Since 1995, Jowett Motor Group has grown from its foundation into one of Australia’s most respected family-owned automotive groups. Founded by Tony Jowett, a former National Dealer Development Manager at Honda Australia, our story began with a clear vision: to redefine the dealership experience by placing people at the centre of everything we do.
Today, that vision is realised across 19 dealerships & five leading automotive brands, with a team of over 500+ professionals across Victoria, South Australia & ACT. From local beginnings to national recognition, JMG continues to grow through partnerships, innovation & a culture of excellence.
Our journey.
What began in 1995 has become a network spanning decades of expansion and reinvention:
1995
Purchased Essendon City Motors
Sold in 2001
2001
Purchased Eastern Honda
Purchased as Ward Honda
2008
Established Yarra Honda
Purchased as Talbot Motors. Transitioned to Northern Honda in 2021
2009
Established Yarra Hyundai & Yarra Suzuki
Closed in 2020
2010
Established City Nissan
Sold in 2021
2012
Purchased Heildelberg Mitsubishi
Sold in 2014
2013
Established Waverley BMW
2013
Purchased Dave Potter Honda
Transition to Glenelg BMW in 2021
2020
Purchased South Yarra BMW
2020
Established Berwick BMW & Berwick MINI Garage
2021
Established Northern Honda
2021
Established Glenelg BMW & Glenelg MINI Garage
2023
Established Brighton Honda Centre
2024
Established Chery Doncaster
2024
Purchased Canberra BMW, Canberra MINI Garage & Canberra BMW Motorrad
2024
Purchased Audi Centre Canberra
2025
Established Geely Brighton & Geely Epping
2025
Established Chery Brighton
2025
Established Glenelg BMW Motorrad
Each milestone marks our commitment to growth, performance & long-term partnerships with world-class OEMs.
What sets us apart
Australian
family-owned & operated
Proudly independent, we combine family values with operational excellence to provide the best service to our valued customers & staff.
Award-Winning Network
Our dealerships have earned dozens of National Dealer Awards, including BMW Dealer of the Year & Honda National Sales Leader.
Trusted Brand Partners
We work with global automotive leaders including BMW, MINI, BMW Motorrad, Audi, Honda, Chery & Geely. Partners who share our commitment to quality & customer experience.
People-Led Growth
Our team is the engine that drives us. We believe in growing careers, not just headcount.
Sustainability-Minded
We’re focused on the future, adopting environmentally conscious practices & supporting the transition to cleaner mobility.
Looking ahead
JMG isn’t just keeping up. We’re building what’s next. With new dealership developments underway, growing brand partnerships & an expanding national footprint, we’re committed to creating exceptional experiences for customers & meaningful opportunities for our people.
The automotive industry is evolving & so are we. While our network may grow, our values never change.
Leadership you can trust
Tony Jowett, Founder & Managing Director, continues to lead JMG with the same clarity & integrity that sparked its success. Alongside a dedicated executive team, his vision shapes a group that’s grounded in respect & driven by results.
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