The company's purpose is to engage in all activities in the field of automobiles, in particular the operation of garages, mechanical workshops and body shops, the trade and rental of automobiles and all goods directly or indirectly related thereto, in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also engage in any other activity having a direct or indirect connection with these purposes; it may in particular establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire companies with an identical or similar purpose, or merge with such companies, carry out all operations and conclude all contracts suitable for developing and expanding its purpose or directly or indirectly related thereto.