Coupes under $50k
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Whether you’re just starting to drive or heading into a mid-life crisis, coupes appeal to all of us. Luckily, these days you don’t need to spend big money to enjoy the thrills of the swept-back driving experience.
While you are able to buy a Subaru BRZ or Toyota 86 for less than $40,000, choices start to expand once you’re shopping under the $50,000 so let’s start there.
Toyota 86
It is getting a little long in the tooth, but the Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ combo still offers sports car thrills for an affordable price. Available in manual or automatic with a choice of specification levels, the Toyota 86 has stood the test of time despite external pressure to fill it with extra power.
Mazda MX-5
With the nameplate just celebrating its 30th birthday, there’s small wonder why so many flock to the Mazda MX-5 for an engaging top-down drive. Even if you’re more of a hard-top fan, Mazda now offers the RF version which includes a folding metal roof.
Hyundai i30 Fastback N
A relatively new player to the coupe game, Hyundai’s i30 N was transformed into a four-door coupe following the success of the hatchback. Sleeker styling marries with everything that made Hyundai’s first true hot hatch great
Commodore makes US debut
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SS Commodore to stay rear-drive
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Audi reveals hot SUV
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No Holden Ute for America
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Hyundai’s eye-tracking tech
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Toyota 86 shows soft top
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World’s first gay driving school
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Australia’s most technically advanced Ford
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Honda Australia’s first ever diesel
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Australia bound: Volvo’s Limited Edition S60 Polestar
Here, at last, is a truly fast Volvo that isn’t rubbish.
Lamborghini’s 537kW birthday present
Most 50 year olds get slippers for their birthday.
Merc’s new SUV is a portable cinema
Remember the good old drive-in movie theatre? Well Merecedes-Benz is reviving the concept with its new GLA concept.
China’s 350km/h Ferrari killer
Ah the Chinese. They aren’t what you’d call…original when it comes to car design
New Porsches now $36,000 cheaper
Porsche Australia has wiped the cost of a brand new car from its sports car range, with some models now a whopping $36,000 cheaper.
Peugeot’s F1 destroyer: The 208 T16 Pikes Peak
Like a doctor examining the brain of an insane person, Peugeot has revealed details of its mental 208 T16 Pikes Peak prototype.<
Renault teases ‘F1 inspired’ electric car
Mention ‘electric car’ and most people fall asleep. Mention Formula 1 however, and things are a little different.
Germany’s latest motoring tech
Meet the latest piece of automotive technology to come out of Germany – the VOI scooter.
Renault’s F1 city car
A Formula 1 car for the road isn’t a new concept. Ferrari, and even McLaren, have been doing it for years. But not like this.
Audi’s fastest, angriest TT
Meet the fastest, angriest Audi TT ever – the Ultra Quattro Concept.
The iBeetle
Forget the iPhone. Forget the iPad.
Toyota 86: Pikes Peak edition
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2014 Porsche Turbo details leaked!
It’s a move that will cause purists to break down and cry, but the new Porsche 991 Turbo – like its GT3 sibling – will not be offered with a manual transmission.
