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
Pulsar lights up small car market
OCCASIONALLY the backstory is more intriguing than the subject itself. Welcome, then, to the fall and rise of the Pulsar, dormant after seven long years of the spectacularly unsuccessful C11-series Tiida.
Forget the Ferrari, second-hand Holden on sale for $1m
Billionaires with big bucks to spend on a car are usually looking at brands like Bugatti, Ferrari and Rolls-Royce, but they can now add a new name – Holden.
Audi spark for Tony Stark in Iron Man 3
After a brief liaison with Honda’s next generation NSX sports car in Marvel’s 2012 superhero film ‘The Avengers’, ultra-geek Tony stark is back in the Audi saddle, steering an Audi R8 e-tron electric sports prototype in ‘Iron Man 3.’
New, cheaper AMGs for Oz
Mercedes-Benz has confirmed pricing and specifications of the three high performance AMG models set to hit Australia later this year.
World record: daredevil hits 335km/h on ice
Think breaking the land speed record isn’t crazy enough?
Lamborghini makes $32K bike
For the ultimate Lamborghini enthusiast comes this – the $32,000 BMC bicycle.
Kia to build 290kW RWD coupe
What’s got into Kia?
US dealer swaps cars for pigs & maple syrup
Want to buy a car with maple syrup? Or a piano? Or even a dog?
Mazda teaches celebrities
Ah the celebrity race at the Australian Grand Prix. How we love it.
Car emissions slashed
It’s official. Today’s cars are kinder to the environment. A lot kinder.
The Mexican supercar
Sick of its enchiladas and tequila, Mexico has donned a sombrero and given the world a supercar.
Learners allowed to drive faster on NSW roads
Learner drivers in NSW won’t have to annoy their parents nearly as much, with the announcement that they can reduce their compulsory supervised logbook hours from 120 to 80 by taking part in professional driver training.
Teased: New Range Rover Sport
The Geneva Motor Show is still in full swing, but New York’s time to shine is just around the corner.
Usher builds his Merc superstar supercar
Grammy award winning pop superstar Usher, has dropped into Mercedces-Benz AMG’s Affalterbach factory to get on the tools and help build the engine set to slot into his new Gullwing SLS supercar.
In pics: Ultimate race: Webber v Stoner v Whincup
In the ultimate race of the fastest machines on four and two wheels, the Formula 1 car, driven by Aussie ace Mark Webber, destroyed the V8 and bike in a head-to-head battle at Sydney Motorsport Park over the weekend.
In pics: Mark Webber smashes SMP record
Aussie F1 ace Mark Webber has smashed the lap record at Sydney Motorsport Park in his Red Bull racing car.
Winners announced in Wheels/Holden competition
Wheels and Holden are giving you the opportunity to win a ride in Holden’s ultra-rare EFIJY concept and all-new VF SS V Commodore.
KTM X-Bow GT screams into Geneva show
One of the most outrageous super performance cars to debut at this year’s Geneva Motor Show is barely a car at all.
Shock! Your next car could drive itself
Picture this: you’re driving to work and traffic is the usual peak hour crawl.
Audi’s Le Mans car for the road
Audi wants a supercar to tackle Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche and McLaren for supercar bragging rights.
Concept Lamborghini GT SUV unveiled at Geneva
The famous Italian design specialist Italdesign Giugiaro, has celebrated its 45th anniversary by unveiling a unique, mid-engine, two-seat, all-wheel drive sport utility GT at the Geneva motor show, based on the Lamborghini Gallardo sports car.
LaFerrari breaks cover
Not since the Chrysler by Chrysler of the 1970s has a brand offered such a stupid name as the Ferrari LaFerrari.
Rolls-Royce Wraith revealed at Geneva
After an almost endless stream of teaser images in the lead up to this week’s Geneva Motor Show, Rolls-Royce has officially pulled the wraps of its new Wraith, four-seat coupe.
REVEALED! Rolls-Royce Wraith
After an almost endless stream of teaser images in the lead up to this week’s Geneva Motor Show, Rolls-Royce has officially pulled the wraps of its new Wraith, four-seat, fastback coupe.
