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Welcome to RUSH Magazine

An independent publication dedicated to Modern Classics and new performance cars

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Rush Magazine

An independent publication dedicated to modern classics and new performance cars. Online and in print. 

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ARTICLE FEED

Peter Falk: Key Engineer Behind Porsche's Greatest Era

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.

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Peter Falk: Key Engineer Behind Porsche's Greatest Era

Peter Falk, the race director responsible for Porsche’s Group C dominance and pivotal road cars, died on 23 January aged 93. Despite such success, he never craved the spotlight.

GM Commits $888Million to Tonawanda Plant for New V8 Production

NEWS

Craig Toone

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30 May 2025

GM will spend $888million upgrading its Tonawanda plant to build a sixth-gen small-block V8 – keeping petrol power alive alongside its EV ambitions.

GM Commits $888Million to Tonawanda Plant for New V8 Production

BMW M2 CS - Full Details Announced of 523bhp Super Coupe

NEWS

Craig Toone

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28 May 2025

Revealed at last week’s Concorso d’Eleganza, BMW has now released full details of the G87 M2 CS.

BMW M2 CS - Full Details Announced of 523bhp Super Coupe

Alpine A390 Revealed with Tri-motor Powertrain and 464bhp

NEWS

Ken Pearson

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27 May 2025

The growth of Alpine continues, as the French performance manufacturer branches out from small sports cars and hot hatchbacks.

Alpine A390 Revealed with Tri-motor Powertrain and 464bhp

Bovensiepen Zagato Revealed as 602bhp M4-Based GT

NEWS

Craig Toone

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24 May 2025

Zagato styling, 602bhp, and over 400 bespoke parts – the Bovensiepen GT blends Italian design with Bavarian hardware in a new post-Alpina era

Bovensiepen Zagato Revealed as 602bhp M4-Based GT

BMW Speedtop Unveiled at Villa d’Este

NEWS

Ken Pearson

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24 May 2025

The shooting brake arrives with V8 power, and has already been confirmed for limited production.

BMW Speedtop Unveiled at Villa d’Este

Abarth 695 Club Italia: Final Farewell Edition Revealed

NEWS

Craig Toone

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24 May 2025

The last eight Abarth 695s are reserved for Club Italia. No more tweaks, no more spin - this really is the Scorpion’s bow.

Abarth 695 Club Italia: Final Farewell Edition Revealed

Glickenhaus SCG 007 S is a Le Mans Car for The Road

NEWS

Ken Pearson

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24 May 2025

The Le Mans Hypercar journey comes full circle, as the racer becomes a 1000bhp road car.

Glickenhaus SCG 007 S is a Le Mans Car for The Road

Dodge Charger Daytona Sedan Revealed with 661bhp

NEWS

Craig Toone

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24 May 2025

Dodge expands the Charger Daytona line-up for 2026 with a four-door EV muscle sedan, 661bhp Scat Pack power, and Track Pack option.

Dodge Charger Daytona Sedan Revealed with 661bhp

Alfa Romeo 4C Deep Dive Buyer’s Guide

BUYERS GUIDE

Craig Toone

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23 May 2025

One of the most beautiful cars of recent memory, the 4C is now becoming as tempting to own as it is to look at - especially when paired with a few choice upgrades...

Alfa Romeo 4C Deep Dive Buyer’s Guide

Mokka GSE Rally Prototype Hints at Vauxhall’s New Performance Range

NEWS

Ken Pearson

|

21 May 2025

The electric crossover gets new suspension, a 276bhp motor, and a limited-slip differential as it prepares for competition.

Mokka GSE Rally Prototype Hints at Vauxhall’s New Performance Range

Audi S3 Facelift Review

REVIEW

Gok Ozbay

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16 May 2025

Subtle, swift, and sophisticated is what the S3 has always been. Now with torque-splitting tech from the flagship RS3, the updated model finds itself at the sharp end of the class, as Gok Ozbay discovers.

