Autobacs Seven Co., Ltd.

Started in 1947 as a personal shop for automobile parts

Founded by Toshiro Sunno (real name Toshiro) as a sole proprietorship in Fukushima Ward, Osaka City, for the purpose of wholesale auto parts

Reorganized Suehiro Shokai into a corporation and established Fuji Shokai Co., Ltd. in Osaka City Kita Ward (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 "Carman Apache" that participated in the 1969 Japan Grand Prix

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 Nakadochi store as the first franchise store

Launched private brand products such as "tires," "oil," and "batteries"

Opened the 100th Autobacs store (Autobacs Yagi store)

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

Opened the 200th Autobacs store (Autobacs Tetsuzan store)

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

Established Autobacs International Hong Kong as a trading company and made its first overseas expansion

First store in Okinawa Prefecture and achieved store presence in all prefectures

Listed on the Second Section of the Osaka Securities Exchange

Started handling vehicle inspections at Autobacs group stores

Opened the first overseas store in Taiwan (Autobacs Shilin store) and began overseas expansion

Autobacs Store No. 400 (Autobacs Nishi Nasuno Store) opens

Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange

Designated on the First Section of the Osaka and Tokyo Stock Exchanges

Established AUTOBACS VENTURE SINGAPORE PTE LTD. in Singapore. In May of the same year, opened the first store in the country (Autobacs Paya Lebar Store)

Listed on the London Stock Exchange

Autobacs Store No. 500 (Autobacs Hamada Store) opens

Open a large store targeting a large trading area, the first Super Autobacs store in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture

Partnered with Renault of France, established a joint company Autobacs Seven Europe S.A.S. (now Autobacs France S.A.S.) (opened the first store in the country in June 2001)

Open the first store of the used car用品 purchase and sale, Running Heaven Sekoh Market, in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Open the first store in Thailand (Sathorn Store)

Open the first store in France (Autobacs Herblay)

Announced the original sports car

The first Autobacs Express store combining a gas station and a car用品店 opened in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Introduction of Cars System for used car sales

The first store in the United States (Super Autobacs BEACH&22) opened

The first store in China (Autobacs Shinzang Store) opened

Relocated headquarters to Koto Ward, Tokyo

Delisting from the London Stock Exchange

ISO 14001 certification obtained at Toyosu main store (continued certification discontinued in 2017)

The number of vehicle inspections conducted by the Autobacs Group exceeded 3 million

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

Revamped the Autobacs group private brand and launched the "AQ." brand lineup

The number of vehicle inspections conducted by the Autobacs group exceeded 5 million

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

Formed capital and business alliance with a Philippine company to expand into the Philippines

Opened the first Autobacs car purchase specialty store in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, specializing in car buying

Started operating Chengo Grow Co., Ltd., aimed mainly at securing, supplying, and retaining skilled mechanics

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

Established a joint venture company, ABT Marketing Co., Ltd., with CCC Marketing Inc.

Opened the first concept shop "Autobacs Garage" proposing a new form of car life

Opened the new Autobacs concept store "A PIT AUTOBACS SHINONOME"

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

Opened a new Autobacs concept store "A PIT AUTOBACS SHINONOME"

Garage lifestyle brand "GORDON MILLER" opened its first store (GORDON MILLER KURAMAE)

Transitioned from the First Section to the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange due to market classification review

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

Made Ottron Cars Co., Ltd., which operates a used car dealership specializing in self-finance, a subsidiary

Otron Cars Co., Ltd., which operates "Otron," a used car dealership specializing in in-house loans through a unique screening process, was made a subsidiary.

Made Tokatsu Holdings Co., Ltd., which operates Honda authorized dealerships, a subsidiary

Made B-Line Co., Ltd., which operates tire specialty stores mainly in Kyushu, a subsidiary

Subsidiary of J.C.A. Co., Ltd., which develops car accessory sales and auto maintenance business at shopping centers and home centers.

Number of group stores: 1,420 (including 1,271 in Japan and 149 overseas) / In-shop and attached stores included.