The Wahl Group, considered the oldest active BMW dealer in the world, has filed for self-administered restructuring. The procedure affects six group companies, with 31 dealerships and approximately 1,000 employees in North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse, and Rhineland-Palatinate under supervision.

The company was founded in 1898 and has been selling BMW motorcycles since 1923. Over the past two years, Wahl has sharply expanded its portfolio: the group now works with 16 brands, including BMW, Mini, Ford, Kia, Opel, Peugeot, Mazda, MG, Leapmotor, Maxus, and Xpeng. Just in March 2026, it opened a new Mazda showroom in Koblenz.

The management attributes the financial problems to a combination of rising costs and declining revenues. Buyers – both private individuals and companies – have been purchasing new cars less frequently. An additional factor was the need to restructure the too-rapidly expanded model portfolio.

However, there is no immediate talk of closing dealerships. All 31 locations continue to operate, and car sales and service are running as usual. The salaries of approximately 1,000 employees are guaranteed through the bankruptcy insurance system until at least the end of November.

The situation is particularly indicative against the backdrop of the recent bankruptcy of the large Autohaus König group. The problems of the German automotive industry are beginning to affect not only manufacturers and suppliers but also the dealership infrastructure itself.

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