Melbourne Motor Show: Hyundai stand

Hyundai’s presence as a global player can no longer be disputed, and given the size of their stand at this year’s Melbourne International Motor Show, their Australian buoyancy is sure to remain dominant for a long time to come.

Featuring the stunning Genesis Coupe, new iMax people mover and iLoad commercial vans, Hyundai have broadened their [...]

Melbourne Motor Show: KIA stand

Not to be out done by all the fuss at the Motor Show this year, KIA has come to the party with a large stand showcasing the entire range including two all new models – the Rondo (people mover) and Picanto (light hatch – as pictured).

KIA’s SUV range and all-new CDRi (diesel) powered vehicles are [...]

Melbourne Motor Show: Peugeot stand

In yet another world first for Melbourne, Peugeot has released their stunning 308 Touring at this year’s show. Presented in a deep blood red, the 308 exemplifies European class proving that family wagons need not be square and boring.

Peugeot’s entire range is on show and with cars this photogenic, it’s really worth your time [...]

Melbourne Motor Show: FIAT stand

FIAT’s baby 500 (Cinquecento) and Corolla-sized Ritmo have made their stunning entrance in to the hearts and minds of the Australian motoring public with a typically classy and clean cut Italian display at this year’s Melbourne International Motor Show.

Show casing one of each 500 model, several Puntos and the two of the all-new Ritmos, the [...]

Melbourne Motor Show: FPV stand

Ford’s new FG series has not gone unrewarded by the FPV treatment with GT and F6 models among the highlights on display at the FPV stand.

Although the bonnet release mechanisms have been removed from the vehicles (possibly to protect the still unreleased kilowatt ratings), the FPV range certainly looks the goods both inside and [...]

Melbourne Motor Show: BMW 1 Series Coupé

BMW’s best 1 Series yet, the Coupé is a noticeable presence at this year’s Melbourne International Motor Show. The two-plus-two-seater is based on the rear wheel drive 1 Series Hatch but is longer by some 121mm (4360mm). A real Coupé (Astra I’m looking at you) with a proper boot, the 1 Series is also 13mm [...]

Melbourne Motor Show: BMW X6

BMW’s sleek X6 4WD (which was unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show) is stunningly displayed at the northern end of the Motor Show, taking pride of place at the BMW stand.

Based on the X5’s 4WD underpinnings, the X6 aims to combine a sporty drive with SUV practicality and boasts a muscular stance and high [...]

Melbourne Motor Show: Land Rover LRX Concept

When the LRX cross-coupe concept made its global debut at the Detroit Motor Show this year it was met with almost celebrity applause signaling a new path for Land Rover and their image as a ‘big’ car company.
 
Smaller and lighter than current models the LRX still shows signs of its’ heritage with such signature external [...]

Melbourne Motor Show: Renault Koleos

SUV with a French accent

If you want proof that the car industry is a truly global business look no further than the Renault Koleos. It’s Renault’s first ever purpose-built SUV unless you count some six-wheel voitures the French maker used to build in the 1920s for duties on the sands of colonial Africa. [...]

Melbourne Motor Show: Honda Accord

The eighth generation Accord is a Thai built offering featuring Honda’s “three engines under one bonnet” technology which sets out to challenge the perception of V6 engines being gas guzzlers.

The new Accord uses a 3.5-litre V6 featuring what Honda calls Variable Cylinder Management. It allows running on six, four or three cylinders. Under acceleration or [...]

Melbourne Motor Show: Overfinch Bespoke Vehicles

Making its Australian Motor Show debut is Overfinch Bespoke Vehicles, often referred to as the AMG of Range Rover’s, it has showcased two of its specially prepped SUV’s at the Melbourne International Motor Show.

The first model based on the Range Rover Sport is the Overfinch Supercharged SuperSport, featuring an uprated supercharged petrol V8 engine producing [...]

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