CMV Group

What CMV Group does

CMV Group is a fourth-generation, family-owned Australian conglomerate headquartered in Wayville, South Australia, operating across automotive dealerships, commercial vehicle retail, and horticulture. Founded in 1934 by Sidney Crawford initially as Commercial Motor Vehicles, the group has grown from five staff to over 2,000 employees and reports annual turnover in excess of AUD $2 billion. Its operations are concentrated in South Australia and Victoria with a heavy regional footprint.

The group is organized into three core divisions: CMV Automotive (passenger vehicle dealerships for Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Ford, Hyundai, and Suzuki brands across six Adelaide locations, including the Barry Maney Ford and Barry Maney Hyundai franchises acquired through the 2018 Barry Maney Group incorporation); CMV Trucks (commercial truck and bus dealerships representing Kenworth, DAF, Hino, Mack, and Volvo across ten locations including Derrimut, Melbourne North, Hallam, and South Central); and CMV Farms (almond, pistachio, and wine grape production, including the Nut Producers Australia processing joint venture and a 175,000-tree Loxton almond development). Adjacent operations include TRP Truck & Trailer Parts stores, the CMV Safe workplace safety program with Sitepass-based contractor management, and two charitable trusts (CMV Group Foundation and CMV Group Staff Foundation).

Revenue is generated through one-time vehicle sales (new and used passenger and commercial units), recurring aftersales service and parts supply across the workshop network, and commodity-based agricultural produce sales (almonds, pistachios, wine grapes). The go-to-market combines direct retail showroom sales to consumers with enterprise/B2B fleet sales to commercial transport operators, while growth is pursued through a sales-led strategy of acquiring additional franchise dealerships and adjacent businesses, as exemplified by the Barry Maney Group acquisition. The principal subsidiary is Commercial Motor Vehicles Pty Ltd, and ownership and operational control remain entirely within the Crawford family, with successful fourth-generation leadership transition completed in April 2024.

Name

CMV Group

Legal name

Commercial Motor Vehicles Pty Ltd

Website

https://cmv.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CMV Group is a fourth-generation, family-owned Australian conglomerate operating automotive dealerships (Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Ford, Hyundai, Suzuki), commercial truck dealerships (Kenworth, DAF, Hino), and horticultural farms (almonds, pistachios, wine grapes) across South Australia and Victoria, employing 2,000+ staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Adelaide

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive Dealership Sales: Sale of new and used passenger vehicles through multiple dealership franchises including Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Ford, Hyundai, and Suzuki across South Australia.
2. Commercial Vehicle Sales and Service: Sale and servicing of trucks, buses, and commercial vehicles through multiple dealerships including Kenworth, DAF, Hino, Mack, and Volvo franchises across South Australia and Victoria.
3. Automotive and Truck Servicing: Aftersales service revenue from workshops providing vehicle maintenance, repairs, and parts supply across all dealership locations.
4. Agricultural Production: Production and sale of almonds, pistachios, and wine grapes through CMV Farms operations.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CMV Group operates passenger vehicle dealerships (CMV Automotive), commercial truck and heavy vehicle dealerships (CMV Trucks), and large-scale agricultural production (CMV Farms). The group retails new and used passenger and commercial vehicles, provides vehicle servicing and parts, and produces farm output across properties in South Australia and Victoria.

Product overview

CMV Group is a diversified Australian conglomerate operating primarily in automotive dealerships and agriculture. The company operates three main divisions: CMV Automotive (passenger vehicle dealerships representing brands such as Ford, Hyundai, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, and Suzuki), CMV Trucks (commercial vehicle dealerships for Hino, Kenworth, DAF, and related services), and CMV Farms (almond, pistachio, and wine grape production). The group also manages charitable foundations (CMV Group Foundation and CMV Group Staff Foundation), internal safety programs (CMV Safe), and publishes a corporate magazine (Outlook). This is a traditional retail and agricultural business rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CMV Automotive: Division operating automotive dealerships including Ford, Hyundai, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, and Suzuki brands
• CMV Trucks
• CMV Farms
• CMV Safe
• CMV Group Foundation
• CMV Group Staff Foundation

