Star cars of 2008 - part 1 - Introduction

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

Our Star Cars of 2008 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. Just keep it hush-hush.

The first in our series of features covers city cars, superminis and small family cars, but there are lots of reasons to come back to us over the festive period.

Today, you can read about family cars, compact executives, executive cars and luxury cars. You can also learn about next year's 4x4s and MPVs - just click on the links on the right to see these features.

We'll finish off with coupes, convertibles, and sports and performance cars tomorrow.