2025 Audi S3 hatchback and sedan updated with more power and performance tech to take on Mercedes-Benz A-Class and BMW 1 and 2 Series

2025 Audi S3 hatchback and sedan updated with more power and performance tech to take on Mercedes-Benz A-Class and BMW 1 and 2 Series

9 Apr 2024 by Chris Thompson

Following the updated Audi A3 and the introduction of its AllStreet variant, the sharper and faster Audi S3 Sportback hatch and sedan have also been tweaked to make it… even sharper and faster. ...Read more
Hyper hatch heroes! The 2023 Audi RS3 Sportback has just landed in Australia, so how does it stack up against the reigning Mercedes-AMG A45?

Hyper hatch heroes! The 2023 Audi RS3 Sportback has just landed in Australia, so how does it stack up against the reigning Mercedes-AMG A45?

27 Aug 2022 by Tony O'Kane

These days, the upper echelon of the hot hatch segment is a veritable arms race between just two hi-po superpowers: Mercedes-AMG and Audi Sport. Since Mercedes made its first attempt to muscle in on ...Read more
Best sports cars arriving in 2022

Best sports cars arriving in 2022

30 Jun 2022 by Tim Nicholson

There might not be too many new sports cars landing in 2022, but the few models that are scheduled to go on sale are significant. Read more
2022 Audi RS3 price and features: Still cheaper than its Mercedes-AMG A45 rival despite price increase for new-gen model

2022 Audi RS3 price and features: Still cheaper than its Mercedes-AMG A45 rival despite price increase for new-gen model

19 Nov 2021 by Tim Nicholson

Audi has increased pricing for its new-generation RS3 performance sedan and hatch, but it's still more affordable than its key rival.Pricing for the new RS3 in five-door Sportback hatch guise kicks ...Read more
Audi RS3 2022: Can the new Mercedes-AMG A45 S rival compete in the hyper hatch market?

Audi RS3 2022: Can the new Mercedes-AMG A45 S rival compete in the hyper hatch market?

14 Oct 2021 by Stephen Ottley

The humble hot hatch is no longer humble.The modern hot hatch is a very different beast to the original Mini Cooper S or Volkswagen Golf GTI, with the latest creations from Audi Sport and Mercedes- ...Read more
2022 Audi RS3 revealed: New Mercedes-AMG A45 S rival goes official with five cylinders, all-wheel drive with drift mode, and aggressive styling

2022 Audi RS3 revealed: New Mercedes-AMG A45 S rival goes official with five cylinders, all-wheel drive with drift mode, and aggressive styling

19 Jul 2021 by Justin Hilliard

Audi Sport has officially revealed the third-generation RS3, with the new hyper hatch and sedan set to rocket into Australian showrooms in the first half of next year with a five-cylinder engine ...Read more
2022 Audi RS3 puts Mercedes-AMG A45 S on notice! Drift mode engaged as new AWD monster uses five cylinders to outsprint biggest rival

2022 Audi RS3 puts Mercedes-AMG A45 S on notice! Drift mode engaged as new AWD monster uses five cylinders to outsprint biggest rival

22 Jun 2021 by Justin Hilliard

Audi Sport has fired a warning shot at archrival Mercedes-AMG, confirming that its third-generation RS3 will not only offer a drift mode for the first time, but will crucially also be quicker and ...Read more
Mercedes-AMG A45 S 2020 vs the world: How does the new 'sports car' compare to the Audi RS3 and BMW M2 Competition?

Mercedes-AMG A45 S 2020 vs the world: How does the new 'sports car' compare to the Audi RS3 and BMW M2 Competition?

2 Mar 2020 by Justin Hilliard

Don’t make the mistake of calling the second-generation A45 a hot hatch, as Mercedes-AMG will be quick to point out it’s not one ...Read more
Audi Australia readying 13 new hardcore RS sports cars for 2020

Audi Australia readying 13 new hardcore RS sports cars for 2020

4 Feb 2020 by Tung Nguyen

Audi Australia is preparing a torrent of new RS and less-potent S models to launch this year that is expected to give a massive boost to its sportscar sales.No less than 12 full-fat Audi Sport models ...Read more
New Audi A3 2021: Everything we know so far

New Audi A3 2021: Everything we know so far

1 Feb 2020 by Tung Nguyen

Audi's A3 small car has been a staple in the luxury carmaker's line-up for three generations now, but a new iteration of the BMW 1 Series and Mercedes-Benz A-Class rival is just around the corner.The ...Read more
Audi RS3 Sportback 2017 pricing and spec confirmed

Audi RS3 Sportback 2017 pricing and spec confirmed

29 Nov 2017 by Justin Hilliard

Audi Australia introduced its facelifted RS3 Sportback this week with the five-door hot hatch picking up a new engine. Read more
2018 Audi RS3 Sportback charges into Geneva

2018 Audi RS3 Sportback charges into Geneva

13 Feb 2017 by Haitham Razagui

Audi has unveiled the updated RS3 Sportback and confirmed it will receive the new all-aluminium 2.5-litre turbo-petrol five-cylinder engine Read more
Behind the scenes of the 2016 Paris motor show

Behind the scenes of the 2016 Paris motor show

4 Oct 2016 by Malcolm Flynn

The Paris motor show hid a treasure trove of other interesting vehicles from the past and present. Read more
2017 RS3 sedan launches Audi Sport brand in Paris

2017 RS3 sedan launches Audi Sport brand in Paris

30 Sep 2016 by Malcolm Flynn

Audi's performance arm has a new boss, a new name and a new car to celebrate its new direction, the tough and terrific looking new RS3. Read more
Ferrari's twin-turbo V8 wins International Engine of the Year award

Ferrari's twin-turbo V8 wins International Engine of the Year award

10 Jun 2016 by John Carey

Ferrari has won its first top engine "Oscar". The 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 from the legendary Italian brand is the International Engine of the Year. ...Read more
Best luxury cars of 2015

Best luxury cars of 2015

26 Dec 2015 by Paul Gover

Even below six figures, there are styling and performance high-flyers. Read more
2015 Audi RS3 | Car of the Year video

2015 Audi RS3 | Car of the Year video

7 Dec 2015 by CarsGuide team

The Audi RS3 was one of the 11 finalists chosen to compete for the 2015 CarsGuide Car of the Year crown. Read more
2015 Car of the Year | how the finalists were chosen

2015 Car of the Year | how the finalists were chosen

4 Dec 2015 by Richard Blackburn

There are few bad cars on the road these days, which made it tougher than ever to pick a field for CarsGuide's 2015 Car of the Year award.The process started in December last year. A week after we ...Read more
Kia Sorento wins 2015 Car of the Year | video

Kia Sorento wins 2015 Car of the Year | video

4 Dec 2015 by Paul Gover

Kia's family seven-seater stands out, setting a precedent in a singular field. Read more
2015 Car of the Year preview

2015 Car of the Year preview

27 Nov 2015 by Richard Blackburn

This year's line-up is a dream team of pace machines, heavy-hitters and all-rounders. Read more
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