AutoWallis is making another regional move, becoming the official importer of Nissan vehicles in Romania and Moldova through a 50-50 joint venture with Portugal’s Salvador Caetano Group.
Sales are set to begin June 17, with the new importer, AutoWallis Caetano, rolling out Nissan’s full passenger car lineup alongside its light commercial vehicles (LCVs), including the Townstar, Primastar, and Interstar.
The joint venture plans to introduce the new fully electric Nissan Micra to Romanian and Moldovan customers in fall 2025, followed by the next-generation Nissan Leaf in 2026, further aligning with Nissan’s European electrification roadmap.
In Romania, AutoWallis Caetano will launch with a 20-location dealer network and ensure parts availability at 26 service points. A newly established company, NSN RO, will oversee Nissan Europe’s full importer operations in the country.
AutoWallis becoming a major regional player
The latest deal follows a series of major acquisitions by AutoWallis, including the purchase of Czech BMW dealer NC Auto (Stratos), and a landmark acquisition of Milan Král Group, adding Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, and Ford to its portfolio.
Meanwhile, the AutoWallis Caetano joint venture has already scored wins in other markets, obtaining Renault, Dacia, and Alpine importer rights in Hungary, and XPENG EV distribution rights in several European countries.
AutoWallis operates as a fully integrated automotive and mobility service provider in 17 CEE countries, with a portfolio covering vehicle and parts wholesale, multi-brand retail, and mobility services such as Sixt, wigo fleet, and wigo carsharing.
Its wholesale business includes major brands like Jaguar, Land Rover, Nissan, Opel, Renault, MG, Isuzu, XPENG, BYD, and NIO, while its retail division spans everything from BMW to Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot, and Toyota.
