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Dealers celebrate 15 years in style on the Gold Coast
DEALERS AND GUESTS both local and international celebrated Isuzu UTE Australia’s 15-year anniversary at a glittering commemorative awards evening on Queensland’s Gold Coast. “We chose the Cherry Blossom to signify our 15-year anniversary as it represents strength and renewal,” said Junta Matsui, Managing Director of Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA). “Some of our Dealers have been with us since day one and without them we wouldn’t have delivered over 300,000 vehicles locally.”
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Together, IUA and the Japanese and Thaibased VIPs recognised the 19 Dealers who had been with IUA since the start in 2008. The night also included a farewell to retiring dealer principal John Cooper, of Sinclair Isuzu UTE, who had been with Isuzu UTE Australia for almost all of its decade and a half. “As we celebrate these 15 years, I would like to personally thank you all—the staff, the dealership network and our partners—for your dedication and support,” said Matsui-san.
of unprecedented success by extending its successful partnership with Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA) for another two years. IUA became the Official Automotive Partner of the A-League Men, Women, Youth and E-Sport Leagues in October 2021, as well as the Naming Rights Partner for the A-Leagues’ Men’s competition, known as the Isuzu UTE A-League.
That three-year association coincided with incredible growth for domestic football, including record-breaking viewership and attendances. “Isuzu UTE Australia’s unwavering support has been instrumental in helping us reach new heights and engage with fans across the country,” said A-Leagues Commissioner Nick Garcia. Visit www.aleagues.com.au for more, or catch the 2023–24 season on 10 Bold and Paramount+.
