Finally makes its debut the latest version of the BMW Z4 Roadster that has numerous innovations than its predecessor.

The new vehicle has, in fact, a new design that seems to be more in step with the times. The interiors seem to have been modified to ensure maximum comfort and driving pleasure. Please note, in particular, the driving position even more backward.

Even brand new engines with the option to choose between three different engines ranging from 2.5 to 3 liters, which will characterize all for the great performance in the shooting.

The engine is normally tied a manual six reports on demand but you can also add an automatic seven-speed gearbox and double clutch.

It should be noted, finally, the ability to change the attitude of the car choosing between three different positions as needed, by pressing a single button.

As repeatedly said on these pages, the economic crisis that hit the whole of Europe has caused a sharp contraction of the car market with serious economic performance for almost all major car brands.

To stop the crisis, Opel and BMW have decided to temporarily halt production at some factories because demand so far received is significantly below expectations.

In particular, by next week Opel stop for two weeks production at its factory in Bochum and Eisenach to remain closed for three weeks.

Situation similar to that BMW will close for four days the plant in Leipzig in order to reduce the number of vehicles already produced and still present in the factory.

Fortunately, the two companies are aware that there are no redundancies to soak up the crisis even the temporary closure of the plant will, of course, a reduction in wages.

Yet another news from the forthcoming Paris Motor Show to present it that BMW will remove the veil in its series 7 ActiveHybrid, hybrid car but not too limited to ensure CO2 emissions on the environment without releasing the driver to drive the taste.

The new vehicle from the point of view of design does not differ much from a traditional BWM 7 so that at first sight may be difficult to distinguish.

The real news concerns, of course, the heart of the machine next to where twinturbo 8 engine cylinders with an output of 407 horses there is also an electric motor that increases the power of another 20 horses. The electric motor is powered by ion battery that recharges lithium through regenerative braking.

A really interesting combination that will allow a reduction in consumption and emissions by up to 15% but the performance will be affected minimally.

Meet at the Paris Motor Show to see prices and availability. Stay tuned.

The BMW has decided to release more photos official concept M1 “Hommage”, the super sports car made by the company at the Concorso d’Eleganza 2008 held at Villa d’Este.

The new super sports is born with a desire to celebrate three decades of living of the now legendary M1 and is characterized by the use of forms very innovative and futuristic.

The lines are sinuous and very elongated while the trim, of course, is very low. The front is characterized by the use of lighthouses earlier that almost even seen, the same goes for those rear.

Unfortunately we do not know yet if the new vehicle will be placed on the market, albeit in a limited edition, doubt is what the company wanted to implement only a vehicle that could attract public attention during the Concorso d’Eleganza 2008 without real will want to produce in series. We shall see.

According to certain sources, BMW has decided to send early retirement despite the Z4 model his successor will arrive on the market only from next year.

The decision taken by the German company will lead to the immediate arrest of the Z4 production with the result that whoever wants to buy this model can do it, but without the numerous customizations that were up to this moment possible.

Obviously, this will also cause a probable reduction in the price for the joy of those who until now we had done a pensierino, but was hampered by excessive price.

Unlike what happened in other circumstances, the company seems intent on not to carry out a limited edition series end.

We just have to wait for the arrival on the market for the new version even though the company has held until now the greatest discretion not communicating the date of commencement of production.