John Hughes (motor dealer)


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 Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, Ford, Kia and Chrysler's Jeep & Dodge brands.
He is on record as driving only cars that he sells.