Melbourne Motorshow Podcast

Take a virtual tour with Alborz and Tom as they walk around the Melbourne motorshow discussing the most interesting cars on display.

Interviews with Nick Senior from Subaru and other car company representatives.

2009 Mazda MX-5 at MIMS

The new Mazda MX-5 has gone on show at the Melbourne International Motor Show this morning headlining a host of cosmetic, mechanical and ergonomic upgrades.

To be offered in both soft-top and folding hard-top, the new MX-5 will arrive in Mazda showrooms from mid-March.

AIMS auction defies economic gloom

Despite the doom and gloom of the current economic downturn, keen bidding and above expected prices characterised the 10th Annual Shannons Auction at the close of the 2008 Australian International Motor Show.
 
A 500 strong crowd in the Palladium Ballroom joined phone bidders to compete strongly for quality vehicles and proven collectables.

HSV W427 heading to the UK

For those of you disappointed with the Vauxhall VXR8’s performance against the Euro super-saloons in the video posted yesterday, AutoExpress reports that the 7.0-litre W427 which made its debut at the Melbourne Motor Show is heading over to the UK to settle the score.

Reports suggest it will be based on the W427, which means it [...]

Hyundai stand 2008 Geneva Motor Show

Hyundai stand 2008 Geneva Motor Show

2008 Melbourne Motor Show

2008 Melbourne Motor Show

2008 Melbourne Motor Show: Proton R3 Satria and new Persona
2008 Melbourne Motor Show: Holden Coupe 60 Concept
2008 Melbourne Motor Show: HSV W427
2008 Melbourne Motor Show: Skoda stand
2008 Melbourne Motor Show: Volkswagen stand
2008 Melbourne Motor Show: Hyundai stand
2008 Melbourne Motor Show: KIA stand
2008 Melbourne Motor Show: Peugeot stand
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Melbourne Motor Show: Proton R3 Satria and new Persona

The previous generation Proton Satria GTi has developed its own cult fan base, and now Proton has produced a new incarnation of the popular hot hatch, bypassing the GTi namesake with its new R3 Satria.

Developed by Proton’s special vehicles and motorsport arm – Race, Rally, and Research – the R3 Satria combines a distinct and [...]

Melbourne Motor Show: Holden Coupe 60 Concept

Holden’s best kept secret has finally been revealed, to celebrate its 60th Anniversary it has finally showcased the absolutely brilliant Coupe60.

Inspired by the V8 Supercar, the Coupe60 concept features a pillarless design, full compliment of carbon-fibre bucket seats and race inspired cockpit.

Melbourne Motor Show: HSV W427

The GM LS7 engine has made its official debut in the HSV range, with the impressive W427 – boasted as Australia’s first true supercar.

Its 7.0-litre V8 engine develops an incredible 370kW and a stump-pulling 640Nm.

Melbourne Motor Show: Skoda stand

New kid on the block Skoda has done well to present a wide variety of their somewhat limited range at this year’s show, safely tucked under the wing of VW’s mother stand.

Starring the Yeti concept vehicle (pictured), Roomster van, and classy Octavia sedan and wagon range the Skoda stand really is worth a look in, [...]

Melbourne Motor Show: Volkswagen stand

Volkswagen have released their new Tiguan & R Series models (R32 Golf, R36 Passat & R50 Touareg) at this year’s show and the strength of VW as a world leader is kind of obvious when you enter the stand.

 
Not only is their a wide variety of vehicles on show, there’s interactive displays, option and [...]

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