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 days.

This is certainly a bleak swan song for what was technically the final Melbourne motor show, [...]

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 my self esteem taking a hit when it came to the [...]

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 show to help Audi kick off festivities with Audi Australia managing director, Joerg Hofmann.

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 Suzuki Alto at MIMS
2009 Honda Civic Type R at MIMS
Honda Insight concept at MIMS
2009 Hyundai i30cw at MIMS
Hyundai i10 & i30 blue concept [...]

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 returning to the arena floor to showcase their cars, helped on by the fact they can now concentrate [...]

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-footed handling couple with a luxurious and spacious interior.

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.
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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.

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 emissions of just 103 grams per kilometre.

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 of the brand’s first F1 car in 1963.

Honda Insight concept at MIMS

For the second time this week, CarAdvice has had the chance to get a good look at the new Honda Insight.

First seen at the Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l’Automobile) in 2008, the Honda Insight is now on display at MIMS with the production version set to be introduced to the Australian market in the [...]

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