Took a tiny car to the Melbourne Motor Show.

[basmitharts@weird.autos]

@vwdasher Is there a decent low rider scene over there?

[thefathippy@mastodon.world]

@vwdasher

Yeah, that would make sense, & cost nothing.

I don't think many buyers would care. Probably my own biases showing—I'd be happy with a 4 seater, so everyone must be.

@yuggy8

[vwdasher@weird.autos]

@thefathippy @yuggy8 well the Atto1 is a four seater so they're out there!

[vwdasher@weird.autos]

@Basmitharts I have no idea. It would be incredibly expensive to make them legal due to the engineering requirements involved so I am doubtful but I am no expert if there's a scene or not.

[beth@weird.autos]

@vwdasher putting the old cars next to the new cars at autoshows always seems like such a self own in my opinion.

Showing me the 30 year old product should make me go "wow we used to live like this?" but it just makes me go "this new stuff seems worse and the more appealing product is from a bygone era.

And I'm talking about a god damn Honda prelude.

[beth@weird.autos]

@vwdasher these front fascias are giving me a stomach ache

[vwdasher@weird.autos]

@Beth they remind me of electric shavers

[vwdasher@weird.autos]

@Beth Oh absolutely! I much prefer the OG Prelude, the new one is so generic looking. Wait, there's more of this to come!

[vwdasher@weird.autos]

BYD had a big stand and no wonder, they are selling bucketloads. They had the Atto 1 there, their cheapest EV. $24K will get you one.

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[vwdasher@weird.autos]

Alien spaghetti drooping from the ceiling?

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[vwdasher@weird.autos]

MG had a sizeable stand too, they are also selling a lot of cars here.

MG on an SUV, so weird.

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[vwdasher@weird.autos]

Emgrand sounds like someone stuttering over a grand.

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[vwdasher@weird.autos]

Smart were there with their gigantic cars. Such a shame, they made useful cars once.

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[vwdasher@weird.autos]

Savic motorcycles were there, and had some on display

Savic Motorcycles | Premium Electric Motorcycles Built in Australia

Savic Motorcycles are Australias premium electric motorbikes. Built in Melbourne, combining high-performance, innovation, and zero emissions. Discover the C-Series and experience the future of riding.

Savic Motorcycles (www.savicmotorcycles.com)

Electric motorbikes made in Australia!

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[vwdasher@weird.autos]

And FTN motorbikes were there too, all the way from NZ!

FTN Motion | Home Of The Streetdog Electric Moped & Motorcycle

With instant torque, punchy acceleration, and practical design, the Streetdog is a new breed of electric moped and motorcycle, made for daily commutes, weekend adventures, and everything in between. Available in New Zealand and Australia. Handmade in New Zealand. Test ride today. Order online.

FTN Motion (www.ftnmotion.com)

@KiwiEV has done an excellent video on these bikes

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[vwdasher@weird.autos]

More display cars from various stands

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[vwdasher@weird.autos]

Some lovely classics

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[vwdasher@weird.autos]

I think this was a display for detailing products but didn't go inside it.

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[capnthommo@c.im]

@vwdasher I very much like the chrome 'tank' cafe racer there. What's it equivalent to in terms of cubic centimetres?

[nlarson830@techhub.social]

@vwdasher @KiwiEV

It's good to see those and the Savics.

Those flat seats, though.... fashionable but uncomfortable.