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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.

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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.

ECD ‘67 Ghost: Roush-Powered Mustang Restomod Launches

NEWS

Craig Toone

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12 August 2025

ECD’s 465bhp ‘67 Ghost Fastback blends classic small-block Mustang character with modern chassis upgrades, discreet tech and a 2,200-hour bespoke build.

ECD ‘67 Ghost: Roush-Powered Mustang Restomod Launches

On Track in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

REVIEW

Ken Pearson

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9 August 2025

A new partnership between MSV and Hyundai UK allows us to experience the 641bhp Ioniq 5 N around the Bedford Autodrome.

On Track in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

Porsche 911 GT3 R Updated for 2026

NEWS

Ken Pearson

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9 August 2025

With over 500 races under its belt since 2023, Porsche Motorsport has improved the aero and handling for the 992-based GT3 R.

Porsche 911 GT3 R Updated for 2026

Garagisti & Co. GP1 Aims to Return the Hypercar to its Analogue Roots

NEWS

Craig Toone

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8 August 2025

British start-up Garagisti & Co. reveals the GP1, a limited-run V12 hypercar designed to revive the analogue spirit of 1980s and 1990s supercars.

Garagisti & Co. GP1 Aims to Return the Hypercar to its Analogue Roots

Bugatti Launches Solitaire Programme With One-Off Brouillard

NEWS

Ken Pearson

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7 August 2025

When custom paint and materials don’t go far enough, Bugatti has a solution. It's called the Brouillard, and it's the only example.

Bugatti Launches Solitaire Programme With One-Off Brouillard

626bhp SV Carbon Becomes New Range Rover Sport Flagship

NEWS

Craig Toone

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7 August 2025

New SV Carbon becomes the flagship Range Rover Sport, combining carbon-fibre detailing, optional lightweight components and a 626bhp twin-turbo V8 – for a price.

626bhp SV Carbon Becomes New Range Rover Sport Flagship

KAMM Launches More Refined 912T

NEWS

Craig Toone

|

7 August 2025

The Hungarian restomodder has revealed the more refined 912T, kitted out with a lavish interior and a more relaxed driving experience aimed at grand touring.

KAMM Launches More Refined 912T

Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire & Ice Honours Golf Mk2

NEWS

Ken Pearson

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4 August 2025

Inspired by the cult-classic Golf edition from 1990, the Fire & Ice model name now features on the 322bhp electric hot hatch.

Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire & Ice Honours Golf Mk2

Visiting the Festival of the Unexceptional in a Peugeot 205 Roland Garros

OUR CARS

Alex Dunlop

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1 August 2025

Resurrecting a rare 205 in time for the Festival of the Unexceptional became an unexpected journey into nostalgia, carburettors and the joy of simple motoring.

Visiting the Festival of the Unexceptional in a Peugeot 205 Roland Garros

Corvette ZR1X Shatters American Nürburgring Lap Record

NEWS

Ken Pearson

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31 July 2025

In a three-pronged assault, the 1,250bhp hybrid has set the fastest American production car lap time around the Nordschleife, eviscerating the Mustang GTD’s short-lived record.

Corvette ZR1X Shatters American Nürburgring Lap Record

The Best Driving Roads in South Wales - Bwlch Mountain Touge

DRIVING ROUTES

Craig Toone

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30 July 2025

Bwlch Mountain is South Wales in a nutshell – stunning vistas, fast climbs, deep valleys and a network of roads complete with sweeping hairpins to rival a Japanese touge.

The Best Driving Roads in South Wales - Bwlch Mountain Touge

New CS800DH Mustang Ups Dark Horse Output to 800bhp

NEWS

Craig Toone

|

30 July 2025

Clive Sutton’s CS800DH boosts the Mustang Dark Horse to 788bhp with a supercharger, carbon aero, and custom interior – all under warranty.

New CS800DH Mustang Ups Dark Horse Output to 800bhp

ECD’s 465bhp ‘67 Ghost Fastback blends classic small-block Mustang character with modern chassis upgrades, discreet tech and a 2,200-hour bespoke build.

ECD ‘67 Ghost: Roush-Powered Mustang Restomod Launches

ECD ‘67 Ghost: Roush-Powered Mustang Restomod Launches

ECD’s 465bhp ‘67 Ghost Fastback blends classic small-block Mustang character with modern chassis upgrades, discreet tech and a 2,200-hour bespoke build.

Craig Toone

|

12 Aug 2025

A new partnership between MSV and Hyundai UK allows us to experience the 641bhp Ioniq 5 N around the Bedford Autodrome.

On Track in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

On Track in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

A new partnership between MSV and Hyundai UK allows us to experience the 641bhp Ioniq 5 N around the Bedford Autodrome.

Ken Pearson

|

9 Aug 2025

With over 500 races under its belt since 2023, Porsche Motorsport has improved the aero and handling for the 992-based GT3 R.

Porsche 911 GT3 R Updated for 2026

Porsche 911 GT3 R Updated for 2026

With over 500 races under its belt since 2023, Porsche Motorsport has improved the aero and handling for the 992-based GT3 R.

