Car Advice

2008 Melbourne

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 va...

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 stunn...

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 ran...

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 e...

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 Sh...

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 un...

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...

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 sport...

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...

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 use...