Grupo ARI

What Grupo ARI does

Grupo ARI is a privately held, family-owned holding company with 100% Canarian capital, headquartered in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and founded in 1964 (with automotive activity dating to 1993). Originally diversified across surgical equipment, geriatrics, cleaning, construction, and industrial laundry, the group has consolidated around automotive and now operates as a multi-brand vehicle dealership group representing Renault, Dacia, Nissan, Kia, Mazda, and Isuzu across the Canary Islands. Its network spans 30+ sales and after-sales centers covering all seven islands, supported by more than 500 employees, and includes complementary subsidiaries Origen (original spare parts distribution, est. 2019), Ariocasión (used and demo vehicle sales), and Scoobic Canarias (electric last-mile delivery vehicles, launched 2025 via a partnership with Nimo Grupo).

The group's product architecture combines OEM-conferred new vehicle sales, certified after-sales and workshop services, a vertical spare-parts logistics business, a certified used-vehicle retail operation, and an emerging electric mobility line. Grupo ARI also participates in the Car Canarias Logistic joint venture with Boluda, Toyota Canarias, and Grupo Cabrera Medina, which manages vehicle import and storage at an 18,000 sqm, 1,100-vehicle-capacity facility at Puerto de La Luz using AI-assisted vehicle identification software. Three rooftop photovoltaic installations totaling 296.46 kWp on Tenerife sites supply part of the operational energy demand.

Revenue mechanics rest on a mix of one-time new and used vehicle sales, recurring after-sales service subscriptions, spare parts transaction fees, hardware sales of electric delivery vehicles, and shared logistics economics from the Car Canarias Logistic alliance. The go-to-market is sales-led, executed through owned dealerships (Motor Arisa, Arimotor Canarias, Brisa Motor, Arimotor Tenerife, Arima Motor Canarias) supplemented by an authorized agent network reaching smaller islands. Customers span individual retail buyers (primary segment), B2B and government fleet clients (Gobierno de Canarias, Cabildo de Tenerife, Cabildo de Gran Canaria), automotive professionals sourcing parts via Origen, and urban logistics operators purchasing Scoobic EVs. No public listing, venture capital, or external institutional investors are disclosed; ownership remains concentrated in the founding family with Fernando González as Director General and Timanfaya Rodríguez as Consejera Delegada.

Name

Grupo ARI

Legal name

Grupo ARI

Website

https://grupo-ari.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grupo ARI is a family-owned Canarian automotive holding company that holds exclusive multi-brand vehicle representation (Renault, Dacia, Nissan, Kia, Mazda, Isuzu) across all 7 Canary Islands through 30+ centers and 500+ employees, complemented by spare parts distribution, used vehicle sales, and electric last-mile mobility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Palmas De Gran Canaria

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Vehicle Sales: Sale of new vehicles through authorized dealerships representing Renault, Dacia, Mazda, Nissan, Kia, and Isuzu brands across the Canary Islands
2. After-Sales Services: Maintenance, repair, and workshop services through official workshops and service centers covering Gran Canaria, Tenerife, La Palma, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura
3. Spare Parts Distribution (Origen): Logistics and distribution of original spare parts to Group companies and automotive professionals, as well as aftermarket parts to workshops and spare parts stores
4. Used Vehicle Sales (Ariocasión): Sale of demo, kilometer-zero, and pre-owned vehicles from official brands, operating stores in Gran Canaria and Tenerife
5. Electric Mobility Solutions: Sale of Scoobic electric vehicles for last-mile urban delivery, along with mobility consulting and charging infrastructure services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Grupo ARI is a multi-brand automotive dealership group that exclusively represents Renault, Dacia, Mazda, Nissan, Kia, and Isuzu across the Canary Islands through approximately 30 sales and after-sales centers. The group also distributes original and aftermarket spare parts (Origen) to automotive professionals, retails certified used vehicles (Ariocasión), and sells Scoobic 100% electric last-mile delivery vehicles alongside electromobility consulting and charging infrastructure engineering (Sorioco).

Product overview

Grupo ARI operates as a diversified automotive group representing multiple vehicle brands across the Canary Islands, encompassing a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core operations include brand-specific dealerships (Motor Arisa for Renault/Dacia, Arimotor Canarias for Kia, Brisa Motor/Arimotor Tenerife for Nissan, Arima Motor Canarias for Mazda, and Isuzu commercial vehicles) totaling approximately 30 centers across 7 islands with 500+ employees. Supporting modules include Ariocasión (certified used vehicles), Origen (original spare parts distribution), and Scoobic electric vehicles (last-mile delivery solutions). The group also offers comprehensive after-sales service through its official workshop network and participates in logistics operations through Car Canarias Logistic joint venture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Scoobic: 100% electric vehicles designed for urban last-mile delivery and municipal services, including models Mini, Light, Mouse, and BIO Cargo.
• Origen
• Ariocasión

