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Craig Toone explores what might have been if BMW had put its E36 M3 Compact into production – a concept car that hinted at the hyper-hatch formula years before it became a genre. Based on an original article by Jethro Noble, first published in Rush XP1.
NEWS
Craig Toone
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26 June 2025
Koenigsegg’s new flagship blends 1,603bhp with road legality, weight-saving focus and a record-setting debut – all rooted in a personal legacy.
Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear Is a 1,603bhp Thoroughbred
NEWS
Ken Pearson
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25 June 2025
The next generation AMG GT four-door will be electric, and the 1,341bhp tri-motor prototype gives us an advanced preview.
Concept AMG GT XX Previews New Electric Hyper Saloon
NEWS
Craig Toone
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25 June 2025
Callum and Wood & Pickett reveal a £75k Mini restomod with 110bhp, modern detailing, bespoke trim and classic looks, set to debut at the 2025 Heveningham Concours.
Callum and Wood & Pickett Reveal £75,000 Coachbuilt Mini Restomod
NEWS
Ken Pearson
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21 June 2025
Following the announcement of its 7:46.13 lap time at the Nürburgring, Volkswagen has revealed full details of the Edition 50 model, created to honour half a century of Golf GTI production.
New Edition 50 is the Most Powerful Golf GTI
NEWS
Craig Toone
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21 June 2025
HWA will enter its 190E Evo restomod in the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours – a race-prepped tribute to DTM legends, with a crew steeped in touring car history.
HWA Confirms Race-Spec 190E Evo Restomod for 2026 N24 Entry
NEWS
Ken Pearson
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18 June 2025
Two new variants gain Virtual Gear Shift, GT-specific styling, and powerful dual-motor drivetrains. Order books are open now.
New EV9 GT and Kia EV6 GT Facelift Go On Sale
REVIEW
Craig Toone
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18 June 2025
Facelifted and rearmed with 641bhp, Kia’s flagship EV prefers long strides to sharp stabs. We head deep into the Highlands to see if the GT now walks the walk.
Kia EV6 GT Facelift Review – Subtle Updates, Sharper Purpose
NEWS
Ken Pearson
|
17 June 2025
Technology transferred from the Corvette E-Ray creates a new V8-hybrid hypercar. Aaron Stokes explores the new range-topper.
X Factor - New Corvette ZR1X Gains Hybrid Power to Develop 1250bhp
NEWS
Craig Toone
|
15 June 2025
Ferrari’s Le Mans streak continues – but McLaren’s 2027 return is now in motion, and this time it’s bringing customers into the campaign.
McLaren Project Endurance Revealed – Le Mans Hypercar for the Few
COMMENT
Craig Toone
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15 June 2025
It looked iconic on film – but Bond’s DB5 didn’t belong anywhere near Xenia’s F355. Here’s what he should have been driving in GoldenEye.
Car Casting: GoldenEye - Bond’s DB5 Never Stood a Chance
NEWS
Craig Toone
|
14 June 2025
Peugeot enters the EV hot hatch race with 276bhp E-208 GTi complete with bespoke Cup 2 tyres.
Peugeot E-208 GTi: The First Electric GTi Debuts at Le Mans
Koenigsegg’s new flagship blends 1,603bhp with road legality, weight-saving focus and a record-setting debut – all rooted in a personal legacy.

Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear Is a 1,603bhp Thoroughbred
Koenigsegg’s new flagship blends 1,603bhp with road legality, weight-saving focus and a record-setting debut – all rooted in a personal legacy.
Craig Toone
|
26 Jun 2025
The next generation AMG GT four-door will be electric, and the 1,341bhp tri-motor prototype gives us an advanced preview.

Concept AMG GT XX Previews New Electric Hyper Saloon
The next generation AMG GT four-door will be electric, and the 1,341bhp tri-motor prototype gives us an advanced preview.
Ken Pearson
|
25 Jun 2025
Callum and Wood & Pickett reveal a £75k Mini restomod with 110bhp, modern detailing, bespoke trim and classic looks, set to debut at the 2025 Heveningham Concours.

Callum and Wood & Pickett Reveal £75,000 Coachbuilt Mini Restomod
Callum and Wood & Pickett reveal a £75k Mini restomod with 110bhp, modern detailing, bespoke trim and classic looks, set to debut at the 2025 Heveningham Concours.
Craig Toone
|
25 Jun 2025
Following the announcement of its 7:46.13 lap time at the Nürburgring, Volkswagen has revealed full details of the Edition 50 model, created to honour half a century of Golf GTI production.

