What Walkinshaw does

Walkinshaw Automotive Group Pty Ltd is a privately held Australian automotive design, engineering, manufacturing, and remanufacturing company headquartered in Dandenong South, Victoria, with roots tracing to Tom Walkinshaw Racing (1976). The company operates across six capability areas — design, engineering, manufacturing, certification, procurement, and racing — and produces over 8,000 vehicles per year through a 100,000sqm state-of-the-art facility opened in November 2025. Its core technical capability is right-hand drive remanufacturing of US-sourced left-hand drive vehicles (Ram Trucks, Toyota Tundra, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Yukon), with 34,721 pickups converted for Ram alone since 2015, alongside Australian compliance certification and full-volume assembly.

The company serves major automotive OEMs as enterprise B2B clients — including Toyota, GM (Chevrolet/GMSV), Volkswagen, Isuzu Ute, Ram Trucks Australia, and Ford Performance — providing vehicle program engineering, conversion, manufacturing, and homologation services. Revenue is generated through hardware sales (vehicle remanufacturing and aftermarket performance kits such as the '680 Power-Up' Amarok package), professional services (engineering, design, certification, procurement consulting), and motorsport sponsorship/licensing via Walkinshaw TWG Racing in the Supercars Championship. Wholly-owned subsidiaries include HSV (Holden Special Vehicles), Walkinshaw Performance, Walkinshaw TWG Racing, and Premoso Pty Ltd. The racing division, rebranded from Walkinshaw Andretti United to Walkinshaw TWG Racing in February 2026 in partnership with TWG Motorsports, operates two teams across two countries and provides brand visibility and technical R&D feedback that feeds back into production programs.

The Walkinshaw family controls the group through Director Ryan Walkinshaw, with Joel Stoddart serving as Managing Director and Gregory Roebuck as a non-executive director. The company employs over 1,000 staff, holds 7 Bathurst 1000 wins and 6 Drivers Championships through its HRT heritage, and won the 2025 Supercars Championship with Chaz Mostert. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with quote-based pricing for OEM contracts; the company does not disclose revenue publicly. Geographic footprint covers Australia and the United Kingdom through motorsport operations.

Name

Walkinshaw

Legal name

Walkinshaw Automotive Group Pty Ltd

Website

https://walkinshawgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Walkinshaw Automotive Group is a privately held Australian automotive engineering, design, and remanufacturing firm serving global OEMs (Toyota, GM, VW, Ram, Isuzu) with right-hand drive vehicle conversions, performance engineering, and motorsport operations from a 100,000sqm Dandenong South facility producing over 8,000 vehicles per year.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Engineering and Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621), Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (33633)

SIC

Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies (3711), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Passenger Vehicle Transmission & Drivetrain Systems Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Class 4–6 Medium-Duty Truck Manufacturing (IMACABAB), Driveline & Propeller Shaft Manufacturing (Driveshafts/U-joints/CV joints) (IMACAHAF), Engine Components & Subsystems Manufacturing (Blocks/Heads/Valvetrain/Pistons) (IMACAHAB)

Keywords

• Automotive engineering services
• Performance vehicle manufacturing
• Right-hand drive conversion
• Aftermarket performance parts
• Motorsport racing engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Clayton South

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Manufacturing & Remanufacturing: Manufacturing partnerships with OEMs for vehicle remanufacturing including right-hand drive conversions for Toyota Tundra, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Yukon, and Ram Trucks. Producing over 8,000 vehicles per year at the Dandenong South facility.
2. Aftermarket Performance Products: Walkinshaw Performance offers performance upgrade kits and modifications for vehicles including Volkswagen Amarok, with '680 Power-Up' kits and other performance enhancements.
3. Motorsport Operations: Walkinshaw TWG Racing competes in Supercars Championship with sponsorship from Mobil 1, Optus, Truck Assist, and other partners.
4. Engineering & Consulting Services: Consulting, engineering, and design services provided to a diverse range of industry participants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Walkinshaw Group designs, engineers, manufactures, and remanufactures performance vehicles for global automotive OEMs, specialising in right-hand drive conversions of left-hand drive vehicles (such as Toyota Tundra, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Yukon, and Ram Trucks) for the Australian market. Through its subsidiaries it produces performance vehicles (HSV), aftermarket performance upgrade kits (Walkinshaw Performance), and operates a Supercars Championship racing team (Walkinshaw TWG Racing), all supported by in-house design, engineering, certification, and procurement capabilities.

