Despite all the turmoil in the industry - or perhaps because of it - the car makers are all putting their best foot forward at this year's Frankfurt Show (15 September 2009).
We've gathered together some of the potential show stars, though keep a close eye on our news pages for the latest updates.
The cars which make our list:
Audi A5 Sportback
BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo
BMW X1
Citroen C3
Ford C-max
Jaguar XJ
Kia cee'd
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing
MINI Crossman
Peugeot RCZ
Rolls-Royce Ghost
Vauxhall Astra