Audi S3 Facelift Review

Riding Shotgun in the Nissan Micra 350SR Revival

NEWS

Craig Toone

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16 May 2025

Nissan’s bonkers mid-engined Micra 350SR gets a 2025 restomod update, complete with Apple CarPlay, to celebrate its 23rd birthday.

Riding Shotgun in the Nissan Micra 350SR Revival

GM will spend $888million upgrading its Tonawanda plant to build a sixth-gen small-block V8 – keeping petrol power alive alongside its EV ambitions.

GM Commits $888Million to Tonawanda Plant for New V8 Production

GM Commits $888Million to Tonawanda Plant for New V8 Production

GM will spend $888million upgrading its Tonawanda plant to build a sixth-gen small-block V8 – keeping petrol power alive alongside its EV ambitions.

Craig Toone

|

30 May 2025

Revealed at last week’s Concorso d’Eleganza, BMW has now released full details of the G87 M2 CS.

BMW M2 CS - Full Details Announced of 523bhp Super Coupe

BMW M2 CS - Full Details Announced of 523bhp Super Coupe

Revealed at last week’s Concorso d’Eleganza, BMW has now released full details of the G87 M2 CS.

Craig Toone

|

28 May 2025

The growth of Alpine continues, as the French performance manufacturer branches out from small sports cars and hot hatchbacks.

Alpine A390 Revealed with Tri-motor Powertrain and 464bhp

Alpine A390 Revealed with Tri-motor Powertrain and 464bhp

The growth of Alpine continues, as the French performance manufacturer branches out from small sports cars and hot hatchbacks.

Ken Pearson

|

27 May 2025

Zagato styling, 602bhp, and over 400 bespoke parts – the Bovensiepen GT blends Italian design with Bavarian hardware in a new post-Alpina era

Bovensiepen Zagato Revealed as 602bhp M4-Based GT

Bovensiepen Zagato Revealed as 602bhp M4-Based GT

Zagato styling, 602bhp, and over 400 bespoke parts – the Bovensiepen GT blends Italian design with Bavarian hardware in a new post-Alpina era

Craig Toone

|

24 May 2025

The shooting brake arrives with V8 power, and has already been confirmed for limited production.

BMW Speedtop Unveiled at Villa d’Este

BMW Speedtop Unveiled at Villa d’Este

The shooting brake arrives with V8 power, and has already been confirmed for limited production.

Ken Pearson

|

24 May 2025

The last eight Abarth 695s are reserved for Club Italia. No more tweaks, no more spin - this really is the Scorpion’s bow.

Abarth 695 Club Italia: Final Farewell Edition Revealed

Abarth 695 Club Italia: Final Farewell Edition Revealed

The last eight Abarth 695s are reserved for Club Italia. No more tweaks, no more spin - this really is the Scorpion’s bow.

Craig Toone

|

24 May 2025

The Le Mans Hypercar journey comes full circle, as the racer becomes a 1000bhp road car.

Glickenhaus SCG 007 S is a Le Mans Car for The Road

Glickenhaus SCG 007 S is a Le Mans Car for The Road

The Le Mans Hypercar journey comes full circle, as the racer becomes a 1000bhp road car.

Ken Pearson

|

24 May 2025

Dodge expands the Charger Daytona line-up for 2026 with a four-door EV muscle sedan, 661bhp Scat Pack power, and Track Pack option.

Dodge Charger Daytona Sedan Revealed with 661bhp

Dodge Charger Daytona Sedan Revealed with 661bhp

Dodge expands the Charger Daytona line-up for 2026 with a four-door EV muscle sedan, 661bhp Scat Pack power, and Track Pack option.

Craig Toone

|

24 May 2025

One of the most beautiful cars of recent memory, the 4C is now becoming as tempting to own as it is to look at - especially when paired with a few choice upgrades...

