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In photos: 'Russia Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 - August 26th'

By James Wray Aug 26, 2008, 17:40 GMT

A model with the Citroen C4 during the cars world debut at the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 (MIAS) in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008.  The major section of MIAS 2008 features achievements of global motor industry and products of a number of prominent tyre manufacturers and it will be accommodated at Crocus Expo IEC and the exhibit space of the section will constitute more than 60 000 sq m of the fairgrounds.  EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

A model with the Citroen C4 during the car's world debut at the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 (MIAS) in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008. The major section of MIAS 2008 features achievements of global motor industry and products of a number of prominent tyre manufacturers and it will be accommodated at Crocus Expo IEC and the exhibit space of the section will constitute more than 60 000 sq m of the fairgrounds. EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

Models with the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV during the cars world debut at the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 (MIAS) in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008.  The major section of MIAS 2008 features achievements of global motor industry and products of a number of prominent tyre manufacturers and it will be accommodated at Crocus Expo IEC and the exhibit space of the section will constitute more than 60 000 sq m of the fairgrounds.  EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

Models with the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV during the car's world debut at the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 (MIAS) in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008. The major section of MIAS 2008 features achievements of global motor industry and products of a number of prominent tyre manufacturers and it will be accommodated at Crocus Expo IEC and the exhibit space of the section will constitute more than 60 000 sq m of the fairgrounds. EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

Models pose with the Kia Mohave  during cars European debut at the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 (MIAS) in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008.  The major section of MIAS 2008 features achievements of global motor industry and products of a number of prominent tyre manufacturers and it will be accommodated at Crocus Expo IEC and the exhibit space of the section will constitute more than 60 000 sq m of the fairgrounds.  EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

Models pose with the Kia Mohave during car's European debut at the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 (MIAS) in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008. The major section of MIAS 2008 features achievements of global motor industry and products of a number of prominent tyre manufacturers and it will be accommodated at Crocus Expo IEC and the exhibit space of the section will constitute more than 60 000 sq m of the fairgrounds. EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

A worker sweeps near the new Ford Fiesta car during the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 (MIAS) in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008.  The major section of MIAS 2008 features achievements of global motor industry and products of a number of prominent tyre manufacturers and it will be accommodated at Crocus Expo IEC and the exhibit space of the section will constitute more than 60 000 sq m of the fairgrounds.  EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

A worker sweeps near the new Ford Fiesta car during the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 (MIAS) in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008. The major section of MIAS 2008 features achievements of global motor industry and products of a number of prominent tyre manufacturers and it will be accommodated at Crocus Expo IEC and the exhibit space of the section will constitute more than 60 000 sq m of the fairgrounds. EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

Toyota displays the Hybrid-X concept car during the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 (MIAS) in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008.  The major section of MIAS 2008 features achievements of global motor industry and products of a number of prominent tyre manufacturers and it will be accommodated at Crocus Expo IEC and the exhibit space of the section will constitute more than 60 000 sq m of the fairgrounds.  EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

Toyota displays the Hybrid-X concept car during the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 (MIAS) in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008. The major section of MIAS 2008 features achievements of global motor industry and products of a number of prominent tyre manufacturers and it will be accommodated at Crocus Expo IEC and the exhibit space of the section will constitute more than 60 000 sq m of the fairgrounds. EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

A worker polishes a Skoda Superb V6 3.6 prior to the cars world debut during the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 (MIAS) in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008.  The major section of MIAS 2008 features achievements of global motor industry and products of a number of prominent tyre manufacturers and it will be accommodated at Crocus Expo IEC and the exhibit space of the section will constitute more than 60 000 sq m of the fairgrounds.  EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

A worker polishes a Skoda Superb V6 3.6 prior to the car's world debut during the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 (MIAS) in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008. The major section of MIAS 2008 features achievements of global motor industry and products of a number of prominent tyre manufacturers and it will be accommodated at Crocus Expo IEC and the exhibit space of the section will constitute more than 60 000 sq m of the fairgrounds. EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

