Nissan has released the first official image of the upcoming 2009 370Z Coupe, which is set to make its world debut at next month's Los Angeles Auto Show. The all-new 370Z is the first full redesign of the iconic Nissan Z since the introduction of the previous generation model back in 2003, and will go on sale early next year as a 2009 model in the U.S. It should see Australian release in a similar time frame to take over from the successful 350Z Coupe.

Hyundai launched its new Genesis Coupe in the Korean market at an event on Jeju Island, Korea. The coupe follows on the heels of the the Genesis sports sedan, which was launched in South Korea and the U.S. earlier this year. While the sedan is focused on luxury, the new Genesis Coupe gives Hyundai some added sporting credentials thanks to its performance-focused front-engine rear-wheel-drive architecture.

The mid-cycle refresh of Porsche’s 911 models is about half complete with the release of the new Targa 4 and 4S models. So far the company has released details for the Carrera and Carrera 4 models, but the updated versions of the Turbo and specialty models like the GT3 RS and GT2 are still waiting in the wings. With the latest announcement, Porsche reveals its most free-spirited 911, the Targa, intended for fun and sun more than serious motorsport.