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...kicking off tonight with special appearances from V8 Supercar drivers. Cars from several different forms of motorsport are also on show giving visitors the chance to get up close and personal with vehicles they usually only see flash by at racing speeds. Porsche has the 2006 American Le Mans Series LMP2-winning RS Spyder on display, highlighting its racing pedigree, while the Toyota 86 which won its class in the 40th Nurburgring 24-hour endurance race in May is also present. Mitsubishi also has the Pikes Peak conquering electric i-MiEV of Beccy Gordon on display, which was the only street-legal 100% electric powered production car competing in the gruelling 19.98 kilometre hill climb in the United States earlier this year. If off-road motorsport is more of a passion, then visitors can get up close with the 2011 Asia Pacific Rally Championship-winning Proton or the current Australian Rally Championship-winning Honda Jazz. It is not just championship-winning cars that are on display at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show, with racing legend Allan Moffat appearing at the Ford stand on both Saturday and Sunday. In fact, a host of current V8 Supercar drivers will be at both Ford and Holden across the weekend, including drivers from Ford Performance Racing, Dick Johnson Racing, Stone Brothers Racing and the Holden Racing Team. Visitors will also get the chance to see what’s next in the world of motorsport with some exciting concepts and prototypes dotted throughout the stands. Hyundai has the exciting new Veloster Race Concept car on display in tarmac rally specification, and with a few minor modifications, this vehicle would be eligible for Australia Production GT, Australia Rally Championship or Asia Pacific Rally competitions. Ford is also showing off its V8 Supercar Car of the Future that it will use in the 2013 V8 Supercar Championship against long-time rival Holden, as well as new arrivals Nissan and Mercedes-Benz. Japanese manufacturer, Subaru is also displaying a track-ready BRZ concept from partner, New Zealand-based Possum Bourne Motorsport. “The Australian International Motor Show is about all different forms of cars and much of what we see on the road in production models comes from what happens on the race track,” said Russ Tyrie, Event Director. “In what promises to be an exciting closing weekend to the 2012 Show, visitors will get to see racing cars from the Past, Present and Future as well as plenty of their favourite motorsport identities.” The 2012 Australian International Motor Show will be held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour until Sunday 28 October, opening at 10am daily. DETAILS OF APPEARANCES Friday 26 October Saturday 27 October Sunday 28 October  

The 2012 Australian International Motor Show has been home to the eagerly anticipated new look unveilings for some small cars with the big names.

The 2012 Australian International Motor Show has begun with a bang and the momentum continued throughout the entire opening weekend with visitors and industry guests impressed by the calibre of the vehicles and stands on show. No expense was spared on the Media/Industry Preview Day on Thursday 18 October with exhibitors ensuring all guests were enthralled and entertained with elaborate unveilings and performances to reveal their latest vehicles to the Australian market. “Media Day was certainly action-packed – on top of the impressive numbers of reveals including the two global reveals from Lexus and Mazda, we also had a flash mob unveiling the all-new Toyota Corolla and then Infiniti following later in the morning with a performance from Cirque du Soleil,” said Event Director, Russ Tyrie. “Many brands also had their ambassadors on stand such as Lauryn Eagle for Hyundai, Olympians including Sally Pearson and James Magnusson for Mitsubishi and the US Ambassador even made an appearance to receive the keys to the first Holden Volt in Australia.” The fun and action continued across the opening weekend with tens-of-thousands of visitors streaming through the doors on both Saturday and Sunday to see the latest, the greatest and in some instances, concept range of vehicles from exhibitors. “We had people queuing to be one of the first through the doors when we opened on Friday morning, with the crowds continuing across the weekend.  These solid numbers are expected to continue throughout the entire Show, with the record number of tickets sold online providing a great indication of what to expect.” Show organisers and exhibitors have many more special appearances and activities scheduled for the remainder of the Show to entertain visitors. “We have appearances from current and past motorsport legends on multiple stands, activities to entertain the whole family as well as many interactive features including the Ford Smart Drive Experience and the Toyota Tech Table and Safety Simulator and much more.” The 2012 Australian International Motor Show will be held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour and will open daily at 10am from October 19 to 28.  

