Regional operations

Inchcape Argentina started operations in 2017, achieving a strong position in the country thanks to high customer retention and renewal rates.

In the country we are responsible for the distribution of Subaru and Suzuki, providing financing, sales and after-sales services, accompanying our customers throughout the life cycle of the vehicle.

In Argentina we have a team of 50 committed collaborators and professionals who are benchmarks in quality and service.

In May 2022, Inchcape announced the successful acquisition of ITC & Simpson Motors, owned by the Simpson family and responsible for building the automotive industry over the past 50 years in the Caribbean in places such as Barbados and Puerto Rico.

Today, we have an extensive presence in the Caribbean in more than 30 territories, including Jamaica, Guadeloupe, Trinidad and Tobago and Martinique.

Our team in the Caribbean is comprised of over 200 associates who deliver great experiences to our customers through the distribution of the following brands: Crhysler, Dodge, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, RAM, Subaru and Suzuki.

In machinery, we work with: FUSO, JCB, John Deere, Isuzu and Western Star.

Inchcape Bolivia’s operations start in 2023, thanks to the acquisition of Derco that included Imcruz, a company founded more than 30 years ago with presence in Santa Cruz, La Paz, Cochabamba, Sucre, Tarija, Potosi and Trinidad.

With more than 800 collaborators in the country, we distribute brands such as Suzuki,Mazda, Renault, Chevrolet, Changan, JAC and Subaru.

In machinery, we work with Iveco, Komatsu, Still and Hangcha.

We provide financing, sales and after-sales services, accompanying our customers throughout the life cycle of their vehicles.

Our company is characterised by delivering exceptional service and satisfying the mobility needs of our customers throughout the country.

Chile was the country where we started our operations in Latin America with the sale of BMW vehicles and parts, back in 1994, beginning a journey of expansion and growth in the region.

In 2016 Inchcape Chile took a strategic step by acquiring Indumotora, consolidating its presence in the country thanks to new distribution contracts with Mini and Geely and the acquisitions of Ditec and Derco in 2022.

Inchcape Chile is the group’s largest operation globally, with more than 3,700 employees and a broad product portfolio offering through the distribution of BMW, BMW Motorrad, Mini, Rolls Royce, DFSK, Geely, Subaru, Suzuki, Mazda, Renault, Haval, GWM, Changan, JAC, Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover and Porsche.

In machinery,we count with the distribution of Landini, JCB, Massey Ferguson, Komatsu, Hangcha, Fiori, Still, Farmtrac, HINO and Valtra

We offer financing, sales and after-sales services, accompanying our customers throughout the vehicle’s life cycle.

In 2015 Inchcape acquired Praco Didacol, a prominent company in the automotive sector in the country, marking the beginning of our operations in Colombia.

Inchcape Colombia is made up of more than 1,500 workers who are responsible for providing a comprehensive service that considers sales, financing and after-sales services, accompanying our customers throughout the vehicle cycle.

In Colombia we work with Suzuki, Citroën, DS Automobiles, DFSK, Seres, Subaru, Jaguar and Land Rover.

In machinery, Still, Komatsu, Hangcha, Linde, Develon, DIECI, HINO, Mack and XCMG.

In line with our Accelerate strategy, we have focused our product portfolio in recent years by increasingly incorporating hybrid and electric vehicles. This approach reflects our commitment to sustainability and the adoption of more environmentally friendly technologies.

In addition, we are pleased to share that Inchcape Colombia has been certified as a Great Place to Work 2022-2023, a recognition of our high standards of management and human development. This achievement demonstrates our dedication to creating an exceptional work environment for our team.

In 2020, Inchcape acquired the distribution of the Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars business from Daimler Colombia. This decision has consolidated our presence in the Colombian market.

We have a network of 6 authorised dealers nationwide and 14 showrooms, backed by a solid after-sales service in more than 17 workshops throughout the country, positioning Mercedes-Benz, hand in hand with Inchcape, as a brand that offers great experiences to our customers.

We currently represent and distribute the most prestigious Mercedes-Benz sub-brands, including AMG, EQ, G-Class and Maybach. These sub-brands represent the forefront of innovation, performance, luxury and sustainability in the automotive industry.

In 2022, Inchcape continued to execute its expansion plans in Colombia by reacquiring the Mercedes-Benz Vans operation from Daimler Colombia. This acquisition reinforces our commitment to diversifying our product and service portfolio, ensuring that our customers have access to the widest range of high-quality vehicle options.

In 2018 Inchcape acquired Vetrasa, a company that had been in Costa Rica since 1983 and had a very strong Suzuki presence.

We currently distribute the JAC, Changan and Suzuki brands in 7 branches throughout the country, and we have an excellent team of almost 400 collaborators who accompany our customers throughout the life cycle of their vehicle.

