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'''Shannons Auctions''' | |||
Run by an insurance company Shannons, classic, rare or vintage cars are on display at the front wall and get sold in an auction held on the day after the final day the motor show is open. This auction was run annually. | |||
'''Aftermarket Gallery''' | |||
Just to the left when you enter the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, there is an aftermarket gallery where you can look at and buy some automotive amenity products. | |||
'''L'Oreal Paris Men Expert Lounge''' | |||
Inside the exhibition building, men can come and try the L'Oreal Hydra Energetic facial products. | |||
'''Gran Turismo on Play Station''' | |||
Visitors can have a go at Gran Tursimo through 2 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution rally cars and do a lap. Gran Turismo games are updated by their release years. | |||
'''Four-wheel-driving''' | |||
A miniature 4WD track is usually set up in front of the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. Visitors get a chance to ride in the new off-roaders and experience the vehicles' capabilities when driven through the 4WD course. | |||
'''Peugeot stunt driving''' | |||
Held from 2005 to 2006, the event compromises with several [[Peugeot 206|Peugeot 206s]]. English precision driver Russ Swift showcases his driving talents such as hand-brake turns and parking and driving on 2 wheels. In 2006, a [[Peugeot 307]] made an appearance. | |||
==2003== | ==2003== | ||
The following cars introduced in the 2003 Melbourne International Motor Show. | The following cars introduced in the 2003 Melbourne International Motor Show. | ||
* [[Ford Fiesta]] 4th generation | |||
* [[Ford Territory]] | * [[Ford Territory]] | ||
* [[Holden Vectra]] | * [[Holden Vectra]] | ||
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The following cars introduced in the 2008 Melbourne International Motor Show. | The following cars introduced in the 2008 Melbourne International Motor Show. | ||
* [[Audi Cross Coupe Concept]] | |||
* [[BMW 1 Series|BMW 1 Series convertible]] | |||
* [[BMW X6]] | |||
* [[Fiat Nuova 500]] | |||
* [[Ford Falcon|Ford FG Falcon]] | * [[Ford Falcon|Ford FG Falcon]] | ||
* [[Holden Commodore|Holden Sportwagon]] | |||
* [[Honda Accord]] | |||
* [[Hyundai Genesis]] | |||
* [[Land Rover LRX]] | |||
* [[Lexus GS]] | |||
* [[Mazda Hakaze Concept]] | |||
* [[Nissan Rogue|Nissan Dualis]] | |||
* [[Nissan GT-R]] | |||
* [[Peugeot 308]] | |||
* [[Toyota FT-HS]] | |||
* [[Volkswagen Tiguan]] | |||
==2009== | ==2009== | ||
The following cars introduced in the 2009 Melbourne International Motor Show. | The following cars introduced in the 2009 Melbourne International Motor Show. | ||
* [[Ford Fiesta]] | * [[Ford Fiesta]] 5th generation | ||
* [[Holden Cruze]] | * [[Holden Cruze]] | ||
* [[Mazda Mazda3|Mazda3]] | |||
* [[Mitsubishi i-MIEV]] | * [[Mitsubishi i-MIEV]] | ||
* [[Toyota Prius]] 3rd generation | |||
[[Category:Auto Shows]] | [[Category:Auto Shows]] | ||
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The Melbourne International Motor Show is an international auto show held in Melbourne, Australia alongside the Australian International Motor Show held in Sydney. The show is held annually in an early autumn (usually from 28th February to March 10) until 2009.
History
Other events
Shannons Auctions Run by an insurance company Shannons, classic, rare or vintage cars are on display at the front wall and get sold in an auction held on the day after the final day the motor show is open. This auction was run annually.
Aftermarket Gallery Just to the left when you enter the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, there is an aftermarket gallery where you can look at and buy some automotive amenity products.
L'Oreal Paris Men Expert Lounge Inside the exhibition building, men can come and try the L'Oreal Hydra Energetic facial products.
Gran Turismo on Play Station Visitors can have a go at Gran Tursimo through 2 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution rally cars and do a lap. Gran Turismo games are updated by their release years.
Four-wheel-driving A miniature 4WD track is usually set up in front of the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. Visitors get a chance to ride in the new off-roaders and experience the vehicles' capabilities when driven through the 4WD course.
Peugeot stunt driving Held from 2005 to 2006, the event compromises with several Peugeot 206s. English precision driver Russ Swift showcases his driving talents such as hand-brake turns and parking and driving on 2 wheels. In 2006, a Peugeot 307 made an appearance.
2003
The following cars introduced in the 2003 Melbourne International Motor Show.
- Ford Fiesta 4th generation
- Ford Territory
- Holden Vectra
- Mazda RX-8
- Peugeot 307
2004
The following cars introduced in the 2004 Melbourne International Motor Show.
- Peugeot 307 CC
- Peugeot 407
2005
The following cars introduced in the 2007 Melbourne International Motor Show.
- Audi A6 Allroad
- Audi S3
- Chevrolet Camaro
- Elfin MS8 Streamliner
- FPV GT 40th Anniversary
- Honda Civic Type R
- Mitsubishi Concept-Sportback
- Peugeot 207
- Subaru Forester
- Toyota Corolla
2006
2007
The following cars introduced in the 2007 Melbourne International Motor Show.
2008
The following cars introduced in the 2008 Melbourne International Motor Show.
- Audi Cross Coupe Concept
- BMW 1 Series convertible
- BMW X6
- Fiat Nuova 500
- Ford FG Falcon
- Holden Sportwagon
- Honda Accord
- Hyundai Genesis
- Land Rover LRX
- Lexus GS
- Mazda Hakaze Concept
- Nissan Dualis
- Nissan GT-R
- Peugeot 308
- Toyota FT-HS
- Volkswagen Tiguan
2009
The following cars introduced in the 2009 Melbourne International Motor Show.
- Ford Fiesta 5th generation
- Holden Cruze
- Mazda3
- Mitsubishi i-MIEV
- Toyota Prius 3rd generation