New Edition 50 is the Most Powerful Golf GTI
Following the announcement of its 7:46.13 lap time at the Nürburgring, Volkswagen has revealed full details of the Edition 50 model, created to honour half a century of Golf GTI production.
Ken Pearson
|
21 Jun 2025
HWA will enter its 190E Evo restomod in the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours – a race-prepped tribute to DTM legends, with a crew steeped in touring car history.

HWA Confirms Race-Spec 190E Evo Restomod for 2026 N24 Entry
HWA will enter its 190E Evo restomod in the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours – a race-prepped tribute to DTM legends, with a crew steeped in touring car history.
Craig Toone
|
21 Jun 2025
Two new variants gain Virtual Gear Shift, GT-specific styling, and powerful dual-motor drivetrains. Order books are open now.

New EV9 GT and Kia EV6 GT Facelift Go On Sale
Two new variants gain Virtual Gear Shift, GT-specific styling, and powerful dual-motor drivetrains. Order books are open now.
Ken Pearson
|
18 Jun 2025
Facelifted and rearmed with 641bhp, Kia’s flagship EV prefers long strides to sharp stabs. We head deep into the Highlands to see if the GT now walks the walk.

Kia EV6 GT Facelift Review – Subtle Updates, Sharper Purpose
Facelifted and rearmed with 641bhp, Kia’s flagship EV prefers long strides to sharp stabs. We head deep into the Highlands to see if the GT now walks the walk.
Craig Toone
|
18 Jun 2025
Technology transferred from the Corvette E-Ray creates a new V8-hybrid hypercar. Aaron Stokes explores the new range-topper.

X Factor - New Corvette ZR1X Gains Hybrid Power to Develop 1250bhp
Technology transferred from the Corvette E-Ray creates a new V8-hybrid hypercar. Aaron Stokes explores the new range-topper.
Ken Pearson
|
17 Jun 2025
Ferrari’s Le Mans streak continues – but McLaren’s 2027 return is now in motion, and this time it’s bringing customers into the campaign.

McLaren Project Endurance Revealed – Le Mans Hypercar for the Few
Ferrari’s Le Mans streak continues – but McLaren’s 2027 return is now in motion, and this time it’s bringing customers into the campaign.
Craig Toone
|
15 Jun 2025
It looked iconic on film – but Bond’s DB5 didn’t belong anywhere near Xenia’s F355. Here’s what he should have been driving in GoldenEye.

Car Casting: GoldenEye - Bond’s DB5 Never Stood a Chance
It looked iconic on film – but Bond’s DB5 didn’t belong anywhere near Xenia’s F355. Here’s what he should have been driving in GoldenEye.
Craig Toone
|
15 Jun 2025

Peugeot E-208 GTi: The First Electric GTi Debuts at Le Mans
Peugeot enters the EV hot hatch race with 276bhp E-208 GTi complete with bespoke Cup 2 tyres.
Craig Toone
|
14 Jun 2025
How exactly do you celebrate 50 years of what is arguably the quintessential hot hatch? A 07:46:13 lap of the Nürburgring seems to be VW’s approach.

Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 is the Fastest Golf Ever
How exactly do you celebrate 50 years of what is arguably the quintessential hot hatch? A 07:46:13 lap of the Nürburgring seems to be VW’s approach.
Craig Toone
|
13 Jun 2025
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The Original Hyper-hatch – The E36 M3 Compact
Craig Toone explores what might have been if BMW had put its E36 M3 Compact into production – a concept car that hinted at the hyper-hatch formula years before it became a genre. Based on an original article by Jethro Noble, first published in Rush XP1.
Craig Toone
9 May 2025
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Ferrari 430 Scuderia in the Scottish Borders
E39 M5 in Derbyshire's Peak District
Subaru Impreza P1 on the West Pennine Moors
Ford Racing Puma, Holme Moss Summit
Group test - Finding the best second-hand hot hatch for £5,000
Megane R26.R takes on the Snake Pass
Brock Yates & the Cannonball Run
Monaro VXR 6.0, Forest of Bowland
Porsche 968 Club Sport Buying Guide
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