Sojitz Expands Car Dealership Business in the San Francisco Bay Area
-Creates Three-Store Alliance through Acquisition of BMW Dealership Franchise-
Aug. 7, 2015
Sojitz Corporation
Sojitz Corporation (“Sojitz”) has acquired the franchise rights and assets of Mill Valley Imports, Inc. (dba Sonnen BMW; “Mill Valley Imports”), an authorized BMW brand dealership in San Rafael, California.
【BMW of San Rafael (formerly Sonnen BMW) Center Facility】
【Map of BMW and MINI dealerships in the San Francisco Bay Area】
Mill Valley Motors, Inc. – Overview
Established | 2015 ※Sojitz established Mill Valley Motors, Inc. as a new company, then acquired the franchise rights and assets of Mill Valley Imports (dba formerly Sonnen BMW). |
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Location | San Rafael, California, USA |
Representative Director | Luis Garcia |
Number of Employees | Approx. 150 |
Main Business | Retail sale of BMW brand automobiles (dba BMW of San Rafael) |
Units Sold in 2014 | Approx. 2,000 vehicles |
Import Motors, Inc. – Overview
Established | 1974 |
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Year Acquired | Acquired in 2014 by Sojitz |
Location | Concord, California, USA |
Representative Director | Luis Garcia |
Number of Employees | Approx. 170 |
Main Business |
Retail sales of BMW and MINI brand automobiles |
Units Sold in 2014 | Approx. 3,200 |
Weatherford Motors, Inc. – Overview
Year Acquired | Acquired in 1987 by Sojitz (formerly Nissho Iwai Corporation) |
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Location | Berkeley, California, USA |
Representative Director | Luis Garcia |
Number of Employees | Approx. 150 |
Main Business |
Retail sales of BMW brand automobiles |
Units Sold in 2014 | Approx. 2,500 |