Product overview

Walkinshaw Group is a global leader in the design, engineering, development, and marketing of performance vehicles with significant motorsport interests in Australia and the UK. The company operates a portfolio of sub-brands including HSV (Holden Special Vehicles), Walkinshaw Performance, and Walkinshaw TWG Racing. Core capabilities span design, engineering, manufacturing, certification, procurement, and racing services. The manufacturing division produces over 8,000 vehicles annually through its new 100,000+ sqm facility in Dandenong South, offering right-hand drive remanufacturing for major OEMs including Ram Trucks, Toyota, Chevrolet, and GMC. Walkinshaw Performance provides aftermarket modifications such as the '680 Power-Up' kit for Amarok vehicles. The racing division competes in the Supercars Championship with Toyota GR Supra and Ford Performance Mustang entries.

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Brands

• HSV: Holden Special Vehicles - performance vehicles brand established in 1988
• Walkinshaw TWG Racing
• Walkinshaw Performance
• Walkinshaw Andretti United

Products and services

• HSV (Holden Special Vehicles) Performance vehicle brand established in 1988 producing high-performance variants of Holden vehicles, including the first Walkinshaw performance vehicle, and serving automotive enthusiasts and OEM partners in Australia.
• Walkinshaw Performance Aftermarket performance modification brand offering motorsport-derived upgrade kits and enhancements for vehicles including the Volkswagen Amarok W580 (such as the 680 Power-Up kit increasing peak torque to 680Nm), applying the group's racing heritage to professional aftermarket products.
• Walkinshaw TWG Racing Supercars Championship racing team operating two teams across two countries with Toyota GR Supra and Ford Performance Mustang entries, managing drivers including Chaz Mostert and Ryan Wood, and offering motorsport services and sponsorship opportunities.
• Right-Hand Drive Vehicle Remanufacturing Conversion and remanufacturing service that re-engineers left-hand drive vehicles such as Ram Trucks, Toyota Tundra, Chevrolet Silverado, and GMC Yukon to right-hand drive configuration for the Australian market, with 34,721 pickups converted since 2015 and capacity for more than 20,000 vehicles per year at the Dandenong South facility.
• Walkinshaw Design Automotive design service encompassing conceptualisation, styling, and design development for vehicle programs and customer requirements, contracted by automotive OEMs and partners.
• Walkinshaw Engineering Precision automotive engineering service that develops and refines vehicle systems and performance solutions for OEM customers, drawing on the group's motorsport and remanufacturing expertise.
• Walkinshaw Manufacturing Vehicle manufacturing and assembly service producing more than 8,000 vehicles per year including remanufacturing programs for major OEMs from the 100,000+ square-metre Dandenong South facility.
• Walkinshaw Certification In-country full volume compliance certification service ensuring vehicles meet Australian regulatory and quality standards for OEM partners.
• Walkinshaw Procurement Strategic sourcing and supply chain management service for automotive components and materials, supporting OEM vehicle programs.
• Walkinshaw Racing Motorsport expertise and racing service drawing on the group's 40+ year history including seven Bathurst 1000 wins and multiple Drivers Championships through the Holden Racing Team.
• Amarok W580 680 Power-Up Kit Aftermarket performance upgrade kit for the Volkswagen Amarok W580 that increases peak torque to 680Nm, sold by Walkinshaw Performance to vehicle owners and dealers.

