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New blood at the top  forIsuzu UTE Australia

AFTER A SUCCESSFUL four years at the helm, Mr Hiroyasu Sato has passed the baton of Managing Director of Isuzu UTE Australia to Mr Junta Matsui.

Mr Sato’s tenure was characterised by strong growth, with IUA breaking into the country’s top-10 automotive brands for the first time, with 35,323 vehicles sold and delivered across 2022.

Despite the challenges of COVID and international supply chain issues, IUA’s commitment to customer satisfaction was also recognised, with critical acclaim from Australia’s leading independent consumer research organisations Roy Morgan and Canstar Blue.

Indeed, the marque was awarded backto-back Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards in 2020 and 2021, alongside the ‘2021 Canstar Blue Customer Satisfaction Award for New Cars’ title at the 2021 Canstar Blue Awards.

Mr Sato also oversaw generational updates to both the D-MAX and MU-X as the brand established itself as Australia’s ninth bestselling marque.

Teaming up with  theRoyal  FlyingDoctor Service

THE RUGGEDNESS and inaccessibility of the Outback was the reason the Royal Flying Doctor Service came into being in 1928. So it’s Isuzu UTE Australia’s privilege to provide the RFDS with a fleet of D-MAX and MU-X vehicles, alongside financial support, via a new long-term partnership.

Delivering for almost a century, the RFDS comprises an extensive national network providing primary healthcare and 24-hour emergency services. Beginning this year, D-MAX and MU-X vehicles will be enlisted to tow the Flying Doctor’s state-of-the-art training simulators around the country for its schools Education Program and national events schedule.

“We are excited about this new major national partnership with Isuzu UTE Australia as it enables us to keep the Flying Doctor flying, driving and caring for people across rural and remote Australia,” says Frank Quinlan, Federation Executive Director of the RFDS.

“This partnership will enable us to provide better health access for those that live in rural and remote Australia, and for that we are very grateful.”

“It is important for IUA to give back to those that support us,” says Isuzu UTE Australia’s Deputy Managing Director, Mr Koichiro Yoshida, “and so this is our way of saying thank you to the Royal Flying Doctor Service for their tireless commitment to our community.”

Brandon Borrello  winsthe Alex Tobin Medal 2023 —and his junior club wins a D-MAX!

WESTERNSYDNEYWANDERERSwinger Brandon Borrello outpolled his rivals to win the 2023 Isuzu UTE A-Leagues’ highest individual award. That award comes with a prize for Borello’s nominated junior club: an Isuzu D-MAX or MU-X.

The Alex Tobin Medal, presented by Isuzu UTE, is awarded to the player of the Isuzu UTE A-League season as nominated by the Paramount ANZ Football team, and aims to support grassroots football. Borello nominated his junior club, Adelaide’s Western Strikers, as the lucky recipients. The team opted to receive an Isuzu D-MAX.

“We are excited that Brandon has developed to not only be a wonderful football player but also a great representative in the community,” said Club President Gianni Lastella, who saw Brandon come through the club’s junior ranks before finding success in the A-Leagues and on the international stage with the Socceroos.

“The Isuzu D-MAX will support the club in continuing to grow local football participation. A big thank you to Brandon, Network 10, Paramount ANZ and Isuzu UTE for their generosity!” For more, check out: isuzuute.com.au/a-leagues

The triumphant return of the Iron Summit

FEW AUTOMOTIVE CHALLENGES offer the heart-in-mouth experience of Isuzu’s legendary Iron Summit. It’s a custom-built hydraulic ramp that D-MAX and MU-X models climb up— and over—at a seriously imposing 45-degree angle, six metres in the air.

After a long pandemic break, the Iron Summit made its return in March at the Brisbane National 4x4 Outdoor Show.

“We are thrilled to bring the Iron Summit back,” said Isuzu UTE Deputy Managing Director, Mr Koichiro Yoshida. “It’s always been a great way for us to give people a taste of what our vehicles are really made of in a safe and controlled environment.”

Celebrating a decade of partnership with the inspirational Daniel Morcombe Foundation

ISUZU UTE AUSTRALIA was thrilled to receive the Daniel Morcombe Foundation’s highest accolade, the 2023 Morky Award, in recognition of 10 years of partnership with the inspirational not-for-profit organisation.

Presented by co-founders Bruce and Denise Morcombe, the gong commemorates support provided by IUA since 2013. Over the decade, Isuzu has assisted the charity with a fleet of vehicles to enable the couple to share their ‘Keeping Kids Safe’ message with schools across the country.

One of Australia’s leading childrenfocused charities, the group is best known for programs that provide assistance in safeguarding both physical and online environments, as well as supporting young victims of crime.

For more information on the Daniel Morcombe Foundation, or to make a donation, please head to: danielmorcombe.com.au.