Wildest rides at Australian motor show

Television personality and model Lauren Eagle poses with a Hyundai Veloster SR concept during the Australian International Motor Show media preview at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on Oct. 18, 2012, in Sydney, Australia. The 11-day motor show opens to the public on Oct. 19.

The Ford Evos concept car is revealed during the Australian International Motor Show media preview at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on Oct. 18, 2012, in Sydney, Australia.

A V16 Woods And Woods coachwork concept on display during the Australian International Motor Show media preview at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on Oct. 18, 2012, in Sydney, Australia.

The HSV 25th Anniversary GTS first reveal during the Australian International Motor Show media preview at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on Oct. 18, 2012, in Sydney, Australia.

The Lexus LF-FC Blue world premiere during the Australian International Motor Show media preview at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on Oct. 18, 2012, in Sydney, Australia.

The Mazda CX-9 world premiere during the Australian International Motor Show media preview at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on Oct. 18, 2012, in Sydney, Australia.

The Ford Mondeo Australian premiere during the Australian International Motor Show media preview at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on Oct. 18, 2012, in Sydney, Australia.

The Volkswagen Up! on display during the Australian International Motor Show media preview at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on Oct. 18, 2012, in Sydney, Australia.

The Holden Volt on display during the Australian International Motor Show media preview at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on Oct. 18, 2012, in Sydney, Australia.

The Toyota Corolla Australian premiere during the Australian International Motor Show media preview at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on Oct. 18, 2012, in Sydney, Australia.

The Aston Martin One77 is displayed during the Australian International Motor Show media preview at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on Oct. 18, 2012, in Sydney, Australia.

The Land Rover Range Rover Australian premiere during the Australian International Motor Show media preview at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on Oct. 18, 2012, in Sydney, Australia.

The Jaguar F-Type Australian premiere during the Australian International Motor Show media preview at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on Oct. 18, 2012, in Sydney, Australia.

The Aston Martin One77 is displayed during the Australian International Motor Show media preview at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on Oct. 18, 2012, in Sydney, Australia.

The Mercedes A-Class Australian premiere during the Australian International Motor Show media preview at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on Oct. 18, 2012, in Sydney, Australia.

Australian Olympians Sally Pearson and James Magnussen pose with the new Mitsubishi Mirage during the Australian International Motor Show media preview at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on Oct. 18, 2012, in Sydney, Australia.

The Volkswagen Beetle Australian premiere during the Australian International Motor Show media preview at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on Oct. 18, 2012, in Sydney, Australia.

The Lexus LF-FC Blue world premiere during the Australian International Motor Show media preview at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on Oct. 18, 2012, in Sydney, Australia.

The Mazda MX-5 Australian premiere during the Australian International Motor Show media preview at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on Oct. 18, 2012, in Sydney, Australia.

The Jaguar F-Type Australian premiere during the Australian International Motor Show media preview at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on Oct. 18, 2012, in Sydney, Australia.

The Ford Ecosport Australian premiere during the Australian International Motor Show media preview at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on Oct. 18, 2012, in Sydney, Australia.

Holden Chairman and Managing Director Mike Devereux discusses the Holden Volt during the Australian International Motor Show media preview at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on Oct. 18, 2012, in Sydney, Australia.

The Ford Evos concept car is revealed during the Australian International Motor Show media preview at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on Oct. 18, 2012, in Sydney, Australia.

Ford President Bob Graziano talks during the Australian International Motor Show media preview at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on Oct. 18, 2012, in Sydney, Australia.

Cast members from Cirque du Soleil perform at the Infiniti stand during the Australian International Motor Show media preview at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on Oct. 18, 2012, in Sydney, Australia.