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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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13 June 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
NEWS
Craig Toone
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11 June 2025
Caterham celebrates the end of a 50-year Ford engine legacy with a lightweight special that blends nostalgia, performance and exclusive design cues.
Caterham Seven 310 Encore Marks the End of the Sigma Era
NEWS
Ken Pearson
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9 June 2025
Minimal changes turn the Le Mans racer into the 697bhp track day special.
Track-Only Aston Martin Valkyrie LM Announced
NEWS
Ken Pearson
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6 June 2025
What happens when you take a racing prototype and rework it for the road? Porsche answers that question with the 963 RSP – a one-off creation channelling the spirit of their first roadgoing Le Mans racer.
Porsche 963 RSP is a Road Legal Le Mans Racer
OUR CARS
Alex Dunlop
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6 June 2025
Two years. 20,000 miles. Zero regrets. Alex Dunlop reflects on life with a manual 2.7-litre Porsche Cayman – from compost bags in the frunk to sideways laps at track days.
Porsche 981 Cayman Long Term Report
NEWS
Ken Pearson
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5 June 2025
Chassis revisions, expanded options, and a new style-led special edition introduce the next model year for Norfolk’s sports car.
V6 SE, Turbo, and Racing Line Variants Join 2026 Lotus Emira Range
NEWS
Craig Toone
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5 June 2025
The Civic Type R leaves Europe with a whisper, not a bang - 40 Ultimate Editions, no performance changes, and a familiar shade of white.
Honda Civic Type R ‘Ultimate Edition’ Signals the End of Production for Europe
NEWS
Ken Pearson
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4 June 2025
The electric sleeper offers more power than an M4, and improved range thanks to new powertrain components.
New BMW i4 M60 Brings 593bhp and 338 Miles of Range
NEWS
Ken Pearson
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2 June 2025
The latest Bentayga is the most powerful yet, but that’s not all, with a raft of changes promising improved handling - including a drift mode.
New 641bhp Bentley Bentayga Speed Announced
NEWS
Craig Toone
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2 June 2025
McLaren’s latest special edition 750S honours its greatest victory – and introduces a new High Downforce Kit developed by MSO.
McLaren 750S Le Mans Edition Pays Tribute to Historic Win
OUR CARS
Craig Toone
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30 May 2025
‘Rush out and buy one while you still can’ was my admittedly rather tongue-in-cheek verdict of the Hyundai i20 N. As you may have gathered, I followed my own advice.
Our Cars - Hyundai i20 N Introduction
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
Caterham celebrates the end of a 50-year Ford engine legacy with a lightweight special that blends nostalgia, performance and exclusive design cues.

Caterham Seven 310 Encore Marks the End of the Sigma Era
Caterham celebrates the end of a 50-year Ford engine legacy with a lightweight special that blends nostalgia, performance and exclusive design cues.
Craig Toone
|
11 Jun 2025

Track-Only Aston Martin Valkyrie LM Announced
Minimal changes turn the Le Mans racer into the 697bhp track day special.
Ken Pearson
|
9 Jun 2025
What happens when you take a racing prototype and rework it for the road? Porsche answers that question with the 963 RSP – a one-off creation channelling the spirit of their first roadgoing Le Mans racer.

Porsche 963 RSP is a Road Legal Le Mans Racer
What happens when you take a racing prototype and rework it for the road? Porsche answers that question with the 963 RSP – a one-off creation channelling the spirit of their first roadgoing Le Mans racer.
Ken Pearson
|
6 Jun 2025
Two years. 20,000 miles. Zero regrets. Alex Dunlop reflects on life with a manual 2.7-litre Porsche Cayman – from compost bags in the frunk to sideways laps at track days.

Porsche 981 Cayman Long Term Report
Two years. 20,000 miles. Zero regrets. Alex Dunlop reflects on life with a manual 2.7-litre Porsche Cayman – from compost bags in the frunk to sideways laps at track days.
Alex Dunlop
|
6 Jun 2025
Chassis revisions, expanded options, and a new style-led special edition introduce the next model year for Norfolk’s sports car.

V6 SE, Turbo, and Racing Line Variants Join 2026 Lotus Emira Range
Chassis revisions, expanded options, and a new style-led special edition introduce the next model year for Norfolk’s sports car.
Ken Pearson
|
5 Jun 2025
The Civic Type R leaves Europe with a whisper, not a bang - 40 Ultimate Editions, no performance changes, and a familiar shade of white.

Honda Civic Type R ‘Ultimate Edition’ Signals the End of Production for Europe
The Civic Type R leaves Europe with a whisper, not a bang - 40 Ultimate Editions, no performance changes, and a familiar shade of white.
Craig Toone
|
5 Jun 2025
The electric sleeper offers more power than an M4, and improved range thanks to new powertrain components.

New BMW i4 M60 Brings 593bhp and 338 Miles of Range
The electric sleeper offers more power than an M4, and improved range thanks to new powertrain components.
Ken Pearson
|
4 Jun 2025
The latest Bentayga is the most powerful yet, but that’s not all, with a raft of changes promising improved handling - including a drift mode.

New 641bhp Bentley Bentayga Speed Announced
The latest Bentayga is the most powerful yet, but that’s not all, with a raft of changes promising improved handling - including a drift mode.
Ken Pearson
|
2 Jun 2025
McLaren’s latest special edition 750S honours its greatest victory – and introduces a new High Downforce Kit developed by MSO.

McLaren 750S Le Mans Edition Pays Tribute to Historic Win
McLaren’s latest special edition 750S honours its greatest victory – and introduces a new High Downforce Kit developed by MSO.
Craig Toone
|
2 Jun 2025
‘Rush out and buy one while you still can’ was my admittedly rather tongue-in-cheek verdict of the Hyundai i20 N. As you may have gathered, I followed my own advice.

Our Cars - Hyundai i20 N Introduction
‘Rush out and buy one while you still can’ was my admittedly rather tongue-in-cheek verdict of the Hyundai i20 N. As you may have gathered, I followed my own advice.
Craig Toone
|
30 May 2025
Toyota’s building the GR Corolla in Britain, but UK drivers may still miss out. Gazoo Racing’s next move leaves us guessing.

The Toyota GR Corolla Finally Comes to the UK - But Not as You’d Hope
Toyota’s building the GR Corolla in Britain, but UK drivers may still miss out. Gazoo Racing’s next move leaves us guessing.
Craig Toone
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30 May 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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Over 50,000 words covering the greatest modern classics and iconic new performance cars. Printed on premium 115 gsm paper and delivered direct to your door.
CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS:
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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