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
2017 Geneva Motor Show: Volkswagen Arteon revealed
Here’s our first close look at Volkswagen’s four-door coupe replacement that arrives in October
2017 Mitsubishi ASX review video
Periodic updates have kept the ageing Mitsubishi ASX selling in big numbers, so let’s find out how this small SUV stacks up in 2017.
2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS spy shots
Daimler’s big four-door coupe has been spotted testing in Scandinavia
2018 Holden Commodore falls into French ownership
BREAKING: Long term future of Holden’s European-sourced models in doubt after deal to sell Opel and Vauxhall to PSA, owner of Peugeot and Citroen.
Toyota HiAce Review Video
The venerable Toyota HiAce is a market-dominating survivor. As other brands have evolved into plusher more ergonomic business tools the HiAce has nonetheless remained Australia’s favourite box on wheels.
2017 Geneva Motor Show: Infiniti reveals high-tech 2018 Q50
If you thought it hasn’t been long between Q50 updates you were right.
Toyota C-HR designer wants proper performance variant
The man behind Toyota’s edgy C-HR is a performance freak, and he wants his compact SUV baby to morph into something properly swift. Is a C-HR GT4 on the way?
2017 Geneva Motor Show: Chevrolet teases Camaro Track concept
Chevrolet is pushing into Europe with all the power and torque it can muster.
Man attempts to sell Toyota Corolla for $159,500
No, this isn’t a joke
2017 Geneva Motor Show: Infiniti Q60 Project Black S revealed
Infiniti’s spin on a Nissan GT-R-fettled BMW M4 rival is set to arrive at Geneva.
2017 Geneva Motor Show: Honda Civic Type R images leaked
Here’s our first unofficial look at Honda’s hot hatch wearing its showroom skin.
BMW F10 M5 ceases production
Fifth-gen BMW muscle sedan makes way for storming successor
2017 F1 dubbed with old-school engines is amazing
Clever audio gives latest F1 cars V8, V10 and V12 soundtracks
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace revealed ahead of 2017 Geneva Motor Show
Volkswagen has joined the seven-seater club with a stretched version of its popular Tiguan SUV revealed at the Geneva motor show.
Shane van Gisbergen dominates at Clipsal 500
All the motorsport news and results from last weekend’s racing.
2017 Geneva Motor Show: Mercedes-AMG GT Concept revealed
The growing Mercedes-AMG GT range is now in the family way, giving us a first look at an all-new four-door sports coupe
PCOTY 2017: Behind the scenes
Key fights and mosquito nibbles fail to overshadow the on-road delights – and little dampens Cockburn’s spirit
The age of the car vending machine has arrived
US-based car vending machines take online shopping to the next level.
Volvo S90: 2017 Car of the Year contender
Swedish seduction and safety can only go so far.
Will the 2017 F1 season title be Daniel Ricciardo’s to lose?
This year could be Australian Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo’s best chance at securing a maiden World Championship.
BMW M2 Pure: Performance Car of the Year 2017 #4
Back to basics Bavarian proves a big hit
French takeover of future Holden Commodore’s maker a ‘done deal’: report
Media reports surfacing today say PSA Group now has boardroom approval to buy the underperforming Opel — and production of the future Holden Commodore — from GM
Why you shouldn’t buy a mid-sized SUV just yet
Mazda, Holden, Honda, Jeep, Skoda and Peugeot are set to update their mid-size SUV entrants this year, and if you’re shopping in the segment you may want to take note.
New cars on sale in Australia: March – April, 2017
If you’re thinking of buying a new car in the coming months, it’s worth knowing which new models are on their way.
