Ferrari 458 Italia (summer 2010)

With a 0-62mph time of less than 3.4 seconds and a top speed in excess of 202mph the new 458 Italia is certainly one of the fastest cars Ferrari has built. Using its extensive knowledge gained in motorsport, the carmaker has designed the newcomer as the ultimate sports car.

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (summer 2010)

This is the new Mercedes-Benz sports car that comes with a hint of the company’s past. Called the SLS AMG, it will be fitted with vertically opening doors. And it’s not merely style over substance, as Mercedes-Benz says the doors require less room to open than conventional coupe doors. Crucially they can be opened in standard sized garages too. On the engine front, the newcomer will be fitted with a 6.3-litre V8 producing 571bhp along with immense low down pulling power

Audi A1

The A1 is a three-door hatch, it will be the cheapest model offered by the premium German brand. At less than four metres long, the city-friendly model will also be the smallest model Audi offers, yet the firm promises that the quality and finish will be up its usual high standard. And despite its compact dimensions, Audi says there is enough room for four adults and their luggage.

Audi R8 Spyder (mid 2010)

The ultimate Audi is getting even more stylish – by losing its roof. Called the R8 Spyder, it comes with a fully automatic lightweight fabric hood and will only be available with the more powerful V10 engine. With prices starting at a shade under £112,000 it’s guaranteed to be even more exclusive than the standard R8 when the first cars arrive here in early 2010. As well as open air enjoyment, Audi says the Spyder will offer coupe-like refinement with the roof up, giving owners the best of both worlds.

Aston Martin Rapide

It may be famous for traditional sports cars, but Aston Martin has broken with tradition by launching a four-door model. Like the new Porsche Panamera, it’s designed to be a large luxury sports car, rather than a traditional saloon, but still offers useful practicality.

Jaguar XJ (early 2010)

Jaguar’s re-invention continues with the all-new (and coupe-like) XJ that goes on sale next year. The traditional looks – a hallmark of large Jaguars since the 1960s – have been replaced with slick and sophisticated styling that looks more to the future than the past. Interiors have always been a Jaguar strong point and the new XJ continues this with an elegant cabin that matches old-fashioned craftsmanship with the latest in-car gadgets.