Clim group

What Clim group does

Groupe Clim is a privately held, multi-brand automotive dealership group headquartered in Bayonne, France, operating since 1984 across Southwest France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Occitanie regions). The group runs 10+ physical concession sites covering Pays Basque, Landes, Béarn, Gers, Lot-et-Garonne, Tarn-et-Garonne, and Ariège, holding official dealer authorizations for 14+ brands spanning Toyota, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz (cars, Vans, Trucks), smart, Jeep, BYD, Leapmotor, Honda, Hyundai, Mazda, Suzuki, Fuso (commercial vehicles), Piaggio (scooters), and Ciel (bicycles).

The core business is full-service automotive retail: new vehicle sales with online configuration, used vehicle sales backed by an inventory of 800+ units, financing and insurance brokerage (via Toyota France Financement and similar OEM captive arms using LOA and LLD structures), after-sales maintenance, body repair (carrosserie), vehicle trade-in, short- and long-term rental, and professional/fleet services. Commercial vehicles (Mercedes-Benz Vans/Trucks, Fuso) and two-wheelers (Piaggio scooters, Ciel bicycles) extend the offering beyond passenger cars.

The technology stack is a conventional Dealerk-powered dealership management platform supporting online vehicle configuration, inventory browsing, quote requests, and online appointment scheduling with sales advisors and after-sales technicians. There is no proprietary AI, data flywheel, or differentiated software IP disclosed; competitive position rests on regional physical distribution density and OEM franchise rights rather than technology. The business serves individual consumers (primary) and professional/fleet customers (secondary), with no disclosed enterprise anchors and a fragmented, volume-driven revenue model.

Name

Clim group

Legal name

Groupe Clim

Website

https://groupe-clim.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Groupe Clim is a privately held multi-brand automotive dealership group founded in 1984, operating 10+ concessions across Southwest France for 14+ brands including Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, BYD, Hyundai, and Leapmotor, serving individual consumers and businesses with new/used vehicle sales, financing, after-sales, and rental services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bayonne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. New Vehicle Sales: Sales of new vehicles from multiple brands including Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, BYD, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Lexus, Mazda, smart, Suzuki with financing options through LOA and LLD arrangements
2. Used Vehicle Sales: Sales of pre-owned vehicles with over 800 vehicles in inventory across cars, utility vehicles, and trucks
3. After-Sales Services: Body shop services (carrosserie), maintenance, and technical after-sales support
4. Vehicle Financing: Financial services including vehicle financing, insurance, and trade-in services
5. Vehicle Rental: Vehicle rental services for short-term and long-term needs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Clim Group is an independent multi-brand automotive dealership group headquartered in Bayonne, France, selling new and used passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, and commercial vehicles across 14+ brands through 10+ concession locations in Southwest France. It complements vehicle sales with manufacturer-certified maintenance, body repair, financing and insurance brokerage, vehicle trade-in, and short- and long-term rental/leasing services for both private and professional customers.

Product overview

Groupe Clim operates as a multi-brand automotive dealership group serving the Southwest of France (Sud-Ouest) since 1984. The company offers a comprehensive automotive portfolio organized around three pillars: new and used vehicle sales across 13 international brands (Toyota, BYD, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, smart, Suzuki, and others), vehicle services including financing, insurance, body repair, trade-ins, and rental/lease options, and commercial vehicles including light utility vans and trucks. The product lineup includes passenger cars (sedans, SUVs, crossovers), two-wheelers (scooters and bicycles), and commercial vehicles, supported by digital services such as online vehicle configuration, appointment scheduling, and an online showroom with over 800 used vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Vehicle Sales (Voitures Neuves)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pilotarienak (Toyota/Lexus)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 June 2026Partnership with Pilotarienak for Toyota and Lexus brand representation. Pilotarienak operates Toyota and Lexus concessions within the Groupe Clim network, expanding coverage in the Southwest France region.
• HyundaiminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 June 2026Hyundai France partnership as sponsor of the 7th edition of Montauban Ladies Open tennis tournament. Local sponsorship activity supporting brand visibility in the region.
• BYDcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 May 2026Partnership for Marathon de Biarritz 2026 as official sponsor. BYD and Groupe Clim partnered for what was described as a 'record edition' of the marathon event, demonstrating joint commitment to sustainable mobility and community engagement.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Groupe Bernard: Major French multi-brand automotive dealership group operating across multiple regions, with comparable OEM franchise portfolios (Renault, Peugeot, etc.), new/used vehicle sales, and after-sales services. Closely mirrors Groupe Clim's multi-brand franchise model in scale and structure.
• Hess Automobile: French multi-brand automotive dealership group with similar portfolio approach across multiple French regions, offering new/used vehicle sales, financing, and after-sales services. Direct comparable in business model and customer segments.
• Jean Rouyer Automobiles: French multi-brand dealership group concentrated in western/central France, offering similar portfolio of volume and premium brands, with comparable service offerings including used vehicles, financing, and after-sales.
• BYmyCAR: France's largest multi-brand automotive distribution group with extensive dealership network. Comparable in offering multi-brand new and used vehicles with integrated financing, though operating at significantly larger scale than Groupe Clim.
• Groupe Maurin: French family-owned automotive distributor with multi-brand dealership network across southern France, including premium and volume brands. Highly comparable business model and regional footprint to Groupe Clim's Southwest France operations.
• Groupe Chopard: French independent automotive distribution group operating multiple brands across France. Comparable multi-brand retail model, financing services, and after-sales offerings targeting both individual and professional customers.
• GCA (Groupe Centaure Automobiles): French multi-brand automotive distribution group with national network of dealerships. Comparable model of multi-brand franchised retail plus used vehicles and after-sales, though operating across broader French territory.
• BodemerAuto: Western France multi-brand automotive distributor with comparable geographic focus in Brittany and surrounding regions. Similar business model of multi-brand franchises with full-service support including financing, body shop, and used vehicles.

Broad incumbents

• Renault Retail Group: Captive retail arm of Renault operating dedicated brand stores across France. Less multi-brand oriented than Groupe Clim but a relevant benchmark for new vehicle retail scale, digital sales platforms, and after-sales service operations.
• Emil Frey Group: One of Europe's largest automotive retail groups with operations across multiple countries including France. Comparable multi-brand dealership model but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic scope than Groupe Clim.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/groupe-clim

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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