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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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4 April 2025
Two power options, six equipment levels, and a price cut headline the tweaks made to the electric saloon and SUV.
Lotus Emeya and Eletre Updated for 2025
NEWS
Ken Pearson
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3 April 2025
The electric crossover gets two motors, 335bhp, and hits 62mph in 5.4 seconds.
New Skoda Elroq vRS Revealed
NEWS
Craig Toone
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3 April 2025
Mercedes-AMG has introduced Limited Edition variants of its CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé and Cabriolet, giving the performance duo a more exclusive edge.
Mercedes-AMG Launches CLE 53 Limited Edition Coupé and Cabriolet
NEWS
Craig Toone
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2 April 2025
Hyundai’s latest concept is called the Insteroid, which plugs into gaming culture for visual and thematic inspiration.
Hyundai Unveils Gaming-Inspired Insteroid Concept
REVIEW
Ken Pearson
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28 March 2025
Did Ford save the best til last with the Mk8 Fiesta ST? Ken Pearson finds out in the third part of our series showcasing performance cars that don't cost the earth.
Attainable Performance Part III: 2019 Ford Fiesta ST Mk8 Review
NEWS
Ken Pearson
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28 March 2025
Peugeot will build on its hot hatch heritage, starting with a new E-208 GTi.
Confirmed: Peugeot Revives The GTi Badge
NEWS
Ken Pearson
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25 March 2025
Unlimited headroom powered by an 824bhp V12. This is the most potent, and fastest front-engined convertible in the world.
Aston Martin Vanquish Volante Returns
REVIEW
Alex Dunlop
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20 March 2025
The E60 M5 remains a divisive car - from it's styling, its SMG transmission and even the 507bhp V10. Alex Dunlop reviews the car through the lens of 2025 to see whether it's a relic or refreshing tonic
E60 M5 Review - Never Before, Never Again
NEWS
Craig Toone
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18 March 2025
The Goodwood Festival of Speed has announced that 2025’s Central Feature will pay tribute to a man whose influence has shaped modern motorsport and supercar design: Gordon Murray.
Gordon Murray’s 60-Year Legacy Honoured at Goodwood Festival of Speed
NEWS
Craig Toone
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17 March 2025
Renault's R5 Turbo 3E gains power, new tech and production confirmation. With 533bhp and radical aero, this EV hyperhatch blends Group B attitude with cutting-edge tech.
Renault R5 Turbo 3E: More Details Emerge on the EV Hyperhatch
NEWS
Craig Toone
|
17 March 2025
The next-generation CLA will offer both electric and hybrid propulsion, but the big news is the EV – delivering up to 492 miles of range and 0–60mph in as little as 4.9 seconds.
Mercedes-Benz Unveils Next-Gen CLA EV and Hybrid
Two power options, six equipment levels, and a price cut headline the tweaks made to the electric saloon and SUV.

Lotus Emeya and Eletre Updated for 2025
Two power options, six equipment levels, and a price cut headline the tweaks made to the electric saloon and SUV.
Ken Pearson
|
4 Apr 2025

New Skoda Elroq vRS Revealed
The electric crossover gets two motors, 335bhp, and hits 62mph in 5.4 seconds.
Ken Pearson
|
3 Apr 2025
Mercedes-AMG has introduced Limited Edition variants of its CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé and Cabriolet, giving the performance duo a more exclusive edge.

Mercedes-AMG Launches CLE 53 Limited Edition Coupé and Cabriolet
Mercedes-AMG has introduced Limited Edition variants of its CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé and Cabriolet, giving the performance duo a more exclusive edge.
Craig Toone
|
3 Apr 2025
Hyundai’s latest concept is called the Insteroid, which plugs into gaming culture for visual and thematic inspiration.
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Hyundai Unveils Gaming-Inspired Insteroid Concept
Hyundai ’s latest concept is called the Insteroid, which plugs into gaming culture for visual and thematic inspiration.
Craig Toone
|
2 Apr 2025
Did Ford save the best til last with the Mk8 Fiesta ST? Ken Pearson finds out in the third part of our series showcasing performance cars that don't cost the earth.

Attainable Performance Part III: 2019 Ford Fiesta ST Mk8 Review
Did Ford save the best til last with the Mk8 Fiesta ST? Ken Pearson finds out in the third part of our series showcasing performance cars that don't cost the earth.
Ken Pearson
|
28 Mar 2025

Confirmed: Peugeot Revives The GTi Badge
Peugeot will build on its hot hatch heritage, starting with a new E-208 GTi.
Ken Pearson
|
28 Mar 2025
Unlimited headroom powered by an 824bhp V12. This is the most potent, and fastest front-engined convertible in the world.

Aston Martin Vanquish Volante Returns
Unlimited headroom powered by an 824bhp V12. This is the most potent, and fastest front-engined convertible in the world.
Ken Pearson
|
25 Mar 2025
The E60 M5 remains a divisive car - from it's styling, its SMG transmission and even the 507bhp V10. Alex Dunlop reviews the car through the lens of 2025 to see whether it's a relic or refreshing tonic

E60 M5 Review - Never Before, Never Again
The E60 M5 remains a divisive car - from it's styling, its SMG transmission and even the 507bhp V10. Alex Dunlop reviews the car through the lens of 2025 to see whether it's a relic or refreshing tonic
Alex Dunlop
|
20 Mar 2025
The Goodwood Festival of Speed has announced that 2025’s Central Feature will pay tribute to a man whose influence has shaped modern motorsport and supercar design: Gordon Murray.

Gordon Murray’s 60-Year Legacy Honoured at Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Goodwood Festival of Speed has announced that 2025’s Central Feature will pay tribute to a man whose influence has shaped modern motorsport and supercar design: Gordon Murray.
Craig Toone
|
18 Mar 2025
Renault's R5 Turbo 3E gains power, new tech and production confirmation. With 533bhp and radical aero, this EV hyperhatch blends Group B attitude with cutting-edge tech.

Renault R5 Turbo 3E: More Details Emerge on the EV Hyperhatch
Renault's R5 Turbo 3E gains power, new tech and production confirmation. With 533bhp and radical aero, this EV hyperhatch blends Group B attitude with cutting-edge tech.
Craig Toone
|
17 Mar 2025
The next-generation CLA will offer both electric and hybrid propulsion, but the big news is the EV – delivering up to 492 miles of range and 0–60mph in as little as 4.9 seconds.

Mercedes-Benz Unveils Next-Gen CLA EV and Hybrid
The next-generation CLA will offer both electric and hybrid propulsion, but the big news is the EV – delivering up to 492 miles of range and 0–60mph in as little as 4.9 seconds.
Craig Toone
|
17 Mar 2025
The hand-built flagship arrives with an evolved chassis and BMW power. Ken Pearson explores the British carmaker’s most driver-centric model yet.

New Morgan Supersport Unveiled
The hand-built flagship arrives with an evolved chassis and BMW power. Ken Pearson explores the British carmaker’s most driver-centric model yet.
Ken Pearson
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13 Mar 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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Subaru Impreza P1 on the West Pennine Moors
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