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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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Singer's First DLS Turbo Commission Arrives in the Form of the 700bhp 'Sorcerer'

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.

FEATURED ARTICLE

Singer's First DLS Turbo Commission Arrives in the Form of the 700bhp 'Sorcerer'

With a redline as high as its rear wing, the turbocharged 700bhp Singer 'Sorcerer' conjures up the ghost of the 934.5.

Toyota GR Yaris Morizo RR: Nürburgring-Honed Limited Edition Revealed

NEWS

Craig Toone

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11 January 2026

Akio Toyoda's Nürburgring 24 Hours experience inspires a 200-unit special edition with competition-derived chassis tuning and automatic transmission.

Toyota GR Yaris Morizo RR: Nürburgring-Honed Limited Edition Revealed

Facelift Turns the Nissan 400Z From a Seven to a Ten

NEWS

Craig Toone

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11 January 2026

400Z finally gets the styling it always should’ve had, alongside revised suspension and new transmission options. Still not coming to the UK.

Facelift Turns the Nissan 400Z From a Seven to a Ten

Honda NSX Tribute by Italdesign Breaks Cover

NEWS

Craig Toone

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11 January 2026

With Honda's blessing, Italdesign grafts first-gen NSX styling onto the hybrid NC1 platform, with plans for limited production.

Honda NSX Tribute by Italdesign Breaks Cover

Honda Prelude HRC Concept Hints at Future Type R

NEWS

Craig Toone

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10 January 2026

Revealed at the Tokyo Auto Salon alongside a Civic Type R HRC Concept, the Prelude HRC keeps its hybrid powertrain but still fuels speculation about a forthcoming Prelude Type R.

Honda Prelude HRC Concept Hints at Future Type R

Alfa Romeo Unveils Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa Limited Edition at Brussels

NEWS

Craig Toone

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9 January 2026

Luna Rossa adds track-inspired aero to the Quadrifoglio, but unlike the GTAm, power and weight remain standard. Just 10 will be made, and all are sold.

Alfa Romeo Unveils Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa Limited Edition at Brussels

Kia Launches New 288bhp EV4 GT Hot Hatch With Virtual Gear Shift

NEWS

Ken Pearson

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9 January 2026

Launching at the Brussels Motor Show alongside the EV3 and EV5 hot SUVs, Kia’s latest additions to its high-performance EV lineup all feature all-wheel drive, and Virtual Gear Shift.

Kia Launches New 288bhp EV4 GT Hot Hatch With Virtual Gear Shift

Toyota Launches TR010 Le Mans Hypercar

NEWS

Ken Pearson

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7 January 2026

Competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship from 2026, the updated hybrid coupé aims to return Toyota to winning ways at Le Mans.

Toyota Launches TR010 Le Mans Hypercar

Alpina Officially Becomes Part of BMW

NEWS, SHORT SHIFT

Ken Pearson

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6 January 2026

What does the future hold for Alpina now the brand has been absorbed into the BMW Group? Ken Pearson looks ahead, and Craig Toone looks back at the best Alpinas to date.

Alpina Officially Becomes Part of BMW

Alpine A390 to be priced from £61,390 in the UK

NEWS

Ken Pearson

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3 January 2026

Alpine has revealed pricing and specifications for its tri-motor electric SUV ahead of sales starting in 2026.

Alpine A390 to be priced from £61,390 in the UK

Legendary Laps: The Unbeatable Le Mans Lap Record

SHORT SHIFT, FEATURES

Ken Pearson

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31 December 2025

2017 saw the new benchmark for the Circuit de La Sarthe set in emphatic fashion. This record may never be broken.

Legendary Laps: The Unbeatable Le Mans Lap Record

Kuhl Outroad Takes the Toyota GR86 on Safari

NEWS

Craig Toone

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31 December 2025

Japanese tuner Kuhl Racing lifts the affordable sports car three inches and offers a 290bhp turbo option, democratising the safari trend for the price of a couple of options on a 911 Dakar.

Kuhl Outroad Takes the Toyota GR86 on Safari

911 GT3 90 F. A. Porsche Special Edition Unveiled

NEWS

Ken Pearson

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11 December 2025

The Sonderwunsch Division has created a limited-run 911 GT3 Touring marking the 90th anniversary of Ferdinand Alexander Porsche’s birth.

911 GT3 90 F. A. Porsche Special Edition Unveiled

Akio Toyoda's Nürburgring 24 Hours experience inspires a 200-unit special edition with competition-derived chassis tuning and automatic transmission.

Toyota GR Yaris Morizo RR: Nürburgring-Honed Limited Edition Revealed

Toyota GR Yaris Morizo RR: Nürburgring-Honed Limited Edition Revealed

Akio Toyoda's Nürburgring 24 Hours experience inspires a 200-unit special edition with competition-derived chassis tuning and automatic transmission.

Craig Toone

|

11 Jan 2026

400Z finally gets the styling it always should’ve had, alongside revised suspension and new transmission options. Still not coming to the UK.

Facelift Turns the Nissan 400Z From a Seven to a Ten

Facelift Turns the Nissan 400Z From a Seven to a Ten

400Z finally gets the styling it always should’ve had, alongside revised suspension and new transmission options. Still not coming to the UK.

Craig Toone

|

11 Jan 2026

With Honda's blessing, Italdesign grafts first-gen NSX styling onto the hybrid NC1 platform, with plans for limited production.

