Moscow’s international motor show is set to draw the crowds, celebrities arriving while doors were closed to the public. For if diamonds are a girl's best friend, then cars appear men's best mates – the male contingent turning up in droves for

Less attention went to glamorous girls on parade than to a line-up of other beauties, all in white.

The motor firm’s executives think BMW cars look so distinctive that even painted the same colour, they stand out as vehicles of choice. As some of the guests agreed, while others just feasted their eyes.

H2R is a new model, driven by hydrogen. Embodiment of advanced technology in a futuristic design caught many an eye, though this powerpack is not on sale yet.

The Z4 is. This roadster's top drops in just ten seconds, a record for the class of car…a must to view for guests sipping in style this late summer evening.