Star Cars 2009: Family cars - Introduction

If you're planning to buy a new car, and need to know about the most exciting models hitting the UK showrooms, you've come to the right place.

Our Star Cars 2009 features give you the low-down on all the cars going on sale during the coming year, and our information is from our close contacts in the industry - it's not mere speculation.

It doesn't matter kind of car you want, either: if you want the sportiest soft-top, or the sexiest supermini, you can find out all about them in our insider's guide.

Have a look at the other categories right here:

Superminis
Executive and luxury
4x4s and MPVs
Coupes, cabrios, sports