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.

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Ferrari 458 Speciale A makes powerful entrance
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Land Rover Discovery Sport fully revealed
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Mercedes-AMG GT, Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG aim for beyond 400kW
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Ford Falcon XR8 prices and details
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Mercedes-Benz commits to ‘DiesOtto’ fuel miser
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Infiniti Q80 Hybrid revealed
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Land Rover Discovery family set to grow
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Kia Picanto likely for Oz
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Holden Barina replacement revealed by Opel
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Holden seeks Opel’s help to get back to Number One in Oz
Holden could add five new Opel models – including a Commodore replacement – to its Australian range as it chases a return to the top of sales charts by 2020

Range Rover Sport SVR to take on aftermarket tuners
2014 Paris Motor Show: Range Rover Sport SVR takes fight back to niche tuners profiting on Land Rover’s products

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
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Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4 hybrid supercar will not be built
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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

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