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Jeep’s origins were seeded in Willys-Overland, which from 1941 built 368,000 vehicles for the US Army. The vehicles were nicknamed Jeep during their stint in World War II – with some mystery surroundi

Australian International Motor Show event director Russ Tyrie said the demand for space from exhibitors had exceeded the space available at the event’s previous location.

The new event is the result of the organisers of the motor shows in Melbourne, the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC), and Sydney, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), joi

Audi has become the first prestige manufacturer to announce it will unveil an all-new model at this year’s Australian International Motor Show (AIMS) in Melbourne on Friday, 1 July 2011. The highly anticipated next-generation Audi A6 will make its Australian debut at the show and will go on sale shortly afterwards. AIMS director Russ Tyrie said the Audi announcement was the first of many expected to come from exhibitors. “The Audi A6 is significant because it features many innovations which epitomise developments in the industry – both in safety and environmental aspects,” Mr Tyrie said. “It features an array of new assistance, multimedia and safety systems, and is packed with innovative technology.” The A6 will be available with both of Audi’s renowned engine technologies – TFSI petrol and TDI diesel. One of the most exciting aspects of Audi’s A6 announcement late last year was that the European introduction of the vehicle will see a hybrid drivetrain – producing a combined maximum power and torque of 180kW and 560Nm respectively – launched as part of the range. Audi Australia says that no decision has been made on bringing the A6 Hybrid into Australia; however the technology is just an example of the vision and technology infused into the new Audi A6. Consisting mostly of aluminium and high-strength, low-weight steel, the body of the new A6 is exceedingly light, stiff and safe. “As with all new Audi models, we have applied the absolute latest technology to the new A6,” said Audi Australia managing director, Uwe Hagen. “Everything from infotainment to safety and efficiency has been improved – for example fuel consumption has been dramatically reduced across the range, by as much as 19 per cent in some cases. “I’m really looking forward to announcing specifications and pricing in Melbourne. I’m confident that the A6 really will take its market segment by storm – it is a deeply impressive vehicle in a market where impressions matter,” he said. The Australian International Motor Show opens at 6pm on Friday 1 July and runs through until Sunday 10 July at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Keep up to date at www.motorshow.com.au or via Twitter at #themotorshow.

It is the first time the Show will come to Melbourne under its new name and the first time it will be held mid-year.

In a childhood fantasy come to life, the stunt involved a giant version of the Hot Wheels V-Drop track that has been used by kids on their bedroom doors for decades. The Yellow Driver, Tanner Foust, raced down a 30-metre ramp, suspended on a 31m ‘bedroom door’ and flew 101m across the Indy infield.