Raging Cape wildfires and flash floods have ravaged the Red Hill tarmac in 2024. This is evidenced by scarred sections of tarmac that are rough as guts. But that’s no challenge for the A45 S’s ...

Affalterbach’s latest A45 has the world’s highest specific output production four-cylinder, making it one of the most capable hot hatches on the market today. A number of tuners have applied ...

The first A45 version of the gen-three W176 entered the hot hatch market with a hell of a bang in 2013, its 2.0-litre turbo four knocking out a startling 360hp. Hooked up to a Speedshift seven ...

This is perhaps the greatest departure from the old A45. Once a flat-footed, firm-riding hatch that placed grip over finesse, the latest A45 S has enviable all-round abilities, capable and ...