Mitsubishi Congratulates Australia’s Most Distinguished Car Dealers

(I-Newswire) June 21, 2010 - Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has announced the winners of the 2009 Mitsubishi Distinguished Dealer Program.

Honoured for their exceptional performance throughout the year were the following Mitsubishi dealers from around the country:

- Queensland: Mark Woelders – Motarama Mitsubishi (Springwood), Mark Beitz – Bartons Mitsubishi, Trevor Kime – Tropical Mitsubishi, Ross Gray – Ross Gray Mitsubishi
- New South Wales: Ross Taylor – Lander Mitsubishi
- Victoria: Con Stambanis – Chadstone Mitsubishi, Chris Buruma – Knox Mitsubishi, Peter King – Ballarat Mitsubishi, Peter Cefala – Warragul Mitsubishi
- South Australia: Derek McIlroy – Mcllroy Mitsubishi
- Western Australia: John Barbera – Paceway Mitsubishi

All of Mitsubishi’s 200 plus dealerships across regional and metropolitan Australia were eligible to compete in the 2009 program, which recognises those representing the pinnacle of excellence in customer satisfaction, sales performance, service and facility standards.

The announcement of the finalists was made at a recent national business symposium, where MMAL’s president and CEO, Masahiko Takahashi, praised the efforts and expertise of the Mitsubishi national dealer network.

“Our Mitsubishi dealerships consist of professional, hard working and passionate individuals who strive to achieve excellence through customer service. Their dynamic and modern workplace culture represents the Mitsubishi brand in a positive manner, producing first-rate results,” said Takahashi.

To experience the outstanding knowledge and performance of the Mitsubishi dealer network, call the Mitsubishi Dealer Hotline on 1300 13 12 11, or drop into one of our 200 plus dealerships across the nation today.

Award winning dealers: Back row (from left) John Barbera - Paceway Mitsubishi WA, Ross Gray - Ross Gray Mitsubishi QLD, Mark Woelders - Motorama Mitsubishi Springwood QLD.

Third row (from left) Derek McIlroy - McIlroy Mitsubishi SA, Peter King - Ballarat Mitsubishi VIC, Peter Cefala - Warragul Mitsubishi VIC, Mark Beitz - Bartons Mitsubishi QLD, Peter McGregor for Trevor Kime - Tropical Mitsubishi QLD.

Second row (from left) Con Stambanis - Chadstone Mitsubishi VIC, Ross Taylor - landor Mitsubishi NSW, Chris Buruma - Knox Mitsubishi VIC, Michael Johns - DJ Mitsubishi TAS.

First row (from left) Masahiko Takahashi, MMAL President and CEO, and Osamu Masuko, MMC President.

For further information, contact:
Lenore Fletcher
Head of Corporate Communications
Telephone: (08) 8275 2348
E-mail: lfletcher@mmal.com.au
http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au


Kit Bashford
Manager Corporate Communications
Telephone: (02) 9937 1618
E-mail: kbashford@mmal.com.au

--ABOUT MITSUBISHI--
Mitsubishi Motors Australia is part of the global Mitsubishi Motors organisation and is fully owned by Mitsubishi, one of the world's largest companies.

The company's history dates back to 1870, when Mitsubishi's Japanese founder, Yataro Iwasaki, started a shipping company with three steamships. The company grew from strength to strength and, in 1914, registered the Mitsubishi three-diamond trademark. This symbol embodies more than 130 years of tradition, and has earned the confidence and trust of customers all over the world.

Mitsubishi takes great pride from knowing that more than 11 million people from around the world have chosen to drive a Mitsubishi vehicle. There are Mitsubishi dealers in more than 200 sites across Australia. These professional and knowledgeable dealers help owners ensure their Mitsubishi car is always looked after by fully-trained Mitsubishi technicians, using genuine Mitsubishi parts that meet stringent global standards.

About Mitsubishi Motors Australia:
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Company Contact Information
Mitsubishi Motors Australia
Lenore FLetcher
Phone : +61 (08) 8275 2348