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Ostösterreich; Niederösterreich; Wiener Umland/Nordteil
Location of affected unit(s)
Wolkersdorf
Sector
Wholesale / Retail 47 - Retail trade 47.8 - Retail sale of motor vehicles, motorcycles and related parts and accessories 47.81 - Retail sale of motor vehicles
100 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
29 April 2026
Employment effect (start)
29 April 2026
Foreseen end date
Description
Autohero, an Austrian vehicle-retail and refurbishment company under the AUTO1 Group, has opened a new production centre in Wolkersdorf, Niederösterreich, creating up to 100 jobs.
The facility, covering approximately 17 000 square metres, is designed for industrialised vehicle restoration using digital resource planning, smart repair techniques and circular-economy processes to refurbish 18 000 cars annually. This expansion follows a strong growth trajectory, with the company selling over 100 000 vehicles across Europe in 2025.
The project underlines Autohero’s strategy to centralise high-tech, eco-friendly refurbishment services within Austria while supporting local employment growth.
Citation
Eurofound (2026), Autohero, Business expansion in Austria, factsheet number 300967, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/300967.