Automotive

In 1987, Sojitz acquired a controlling interest in Weatherford Motors, Inc. (“Weatherford”), an authorized BMW brand dealership based in Berkeley, California. This has enabled Sojitz to build a wealth of business acumen and a strong track record of sales in the area. Later, in 2014, Sojitz transformed the Bay Area operations into a two-store setup through acquisition of Import Motors, Inc. (“Import Motors”), an authorized BMW and MINI brand dealership based in Concord. The acquisitions of the Mill Valley franchise, an authorized BMW brand dealership in San Rafael in 2015, and Audi Concord franchise, an authorized Audi brand dealership in Concord in 2017, and Marin Subaru franchise, an authorized Subaru brand dealership in San Rafael in 2021 marks the creation of a five store setup in the San Francisco Bay Area. By pursuing synergy between these five dealerships, Sojitz aims for higher sales, better service, streamlined management, and increased business value. Sojitz will construct a stable earnings foundation in the mid- to long-term by utilizing the abundant experience gained through our various dealerships to strengthen business in the continuously growing U.S. auto market. Additionally, Sojitz is aiming to expand the dealership business into new markets outside of the U.S. to create new opportunities for future growth.

Weatherford Motors, Inc. (Berkeley, California)                                                                                                                                                    Sale and service of BMWs and MINIs.                                                                                                                                                      Weatherford BMW (Acquired in 1987).                                                                                                                                                                      MINI of Berkeley (Acquired in 2014 in Concord; moved to Berkeley in 2024).

Import Motors, Inc. (Concord, California)                                                                                                                                                                  Sale and service of BMWs. Established in 1974 (acquired 2014).                                                                                                                                BMW Concord 

Mill Valley Motors, Inc.  (San Rafael, California)                                                                                                                                                    Sale and service of BMWs. Franchise rights & assets acquired in 2015.                                                                                                                     BMW of San Rafael

Import Motors Ⅱ, Inc. (Concord, California)                                                                                                                                                              Sale and service of Audis. Established in 2017.                                                                                                                                                          Audi Concord

Marin Sunwise Motors, Inc. (San Rafael, California)                                                                                                                                              Sale and service of Subarus. Established in 2021.                                                                                                                                                        Marin Subaru

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