Alfa Romeo 4C Deep Dive Buyer’s Guide

Alfa Romeo 4C Deep Dive Buyer’s Guide

One of the most beautiful cars of recent memory, the 4C is now becoming as tempting to own as it is to look at - especially when paired with a few choice upgrades...

Craig Toone

|

23 May 2025

The electric crossover gets new suspension, a 276bhp motor, and a limited-slip differential as it prepares for competition.

Mokka GSE Rally Prototype Hints at Vauxhall’s New Performance Range

Mokka GSE Rally Prototype Hints at Vauxhall’s New Performance Range

The electric crossover gets new suspension, a 276bhp motor, and a limited-slip differential as it prepares for competition.

Ken Pearson

|

21 May 2025

Subtle, swift, and sophisticated is what the S3 has always been. Now with torque-splitting tech from the flagship RS3, the updated model finds itself at the sharp end of the class, as Gok Ozbay discovers.

Audi S3 Facelift Review

Audi S3 Facelift Review

Subtle, swift, and sophisticated is what the S3 has always been. Now with torque-splitting tech from the flagship RS3, the updated model finds itself at the sharp end of the class, as Gok Ozbay discovers.

Gok Ozbay

|

16 May 2025

Nissan’s bonkers mid-engined Micra 350SR gets a 2025 restomod update, complete with Apple CarPlay, to celebrate its 23rd birthday.

Riding Shotgun in the Nissan Micra 350SR Revival

Riding Shotgun in the Nissan Micra 350SR Revival

Nissan’s bonkers mid-engined Micra 350SR gets a 2025 restomod update, complete with Apple CarPlay, to celebrate its 23rd birthday.

Craig Toone

|

16 May 2025

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DRIVING ROADS

Explore some of the best driving roads in the UK, including the location of super unleaded petrol stations, photography hot spots and where to eat, stop and stay

South Wales - Bwlch Mountain Touge

North Wales Pt. II - Snowdon Sweepers

The Dukes Pass

North Wales & Snowdonia

The Forest of Bowland

The Peak District

The Yorkshire Dales

The North Pennines

The Complete V8 Audi R8 Buying Guide

BUYER'S GUIDES

The most complete and well-researched buying guides for performance cars and modern classic cars on the internet. 

Audi R8 V8

Alfa Romeo 4C

Ford Focus RS (MK3)

Mercedes-AMG C63 (W205)

BMW M3 (E36)

Renaultsport Megane 225 & 230

MK1 Audi TT

Honda Integra Type-R DC2

Porsche 968 Club Sport

Porsche Cayman R

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Welcome to Rush Magazine

The home of Driving Enthusiasm.
A new print magazine dedicated to iconic modern classics and new performance cars

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

Bertone Runabout Resurrected and Reimagined For Production

Ken Pearson

29 January 2026

Custom BBR MX-5 Review: The 260bhp NC Mazda Should Have Made

Ken Pearson

10 October 2025

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The Complete V8 Audi R8 Buying Guide

Craig Toone

18 September 2025

OUR CARS

A Peugeot 205 Roland Garros and a Visit to the Festival of the Unexceptional

Alex Dunlop

1 August 2025

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A Peugeot 205 Roland Garros and a Visit to the Festival of the Unexceptional

GM will spend $888million upgrading its Tonawanda plant to build a sixth-gen small-block V8 – keeping petrol power alive alongside its EV ambitions.

Our Cars - FK8 Honda Civic Type R

Alex Dunlop

25 July 2025

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Our Cars - FK8 Honda Civic Type R

GM will spend $888million upgrading its Tonawanda plant to build a sixth-gen small-block V8 – keeping petrol power alive alongside its EV ambitions.

Our Cars - 981 Porsche Cayman

Alex Dunlop

6 June 2025

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Our Cars - 981 Porsche Cayman

GM will spend $888million upgrading its Tonawanda plant to build a sixth-gen small-block V8 – keeping petrol power alive alongside its EV ambitions.

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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

Plus much more...

Introducing Rush XP1 - Our Print Magazine

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