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles AustraliamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2026Volkswagen exploring potential performance upgrade packages for new Amarok W600 with Walkinshaw Performance involvement. Walkinshaw already offers '680 Power-Up' kit for previous Amarok W580. Partnership considering upgraded brake kits and performance enhancements as optional additions.
• Ram Trucks AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 October 2025Ram Trucks Australia relocated its right-hand drive remanufacturing facility from Melbourne's Clayton to Walkinshaw's new 100,000sqm facility in Dandenong South. Walkinshaw will also move Toyota Tundra, Chevrolet Silverado, and GMC Yukon conversions to new facility with capacity for 20,000+ vehicles per year.
• Mobil 1coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 October 2024Mobil 1 extended partnership with Walkinshaw TWG Racing (formerly WAU) for three years, taking partnership to 34 years. Mobil 1 is Co-Naming Rights partner of both race entries. Provides technical collaboration alongside sponsorship.
• ToyotacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2024Toyota partnered with Walkinshaw as homologation team for 2026 Supercars Championship entry with GR Supra. Walkinshaw also re-engineered Toyota Tundra from left-hand drive to right-hand drive at their Melbourne facility. Partnership includes potential for tuned production vehicles like high-performance HiLux.
• Salta PropertiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2024Walkinshaw partnered with Salta Properties for development of new 100,000sqm state-of-the-art facility at Nexus Dandenong South precinct. Salta designed and delivered custom-built warehousing, office space, hardstand, and 700 carparks.
• HoldencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWalkinshaw has been a long-term affiliate of Holden for over 30 years, producing HSV (Holden Special Vehicles) performance vehicles and racing through Holden Racing Team with 7 Bathurst wins.
• Ford PerformancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFord Performance partnership with Walkinshaw for Supercars racing program. Walkinshaw ran Ford Mustang GT in Supercars Championship before transitioning to Toyota in 2026.
• TWG MotorsportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTWG Motorsports partnered with Walkinshaw Racing to form Walkinshaw TWG Racing in 2026, combining two worldwide motorsport powerhouses for Supercars Championship participation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lotus Cars: UK-based low-volume performance and sports car manufacturer with engineering services heritage — comparable in combining niche vehicle production with motorsport and engineering capabilities under a single premium brand.
• Magna Steyr: Austrian contract vehicle engineering and manufacturing arm of Magna International — produces niche and low-volume vehicles for multiple OEMs (e.g. Mercedes G-Class, Jaguar E-Pace, Toyota GR Supra), a much larger-scale analogue to Walkinshaw's contract remanufacturing and engineering business.

Direct peers

• Multimatic: Canadian vehicle engineering and niche-manufacturing supplier (Ford GT, Aston Martin, others) providing engineered components and low-volume vehicle assembly — directly comparable to Walkinshaw's contract manufacturing and engineering services model at scale.
• Alpina: German manufacturer of exclusive high-performance variants of BMW series vehicles — operates a business model closely parallel to HSV's role of producing performance derivatives of a major OEM's volume lineup.
• Prodrive: UK-based motorsport and vehicle engineering services company that develops, tests, and races vehicles for OEMs (Aston Martin, BMW, etc.) — operates the same multi-disciplinary motorsport-engineering + automotive services model as Walkinshaw's racing, engineering, and remanufacturing divisions.
• RML Group: UK high-performance engineering firm specialising in vehicle homologation, RHD conversions, low-volume manufacturing, and motorsport development — direct overlap with Walkinshaw's right-hand drive remanufacturing and homologation capabilities.
• Gordon Murray Automotive: UK low-volume performance vehicle designer and manufacturer doing full vehicle development and production (T.50, T.33) — mirrors Walkinshaw's design-to-manufacturing service offering for low-volume, high-specification vehicle programs.
• Tickford: Australian performance vehicle manufacturer that develops, engineers, and homologates performance variants (e.g. Ford Ranger Raptor, Mustang) for the local market — directly comparable to Walkinshaw's HSV and Walkinshaw Performance business model of OEM-partnered performance vehicles.
• RUF Automobile: German independent performance vehicle manufacturer using a major OEM (Porsche) as a base platform — analogous to Walkinshaw Performance building tuning and performance packages on established OEM platforms for the Australian market.

Emerging players

• Ares Design: Italian coachbuilder and bespoke performance vehicle manufacturer offering limited-series vehicles and homologation services — overlaps with Walkinshaw's low-volume vehicle creation and certification capabilities for OEM and enthusiast programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

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