all activities in the automotive field, in particular the operation of a garage and body shop, tire trade, the purchase, sale and trade-in of used vehicles, maintenance and repair, the sale of auto parts and accessories related thereto, as well as the rental of automobiles. The company may carry out all financial, commercial or industrial, movable or immovable operations, except for any operation prohibited by the LFAIE, create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in all companies having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose and grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties, if it serves its interests.