SYDNEY, Oct. 6 -- AsiaNet The Australian International Motor Show opens in Sydney tomorrow with a name change, a new logo and dozens of new models never seen in the region before. Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) Chief Executive, Peter Sturrock, says the show is “firmly positioned among the world’s top 10 automotive expos.” He says the change of name (formerly Sydney Motor Show) recognises the event’s growing international profile as the southern hemisphere’s largest and most important motor show. A record 120,000 Australian-made cars and utilities are likely to be exported by the end of the year. Total exports, including parts, will top $US3.5 billion. It makes the automotive industry Australia’s sixth biggest exporter, ahead of wool, beef and wheat. Show highlights, including pictures, press releases and opening day broadcast quality video suitable for downloading can be seen variously on www.asianetnews.net ; www.carsguide.news.com.au ; www.aapmedianet.com.au ; www.autodeadline.com SOURCE: Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries CONTACT: Peter Sturrock 612-6229-8212 ; Mark Mathot 612-8908-8888 --Distributed by AsiaNet (www.asianetnews.net)----InfoQuest (PP)--