Our Cars

A Peugeot 205 Roland Garros and a Visit to the Hagerty FOTU

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

01 Aug 25

Our Cars - FK8 Honda Civic Type R

After parting with a Cayman, Alex Dunlop finds something just as sharp – and more usable – in Honda’s ultimate hot hatch.

25 Jul 25

Our Cars - 981 Porsche Cayman Long Term Report

Two years. 20,000 miles. Zero regrets. Alex Dunlop reflects on life with a manual Porsche Cayman 2.7 – from compost bags in the frunk to sideways laps

05 Jun 25

Our Cars - Hyundai i20 N Introduction to the Fleet

‘Rush out and buy one while you still can’ was my rather tongue-in-cheek verdict of the Hyundai i20 N. As you may have gathered, I followed my own advice.

30 May 25

Our Cars; Renault Clio 182 Trophy - Report 002

Ever wonder what life would be like daily-driving a Renault Clio 182 Trophy? 21-months into ownership, Craig is starting to question his sanity as bills...

28 Jun 24

Counting the Cost of Daily Driving a Renault Clio 182 Trophy

Daily driving an appreciating, modern classic hot hatch seemed like such a good idea at the time. Some say there is a fine line between insanity and genius

11 Jan 24

Our Cars: Bentley Arnage Red Label - Report 004

Simon's Arnage is pressed into an alternative RUSH service - acting as the wedding car for Craig's big day, perfect timing for some classic handbuilt charm

03 Apr 23

Abarth 695 Biposto Record Edition - Report 004

A wallet-busting bill for a suspension rebuild hasn't dampened Tim's appreciation of his mad, Italian Scorpion, but the itch for a new adventure is growing

20 Mar 23

TVR Chimaera 4.0 - Report 005 & New Arrival - Jaguar XKR

I’m pleased to report that the dials now don’t work, the boot popper still doesn’t work and it’s been five days since I forgot all about my shopping...

16 Mar 23

TVR Chimaera 4.0 Report 004 - Modifications

Spend any time with Kotto and he'll wax lyrical about how perfect and unflappable his TVR is. Perhaps that's why he's decided to spend thousands modifying

13 Mar 23

167,000 Mile Renault Clio 182 - Report 003

Jethro's moon-mileage 182 might not be concours, but that's all part of the appeal of running a classic hot hatch. It also opens the door to modifications.

25 Feb 23

Our Cars - 992.1 Porsche 911 Turbo S Running Costs

Mark replaces the most powerful daily driver in the fleet with something even faster, yet far more frugal. The engine has half the cylinders and has moved

01 Feb 23

Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG - Report 003

After a three and a half month period of winter hibernation, Mark pulls the dust sheets off the SL65 AMG in mid-march and puts it back into daily service.

13 Jan 23

Bentley Arnage Red Label Running Costs - Report 003

As Simon reminds us owning a twenty-two-year-old, thirsty beast is a constant work in progress. So what are the latest running costs of his Red Label?

02 Jan 23

165,000 Mile Renault Clio 182 - Report 002

Jethro updates us on life with his high mileage hero, and how he strikes a balance between useability and chasing thrills and performance.

28 Dec 22

TVR Chimaera 4.0 - Report 003

The good news is I remain not on fire, same for the car. The intake mod and a new washer jet setup were a great success so it’s running beautifully...

16 Dec 22

Abarth 695 Biposto Record Edition - Report 003

Tim finally manages to get his track-derived hot hatch some circuit time. However, a visit to the dyno to find out how much power it has didn't go to plan.

01 Dec 22

Porsche 993 Carrera RS Tribute - Report 002

A decision to move to Canada means the doc is once again forced to admire his car from afar. When the opportunity to get behind the wheel arises, it must..

05 Oct 22

Our Cars New Arrival - Porsche 993 Carrera RS Tribute

Only one thing can justify the sale of a dream car - upscaling to an even bigger dream - in this case, a renowned 993 RS replica that's impossible to tell

09 Jun 22

New Addition - 163,000 Mile Renault Clio 182 Running Costs

As far as on paper investments go, buying an old French car with 163,000 miles, a history backed up only in a few receipts rather than a door stop sized...

30 May 22

Abarth Biposto 695 Record Edition - Report 002

After his introduction to the car, Tim's second report sees him jump behind the wheel and give us his thoughts on owning and driving this special machine

23 May 22

Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Ownership Report - 002

A visit to the workshop has revealed the SL 65 AMG to be in rude cosmetic health, forcing a change of plans for the year-round use of the vehicle.

19 May 22

Our Cars: TVR Chimaera 4.0 - Report 002

Daily-driving duties continues for Kotto's resilient Chimaera 4.0, which continues to buck Blackpool's reputation...

18 Apr 22

Bentley Arnage Red Label Running Costs - France Road Trip

Simon Howarth takes his Fast Club Bentley Arnage Red Label on an organised road trip across northern France, the perfect road trip for the big British GT

24 Mar 22

Toyota GR Yaris Track Day - Our Cars Report 002

Craig might've sold his GR Yaris, but it went out in style, with a day spent at Croft circuit with Mission Motorsport. Find out how the car held up.

17 Mar 22

Our Cars: Mercedes SL65 AMG Report 001 - Introduction

Mark explains the logic behind choosing a 621bhp twin-turbocharged V12 as the only daily driver he wants to tyre smoke around in.

24 Feb 22

Our Cars: TVR Chimaera 4.0 Report 001

Kotto Williams introduces us to his new daily driver - a modified TVR Chimaera 4.0 with spicy cams. Brave man.

23 Feb 22

Bentley Arnage Red Label Running Costs - Introduction

Want to know what life would be like daily driving a 6 3/4 litre Bentley Arnage Red Label? Simon Howarth introduces his wonderful flying B to the fleet.

23 Feb 22

Toyota GR Yaris Running Costs - Our Cars Report 001

Craig takes delivery of his 40th birthday present to himself, a GR Yaris from Vantage Toyota Preston. But not before Covid has a say in proceedings...

23 Feb 22

Abarth Biposto 695 Record Edition - Report 001

Until now, Tim Dunlop got his kicks from kit cars, but now a different kind of composite clad two-seater has taken over - an Abarth Biposto 695 Record Ed.

23 Feb 22

NC500 Road Trip - Taking the High Road

Our very first article, one that pre-dates the magazine but proved to be it's catalyst - a 1500-mile adventure through the Scottish Highlands

01 Mar 21