Floor space in the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre’s main halls was confirmed to be at capacity months ago as exhibitors locked away space, and as a result, the Motor Show has been forced out the doors – literally.The Australian International Motor Show will expand its presence onto the forecourt of Darling Harbour with over 5,500 square meters of outdoor space solely dedicated to exhibitors and their activities, thus providing for one of Australia’s largest ever Motor Shows.An impressive 27 brands with vehicles representing almost 95 per cent of the new cars sold thus far in 2012 will exhibit, with many not only debuting new vehicles, but also brand-new stand designs.“We have been overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of exhibitors this year, at least eight have confirmed to us they will be revealing all-new stands and we are hearing fantastic things about innovative new features and elaborate layouts,” said Russ Tyrie, Event Director.“A special exhibit has also been set up to display one of the world’s most exclusive supercars – an Aston Martin One-77 which is the only one in Australia, and one of just 77 in the world.”Outside along the waterfront of Darling Harbour, fans will continue to be impressed.“There is no doubt visitors to the Show will enjoy the outdoor component on offer at this year’s Show.  Exhibitors have gone to great lengths to ensure the experiences are exciting with plenty of interaction and engagement.“Whilst we cannot reveal all the details, we will say though that those who visit the 2012 Motor Show will be able to experience things they have never been able to do before at any Motor Show in Australia.”The 2012 Australian International Motor Show will be held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour and will open daily at 10am from October 19 to 28.For further information about the Show and to purchase tickets online to save, visit the AIMS 2012 website.www.motorshow.com.au

The Australian International Motor Show can confirm that one of the most exclusive vehicles in the world, an Aston Martin One-77 will take centre stage at this year’s Show at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre.The only Aston Martin One-77 in Australia and one of just 77 in the world, this vehicle is considered by many to be one of the most sought-after and expensive supercars on earth, initially costing over 1.2 million pounds.Hand-crafted in England, the One-77 is billed by Aston Martin as its definitive sports car – a vehicle that epitomises everything Aston Martin is from technology, hand-craftsmanship of the hand rolled aluminium panels to the attention to detail. “I am very proud and excited that an Aston Martin One-77 will be on display at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show,” said Russ Tyrie, Show Director.“The One-77 was first revealed to the world in concept form three years ago, and this year, Australians will be able to see one in all its glory after its owner has generously allowed for it to be on public display, only months after taking possession.”A thrilling fusion of advanced technology and stunning design, the One-77 combines a carbon fibre monocoque structure and aluminium body panels with a 7.3 litre naturally aspirated V12 engine producing 559kW and 750Nm. The two door sports coupe achieves 100km/h in just 3.7 seconds and is capable of reaching speeds in excess of 350km/h.“In the creation of the One-77, Aston Martin wanted to create a car closer to art than the automobile and it has certainly achieved that,” said Tyrie. “The One-77 is unique, it is like no other Aston Martin or supercar ever engineered and we are confident it will be a talking point of this year’s Australian International Motor Show,” said Tyrie.The 2012 Australian International Motor Show will be held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour and will open daily at 10am from October 19 to 28.For further information about the Show and to buy tickets online to save, visit the AIMS 2012 website.www.motorshow.com.au 

Suzuki Australia will be celebrating the depth and heritage of its entire brand offering at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show with products from Suzuki Cars, Motorcycles and Marine on display.The headlining act of the Suzuki stand will be a one-off Suzuki Swift - from its chief engineer Naoyuki Takeuchi - taking centre stage and giving an insight into the future design and engineering for Suzuki’s number one vehicle globally.Joining the one-off Swift on stand will be Suzuki’s current range of best-selling automobiles including the full SX4 and Grand Vitara ranges as well as some of its popular motorcycles and a 7m bowrider boat outfitted with a 175hp Suzuki engine. Suzuki will be the only exhibitor at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show with offerings from its full contingent of transport options on display.What prompted the idea of a shared stand for 2012 was the success of the advertising campaign celebrating the engineering partnership between its legendary Hayabusa motorcycle and its new luxury sports sedan, the Kizashi – with both on display.“It’s great what Suzuki Australia will be doing at this year’s Motor Show.  We find some visitors to the Show are extremely interested in what particular exhibitors offer in all of their fields, not just in automotive,” said Russ Tyrie, Event Director.“Visitors to the Motor Show will be able to see the full range of Suzuki vehicles including an exciting one-off concept Swift, but also examples of what else the company offers in the motorcycle and marine markets.” Alongside the Hayabusa, Suzuki Motorcycles will also have on display the championship-winning GSX-R1000 sportsbike from Josh Waters who recently claimed the 2012 Australian Superbike Championship as well as its versatile V-Strom 650 adventure tourer.The 2012 Australian International Motor Show will be held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour and will open daily at 10am from October 19 to 28.Almost 95 per cent of all new cars sold in Australia this year will be represented at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show, with 27 brands confirmed to exhibit their current, future and in some instances, concept range of vehicles.For further information about the Show and to purchase tickets online to save, visit AIMS 2012 website.www.motorshow.com.au 