Renault dispaly the new Symbol during the cars world debut at the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 (MIAS) in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008.  The major section of MIAS 2008 features achievements of global motor industry and products of a number of prominent tyre manufacturers and it will be accommodated at Crocus Expo IEC and the exhibit space of the section will constitute more than 60 000 sq m of the fairgrounds.  EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

Renault dispaly the new 'Symbol' during the car's world debut at the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 (MIAS) in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008. The major section of MIAS 2008 features achievements of global motor industry and products of a number of prominent tyre manufacturers and it will be accommodated at Crocus Expo IEC and the exhibit space of the section will constitute more than 60 000 sq m of the fairgrounds. EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

A general view of the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008. The major section of MIAS 2008 features achievements of the global motor industry and products of a number of prominent tyre manufacturers and it will be accommodated at Crocus Expo IEC and the exhibit space of the section will constitute more than 60 000 sq m of the fairgrounds.  EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

A general view of the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008. The major section of MIAS 2008 features achievements of the global motor industry and products of a number of prominent tyre manufacturers and it will be accommodated at Crocus Expo IEC and the exhibit space of the section will constitute more than 60 000 sq m of the fairgrounds. EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

A model poses with a Lexus LS 460 All-Wheel Drive during the cars world debut at the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 (MIAS) in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008.  The major section of MIAS 2008 features achievements of global motor industry and products of a number of prominent tyre manufacturers and it will be accommodated at Crocus Expo IEC and the exhibit space of the section will constitute more than 60 000 sq m of the fairgrounds.  EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

A model poses with a Lexus LS 460 All-Wheel Drive during the car's world debut at the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 (MIAS) in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008. The major section of MIAS 2008 features achievements of global motor industry and products of a number of prominent tyre manufacturers and it will be accommodated at Crocus Expo IEC and the exhibit space of the section will constitute more than 60 000 sq m of the fairgrounds. EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

The Audi RS 6 making its world debut during the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 (MIAS) in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008.  The major section of MIAS 2008 features achievements of global motor industry and products of a number of prominent tyre manufacturers and it will be accommodated at Crocus Expo IEC and the exhibit space of the section will constitute more than 60 000 sq m of the fairgrounds.  EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

The Audi RS 6 making it's world debut during the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 (MIAS) in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008. The major section of MIAS 2008 features achievements of global motor industry and products of a number of prominent tyre manufacturers and it will be accommodated at Crocus Expo IEC and the exhibit space of the section will constitute more than 60 000 sq m of the fairgrounds. EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

A worker polishes a Audi RS 6 prior to the cars world debut during the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 (MIAS) in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008.  The major section of MIAS 2008 features achievements of global motor industry and products of a number of prominent tyre manufacturers and it will be accommodated at Crocus Expo IEC and the exhibit space of the section will constitute more than 60 000 sq m of the fairgrounds.  EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

A worker polishes a 'Audi RS 6' prior to the car's world debut during the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 (MIAS) in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008. The major section of MIAS 2008 features achievements of global motor industry and products of a number of prominent tyre manufacturers and it will be accommodated at Crocus Expo IEC and the exhibit space of the section will constitute more than 60 000 sq m of the fairgrounds. EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

A visitor passes by the Audi RS 6 making its world debut during the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 (MIAS) in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008.  The major section of MIAS 2008 features achievements of global motor industry and products of a number of prominent tyre manufacturers and it will be accommodated at Crocus Expo IEC and the exhibit space of the section will constitute more than 60 000 sq m of the fairgrounds.  EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

A visitor passes by the Audi RS 6 making it's world debut during the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 (MIAS) in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008. The major section of MIAS 2008 features achievements of global motor industry and products of a number of prominent tyre manufacturers and it will be accommodated at Crocus Expo IEC and the exhibit space of the section will constitute more than 60 000 sq m of the fairgrounds. EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

