Coupes under $80k
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If you’re lucky enough to in the market for a new luxury coupe, you’ll be able to net a bunch of powerful and stylish cars for your sub-$80k budget. Despite being limited to only two doors, coupes in this price range double down on the cool, as well as technology, design, speed and quality.
What’s more, the sheer volume of in this price range is high, so you’ll be well catered for in terms of options.

BMW 2 Series
The smallest offering of BMW’s coupe range, the 2 Series blends a small body with BMW’s famous driving characteristics. A number of engine options are available and the car comes in a convertible body style too.

Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
The Mercedes-Benz CLA is a bit of a weird one, in that it has four-doors but still retains coupe bodylines and is classed as such. Even still, the CLA is a pint-sized package that definitely punches above its weight grade.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Stepping up from the CLA, Mercedes offers the C-Class coupe. It’s larger, more powerful and costs a little more, but you’ll be rewarded with its sizeable interior and nicer materials in the interior.

Paris Motor Show: Volkswagen XL Sport
Isn’t Volkswagen meant to be the sensible one? Apparently it’s decided to let its hair down in Paris, with the surprise unveiling of the XL Sport

Paris Motor Show: Audi TT Sportback
The German manufacturers’ race to fill every possible niche shows no sign of reaching the chequered flag

Next Holden Commodore will be built in Germany, designed by Australia
Australian-born Opel designer confirms the next Opel Insignia – the car widely tipped to replace Holden Commodore in Australia after 2017 – will draw heavily on the striking Opel Monza concept

Volvo confirms ‘XC40’ baby SUV
2014 Paris Motor Show: Volvo boss reveals that an ‘XC40’ baby SUV is in development for 2018

Porsche Cayenne S e-hybrid plugs in
2014 Paris Motor Show: Porsche has added a third plug-in hybrid to its range with the launch of the new Cayenne S e-hybrid

Bentley Mulsanne Speed is fastest office on wheels
2014 Paris Motor Show: The super-fast, supremely luxurious new Bentley Mulsanne Speed is billed as the fastest and most elegant office space in the world, with a top speed of 305km/h

Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4 hybrid supercar will not be built
2014 Paris Motor Show: Lamborghini R&D boss says there is zero chance of the Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4 plug-in hybrid being built by the Sant’Agata Bolognese factory

Honda Civic Type R revealed
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WHEELS LIVE: Paris Motor Show 2014
Wheels is on the ground in France to bring you news from the Paris Mondial de l’Automobile show as it happens. Stay tuned for regular updates

Audi TT Sportback concept unveiled
2014 Paris Motor Show: Audi has put two extra doors on its iconic sports coupe to create the TT Sportback concept

Volkswagen XL Sport revealed
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Peugeot 308 Review
French small car proves it has the ability to rival the Golf

Lamborghini Asterion debuts
2014 Paris Motor Show: First hybrid supercar from Lambo glides in with uncharacteristic silence

Mercedes amps up plug-in hybrids
Late to the party, but Benz promises a rush of “smarter” hybrid cars

Revealed: Lamborghini Asterion LPI-910
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Audi S1 Group B hot lap video
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As the heat, dust and heartbreak of the 2014 Australasian Safari starts to settle, we revisit our catch-up with cross-country champion Bruce Garland ahead of the 2010 event

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