The Australian International Motor Show will this year use social media channels to provide fans and followers with real-time updates on all the latest reveals and news, as it happens at the Show’s Industry and Media preview on Thursday 18th October. For 2012, the Australian International Motor Show has grown its online presence and will include Pinterest for the first time to complement its Facebook and Twitter accounts. “We look forward to sharing with the online community all the exciting new models that are making their debut here in Australia.  Connecting via these popular networking sites is just another way for the Motor Show to have direct interaction with the interested public,” said Russ Tyrie, Event Director. “On the day and throughout the Show we will have a dedicated team, updating our virtual photo boards and sharing the latest images and information, as it happens.  “We also encourage those lucky enough to attend the Show in Sydney to join in the fun by capturing and posting their favourite image to share their experiences with fellow automotive fans all around the World.” Almost 95 per cent of all new cars sold in Australia this year will be represented at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show, with 27 brands confirmed to exhibit their current, future and in some instances, concept range of vehicles.  Two new manufacturers will be making their Australian International Motor Show debuts, with Opel and Infiniti taking the stage, as part of their launch strategy into the local automotive market. You can be part of the action, by liking us on Facebook at facebook.com/AustralianInternationalMotorShow, following us on Twitter @themotorshow or checking out our Pinterest boards at pinterest.com/ausmotorshow. The 2012 Australian International Motor Show will be held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour and will open daily at 10am from October 19 to 28. For further information about the Show and to purchase tickets online to save, visit the AIMS 2012 website. www.motorshow.com.au  

This month’s Australian International Motor Show will be the host of two new marques in the Australian automotive industry. European manufacturer Opel will be utilising the Motor Show as part of its official launch strategy into the Australian automotive industry, where the Australian public will be able to see and experience its entire range. A wide number of variants from Opel’s three-model strong range of vehicles will be on display, consisting of the eagerly anticipated Astra, the medium-sized Insignia and the Corsa city car. Opel also has an extra surprise in store for the Australian public, with details to be announced closer to the Show. Also making its official Australian International Motor Show debut and offering local motorists a new choice in performance luxury will be Japanese manufacturer, Infiniti. Just over a month ago, Infiniti officially re-entered the Australian automotive market with the release of its first two model ranges, the FX performance crossover variants and the Infiniti M sports sedan. These will also be joined on stand by the Infiniti G37 coupe and convertible, giving the Australian public their first look at these two vehicles ahead of their official on-sale in December. “It is always a momentous occasion in Australian automotive history when a new manufacturer makes its debut and this year, we have not only one, but two, giving Australian motorists more choice and options,” said Russ Tyrie, Event Director. “I feel very proud that both Opel and Infiniti will be exhibiting at the Australian International Motor Show as part of their launch strategies in Australia which demonstrates not only their commitment and recognition of our local automotive industry, but as well, the importance and significance of the Motor Show to this industry.”  The 2012 Australian International Motor Show will be held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour and will open daily at 10am from October 19 to 28.  

Attention automotive enthusiasts who have ever wanted to get behind the wheel of some of the awesome supercars they see at the Australian International Motor Show.Xbox 360 will be conducting the Australian launch of the newest addition to its successful Forza Motorsport racing franchise, Forza Horizon at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show.All visitors to the Motor Show, opening October 19, will be able to experience the thrills and action of Forza Horizon ahead of its global on-sale date of October 23 and take some of the supercars for a spin, a virtual spin that is.“It really is fantastic timing that Xbox was due to launch its newest automotive game, Forza Horizon around the same time at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show,” said Russ Tyrie, Show Director. “We thought it too good an opportunity to pass up and want to give the automotive and gaming enthusiasts of Australia a fantastic real-life and virtual experience.“For all those gamers who have ever wanted to see the supercars they race virtually in the flesh and for all those automotive fans who’ve wanted to get behind the wheel of some of these supercars – make sure you come to the 2012 Australian International Motor Show.”Forza Horizon is an action racing game set on the epic open roads of Colorado with a thrilling music festival backdrop.  Combining stunning graphics, and cutting-edge music with legendary Forza authenticity and a superb collection of cars to drive, Forza Horizon is an open-world automotive playground that puts a spotlight on speed, style and the freedom of the open road.The 2012 Australian International Motor Show will be held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour and will open daily at 10am from October 19 to 28. For further information about the Show and to purchase early bird tickets, visit the 2012 AIMS website.www.motorshow.com.au 

The 2012 Australian International Motor Show will have all entertainment bases covered with a host of activities for the whole family across both weekends of the Show.On Saturday 20 and 27 October between 11.00am and 2.00pm, Alex the Lion from Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted will be in attendance to meet and greet young children and their families.Face-painters and clowns will also be roaming the halls to ensure youngsters are amused as the adults are entertained by the exciting range of vehicles on display from local and international manufacturers and special one-off stands.“We want to make the Australian International Motor Show an event the entire family can experience and enjoy, so we try to consider all visitors to the Show and make sure there is something for everyone,” said Russ Tyrie, Event Director.“We are very excited that this year Alex the Lion from the popular Madagascar movie franchise will be a star attraction on our two Family Days and the 2012 Australian International Motor Show is sure to be a fun day out for families.”Early bird pricing is available on tickets bought online until Friday 5 October meaning a family pass purchased before then is available at a great value price of just $42 for two adults and three children aged 5-16. The 2012 Australian International Motor Show will be held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour and will open daily at 10am from October 19 to 28.