Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off its facelifted A-Class hatchback and sedan for 2023, with a styling refresh and mild-hybrid powertrains across the range headlining the update. Being a mid-cycle update, styling tweaks are more evolutionary rather than revolutionary, with the front fascia gaining a new LED light array, a […]
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PerformanceDrive’s Top 10 Best Cars of 2020 – Editor’s Picks
It was definitely a year many of us will never forget. But in dusting off the turmoil, we thought we’d take a look back at some of the more positive aspects of the year in terms of new vehicle arrivals. Welcome to our top 10 best cars of 2020 — […]
2020 Mercedes-AMG A 45 S review (video)
Yes, this is the most powerful hot hatch currently on the market. But is there more to the 2020 Mercedes-AMG A 45 S than sheer power? Surely it offers other, perhaps more rational and useable attributes? Let’s take a look. As you’ve probably assumed, the A 45 S is the […]
Video: 2020 Mercedes-AMG A 45 S – Detailed review (POV)
This is the most powerful hot hatch in the world. It has a retail price of just under AU$100k, but it offers the performance of some Porsches and even Ferraris and Lambos of not that long ago. How good is it? It’s called the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S. Beneath the […]
Mercedes-AMG A 45 S now available with Pirelli Trofeo R tyres
Need more grip from your Mercedes-AMG A 45 S super hatch? Didn’t think so. But in case you do, Mercedes Australia has just announced a hardcore Pirelli P-Zero Trofeo R tyre option. The track-suitable tyre is now available as an official option on the A 45 S and the CLA […]
2020 Mercedes-AMG A 45, A 45 S officially revealed
Following a number of teasers and spy videos, the all-new 2020 Mercedes-AMG A 45 has finally been revealed. It comes in as the most powerful production hot hatch ever. The new CLA 45 AMG debuts as well. Two versions are being introduced, including the A 45 and CLA 45, and […]
2020 Mercedes-AMG A 45 wants you to drift (video)
We haven’t heard much about the new 2020 Mercedes-AMG A 45 super hatch, following an official teaser just before Christmas. But now the company has released another exciting teaser, showing off the drifting potential of the car. The 2020 A 45 will be based on the latest A-Class, which debuted […]