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
From Toyota Yaris GR and Ford Fiesta ST to Mercedes-AMG A45 S and Mini JCW GP, 2020 has been the year of the hot hatch

From Toyota Yaris GR and Ford Fiesta ST to Mercedes-AMG A45 S and Mini JCW GP, 2020 has been the year of the hot hatch

19 Dec 2020 by Tung Nguyen

There is no doubt 2020 has been a tough year all round, but hot hatch fans had more than a few reasons to rejoice with a long line of fresh metal to keep them happy. Read more
2020 Mercedes-AMG sales running hot in Australia following A35, A45 S, GLC43, CLA35 and CLA45 S launches

2020 Mercedes-AMG sales running hot in Australia following A35, A45 S, GLC43, CLA35 and CLA45 S launches

12 Dec 2020 by Justin Hilliard

One in every five Mercedes vehicles sold in Australia so far in 2020 has been of the high-performance AMG variety, which is the quite the achievement considering the obvious challenges this year has ...Read more
Best hatchbacks arriving in 2020

Best hatchbacks arriving in 2020

26 May 2020 by Justin Hilliard

Up until recently, hatchbacks were the most popular type of new vehicle... then the SUV came along and moved things along. Read more
Mercedes-AMG's A45 gets all the attention, but here's what people actually buy

Mercedes-AMG's A45 gets all the attention, but here's what people actually buy

25 May 2020 by Justin Hilliard

Let’s face it: the Mercedes-AMG A45 gets all the headlines because it is arguably the benchmark hot hatch – but it’s not even the most popular small performance car the German brand ...Read more
New Mercedes-AMG A45 S 2020 tuned to Porsche 911-crushing 386kW

New Mercedes-AMG A45 S 2020 tuned to Porsche 911-crushing 386kW

29 Apr 2020 by Tung Nguyen

Boasting the highest output yet for any production four-cylinder engine, the 310kW/500Nm Mercedes-AMG A45 S hyper hatch should be more than enough performance for most.However, if you want to take it ...Read more
New Mercedes-AMG A45 S Edition 1 2020 pricing and specs detailed: Audi RS3 rival gains unique look

New Mercedes-AMG A45 S Edition 1 2020 pricing and specs detailed: Audi RS3 rival gains unique look

16 Apr 2020 by Laura Berry

Mercedes-AMG has announced pricing and specifications for the Edition 1 version of the new A45 S hyper hatch, which launched in Australia this week. 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
New Mercedes-AMG A45 S and CLA45 S 2020 pricing and spec confirmed: More power, higher cost for Audi RS3 rivals

New Mercedes-AMG A45 S and CLA45 S 2020 pricing and spec confirmed: More power, higher cost for Audi RS3 rivals

26 Feb 2020 by Tung Nguyen

Mercedes-AMG has confirmed pricing for its flagship A45 S hot hatch and CLA45 S go-fast sedan, which will set buyers back $93,600 before on-road costs and $111,200 respectively.Both versions are ...Read more
AMG signature sound "very important" for electric era, says boss

AMG signature sound "very important" for electric era, says boss

11 Sep 2019 by Malcolm Flynn

As AMG prepares to expand into the world of electrified models, the Mercedes performance brand is hell bent on bringing its trademark aural excitement with it. Read more
Mercedes-AMG A45 and CLA45 2020 revealed

Mercedes-AMG A45 and CLA45 2020 revealed

4 Jul 2019 by Tom White

Mercedes-AMG has revealed its top-of-the-line A45 hot-hatch and CLA45 sedan, featuring the world’s most powerful production four-cylinder engine. ...Read more
The world's most powerful hot hatch is on its way

The world's most powerful hot hatch is on its way

7 Jun 2019 by Matt Campbell

The world’s most powerful four-cylinder engine is on its way to the new-generation Mercedes-AMG A45 hatchback. ...Read more
Mercedes-AMG A35 2019 spied testing at the Nürburgring

Mercedes-AMG A35 2019 spied testing at the Nürburgring

27 Jun 2018 by Andrew Chesterton

It's a sound to warm the hearts of hot-hatch fans everywhere; the new Mercedes-AMG A35 rumbling into life before firing off into the distance at the Nürburgring. ...Read more
Mercedes-AMG range to boom courtesy of new smaller models

Mercedes-AMG range to boom courtesy of new smaller models

8 Mar 2018 by Matt Campbell

The Mercedes-AMG range is set to expand exponentially on the back of the launch of a revamped range of smaller models from the German performance specialist. Read more
Production Hyundai RN30 possible, but not yet

Production Hyundai RN30 possible, but not yet

3 Oct 2016 by Malcolm Flynn

Hyundai has the hardware to build the RN30 Focus RS and A45 AMG super hot hatch rival, but needs to make i30N a success first. Read more
A45 AMG power hike crowns Mercedes A-Class update for 2016

A45 AMG power hike crowns Mercedes A-Class update for 2016

3 Jul 2015 by John Carey

Elbowing Audi aside, Mercedes-AMG has reclaimed its place at the front of the hot hatchback pack. Read more
Goodwood is how a motor show should be done | comment

Goodwood is how a motor show should be done | comment

2 Jul 2015 by Paul Gover

The people trying to re-start a real motor show in Australia should have been in Britain last weekend.They would have learned everything they need to know at the world's most successful new car show ...Read more
Premium brands show their wares at Aus GP

Premium brands show their wares at Aus GP

13 Mar 2015 by Paul Gover

Albert Park hosts motoring's finest this weekend - and there will be an F1 race, too. Read more
Merc head office probes two-year order delay

Merc head office probes two-year order delay

21 Feb 2014 by Craig Duff

Benz board member and head of research and development Dr Thomas Weber says the global popularity of the A, B, CLA and soon-to-launch GLA-Class cars has stretched production capacity. That's before ...Read more
2014 World Car of the Year shortlist

2014 World Car of the Year shortlist

14 Feb 2014 by Karla Pincott

The New York motor show in April will see the announcement of which vehicle has won the 2014 World COTY, and there looks to be a tough -- and very varied -- field of finalists.Last year's winner was ...Read more
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