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• Australian International Motor Show: VW Touareg R50 Looking To Take On Porsche Cayenne?

  Volkswagen just announced plans to release the new Touareg R50 -- the third in VW 's series of R-labeled vehicles -- at the Australian Motor Show next week. We're told it'll come with a retuned V10 TDI capable of producing more than 313 HP and 553 lb-ft of torque. Although VW hasn't yet released specific power details, they do confirm power will be increased over the regular version. The words they're using? How about "a generous increase." Yeah, that's not so descriptive, is it? In addition to a power boost the R50 also will come complete with larger wheels with road focused tyres, stiffer suspension and a new aero kit. Sorry, we guess that's all we can expect to hear until it's officially unveiled on October 11th in Sydney . Full non-descriptive press release after the jump. In another world premiere for the Australian International Motor Show , Volkswagen has announced it will unveil its new Touareg R50 in Sydney next week (11 October). Developed by a team of specialists at Volkswagen... Posted Oct 04 2007, 01:15 AM by Jalopnik Filed under: Top, Volkswagen, Vw, Australia, Sydney, sydney auto show, Australian International Motor Show, VW Touareg, r50, vw touareg r50, Touareg

• Australian International Motor Show: Mitsubishi Evo X to Make Show Debut in Australia

  Following its launch in Japan this week, the new Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X, to be dubbed Lancer Evolution in the states, will make its show debut in upside-down world. The new Evo will be unveiled at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney next week, alongside the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 and Lotus Exige Sport 240. Sorry, Tokyo, it's hoons for the win. [via World Car Fans ]galleryPost('08evojdm', 8, '2008 Mitisubishi Evo X for Japan'); Press Release: Press Release One of 2007's most anticipated cars, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, will be unveiled in final production form at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney on 11 October. The world motor show premiere of the Evolution X tops an all-star line-up of new vehicles at the Show in Sydney, including the world premieres of the Toyota LandCruiser 200 and Lotus Exige Sport 240, a preview of the Volkswagen Touareg R50 plus new production and concept models from GM Holden and Ford. The Australian International Motor Show... Posted Oct 02 2007, 04:15 AM by Jalopnik Filed under: Mitsubishi, Australia, Sydney, sydney auto show, Evo, evo x, Australian International Motor Show