- Business
- NEXTAGE Co., Ltd. NEXTAGE Co., Ltd. (3186.T) engages primarily in the retail sale of new and used cars in Japan, with a focus on high-quality used domestic passenger cars, light vehicles, imported automobiles, and SUVs; it also provides comprehensive automotive services including vehicle maintenance, safety inspections, repairs, insurance agency operations, used car purchasing, export to emerging markets in East Africa and Oceania, and car coating services through subsidiaries. The company operates under specialized store brands such as general stores for broad inventories, SUV LAND for SUV-focused sales, and UNIVERSE for imported vehicles, alongside authorized dealerships for brands including Volvo, Audi, Jaguar, Land Rover, Volkswagen, Maserati, BYD AUTO, BMW, Peugeot, Fiat, Abarth, Ferrari, Harley-Davidson, Jeep, Citroen, Alfa Romeo, MINI, and DS Automobiles. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Nagoya, Japan, NEXTAGE Co., Ltd. employs approximately 7,640 people and maintains a nationwide network of large-scale stores emphasizing inventory turnover, customer lifecycle support from purchase to resale, and strict quality controls that exclude repair-history, flood-damaged, or tampered vehicles. Recent developments include the acquisition of 100% of an unspecified entity in October 2021 and the transfer of businesses and stock from Sanden Co., Ltd. and Sanden Techno Co., Ltd. to NEXTAGE GROUP Co., Ltd. in 2021, bolstering its maintenance and operational capabilities; the company continues to expand its general store model with enriched maintenance facilities and procurement networks via auctions, app-based buying, and in-store/at-home purchasing to enhance lifelong customer relationships.