While product introductions were heavy this year, the concept reveals certainly didn't disappoint. Headline introductions from Audi, Hyundai, Jeep, and Subaru made a big splash in the Big Apple.

Since New York is the news capital of the nation, its auto show is all about media exposure. As usual, Consumer Guide is covering the show live, distilling the hype, cutting to the chase, and providing you with important details you'll need to make the right vehicle choice.

2008 Audi A5 and S5
Though similar in size to Audi's compact A4 sedan, these new coupes eschew the A4's entry-level four-cylinder engine and sub-$30,000 base pricing. The coupes come in two forms, called A5 and the higher-performance S5. Click here for more.

2008 Bentley Brooklands
Bentley revives the Brooklands name for 2008. Its new  $300,000 luxury touring coupe is powered by a 6.75-liter 530-horsepower V8. The 2008 Bentley Brooklands made its original debut at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show and makes its first North American appearance at the 2007 New York Auto Show. Click here for more.

2008 BMW 5-Series
BMW freshens the styling of its midsize sedan for 2008, but the real news is under the hood. Replacing 525i and 530i models are the more powerful 528i and 535i. Both models retain 3.0-liter six-cylinder engines. The 528i has 225 horsepower, an increase of 10 over 525. The 530i uses twin turbochargers to reach 300 horsepower, an increase of 45 over the 530i. The V-8 powered 550i stays at 360 horsepower for 2008. Click here for more.

2008 Buick LaCrosse Super
A geriatric midsize sedan adds brawn and bling for Buick's latest try at a comeback. After a 50-year absence, the Super name returns to Buick for this new top-line V8 version of the midsize LaCrosse sedan. LaCrosse Super uses a 300-hp version of General Motors' familiar 5.3-liter V8. Click here for more.

2008 Buick Lucerne Super
A sportier, more powerful V8 Lucerne recalls the swaggering Buick Supers of old. The 2008 Buick Lucerne Super builds on the V8 Lucerne CXS model by replacing a 275-horsepower 4.6-liter engine with a tuned 292-horsepower version. Look for the 2008 Buick Lucerne Super in spring 2008. Click here for more.

2008 Cadillac STS
The Cadillac CTS, unveiled at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show, was redesigned for 2008; now, it's STS' turn. Cadillac freshens its larger midsize sedan with more V6 power, new safety features, upgraded interiors, and a more in-your-face look. Click here for more.

Chevrolet Trax Concept
Trax is one of three new General Motors "global" concept vehicles unveiled at the 2007 New York Auto Show to test the public's reaction to a new class of Chevrolets. All three are tiny cars, smaller than anything Chevy has sold in the U.S., and our take is that the wagonlike Trax is the best bet to make it into production, maybe as a 2010 offering. Click here for more.

2009 Ford Flex
We got the first glimpse of the 2009 Ford Flex in concept guise at the 2005 Detroit Auto Show. Called the Ford Fairlane Concept, the boxy, four-door wagon-like midsize SUV was based on the Mazda 6 platform. The 2009 Ford Flex was on the stage at the 2007 New York Auto Show in production form. Click here for more.

2008 Hummer H2
It's the most extensive makeover yet for Hummer's big wagon and pickup-like H2 SUT. Parent General Motors hopes the various changes will help lift H2 sales, which for obvious reasons have lately been in the cellar. GM crows most about the new 2008 Hummer H2 interior with its improved fit-and-finish, soft-touch materials throughout, redesigned seats and dashboard, and standard curtain side airbags. Click here for more.

2008 Hummer H3 Alpha
All the news that matters for the 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha is under the hood. With a V8 on tap, Hummer's smallest offering finally has the muscle to match its macho attitude. Click here for more.

Hyundai Concept Genesis
Looking upscale, the Hyundai Concept Genesis will feature two firsts for the Korean brand: rear-wheel drive and a V8 engine. Genesis' all-new rear-drive chassis is expected to play host to several future Hyundai products, most notably the next generation Tiburon sports coupe due for 2009. Click here for more.

Infiniti EX Concept
The Infiniti EX Concept is a luxury compact SUV slotting below FX in size, and packed with an array of new technological systems. According to Infiniti, the production EX  should make it to dealerships in late 2007 as a 2008 model. Click here for more.

2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe
The coupe's rumored name change from G35 to G37 hints at what many saw coming: a new 3.7-liter V6 engine replacing the previous generations' 3.5-liter. The 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe will go on sale this summer. Click here for more.  

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Buyers of the 2008 Grand Cherokee finally have an alternative to the robust but thirsty Hemi, now that Jeep has given the available 4.7-liter V-8 a serious power boost. Look for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee this fall. Click here for more.

2008 Jeep Liberty
First on the midsize SUV market in 2002, Jeep's Liberty is redesigned for 2008. Staking its claim as a rugged, off road-capable SUV, Liberty is back for 2008 with a tougher look and two four-wheel drive systems. Click here for more.

2008 Lexus LX 570
The 2007 Lexus LX 470, a premium midsize SUV, had one of the lowest horsepower ratings in the class. Lexus LX 470's name gets its upgrade for 2008 to 570 from the new 5.7-liter V8 engine. Shared with the redesigned-for-2007 Toyota Tundra, it's estimated to make 381 horsepower and will be paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Click here for more.

2008 Maserati Granturismo
The 2008 Maserati GranTurismo gets it right, dumping the lumpy form of the outgoing Maserati GT for an aggressive new shape stretched over a longer chassis. But doesn't that tail borrow too liberally from rival Aston Martin? Click here for more.

2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class finally gets some distinctive styling that, along with a roomier new interior, qualifies it as the German automaker's most compelling small sedan yet. It's still far more conservative-looking than some key rivals, however. Click here for more.

2007 Nissan NISMO 350Z  
Nissan's sports car gets the factory "tuner" treatment for sharper moves on the track, sharper looks on the street. It's the newest and ultimate version of Nissan's popular 350Z sports car, a limited-edition hardcore coupe with styling and handling components developed by the company's in-house performance-parts operation, NISMO (NISsan MOtorsports). The 2007 NISMO 350Z hits the streets in July. Click here for more.

2008 Subaru Tribeca
Subaru dropped the B9 designation for 2008 on its Tribeca midsize SUV. Also new for 2008 is a 3.6-liter boxer engine paired with a revised 5-speed automatic transmission. Click here for more.

2008 Subaru Impreza and WRX
As expected, Subaru's compact cars are redesigned for 2008 with fresh styling, new features and slightly larger dimensions. The Impreza line consists of sedans and four-door hatchbacks in Impreza and sportier Impreza WRX form. The hatchbacks replace the previous wagon body style. Click here for more.

2008 Suzuki SX4 sedan
Last year, Suzuki took the wraps off of its all-new SX4 subcompact 4-door hatchback at the 2006 New York Auto Show. This year, SX4's lineup is expanding to include a 4-door sedan model that made its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show and its North American debut at the scene of the original crime--the New York Auto Show. Click here for more.

2008 Volvo XC70
The 2008 Volvo XC70, like the original XC70 introduced for 1997, bridges the gap between a station wagon and an SUV. You won't get that view-over-the-traffic seat height, but otherwise, the shapely, strong, all-wheel-drive 2008 Volvo XC70 may be the smart-SUV's buyers' choice, precisely because it's not an SUV. Click here for more.