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2009 Melbourne

Melbourne motor show attendance drops

It seems fans have not been motivated by the looming 18 month wait until our next major motor show, the introductory Australian International Motor Show, with only 160,000 patrons visiting the Melbourne International Motor Show during the past 11 day...

Through her eyes – the Melbourne International Motor Show

Walking up the stairs to the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, ready for my very first Motor Show experience, I was unsure of exactly what to expect. I knew there was a fair chance I’d be outnumbered in the gender stakes and also a good chance of...

Audi celebrates 100 years & Q5 launch at MIMS

Audi Australia has launched its new Q5 SUV at the Melbourne International Motor Show while at the same time celebrating its 100th birthday. Brand Ambassadors, Jennifer Hawkins, Sandra Sully, Todd Woodbridge and Shannon Bennett were all at the sh...

2009 Melbourne International Motor Show Index

All the action and excitement of the 2009 Melbourne International Motor Show at one quick glance. 2009 MIMS Exhibitor Stands 2009 Honda Odyssey at MIMS Melbourne Motorshow Podcast MIMS afternoon gallery 2009 Audi RS 6 at MIMS 2009 S...

2009 MIMS Exhibitor Stands

As the economic downturn takes its toll on car manufacturers worldwide, the decision to alternate motor shows between Sydney and Melbourne has certainly been a blessing in disguise. The manufacturers have come out in force, with many brands re...

2009 Honda Odyssey at MIMS

Honda has unveiled the Australian-spec version of its fourth-generation Odyssey people mover at the Melbourne International Motor Show. Boasting the look and feel of a sportier vehicle, the new Odyssey offers a comfortable drive and sure-foote...

MIMS afternoon gallery

With the Melbourne Exhibition Centre being readied for its 5pm opening to the public, we thought we'd bring you a quick mid-afternoon lap of a few more sights. ...click below for more. [gallery]

2009 Audi RS 6 at MIMS

The all-new Audi RS 6 sedan is on display at this year's Melbourne motorshow. Powered by no other than Audi/Lamborghini's monstrous 426 kW, 650 Nm 5.0-litre V10. As if a 5.0-litre V10 wasn’t enough, they’ve strapped technologies lik...

2009 Suzuki Alto at MIMS

Suzuki Australia today unveiled the all-new Alto at the Melbourne International Motor Show. Set to join the Suzuki line-up later this year, the smallest member of the Suzuki family boasts fuel economy figures of 4.4-litres per 100km with CO2 emi...

2009 Honda Civic Type R at MIMS

The Honda Civic Type R has received a raft of mechanical and visual enhancements for 2009 along with a new exterior colour. Now available in Championship White – Honda’s traditional racing colour – the new Type R harks back to memories o...