Honda NSX Tribute by Italdesign Breaks Cover

Honda NSX Tribute by Italdesign Breaks Cover

With Honda's blessing, Italdesign grafts first-gen NSX styling onto the hybrid NC1 platform, with plans for limited production.

Craig Toone

|

11 Jan 2026

Revealed at the Tokyo Auto Salon alongside a Civic Type R HRC Concept, the Prelude HRC keeps its hybrid powertrain but still fuels speculation about a forthcoming Prelude Type R.

Honda Prelude HRC Concept Hints at Future Type R

Honda Prelude HRC Concept Hints at Future Type R

Revealed at the Tokyo Auto Salon alongside a Civic Type R HRC Concept, the Prelude HRC keeps its hybrid powertrain but still fuels speculation about a forthcoming Prelude Type R.

Craig Toone

|

10 Jan 2026

Luna Rossa adds track-inspired aero to the Quadrifoglio, but unlike the GTAm, power and weight remain standard. Just 10 will be made, and all are sold.

Alfa Romeo Unveils Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa Limited Edition at Brussels

Alfa Romeo Unveils Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa Limited Edition at Brussels

Luna Rossa adds track-inspired aero to the Quadrifoglio, but unlike the GTAm, power and weight remain standard. Just 10 will be made, and all are sold.

Craig Toone

|

9 Jan 2026

Launching at the Brussels Motor Show alongside the EV3 and EV5 hot SUVs, Kia’s latest additions to its high-performance EV lineup all feature all-wheel drive, and Virtual Gear Shift.

Kia Launches New 288bhp EV4 GT Hot Hatch With Virtual Gear Shift

Kia Launches New 288bhp EV4 GT Hot Hatch With Virtual Gear Shift

Launching at the Brussels Motor Show alongside the EV3 and EV5 hot SUVs, Kia’s latest additions to its high-performance EV lineup all feature all-wheel drive, and Virtual Gear Shift.

Ken Pearson

|

9 Jan 2026

Competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship from 2026, the updated hybrid coupé aims to return Toyota to winning ways at Le Mans.

Toyota Launches TR010 Le Mans Hypercar

Toyota Launches TR010 Le Mans Hypercar

Competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship from 2026, the updated hybrid coupé aims to return Toyota to winning ways at Le Mans.

Ken Pearson

|

7 Jan 2026

What does the future hold for Alpina now the brand has been absorbed into the BMW Group? Ken Pearson looks ahead, and Craig Toone looks back at the best Alpinas to date.

Alpina Officially Becomes Part of BMW

Alpina Officially Becomes Part of BMW

What does the future hold for Alpina now the brand has been absorbed into the BMW Group? Ken Pearson looks ahead, and Craig Toone looks back at the best Alpinas to date.

Ken Pearson

|

6 Jan 2026

Alpine has revealed pricing and specifications for its tri-motor electric SUV ahead of sales starting in 2026.

Alpine A390 to be priced from £61,390 in the UK

Alpine A390 to be priced from £61,390 in the UK

Alpine has revealed pricing and specifications for its tri-motor electric SUV ahead of sales starting in 2026.

Ken Pearson

|

3 Jan 2026

2017 saw the new benchmark for the Circuit de La Sarthe set in emphatic fashion. This record may never be broken.

Legendary Laps: The Unbeatable Le Mans Lap Record

Legendary Laps: The Unbeatable Le Mans Lap Record

2017 saw the new benchmark for the Circuit de La Sarthe set in emphatic fashion. This record may never be broken.

Ken Pearson

|

31 Dec 2025

Japanese tuner Kuhl Racing lifts the affordable sports car three inches and offers a 290bhp turbo option, democratising the safari trend for the price of a couple of options on a 911 Dakar.

Kuhl Outroad Takes the Toyota GR86 on Safari

Kuhl Outroad Takes the Toyota GR86 on Safari

Japanese tuner Kuhl Racing lifts the affordable sports car three inches and offers a 290bhp turbo option, democratising the safari trend for the price of a couple of options on a 911 Dakar.

Craig Toone

|

31 Dec 2025

The Sonderwunsch Division has created a limited-run 911 GT3 Touring marking the 90th anniversary of Ferdinand Alexander Porsche’s birth.

911 GT3 90 F. A. Porsche Special Edition Unveiled

911 GT3 90 F. A. Porsche Special Edition Unveiled

The Sonderwunsch Division has created a limited-run 911 GT3 Touring marking the 90th anniversary of Ferdinand Alexander Porsche’s birth.

Ken Pearson

|

11 Dec 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

Next Mercedes-AMG Mythos Special To Be Based On CLE Coupé

Ken Pearson

27 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

Akio Toyoda's Nürburgring 24 Hours experience inspires a 200-unit special edition with competition-derived chassis tuning and automatic transmission.

Our Cars - FK8 Honda Civic Type R

Alex Dunlop

25 July 2025

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Our Cars - FK8 Honda Civic Type R

Akio Toyoda's Nürburgring 24 Hours experience inspires a 200-unit special edition with competition-derived chassis tuning and automatic transmission.

Our Cars - 981 Porsche Cayman

Alex Dunlop

6 June 2025

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Our Cars - 981 Porsche Cayman

Akio Toyoda's Nürburgring 24 Hours experience inspires a 200-unit special edition with competition-derived chassis tuning and automatic transmission.

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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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