From Russia With Love: The Girls of the Moscow Auto Salon Part II

Like any other major motor show, the 16th annual Moscow Auto Salon had its fair share of beautiful women posing next to the shiny new production and concept cars that flooded the floors of the Crocus International Exhibition Center.

If our first batch of photos of the lovely female models from the Moscow automobile show (which you still have time to visit as it runs from August 31 through September 9), left you craving for more, we have some eye-catching news in store for you in the gallery that you will find right after the break.

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Lada X Ray Small Crossover Concept on Film

One of the more impressive debuts from Russia's local auto industry at the ongoing 2012 Moscow International Auto Salon is the Lada X Ray, a concept for a small, three-door crossover model.

You have probably already seen the pictures but now we have two videos of the prototype to share with you including one that shows the car in motion on the road.

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Honda Previews Russian, and Possibly European Market 2013 Accord Sedan, Confirms Acura Launch

These two sketches, allegedly previewing the Russian market 2013 Accord sedan, were said to be released by Honda's local division on the sidelines of the ongoing Moscow International Motor Salon 2012.

There are a couple of things about these renderings that immediately caught our attention, the first being the car shown here is essentially identical to the North American 2013 Honda Accord sedan revealed in the beginning of August and the second that it is wearing German license plates.

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Luxgen Brand Makes Russian Debut at MIAS, Sales to Start Next Year

Russian consumers are getting their first taste of what Taiwanese car manufacturer Luxgen will soon have to offer at the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2012 (MIAS) that runs from August 31 to September 9.

The automaker has already established a local subsidiary named Luxgen Russia, it’s first outside of Taiwan.

The company plans to launch into the market in the beginning of the second quarter of 2013 with the LUXGEN7 SUV, a mid-size crossover model measuring 4.8 meters long, 1.93 meters wide and 1.76 meters tall.

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Cars and Girls from the 2012 Moscow International Auto Salon [MIAS]

The 16th Moscow International Auto Salon (2012 MIAS) is in full swing with the show set to open its doors to the public for the first time on Friday, August 31, and remain open until September 9.

The event is expected to draw more than 1 million visitors who will have the opportunity to get up, close and personal with many new models and concepts including 23 world, 21 European and 85 Russian premieres.

One of the main reasons why automakers from around the world are showing a vivid interest in the Moscow auto show is the improving economy of a nation with a population of 140 million people, a large number of which are driving old cars.

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2014 Mazda6 Sedan: Live Photos from Moscow and New Videos

The much-anticipated 2014 Mazda6 sedan made its first public appearance at the Moscow International Auto Salon this week before it goes on sale in Europe and Japan later this year and the rest of the world, including the U.S. and Canada, in early 2013. Read more »

Suzuki Debuts European Market 2013 Grand Vitara at the Moscow Auto Salon

The launch of the lightly refreshed 2013 Grand Vitara (as the Escudo) in Suzuki's home market of Japan earlier this summer has been followed up by the reveal of the European specification model at this week's Moscow International Automobile Salon.

The update brings some cosmetic tweaks on the outside and new design features on the inside to keep customers interested in the compact SUV that has started to show its age as the current model has been in production since 2005.

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New Nissan Almera Sedan Makes its Video Debut

We shared the news on the unveiling of Nissan's new budget sedan at the Moscow International Auto Show earlier today, and now, we have the first set of videos that show the Almera inside and out as well in motion on the road.

Measuring close to 4.7 meters, the new Almera promises to offer the cabin space of a D-segment model like the Ford Mondeo at a price of a B-segment vehicle.

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AutoVAZ Premiers New Lada X Ray Concept in Moscow

At this year’s 16th annual Moscow International Auto Show, local carmaker AutoVAZ premiered one of its more impressive concepts to date, the Lada-branded Xray crossover.

