In July 1948, the company was bought by one Mr. Allen and another Mr. Cooper, who had relocated from the United Kingdom to Nairobi.

The company's name was changed to Cooper Motor Corporation Private Limited, to reflect the new ownership.

New products were introduced including the Land Rover, which was a success in a lot of African markets.

CMC has maintained a relationship with Ford Motor Company and have sold a variety of pick-up trucks and van models from the American vehicle manufacturer.

The latest product is the Maruti Suzuki Swift which is only imported and not official distributed through CMC.