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.

Holden’s new ‘world beating’ SS
Holden has unveiled the VF Commodore it plans to take on the world with – the new, high-performance SS.

Holden’s billion dollar baby
Holden’s new VF Commodore – which will contribute a staggering $2 billion to the Australian economy – is not even on sale yet, but work has already begun on its replacement.

MINI’s world first 360 backflip
As far as car stunts go, this is a doozy. In what MINI is calling a world first, the brand has performed an ‘unassisted 360 degree backflip’.

First Ford-built FPV fires up
OK. It may look, feel, go, and stop just like last year’s FPV GT R-Spec. But the black sedan you see here is the first Falcon with a GT badge to be completely built for customer delivery at the 53 year-old Campbellfield plant since the demise of XB GT in 1976.

World’s safest car
It’s official: Volvo has built the world’s safest car. And it doesn’t just protect drivers.

The cars of David Beckham
When he’s not busy spreading the good word of the global game, what sort of vehicle does football superstar David Beckham choose to cruise around in?

Spain’s crazy supercar
Spaniards like to live life on the edge. After all, it is a nation that jogs in front of steamrolling, hyped-up bulls for fun So it should come as no surprise that Spain’s latest supercar, the Spano R, is a little…insane. Boasting a new 228kW turbocharged five-cylinder engine, the compact SUV is capable of 0-100km/h in just 5.5 seconds, yet will use just 8.8L/100km.

Nissan turns a new LEAF
Nissan has given its electric, earth-hugging, LEAF a makeover – with more than 100 significant changes. Headlining the improvements are a boost in range, a much-needed drop in price and better charging performance.

Stunning Bugatti concept
Looks awesome doesn’t it. Sadly though, this Bugatti concept may never get off the design screen. In fact, it’s not even an official concept from Bugatti itself.

2013 Holden VF Commodore unveiled
Behold, the all-important VF Commodore.

Merc reveals pocket rocket
Mercedes-Benz has released official images of its much anticipated A45 AMG.

Leaked! McLaren P1 breaks cover
Official shots of the production-ready McLaren P1 have been leaked ahead of its Geneva Motor Show debut.

Revealed! New VW Golf GTI
The all-new MK II Volkswagen Golf GTI has been revealed ahead of its Geneva Motor Show debut.

Renault’s ‘funky’ Captur crossover
Hot on the heels of the massively successful Mazda CX-5, Renault is bringing a so-called Urban Crossover to market, called the Captur.<

F1 v V8 Supercar v Supercar
So it’s official. A Formula 1 car is faster than a V8 Supercar and a superbike. A lot faster.

Reinventing the wheel: The airless tyre
Throw away your jacks, spares and puncture repair kits. The future is here.

The next gen of Supercar
Remember this moment, you’re experiencing history. The world of supercars is the same no more. Change has come to the supercar market, with the Geneva Motor Show ushering in a new era of supercar exotica – the hybrid.

Millionaires ‘not good enough’ for McLaren/Ferrari
Got a few million to spare? Fancy yourself a McLaren P1 or LaFerrari? Forget it.

F1 stars and their cars
What do F1 drivers use on the road? Wheels finds out.

The $1.74 million motor home
Sick of the dreary family caravan? Buy this.

McLaren VS snowboarder
Think the McLaren MP4-12C was built only for the track? Think again.

Americana: on the ground in NY
American’s are a funny lot.

AMG’s new bitumen burner is the rich man’s WRX
In Australia small cars dominate the marketplace, so it was inevitable that AMG would bring its addictive brand of madness to play.

Revealed! Convertible Toyota 86
Images of the hotly anticipated Toyota 86 convertible have been released ahead of its Geneva Motor Show debut.