Notable models include Audi's huge range expansion, BMW's decision to make the X4 (a compact coupe SUV) the V3 (a small MPV to rival the B-class) and V5 (R-class rival) and V7 (a true monster, even bigger than the V5), a possible M-class Pick-up and a CLS 65 amg with 612 bhp, the new Bentley Arnage, which is rumoured to feature a 700bhp W16 from none other than the Bugatti Veyron and a new entry level Ferrari, possibly called the Dino.
Specifically for the UK and European market, GM is launching a major product offensive, with Cadillac launching a CTS coupe, a convertible BLS (called the BLC), BRX and CRX crossover SUVs (BRX again spawning from the BLS, CRX to fit below SRX) and Saab launching Saab versions of most of the Cadillac vehicles above.
Lancia is also making a comeback, and Nissan's Infiniti brand is due to arrive on UK shores
The American market is also due to receive Citroens and Peugeots, in the form of the new C5 and 407, and the BMW X6 (CLS-similar) is to be built in South Carolina.
Ford is rumoured to be producing a new Bronco (to rival the Wrangler), and Hummer is to produce the H4 (again to compete with the Wrangler).
Honda's famous NSX will return in 2008/9, with a Ferrari quashing V-10. A hybrid Cr-v is also on the cards, as is a Civic cabriolet, although this is likely to be US market only.
Volkswagen is rumoured to be producing a "CLS" type vehicle, and it is possible that RWD will be available, and on the Audi equivalent (A7)
By 2009 we'll be seeing a lot more cars, and a lot more hybrids. Audi, Mercedes and BMW will all be launching hybrid versions on their larger cars, (the Q7 and S class), and when the next generation 7 series arrives, it too might have a hybrid
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