Operations
Headquartered in central London, Inchcape represents leading automotive brands and operates either a retail, or a vertically integrated retail model (i.e. exclusive distribution and retail), depending on the market. Inchcape's current key manufacturer partners are Toyota/Lexus, Scion, Chevrolet, Subaru, BMW, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Audi and Honda.
Inchcape currently has the following operations worldwide:
Australia
In Australia, Inchcape has been an importer and distributor for Subaru since 1973. It has the largest market share for a Subaru market outside Japan. Subaru Docklands, Inchcape’s flagship site in Melbourne is the largest Subaru dealership in the world. Inchcape also runs AutoNexus, a parts operation.
The Balkans
Inchcape has established a strong presence in the Balkans, distributing and retailing Toyota / Lexus in Romania, Bulgaria and the Republic of Macedonia.
The Baltics
Inchcape operates a vertically integrated retail business in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania for Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover and Mazda and retails BMW, Mitsubishi and Hyundai in those countries.
Belgium
Inchcape has been the Belgian importer and distributor for Toyota / Lexus since 1979.
China
In 2006, completed a Toyota showroom in Shaoxing. In 2008, it completed a Lexus showroom in Shaoxing: this will be followed by a third Lexus showroom in Shanghai later in 2008.
Greece
In Greece, Inchcape has been the importer and distributor for Toyota - Lexus since 1987.
Guam
In the United States territory of Guam, Inchcape owns and operate Atkins-Kroll Motors, the islands' oldest automotive dealership, which they acquired in 1974. Atkins-Kroll, better known as AK to the locals in Guam, is the exclusive Chevrolet, Toyota, Scion and Lexus dealer in the area.
Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, Inchcape is an exclusive importer and retailer for Toyota / Lexus, Hino, Jaguar, Land Rover, Ford and Daihatsu. When combined, these franchises regularly achieve around 40 per cent of market share. Crown Motors have held the Toyota franchise since 1966.
Russia
In 2006, Inchcape formed a joint venture with the Independence Group of Companies, one of Moscow’s leading independent car Retailers and went on to secure a majority stake in a business in St Petersburg. In 2007, Inchcape continued expansion in St Petersburg with acquiring majority stakes in businesses retailing Audi and Peugeot. In 2008, Inchcape bought a 75.1pc stake in Russia's Musa Motors Group.
Singapore
Inchcape is the exclusive importer and retailer for Toyota / Lexus and Suzuki in Singapore. It has held the Toyota franchise since 1967 and was awarded the Suzuki franchise in 1977.
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