Visitors are seen at the Maybach stand at the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 (MIAS) in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008.  The major section of MIAS 2008 features achievements of global motor industry and products of a number of prominent tyre manufacturers and it will be accommodated at Crocus Expo IEC and the exhibit space of the section will constitute more than 60 000 sq m of the fairgrounds.  EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

Visitors are seen at the 'Maybach' stand at the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 (MIAS) in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008. The major section of MIAS 2008 features achievements of global motor industry and products of a number of prominent tyre manufacturers and it will be accommodated at Crocus Expo IEC and the exhibit space of the section will constitute more than 60 000 sq m of the fairgrounds. EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

A general view of the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008. The major section of MIAS 2008 features achievements of global motor industry and products of a number of prominent tyre manufacturers and it will be accommodated at Crocus Expo IEC and the exhibit space of the section will constitute more than 60 000 sq m of the fairgrounds.  EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

A general view of the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008. The major section of MIAS 2008 features achievements of global motor industry and products of a number of prominent tyre manufacturers and it will be accommodated at Crocus Expo IEC and the exhibit space of the section will constitute more than 60 000 sq m of the fairgrounds. EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

Visitors attend the premiere of Infinitis Infiniti FX at the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008. German car makers expect enormous growth rates on the Russian market, which is predicted to amount to 3,1 million cars in 2008, a quarter more than in 2007. In contrast sales of German cars are expected to rise by one third to 465,000 vehicles, German car builders association VDA announced at the show.  EPA/FRISO GENTSCH

Visitors attend the premiere of Infiniti's 'Infiniti FX' at the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008. German car makers expect enormous growth rates on the Russian market, which is predicted to amount to 3,1 million cars in 2008, a quarter more than in 2007. In contrast sales of German cars are expected to rise by one third to 465,000 vehicles, German car builders' association VDA announced at the show. EPA/FRISO GENTSCH

Visitors are seen at the Mazda stand at the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008. German car makers expect enormous growth rates on the Russian market, which is predicted to amount to 3,1 million cars in 2008, a quarter more than in 2007. In contrast sales of German cars are expected to rise by one third to 465,000 vehicles, German car builders association VDA announced at the show.  EPA/FRISO GENTSCH

Visitors are seen at the 'Mazda' stand at the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008. German car makers expect enormous growth rates on the Russian market, which is predicted to amount to 3,1 million cars in 2008, a quarter more than in 2007. In contrast sales of German cars are expected to rise by one third to 465,000 vehicles, German car builders' association VDA announced at the show. EPA/FRISO GENTSCH

Visitors are seen at the Audi stand at the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008. German car makers expect enormous growth rates on the Russian market, which is predicted to amount to 3,1 million cars in 2008, a quarter more than in 2007. In contrast sales of German cars are expected to rise by one third to 465,000 vehicles, German car builders association (Verband der Automobilindustrie VDA) announced at the show.  EPA/FRISO GENTSCH

Visitors are seen at the 'Audi' stand at the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008. German car makers expect enormous growth rates on the Russian market, which is predicted to amount to 3,1 million cars in 2008, a quarter more than in 2007. In contrast sales of German cars are expected to rise by one third to 465,000 vehicles, German car builders' association ('Verband der Automobilindustrie' VDA) announced at the show. EPA/FRISO GENTSCH

Members of a Russian military choir visit the Mazda stand at the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008, in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008. German car makers expect enormous growth rates on the Russian market, which is predicted to amount to 3,1 million cars in 2008, a quarter more than in 2007. In contrast sales of German cars are expected to rise by one third to 465,000 vehicles, German car builders association VDA announced at the show. Photo: FRISO GENTSCH  EPA/FRISO GENTSCH

Members of a Russian military choir visit the 'Mazda' stand at the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008, in Moscow, Russia, 26 August 2008. German car makers expect enormous growth rates on the Russian market, which is predicted to amount to 3,1 million cars in 2008, a quarter more than in 2007. In contrast sales of German cars are expected to rise by one third to 465,000 vehicles, German car builders' association VDA announced at the show. Photo: FRISO GENTSCH EPA/FRISO GENTSCH



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