News Articles for John Hughes Group

There have been big shifts in the ranking of WA's largest, and most profitable, private companies over the past year.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Gary Nurick, Colleen Hayward, Jo Lanagan, Mark Webb, Matthew Tonts, Rod Clark, Angela Kelly, Craig Holland, Warren Hallam and John Ball.

In her first major interview, Joanna Millard outlines her ambitions for the automotive business her father has run for 55 years.

The family company that owns John Hughes Group has recruited Melbourne-based business adviser Craig Holland as chairman as it prepares for a wider leadership succession.

Toyota has extended its lead as the biggest-selling automotive brand in Western Australia but growth in sales was led by China's Chery and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

The car dealership boss plans to use the property as a parts and distribution warehouse.

Sales of MG cars have rocketed higher this year, pushing the famous marque into the state's top 10, though the Chinese manufacturer is very different from the MG of old.

The ranking of WA's largest private companies has changed dramatically over the past decade.

Business News has been tracking WA's largest private companies for more than 20 years and found most have experienced big changes over that time.

Big private car retailer DVG Automotive Group has released its results for the 2015 financial year, showing a tightening economy had not significantly hit its sales ahead of the sale of a majority stake to Japanese interests.

A unique Western Australian project aimed at challenging the perception that philanthropy is the preserve of a wealthy elite has facilitated its first major donation.

Veteran car dealer John Hughes has revealed his business has cut it's print advertising budget in half, in response to tight economic conditions, but was exploring ways to tap into the under-30s market.

A series of major trade sales and the prospect of one of WA's biggest-ever IPOs were highlights in what remained subdued capital markets in the September quarter. Also in our special report, how a surge in backdoor listings is attracting Silicon Valley entrepreneurs.

DVG Automotive Group managing director Lou Di Virgilio has achieved a rare feat, selling a majority stake in his family business for $120.6 million, which equates to the kind of earnings multiple that only ASX companies normally attract.

While most business owners understand the need for great customer service, unfortunately not all can deliver on their promise.

Some of the biggest names in WA business will help nurture the next wave of philanthropists in the state as part of an innovative program to raise money for the children's hospital.

BGC is still WA's largest private company, but Hancock Prospecting looms large.

John Hughes has convinced a lot of people to buy his cars over the years, but will investors be similarly enthused about his plan to float the business?

CALIBRE Projects started from scratch in 2002, offering engineering, procurement and construction management services to the mining sector.

GOOD DNA only gets a business founder so far.

WESTERN Australia's leading private companies are under the spotlight now more than ever before.

John Hughes shows no signs of slowing down after more than 50 years in the automotive business.

Softer conditions outside mining don't bother big private companies too much.