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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
Ken Pearson
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17 April 2025
Increased performance, revised aerodynamics, and new comfort options expand the American hypercar’s capabilities.
Hennessey Venom F5 Evolution Increases Power to 2031bhp
NEWS
Craig Toone
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17 April 2025
As carmakers contend with the decarbonisation imperative, Renault’s Emblème prototype presents a full-scope demonstration of a low-carbon family vehicle - from material sourcing to end-of-life recovery.
Renault Emblème: Extreme Low-Carbon Automotive Engineering
NEWS
Craig Toone
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17 April 2025
A new kind of motor show explores the overlap between restomod builds and contemporary art, with names from both scenes sharing space under one roof.
MotoArto - Restomod Festival Makes its Debut This Summer
NEWS
Craig Toone
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15 April 2025
“It’s ridiculous, that’s why we’re making it.” Say hello to the Get Lost Automotive Project Safari. For once we'll just tell you to forget about our words for a minute and drink the thing in…
Get Lost Project Safari Reimagines the Elise for the Wild
NEWS
Ken Pearson
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12 April 2025
The 422bhp electric crossover gains off-road styling and suspension, and is coming to the UK in 2025.
Volvo EX30 Cross Country Hits The Trails for £47,060
NEWS
Craig Toone
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11 April 2025
Bentley expands its hybrid range with a new 680 PS V8 variant – more torque than the W12, same luxury brief, now with sharper efficiency under the skin.
Bentley Adds New Hybrid GT and Spur to V8 Line-Up
NEWS
Craig Toone
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9 April 2025
Frontline expands its restomod repertoire with a re-engineered take on the MGA, combining classic form with contemporary hardware ahead of its debut at Goodwood.
Frontline MGA Factory Edition
NEWS
Craig Toone
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8 April 2025
Mercedes-AMG is expected to kill off the four-cylinder C63 in the autumn, but its replacement might not be what you’re expecting, as Craig Toone reports.
A New C-Class AMG is Coming – But It Won’t Be a V8…
NEWS
Ken Pearson
|
8 April 2025
The smart #5 Brabus is the brand’s most powerful model to date. With 637bhp and all-wheel drive, it delivers serious performance while keeping the styling refreshingly subtle.
New 637bhp #5 Brabus is smart’s Most Powerful Car Yet
NEWS
Ken Pearson
|
7 April 2025
The UK-designed electric concept hints at the future of the American supercar.
New Corvette Concept Marks UK Design Studio Opening
NEWS
Ken Pearson
|
7 April 2025
The devil is in the detail, or the lack thereof. Hybrids will be allowed to remain on sale from 2030-2035 in the UK.
UK Government Eases 2030 EV-Only Sales Mandate
Increased performance, revised aerodynamics, and new comfort options expand the American hypercar’s capabilities.

Hennessey Venom F5 Evolution Increases Power to 2031bhp
Increased performance, revised aerodynamics, and new comfort options expand the American hypercar’s capabilities.
Ken Pearson
|
17 Apr 2025
As carmakers contend with the decarbonisation imperative, Renault’s Emblème prototype presents a full-scope demonstration of a low-carbon family vehicle - from material sourcing to end-of-life recovery.
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Renault Emblème: Extreme Low-Carbon Automotive Engineering
As carmakers contend with the decarbonisation imperative, Renault’s Emblème prototype presents a full-scope demonstration of a low-carbon family vehicle - from material sourcing to end-of-life recovery.
Craig Toone
|
17 Apr 2025
A new kind of motor show explores the overlap between restomod builds and contemporary art, with names from both scenes sharing space under one roof.

MotoArto - Restomod Festival Makes its Debut This Summer
A new kind of motor show explores the overlap between restomod builds and contemporary art, with names from both scenes sharing space under one roof.
Craig Toone
|
17 Apr 2025
“It’s ridiculous, that’s why we’re making it.” Say hello to the Get Lost Automotive Project Safari. For once we'll just tell you to forget about our words for a minute and drink the thing in…

Get Lost Project Safari Reimagines the Elise for the Wild
“It’s ridiculous, that’s why we’re making it.” Say hello to the Get Lost Automotive Project Safari. For once we'll just tell you to forget about our words for a minute and drink the thing in…
Craig Toone
|
15 Apr 2025
The 422bhp electric crossover gains off-road styling and suspension, and is coming to the UK in 2025.

Volvo EX30 Cross Country Hits The Trails for £47,060
The 422bhp electric crossover gains off-road styling and suspension, and is coming to the UK in 2025.
Ken Pearson
|
12 Apr 2025
Bentley expands its hybrid range with a new 680 PS V8 variant – more torque than the W12, same luxury brief, now with sharper efficiency under the skin.

Bentley Adds New Hybrid GT and Spur to V8 Line-Up
Bentley expands its hybrid range with a new 680 PS V8 variant – more torque than the W12, same luxury brief, now with sharper efficiency under the skin.
Craig Toone
|
11 Apr 2025
Frontline expands its restomod repertoire with a re-engineered take on the MGA, combining classic form with contemporary hardware ahead of its debut at Goodwood.

Frontline MGA Factory Edition
Frontline expands its restomod repertoire with a re-engineered take on the MGA, combining classic form with contemporary hardware ahead of its debut at Goodwood.
Craig Toone
|
9 Apr 2025
Mercedes-AMG is expected to kill off the four-cylinder C63 in the autumn, but its replacement might not be what you’re expecting, as Craig Toone reports.

A New C-Class AMG is Coming – But It Won’t Be a V8…
Mercedes-AMG is expected to kill off the four-cylinder C63 in the autumn, but its replacement might not be what you’re expecting, as Craig Toone reports.
Craig Toone
|
8 Apr 2025
The smart #5 Brabus is the brand’s most powerful model to date. With 637bhp and all-wheel drive, it delivers serious performance while keeping the styling refreshingly subtle.

New 637bhp #5 Brabus is smart’s Most Powerful Car Yet
The smart #5 Brabus is the brand’s most powerful model to date. With 637bhp and all-wheel drive, it delivers serious performance while keeping the styling refreshingly subtle.
Ken Pearson
|
8 Apr 2025

New Corvette Concept Marks UK Design Studio Opening
The UK-designed electric concept hints at the future of the American supercar.
Ken Pearson
|
7 Apr 2025
The devil is in the detail, or the lack thereof. Hybrids will be allowed to remain on sale from 2030-2035 in the UK.

UK Government Eases 2030 EV-Only Sales Mandate
The devil is in the detail, or the lack thereof. Hybrids will be allowed to remain on sale from 2030-2035 in the UK.
Ken Pearson
|
7 Apr 2025
Unveiled in Seoul, the Genesis X Gran Coupe and Convertible concepts pair elegant proportions and twin-turbo power with a distinctly Mediterranean twist.

Genesis X Gran Coupe & Convertible break cover in Seoul
Unveiled in Seoul, the Genesis X Gran Coupe and Convertible concepts pair elegant proportions and twin-turbo power with a distinctly Mediterranean twist.
Craig Toone
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4 Apr 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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