Zöllnitz/Jena, July 23, 2026 – Autoland AG is continuing its expansion course in Thuringia: On August 1, 2026, the car discounter will open a new branch in the municipality of Zöllnitz, located directly on the southern city limits of Jena.
- Event: Opening of the 38th Autoland branch
- Date: August 1, 2026
- Location: Zöllnitz (Jena area)
- Offer: New cars, one-year-old cars, and used cars
Significance for the Jena and Zöllnitz region
With the new location in Zöllnitz, situated immediately south of Jena, the company is strengthening its presence in East Thuringia. This creates a new regional hub for vehicle purchases for car buyers from the city on the Saale and the surrounding area. The choice of the Zöllnitz location underscores the attractiveness of the Jena region for large-scale retail, which benefits from its direct proximity to the Jena urban area.
Growth course of Autoland AG
The opening in Zöllnitz marks the company’s 38th location in Germany. According to its own statements, Autoland AG is considered the largest manufacturer-independent automobile dealer in the Federal Republic and has been on an expansion course for years.
Key data on Autoland AG at a glance:
- Locations: 38 branches in ten federal states
- Number of employees: Over 1,500 employees
- Revenue & Sales: Record revenue of over one billion euros in 2025 with approximately 60,000 vehicles sold
Jena-Süd and Zöllnitz business location
The municipality of Zöllnitz borders directly on the south of Jena and is closely intertwined with the economic area of the university city due to its commercial zones. Thanks to the direct connection via Stadtrodaer Straße and the proximity to the A4 federal motorway, companies value the location as a convenient transport hub between Jena and the Saale-Holzland-Kreis district.
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Expansion in Thuringia: Autoland opens new branch near Jena
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