Our history in Costa Rica has been successful, consistently obtaining a 2-digit market share performance, standing out in the Latin American ranking of Suzuki service workshops and maintaining us in the top 10 in the world.

Inchcape Ecuador began operations in 2019, after completing the successful acquisition of Autolider. Currently, our company is dedicated to the distribution of the Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner, Western Star and Geely brands, and we have a team of more than 150 employees and 8 showcases located in 4 important cities in Ecuador: Quito, Ambato, Cuenca and Guayaquil.

Following our vision of leadership and expansion, we are pleased to announce that we have established a distribution agreement with Geely, the leading brand in the automotive sector in China.

This agreement gives us the opportunity to introduce cutting-edge hybrid vehicles to the Ecuadorian market and further diversify our product portfolio.

We continue working to strengthen our presence in the market and consolidate our position as a reference in the automotive industry of Ecuador.

As part of Inchcape’s expansion strategy in the Caribbean and Central America, in 2020 we established ourselves in El Salvador as the exclusive representative of Daimler brands in this market.

Today, our organisation has more than 45 highly trained and committed employees, who play a key role in the successful distribution of Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner and Western Star.

In 2023, we continued our expansion in this market and became a Geely distributor, expanding our footprint in the region.

This investment reaffirms our confidence in El Salvador as an attractive country with great potential for our regional growth.

Very soon we will arrive in Honduras to be the official distributor of Mercedes-Benz, Western Star and Freightliner brands. Expect more information about this launch through our official channels.

In 2021, as part of Inchcape Americas’ strong growth strategy in Central America, we announced our successful expansion in Guatemala in partnership with the Daimler Group. As a leader in the automotive industry, we have taken on the responsibility of distributing the Freightliner, Western Star and Mercedes-Benz brands.

In addition, we have recently taken a significant step in our trajectory in Guatemala by acquiring the distribution of Geely. This strategic partnership has allowed us to expand our market share and further strengthen our brand portfolio, placing us in a privileged position to satisfy the diverse needs and preferences of our customers.

Our success in Guatemala is largely due to our more than 80 employees, who play a key role in delivering great experiences to our customers by accompanying them throughout the life cycle of their vehicle.

Inchcape Panama started in 2018 after the acquisition of Vetrasa, a consolidated company in the country and of great importance for the Suzuki brand. Today we have operations in the country, focusing on the Suzuki brand and with more than 7 branches throughout the country.

We are proud to be one of the Suzuki dealers with 2 digit market share in the region, and to have recently obtained the number 1 position in the Latin American ranking in quality of Suzuki service workshops.

We currently have more than 200 employees throughout the country, with workshops and showrooms for all customers.

Panama is also in the process of renovating all its branches to give great experiences to its customers and partners.

Inchcape Puerto Rico is in charge of the distribution of Suzuki Motorcycles and Suzuki Marine. We are present in this territory since 2022, with a consolidated work team in this market and in charge of providing great experiences to our customers.

In 1997 we started our operations in Peru with the ambitious aim of becoming the undisputed leader in the automotive sector in the country. At present, we have more than 1000 highly trained collaborators to offer the best customer service in financing, sales and after-sales.

We are authorized distributors of prestigious international brands, among which are: BMW, BMW Motorrad, MINI, Suzuki, Mazda, Renault, Citroën, GWM, Haval, Changan, JAC, DFSK, Subaru, JAC Motors, Still, Landini, Komatsu and Hangcha.

At Inchcape Peru, we have a strong focus on responsible business, and we are proud to have been recognised for our commitment to sustainability and the environment. Recently, we have received 2 recognitions: “Peru Carbon Footprint Level 1” awarded by the Ministry of Environment and “Company with Sustainable Management”.

Our outstanding projects include the implementation of energy efficiency and sustainability measures, the promotion of electric mobility, the adoption of eco-washing practices, the responsible disposal of waste, the reduction of plastics and packaging, and the wide range of hybrid and electric vehicles. We have also obtained carbon footprint certifications, demonstrating our commitment to mitigating our environmental impact.

In 2019, Inchcape entered the Uruguayan market as the exclusive representative of the Mercedes-Benz, Fuso and Freightliner brands. Since then, we have been committed to providing an exceptional experience to our customers through a proactive and cutting-edge approach to products and services. Our team of 80 employees strives to provide top-quality service and ensure maximum customer satisfaction in the financing, sales and after-sales of their vehicles.

As a sign of our long-term vision and commitment to sustainability, Uruguay became the first country in the Americas region to receive the Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle sub-brand, EQ. This initiative marks an important milestone in the automotive industry, as it represents the future of our sector in terms of sustainability and business vision.

We will continue to work hard to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions that adapt to the changing needs of our customers and contribute to building a cleaner and more efficient future for the automotive industry.