31 locations in North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse, and Rhineland-Palatinate. The company, founded in 1898, had expanded significantly in recent years by adding 11 new car brands, including several from the Stellantis group such as Opel, Peugeot, and Citroën. According to management, rising costs and declining sales due to reduced consumer spending have led to financial difficulties. The company’s operations will continue temporarily, with employee salaries secured through unemployment insurance until the end of November. A restructuring team from the law firm Schultze & Braun is overseeing the process, though specific measures remain undisclosed. This follows similar insolvencies in other parts of Germany, including a large Berlin-based dealer with 82 locations.
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