Ken Pearson

|

9 Aug 2025

British start-up Garagisti & Co. reveals the GP1, a limited-run V12 hypercar designed to revive the analogue spirit of 1980s and 1990s supercars.

Garagisti & Co. GP1 Aims to Return the Hypercar to its Analogue Roots

Garagisti & Co. GP1 Aims to Return the Hypercar to its Analogue Roots

British start-up Garagisti & Co. reveals the GP1, a limited-run V12 hypercar designed to revive the analogue spirit of 1980s and 1990s supercars.

Craig Toone

|

8 Aug 2025

When custom paint and materials don’t go far enough, Bugatti has a solution. It's called the Brouillard, and it's the only example.

Bugatti Launches Solitaire Programme With One-Off Brouillard

Bugatti Launches Solitaire Programme With One-Off Brouillard

When custom paint and materials don’t go far enough, Bugatti has a solution. It's called the Brouillard, and it's the only example.

Ken Pearson

|

7 Aug 2025

New SV Carbon becomes the flagship Range Rover Sport, combining carbon-fibre detailing, optional lightweight components and a 626bhp twin-turbo V8 – for a price.

626bhp SV Carbon Becomes New Range Rover Sport Flagship

626bhp SV Carbon Becomes New Range Rover Sport Flagship

New SV Carbon becomes the flagship Range Rover Sport, combining carbon-fibre detailing, optional lightweight components and a 626bhp twin-turbo V8 – for a price.

Craig Toone

|

7 Aug 2025

The Hungarian restomodder has revealed the more refined 912T, kitted out with a lavish interior and a more relaxed driving experience aimed at grand touring.

KAMM Launches More Refined 912T

KAMM Launches More Refined 912T

The Hungarian restomodder has revealed the more refined 912T, kitted out with a lavish interior and a more relaxed driving experience aimed at grand touring.

Craig Toone

|

7 Aug 2025

Inspired by the cult-classic Golf edition from 1990, the Fire & Ice model name now features on the 322bhp electric hot hatch.

Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire & Ice Honours Golf Mk2

Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire & Ice Honours Golf Mk2

Inspired by the cult-classic Golf edition from 1990, the Fire & Ice model name now features on the 322bhp electric hot hatch.

Ken Pearson

|

4 Aug 2025

Resurrecting a rare 205 in time for the Festival of the Unexceptional became an unexpected journey into nostalgia, carburettors and the joy of simple motoring.

Visiting the Festival of the Unexceptional in a Peugeot 205 Roland Garros

Visiting the Festival of the Unexceptional in a Peugeot 205 Roland Garros

Resurrecting a rare 205 in time for the Festival of the Unexceptional became an unexpected journey into nostalgia, carburettors and the joy of simple motoring.

Alex Dunlop

|

1 Aug 2025

In a three-pronged assault, the 1,250bhp hybrid has set the fastest American production car lap time around the Nordschleife, eviscerating the Mustang GTD’s short-lived record.

Corvette ZR1X Shatters American Nürburgring Lap Record

Corvette ZR1X Shatters American Nürburgring Lap Record

In a three-pronged assault, the 1,250bhp hybrid has set the fastest American production car lap time around the Nordschleife, eviscerating the Mustang GTD’s short-lived record.

Ken Pearson

|

31 Jul 2025

Bwlch Mountain is South Wales in a nutshell – stunning vistas, fast climbs, deep valleys and a network of roads complete with sweeping hairpins to rival a Japanese touge.

The Best Driving Roads in South Wales - Bwlch Mountain Touge

The Best Driving Roads in South Wales - Bwlch Mountain Touge

Bwlch Mountain is South Wales in a nutshell – stunning vistas, fast climbs, deep valleys and a network of roads complete with sweeping hairpins to rival a Japanese touge.

Craig Toone

|

30 Jul 2025

Clive Sutton’s CS800DH boosts the Mustang Dark Horse to 788bhp with a supercharger, carbon aero, and custom interior – all under warranty.

New CS800DH Mustang Ups Dark Horse Output to 800bhp

New CS800DH Mustang Ups Dark Horse Output to 800bhp

Clive Sutton’s CS800DH boosts the Mustang Dark Horse to 788bhp with a supercharger, carbon aero, and custom interior – all under warranty.

Craig Toone

|

30 Jul 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

white Porsche 68 ub sport rear three quarter angle with a pine forest backdrop

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

Peter Falk: Key Engineer Behind Porsche's Greatest Era

Craig Toone

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

ECD’s 465bhp ‘67 Ghost Fastback blends classic small-block Mustang character with modern chassis upgrades, discreet tech and a 2,200-hour bespoke build.

Our Cars - FK8 Honda Civic Type R

Alex Dunlop

25 July 2025

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Our Cars - FK8 Honda Civic Type R

ECD’s 465bhp ‘67 Ghost Fastback blends classic small-block Mustang character with modern chassis upgrades, discreet tech and a 2,200-hour bespoke build.

Our Cars - 981 Porsche Cayman

Alex Dunlop

6 June 2025

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Our Cars - 981 Porsche Cayman

ECD’s 465bhp ‘67 Ghost Fastback blends classic small-block Mustang character with modern chassis upgrades, discreet tech and a 2,200-hour bespoke build.

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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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