Devised by all new design chief Steve Mattin of former Mercedes-Benz and Volvo Cars fame, the concept's new front-end seamlessly molds together the headlights and bumper into a sharp ‘X’ shaped design, a look that Lada says will be present in all future models.

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Nissan Unveils New Almera Sedan at Moscow Auto Show, Gallery with 36 Photos

Highlighting Nissan's extended presence at this week's Moscow International Auto Salon, is the world premiere of its new Almera sedan that will be offered exclusively in Russia.

The reveal comes almost six months after the Japanese brand teased the car through a single image in late February.

As we pointed out at the time, the new Almera is based on the second generation of the Japanese market Bluebird Sylphy that uses Nissan's B-platform and which was introduced in 2005.

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2014 Mazda6 Sedan Fully Exposed, Mega Gallery with 55 Photos

With the 2012 Moscow Motor Show (August 31 to September 9 for the public) just around the corner, Mazda has released a full set of photos and all sorts of details on its all-new 2014 Mazda6 mid-size model, which in some parts of the world including Europe, will also be offered as a station wagon.

The Mazda6 is the (more mundane looking) production version of the aggressive Takeri Concept from 2011 and it encompasses the firm's new "KODO – Soul of Motion" design language as well as a full range of SKYACTIV technologies.

"We have created a design in which the wild and dynamic expressions of motion artistically realise a powerful presence," says chief designer Akira Tamatani. "Simply looking at the car heightens one’s expectations about the driving experience even before actually riding in it."

These latest photos provide us with a first glimpse of the interior which is less glamorous in styling than the exterior. Mazda says it has used soft materials on areas frequently touched by occupants, such as the door trims and the upper part of the dashboard panel and has paid special attention to details.

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2013 Land Rover Freelander 2 / LR2 Receives a Light Makeover and a New 240HP 2.0L Turbo [62 Images]

Some six years after the market introduction of the Freelander 2, which is called the LR2 in North America, and two years since its previous facelift, Land Rover has once again refined its compact SUV with a discreet nip and tuck and the presentation of a new turbocharged petrol engine for select markets.

The exterior makeover for the Freelander 2 / LR2 brings more contemporary-looking lights with LED technology on both ends, a new finish for the front grille and fog lights, plus new alloy wheel designs and an available body styling package.

Land Rover has also added three new colors to the range of the 2013 model named 'Aintree Green', 'Havana' and 'Mauritius Blue'.

There's a lot more going inside where Land Rover redesigned the center console that now hosts a new 7-inch color touch-screen that controls a series of functions including an available navigation system and a premium Meridian audio system offered with a choice of 380W or 825W.

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New Chevrolet Colorado Pickup Truck, Trailblazer SUV and Cobalt to Make European Debut in Moscow

This year's edition of the Moscow International Motor Show (August 29) in Russia is picking up steam with plenty of automakers having chosen the event to host their world and European debuts.

For its part, Chevrolet will perform the European premieres of three new models including the Colorado pickup truck, its 7-seater Trailblazer SUV sibling and the Cobalt compact sedan.

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Nissan Joins Forces with Ministry of Sound to Create New Limited Edition Juke

Not too long after London-based music clubbing and electronic dance producer Ministry of Sound collaborated with Nissan for the creation of the one-off "Juke Box Concept" sporting a 150 decibel, 18,900W sound system, the two companies came together again to build a special edition version of the small crossover.

Production of the "Juke with Ministry of Sound" will be limited to just 3,000 cars in Europe with the UK getting 250 of those and Germany 400.

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Opel to Celebrate World Premieres of New Astra Sedan and Facelift Astra Range at Moscow Show

As a testament to the growing importance of the Russian car market, for the first time ever, Opel will celebrate an automotive world premiere at the Moscow International Auto Salon that runs from August 29 to September 9.

To be more precise, GM's European division will host three world debuts including the brand-new Astra four-door sedan and the facelifted Astra five-door hatchback and the Astra Sports Tourer (station wagon).

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