Two Car Industry Exhibits Open in Moscow

Two major automobile industry exhibits were launched in Moscow on Wednesday. The InterAvto exhibit will be interesting for automobile professionals, while the Moscow Off-road Show will offer new models that will interest a wider audience.

Both exhibits are hosted by the Crocus Expo Center just outside Moscow's Ring Road in two adjacent halls.

The Lada Vesta Cross concept, a four-wheel version of Lada's new Vesta model, was premiered at the exhibit on Wednesday.

Ever since Bo Andersson has become the President of AvtoVAZ, Russia's largest car manufacturer, the company and its cars have been revamped. The new models are designed by British designer Steve Mattin, who gave them a distinctive and modern look.

Apart from Lada, Jeep, Foton, Mitsubishi, Jaguar Land Rover, Geely and many others feature their new cars at the exhibit.

Another Russian car producer, UAZ, will present an updated version of its Patriot special utility vehicle (SUV). Mitsubishi will have their Russian premiere with the new version of its L200 pickup truck, while Land Rover will present a limited version of its Defender Heritage SUV.

The InterAvto exhibit will run til Aug. 29, while the Moscow Off-road Show will run for one more day and close on Aug. 30. Both are easily accessible from the Myakinino metro station.