Products and services

• CMV Automotive Passenger vehicle retail and servicing division operating multi-brand car dealerships including Toyota, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Renault, Lexus, and Ford for individual consumers and small businesses in South Australia.
• CMV Trucks Commercial vehicle retail and servicing division selling and servicing Isuzu Trucks, Renault Trucks, Volvo Trucks, Mack Trucks, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles for fleet operators, transport companies, and trade businesses.
• CMV Farms Large-scale agricultural production division operating farming properties in South Australia and Victoria producing crops and livestock for wholesale and commodity markets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual turnover exceeding $2 billion
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kenworth / PACCARcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1968Long-standing Kenworth truck dealership partnership celebrating 50 years, representing PACCAR's Kenworth brand for truck sales and service across South Australia and Victoria.
• Mercedes-BenzcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1968Mercedes-Benz Adelaide and Unley, and Mercedes-Benz Adelaide dealership franchises representing Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles and vans in South Australia.
• HinocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1968Barry Maney Hino and CMI Hino dealerships representing Hino trucks across multiple South Australian and Victorian locations.
• DAF TruckscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1968Barry Maney DAF dealership representing DAF trucks in South Australia.
• Ford / Barry Maney FordcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1968Barry Maney Ford dealership representing Ford vehicles in South Australia.
• HyundaicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1968Barry Maney Hyundai dealership representing Hyundai vehicles in South Australia.
• LexuscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1968Lexus of Adelaide dealership representing Lexus luxury vehicles in South Australia.
• SuzukicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1968Southside Suzuki dealership representing Suzuki vehicles in South Australia.
• Toyota / CMI ToyotacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1934CMI Toyota is a core dealership franchise partnership that has been operating for over 60 years, representing Toyota vehicle sales and servicing in South Australia.
• Mack TrucksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMack truck dealership representation within CMV Truck network.
• Volvo Trucks and BusesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVolvo commercial vehicle representation within CMV Truck & Bus operations.
• PACCAR PartscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTRP Truck & Trailer Parts stores providing PACCAR parts across multiple locations.
• BUPAminorOthersPartnered with BUPA health insurer to bring employees discounted health insurance rates.
• MedibankminorOthersPartnered with Medibank to provide employees discounted health insurance rates and member benefits.
• Nature Foundation SAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMI Toyota, with support of CMV Group Foundation, supplied two Toyota Hilux vehicles to assist Nature Foundation SA conservation programs.
• Cancer CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMI Toyota employees fundraising for Cancer Council's Do it for Cancer campaign.
• Heart & Soul GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMV Group Foundation partnered with Kirsten Charity Trust to deliver refrigerated trucks to Heart & Soul for food redistribution.
• Salvation Army / City Salvos Church AdelaideminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMercedes-Benz Unley, with CMV Group Foundation support, donated a Mercedes-Benz Vito to support the church's community outreach.
• Heavy Vehicle Industry Association (HVIA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiles Crawford serves as Director since 2018 and Vice President since 2021, representing CMV Group in industry advocacy.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AutoNation, Inc. Largest US franchised automotive retailer with multi-brand new/used vehicle sales, parts, service and finance. Comparable multi-franchise dealership operating model to CMV Automotive at larger scale.
• Inchcape plc: Global automotive distributor and retailer operating across multiple markets including APAC. Broader incumbent with overlapping franchised distribution model relevant to CMV Automotive's franchise-based retail approach.
• Group 1 Automotive, Inc. US/UK-based franchised automotive retailer operating multi-brand dealerships and aftersales. Comparable franchise-retail business model and geographic diversification strategy to CMV Automotive.
• Lithia Motors, Inc. Major US and global franchised automotive retailer with operations across passenger and commercial brands. Comparable franchise model, aftersales focus and acquisition-driven growth playbook to CMV's stated strategy.

Direct peers

• Bapcor Limited: ASX-listed Australian automotive aftermarket parts distributor and retailer serving trade and consumer customers. Comparable to CMV's TRP Truck & Trailer Parts and Watts Transport Spares wholesale/retail parts operations.
• Autosports Group Limited: Australian franchised automotive dealer group operating premium and volume passenger brands. Closely comparable retail dealership model, brand mix and aftersales focus to CMV Automotive's passenger franchise portfolio.
• Peter Warren Automotive Group: Publicly listed Australian franchised automotive dealer group with retail new/used vehicles and aftersales across NSW and other states. Directly comparable franchise-based dealership business model and customer base to CMV Automotive.
• Eagers Automotive Limited: Australia's largest automotive retailer, operating franchised passenger and commercial vehicle dealerships across multiple states. Closest direct comparable to CMV Automotive and CMV Trucks given overlapping franchise portfolios, geographic footprint and aftersales/service business model.
• Driven Group / AHG (Auto & General): Australian franchised automotive dealer network (formerly AHG, part of the broader mobility group) operating passenger and commercial brands. Multi-brand, multi-state dealership model directly comparable to CMV's automotive and truck divisions.

Emerging players

• Select Harvests Limited: ASX-listed Australian almond producer and marketer. Comparable to the CMV Farms almond and pistachio operations including Nut Producers Australia and related growing/processing partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CMVGroup
• Instagraminstagram.com/cmvgroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cmv-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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