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
Mansell hits premier league
The brummy west midlands accent was still very much in evidence as 1992 Formula One world champion Nigel Mansell helped launch a new sponsorship connection between Lotus cars and the Norwich City Football Club.
Maybach Mutilation
Jay-Z and Kanye West have ‘customised’ a new Maybach 57S – destroying a car that retails for more than $945,000 in Australia.
Nip ‘n’ tuck for Malaysia’s favourite
Malaysia’s number one selling car, and one of the cheapest available in Australia, has been face-lifted.
Swift Sport warming up!
Plugging the gap between mundane light hatch and proper hot hatch is this second-generation Swift Sport, which looks almost identical to the Swift S Concept shown at the Geneva motor show in March.
Audi’s Urban Vision
Audi has released a series of official sketches depicting an urban based concept car it plans to unveil as part of a new city mobility project at next month’s Frankfurt motor show.
New-gen i30 imminent
Four years old, and a consistent top 10 seller in Australia, the Hyundai i30 will enter its second generation next month, with the all-new model to debut at the Frankfurt motor show in early September.
Calls for QLD speed camera warnings
The RACQ is calling for better signs to warn drivers of new speed cameras on Queensland’s M1.
World’s Tightest Parallel Parking Record
A VW loving stunt driver has incredibly managed a record breaking perfect parallel park – with just 26 centimetres to manoeuvre in.
Rowan Atkinson crashes McLaren F1
Rowan Atkinson crashed his McLaren F1 supercar for the second time, with reports saying the star comedian ‘cheated death’ after the car spun, collided with a road sign and set on fire.
Slim eyes for facelifted S5
Audi has brought the look of its A5/S5 coupe, convertible and Sportback range in-line with the just-released all-new A6.
GM swaps red ink for black
Nothing like a near-death experience to get the blood pumping. And so it is with General Motors today announcing second quarter net income of US$2.5 billion, marking the company’s sixth consecutive profitable quarter.
Chrysler SRT here in 2012
Chrysler’s in-house performance division will make a comeback to Australia in 2012 with the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 arriving in the first quarter, and the Chrysler 300C SRT8 here mid-year.
Batmobile Tumbler cruising in Pittsburgh
Be warned that the following footage will make your anticipation levels for the next instalment of Batman peak.
BMW’s electric dreams
BMW has lifted the covers on concept versions of its two i models – the full electric i3 city car, and active hybrid i8 supercar.
If cars could talk, insurance claims may sink
When it comes to motoring prowess, Italians are arguably masters of the road. Adding to the nation’s gamut of auto achievements, which include Ducati, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati, is an intelligent new software application that may change the way we drive.
BMW’s hybrid supercar
BMW has revealed its new ‘i’ brand, part of a drive to produce eco-friendly cars that are still fun to drive.
The world’s most efficient electric car
Acclaimed formula one racing car designer and creator of the iconic McLaren F1 supercar, has gone from fast to frugal with his latest design, the ultra compact T.27 city vehicle, claimed by its maker to be the world’s most efficient electric car.
Blonde Supercar crash
A parade showcasing some of the world’s best and most expensive supercars ended with one hapless blonde crashing her $370,000 Bentley Azure into a $111,000 Mercedes S Class.
Hyundai’s Korean Accent
The onslaught of new and updated models continues at Hyundai with the arrival of the fourth generation Accent in Australia.
Big Jonah inside Lambo’s whale
World rugby superstar Jonah Lomu, recently visited Lamborghini HQ and managed to fold his 196cm/125 kg frame into the new Aventador LP 700-4.
Competition to heat up in car market
Competition is set to heat up in Australia’s car industry, following Japanese car maker Toyota announcing a roll out of new car models over the next 18 months.
Peugeot promises GTI revival
Peugeot has promised it will revive the GTI legend with its forthcoming 208 range next year. Replacing the seven-year-old 207 range, the all-new 208 will be shown at the Geneva motor show in February.
Pippa Middleton’s $60k BMW gets clamped
Her rear has won the world over but now another rear of hers is making headlines. Pictures have emerged showing the back of Pippa Middleton’s car being clamped.
Benz goes back in Black Series
The 4.0-litre CRT M3 finale-party has officially been crashed by the boys at AMG, with the unveiling of the long-awaited C63 AMG Black Series.
