The Colonial Motor Company Limited, together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates franchised motor vehicle dealerships in New Zealand. The company operates 12 Ford motor vehicle dealerships, including 7 Mazda franchises. It also engages in the distribution and retail of Kenworth and DAF heavy duty trucks; and retails New Holland, Case IH, and Kubota tractors and equipment. The Company was founded in 1859 and is based in Wellington, New Zealand.