German autoconcern Porsche prepares for a batch production the second generation elite sport penalty Cayenne which first images have appeared in a global network thanks to diligence of tireless paparazzi.

For today it is possible to ascertain only, that the prototype of well-known “pepper” differs from the predecessor more modest dimensions. Also it is known, that as base for Cayenne II will serve Audi Q5, and in the market the off-road car will appear in the end of 2010.

The updated crossover becomes more economic, though under cowl Porsche Cayenne II will put all the same V8 in volume 4.8 l, and also V6 in volume 3.6 l, novelty power-plants considerably optimise - their power will increase, and fuel consumption will be reduced.

Besides, the manufacturer from Stuttgart is intended to let out diesel version Cayenne, and also a hybrid which, basically, is planned to realise in the North American market. In more details on novelty technical characteristics it will be informed later - probably when from the fact of working out Porsche Cayenne II it becomes already impossible to refuse.

Bavarian concern BMW has finished manufacture of new model Z4 at North American factory in South Carolina.

The management of the Bavarian concern officially declared end of manufacture of roadsters and compartment Z4 in the USA. At factory in South Carolina where the conveyor on assemblage BMW Z4 worked since 2002, it is supposed to let out now new generations of crossovers X3 and X6. On re-equipment of an assembly line the Bavarian concern is intended will enclose the $750 million First crossovers are released next year, writes edition MotorAuthority.

Following generation of car BMW Z4 will present this year in November on the international motor show in Los Angeles. Manufacture of new model will adjust in the homeland of the car in Germany in Regensburg.

It is expected, that in a base complete set the car will be equipped with the 2-litre motor with system of direct injection of fuel power of 185 h.p. Also in a ruler of power-plants there will be two more engines power of 230 h.p. and 321 h.p. Probably, in the future on the market there is also a version of a cabriolet with the 450-strong motor in volume of 4 l.

Sales of the new BMW Z4 starts next year.