John Joseph Hughes is an Australian businessman best known for his eponymous car dealership.
Biography
Early life
Hughes was born in Fremantle, Western Australia in 1935 and attended Christian Brothers College, Fremantle. As a teenager he began working at a car dealership while studying accounting by correspondence. By his late 20s he owned his own car dealership.
Automotive sales
His dealership was the world's highest-selling Hyundai dealer for eight consecutive years between 1997–2003. John was pivotal in introducing the Korean car marque to Australia. His automotive group also markets other major car brands, including, MG, LDV, Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, Ford, Kia and Chrysler's Jeep.
He is on record as driving only cars that he sells.
References
Further reading
Dr Roger Smith, Barry Urquhart The Jindalee Factor: Insights on Western Australian Entrepreneurs, Marketing Focus, Australia (1988) "Mr Who?" – The West Australian, 17 December 2005 Stephen Williams "Hughes Top Seller" – The West Australian, 27 March 2004