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History

1958 – 1989
1990 – 2007
2008 – 2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019

1958 – Incorporated as Nyanza Petroleum Dealers Ltd and started operations in Kisumu, Kenya
1965 – Commencement of tyre business with Avon brand tyres
1977 – Battery business initiated with Chloride Exide brand

Founder, Mr. Gosar Raishi Shah (2nd from right)

1997 – Pirelli distributorship was awarded
1998 – Introduction of Tubeless steel wheels and alloy wheels
2005 – Suspension parts business was initiated
2007 – Market leadership attained in the tyre business in Kenya

2008 – Ventured into regional market by establishing operations in Rwanda
2008 – Rebranding and name change to AutoXpress
2010 – Initiated a relationship with Dunlop
2011 – ISO 9001:2008 certification awarded
2011 – KYB suspension parts dealership acquired

Name Change Cocktail, September 2008

2012 – Head Office relocated to Limuru road, Nairobi

Limuru Road, Head Office

2013 – Awarded first time Superbrands Status

2014 – Partnered with Lubatex Group ( Energizer Battery)
2014 – AutoXpress ventured and commenced operations into Tanzania
2014 – Partnership with Actis
2014 – Commenced operations in Tanzania
2014 – Launch of Training School
2014 – Launch of the Retread Plant
2014 – Launch of TMS & Mobile Truck Alignment
2014 – Introduced Vehicle Accessories
2014 – Partnered with Champion Lubricants and initiated AutoXpress Xpress Service

2015 – Initiated partnership with Bosch
2015 – Appointed Isuzu East Africa's Parts and Service Operator

2016 – Opening of AutoXpress Tanzania HQ
2016 – Partnered with APA Insurance to launch XtraSure Tyre Damage Guarantee
2016 – Appointed Simba Corporation Parts and Service Operator

2018 – Launched house brands – AutoXtra, Hinshitsu and AutoMate
2018 – ISO 9001:2015 certification awarded
2018 – Ventured into Uganda
2018 – Relationship with Asmico
2018 – Appointed Honda’s Parts and Service Operator.

2017 – Awarded Superbrand Status a third time – First in Automotive Parts and Accessories Category
2017 – Relationship with Bridgestone tyres, Goodyear tyres, Ferodo brakes and NGK Spark Plugs
2017 – Opening of AutoXpress Rwanda HQ
2017 – ISO 9001:2015 Quality Policy

2019 – Relationship with Aplus Suspension Parts
2019 – Started an Omni-channel contact centre

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