Products and services

• Motor Arisa (Renault-Dacia Dealership) Authorized Renault and Dacia dealership operating 9 centers across Gran Canaria and Tenerife, representing the brands with the largest installed facilities in the Canary Islands and holding 67% of Renault business in the archipelago while ranking among the top five Renault-Dacia dealerships in Spain.
• Arimotor Canarias (Kia Dealership) Exclusive Kia Motors dealer for Gran Canaria (since 2004), Tenerife (since 2010), and Lanzarote (since 2017), operating multiple sales and after-sales centers across 6 of 7 Canary Islands and achieving leading private-customer penetration in the Canarian market in 2023.
• Brisa Motor / Arimotor Tenerife (Nissan Dealership) Official Nissan dealer covering both Canary Island provinces, with several Gran Canaria facilities in El Sebadal plus exposure in Santa María de Guía and Telde, and 7 centers across Tenerife for the Nissan passenger and commercial lineup.
• Arima Motor Canarias (Mazda Dealership) Exclusive regional Mazda dealer since July 2023 managing brand representation in both Canary Island provinces with headquarters in Gran Canaria (Miller Bajo) and Tenerife facilities.
• Isuzu Commercial Vehicles Representation Official Isuzu dealership covering both provinces with sales and after-sales centers across Tenerife and Gran Canaria, addressing the commercial and industrial vehicle segment.
• Ariocasión (Used and Demo Vehicle Sales) Specialized division commercializing demo, kilometer-zero, and pre-owned vehicles from group brands, operating 3 stores in Gran Canaria and 3 locations in Tenerife.
• Origen (Original and Aftermarket Spare Parts Distribution) Original and aftermarket spare parts distribution company offering logistics services and original replacement parts to group companies and automotive professionals, with zone-assigned commercial advisors covering mechanics, bodywork, and consumables.
• Scoobic Electric Vehicles (Last-Mile Delivery) 100% electric vehicle line for last-mile urban delivery and municipal services, offering Mini (50kg/500L, 100km range), Light (250kg/1,400L), and Mouse (565kg/3,400L, 176km range, 85 km/h) models with up to 30% more delivery efficiency than conventional vans.
• Multi-Brand After-Sales Service Network Official multi-brand workshop network covering Gran Canaria, Tenerife, La Palma, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura, providing certified maintenance, repairs, bodywork, and express services (Renault Minuto) for all represented brands.
• Sorioco Electromobility Engineering and Consulting Specialized electromobility engineering service analyzing and designing electric vehicle implementation, charging infrastructure projects, and zero-emission consulting for self-employed, companies, public bodies, and private fleet operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 67% market share of Renault business in Canary Islands
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Nimo GrupocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2025Strategic alliance for Scoobic electric vehicle distribution in the Canary Islands. Nimo Grupo serves as the national distributor of Scoobic, with Grupo ARI launching Scoobic Canarias as the exclusive representation for the archipelago. Models include Mouse, Light and Mini for last-mile delivery.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Nimo Grupo: National Spanish distributor of Scoobic electric vehicles and Grupo ARI's strategic partner in Scoobic Canarias. Comparable in pushing EV last-mile solutions and acts as the wholesale partner upstream of Grupo ARI's retail activity.
• Boluda Towage and Salvage (Boluda Corporación Marítima): Maritime services and port logistics partner in the Car Canarias Logistic joint venture. Comparable through its role in vehicle import logistics rather than direct retail competition.

Broad incumbents

• Bergé Auto: One of Spain's largest automotive distribution and dealership platforms representing multiple OEMs at scale. Indirect competitor on national distribution and comparable on import logistics expertise.
• Astara: European mobility group representing multiple OEMs across Iberia and beyond. Comparable in offering mobility consulting and electrification services alongside traditional distribution, though operating at much larger scale.
• Quadis: Large Spanish multi-brand automotive dealer group with broad OEM representation and extensive after-sales infrastructure. Comparable business model at greater Spanish national scale than Grupo ARI's archipelago focus.
• Stellantis España: National OEM subsidiary controlling brands such as Renault context competitor for dealer relationships and EV line-up strategy. Indirect competitor shaping the OEM environment in which Grupo ARI operates.
• Caetano Auto Group: Portuguese multi-brand automotive retail and distribution group (part of Salvador Caetano). Comparable multi-brand OEM representation model across Iberia with some overlapping Renault/Nissan relationships.

Direct peers

• Moveco (Ventur Group): Spanish multi-brand automotive retailer with nationwide presence, comparable in combining OEM representation with electrification and mobility services. Operates at smaller aggregate scale than Grupo ARI but similar business architecture.
• Domingo Alonso Group: Major multi-brand automotive group also headquartered in the Canary Islands, representing several of the same OEM brands across the archipelago. Direct overlap with Grupo ARI in territory and brand portfolio makes it the closest comparable peer.
• Grupo Cabrera Medina: Long-standing Canary Islands automotive group and Grupo ARI's partner in the Car Canarias Logistic alliance. Operates a comparable multi-brand dealership and after-sales network across multiple islands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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