2007 Australian International Motorshow
August 1, 2007 by Alborz Fallah
CarAdvice will be in Sydney for the 2007 Australian International Motorshow this October, and we encourage all car lovers to make an appearance as its the closest thing we get to a European style motorshow.
Now that the ad is over, let’s be honest for a minute. Austrailan Motorshows have never been the most exciting, usually there are some nice cars (and girls) here and there, but as far as international debuts go, there is a possibility that Ford will show off a glimpse of the new Falcon, but unlikely.
Nonetheless, there is some gossip behind the scenes for this years Motorshow. GoAuto reports that Mini, Fiat, Citroen, Alfa Romeo and Jaguar have all pulled out of this years International Motorshow. Speaking about the replacement for the S-type, Jaguar Australia marketing and public affairs manager Tim Krieger told GoAuto:
“We’ll be holding an exclusive event for press, dealers and our customers the day before the motor show, rather than at the motor show, which is a more mainstream event that’s not suited to our market,”
Taking their place will be Skoda, the latest brand to hit the Australian market. The upcoming Czech manufacturer will sit alongside its parent company Volkswagen at the event. Volkswagen, Skoda and Bentley have taken over an entire hall to showcase their offerings.
“The Sydney show will mark the public debut of Skoda on the Australian market, so we are doing what we can to make sure consumers notice and remember our new cars,” head of Skoda Australia, Matthew Wiesner told CarsGuide.
Skoda will launch the oddly named Octavia (above left) and the Roomster (above right) . The Czech company will also show off the even more oddly named Yeti concept car (below).
The event will be held from the 11th to the 21st of October at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Drive, Darling Harbour.
Will you attend the motorshow?
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*PRIMO*
Melb. motorsho is better, after all we are motor capital and motorsport capital of not only AUS but the Sth. Pacific
Cheers
F-O
No wont attend, will go to the superior Melb. motorshow in March.08′
At this MMS you will see ALL brands present and also the release of the new Orion.After all Ford IS a true blue Victorian!
Cannot ask for better than that!!
Cheers
F-0
So F. One, I take it you’ve been to another motor show?!
Foggy said
August 1 2007 @ 3:12 pm
So F. One, I take it you’ve been to another motor show?!
Yes, one in Italy, but WAY WAY to many people, its a problem for the *real* International shows.
Would like to go to the Japanese/Tokyo show
Need to attend the press only day, will go with these guys from caradvice, do the babes still come out and play on press-only-days?
Cheers
F-O
You will come with us?? Thats the first I’ve heard!
alborz said
August 1 2007 @ 3:23 pm
“You will come with us?? Thats the first I’ve heard!”
LOL :D
Years to build up the credibility of the site, and a few minutes for F. One to destroy it! ;P
alborz said
August 1 2007 @ 3:23 pm
You will come with us?? Thats the first I’ve heard!
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I am sure we can come to some arrangement, once where inside we can split up and go our own ways.
I for one am NOT interested in sitting down and listening to hour and hours of rubbish that the importers and manufacturers want to preach.I just want a decent press-kit [if it has any goodies] and will be on my way.[As u do]
We can have our own comp., who can be first to get the babes phone mobile phone numbers… :-)
Looking foward to it
Cheers
F-0
Frugal One said
August 1 2007 @ 3:06 pm
“No wont attend, will go to the superior Melb. motorshow in March.08′”
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Hold on, I think your drugs have worn off. Half an hour ago you said you wouldn’t attend…. and now you’re wanting to ruin caradvice’s reputation!
…better go and re-fill your bong methinks. :)
I’ll be going, last Motor Show started with the cars, followed by bar hopping Darling Harbour, and ended in a bikini contest.
It should be called The Sydney Motor Show and not The Australian International Motor Show. Melbourne has a bigger car industry and better motor show.
I agree with AA, I attend both every year and always find the Melbourne show better. Better venue and better atmosphere.
This will be my 1st AIMS visit :D
I’m obviously going to see my beloved VW and its siblings Skoda, Bentley, Audi & Lamborghini.
and I believe the best motorshow in the Welt ist der Frankfurt one.
I’m with you George – Cars, bars and bikini’s – i’m easily won over !!
I think there are more photos taken of the car babes than of the actual cars. Nothing wrong with that though :)
I would love to go tomorrow but i’m not part of the media, anyway someone can get me in
Plenty of car photos take. And pics of the babes too if possible?