Autobacs Garage

Founded by Toshiro Sumi no (real name Toshiro) as a sole proprietorship, Sumi no Shokai, in Fukushima-ku, Osaka City, for the purpose of wholesale of automobile parts.

Reorganized Sumi no Shokai into a corporation and established Fuji Shokai Co., Ltd. in Kita-ku, Osaka City (the predecessor of our company). Started wholesale of automobile parts.

Separated the wholesale division and established Taiho Sangyo Co., Ltd.

Opened Fuji Drive Shop.

Co-developed the racing car

Developed Autobacs, Japan's first one-stop shop for car accessories, and opened the first store in Daito City, Osaka Prefecture.

Started franchise business. Opened Autobacs Hakodate Nakado store as the first franchise store.

Launched private brand products such as

Opened Autobacs 100th store (Autobacs Yagi store).

Changed the company name to Autobacs Seven Co., Ltd.

Opened Autobacs 200th store (Autobacs Tetsuzan store).

Opened Autobacs 300th store (Autobacs Atsubetsu Higashi store).

Established Autobox International Hong Kong as a trading company in Hong Kong, marking the first overseas expansion.

Autobox opened its first store in Okinawa Prefecture, achieving nationwide coverage across all prefectures.

Listed shares on the Second Section of the Osaka Stock Exchange.

Started offering vehicle inspections at Autobox Group stores.

Opened its first overseas store in Taiwan (Autobox Shilin Store), commencing international expansion.

Opened Autobox No.400 (Autobox Nisanuno Store).

Listed shares on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Designated to the First Section of both the Osaka and Tokyo Stock Exchanges.

Established AUTOBACS VENTURE SINGAPORE PTE LTD. in Singapore. In May of the same year, opened its first store in the country (Autobox PAYA LEBAR Store).

Listed shares on the London Stock Exchange.

Opened Autobox No.500 (Autobox Hamada Store).

Opened the first Super Autobox, a large store targeting the Greater Tokyo area, in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture.

Partnered with French Renault and established the merged company Autobox Seven Europe S.A.S. (now Autobox France S.A.S.), opening its first store in France in June 2001.

Opened the first Sekohan Market (Runway Heaven) in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, selling used car accessories.

Opened its first store in Thailand (Sathon Store).

Opened its first store in France (Autobox Herblay).

Announced the original sports car 'Garaia' (Ga-lya) developed in-house.

Opened the first Autobox Express, a fusion of a gas station and car accessories store, in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Initiated the Cars System for used car sales.

Opened its first store in the United States (Super Autobox BEACH & 22).

Opened the first store in China (AutoBacs Shinzang Store)

Relocated headquarters to Koto Ward, Tokyo

Delisting from the London Stock Exchange

Obtained ISO 14001 certification at Toyosu main store

AutoBacs Group's vehicle inspections exceeded 3 million units

Opened the first store in Malaysia (AutoBacs Klang Sentral STORE)

Revamped AutoBacs Group's private brand and launched the 'AQ.' brand

Vehicle inspections conducted by AutoBacs Group exceeded 5 million units

Started operations as an authorized BMW/MINI dealer in Toshima Ward, Tokyo

Entered the Philippines through capital and business alliance with a Philippine company

Started operating Chengrows Corporation, aimed at securing, supplying, and retaining skilled mechanics

Opened the first car wash and coating specialty store 'Smart＋1' in Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture

Established a joint venture company ABT Marketing with CCC Marketing Inc.

Opened the first concept shop 'AutoBacs Garage' proposing a new form of car life

Opened a new AutoBacs concept store 'A PIT AUTOBACS SHINONOME'

Started operation of 'AUTO IN Vehicle Inspection & Tire Center'

Opened the first GORDON MILLER garage lifestyle brand store (GORDON MILLER KURAMAE)

Reclassified from the First Section to the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange due to market segment review

Established Backs e-Mobility Inc. (formerly Backs e-Mobility Inc.), and signed a dealer agreement with BYD Auto Japan, a Japanese subsidiary of electric vehicle manufacturer BYD

Made Otoron Cars Inc., which operates Otoron, a used car dealership specializing in self-approval loans, a subsidiary

Subsidiary of Tokatsu Holdings Co., Ltd., which operates Honda authorized dealerships

Subsidiary of B-Line Co., Ltd., which operates tire specialty stores mainly in Kyushu

Subsidiary of J.C.A. Co., Ltd., which operates car accessory sales and auto repair services at shopping centers and home centers

Group store count: 1,420 stores (1,271 in Japan, 149 overseas) / Including in-shop and attached stores