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An independent publication dedicated to Modern Classics and new performance cars

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An independent publication dedicated to modern classics and new performance cars. Online and in print. 

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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.

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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.

New Audi e-tron GT quattro is a 576bhp Base Model

NEWS

Ken Pearson

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13 May 2025

The sleek electric four-door gains a new variant offering more range for a lower list price.

New Audi e-tron GT quattro is a 576bhp Base Model

Brabus XL Turns G-Wagen into 788bhp Off-Roader and Pickup

NEWS

Ken Pearson

|

13 May 2025

Additional power, torque, carbon fibre, raised suspension, and a teak-lined load bay? It could only be a Brabus creation.

Brabus XL Turns G-Wagen into 788bhp Off-Roader and Pickup

Skoda Enyaq vRS Facelift Keeps Pace with New Tech and Styling

NEWS

Ken Pearson

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11 May 2025

The restyled electric flagship offers the same 335bhp, gains updated infotainment, and a new face. It returns as an SUV and Coupé with over 340 miles of range.

Skoda Enyaq vRS Facelift Keeps Pace with New Tech and Styling

Rocketeer Confirms New Lightweight V6 Flagship and US Expansion

NEWS

Craig Toone

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7 May 2025

British MX-5 conversion specialist to launch 375hp Keiryō model, NC Miata kit, and US Turnkey builds following successful funding round.

Rocketeer Confirms New Lightweight V6 Flagship and US Expansion

Toyota Quietly Rolls Out Official Power Upgrade for Gen-One GR Yaris

NEWS

Craig Toone

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6 May 2025

New software unlocks torque boost and drive mode customisation – with warranty fully intact

Toyota Quietly Rolls Out Official Power Upgrade for Gen-One GR Yaris

Jochen Mass, Le Mans Winner and Veteran Racer, Dies Aged 78

NEWS

Craig Toone

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6 May 2025

Racing drivers, fans and teams pay tribute to Jochen Mass – Le Mans winner, F1 veteran and a popular presence across decades of motorsport.

Jochen Mass, Le Mans Winner and Veteran Racer, Dies Aged 78

Mercedes-AMG GT 63 APXGP Edition Revealed to Promote F1 Film

NEWS

Craig Toone

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5 May 2025

Mercedes-AMG unveils a limited-run GT 63 tied to the upcoming F1 film. Just 52 will be made – and it’s not quite what you might expect.

Mercedes-AMG GT 63 APXGP Edition Revealed to Promote F1 Film

Zonda Unico Respawns Pagani’s Original Hypercar

NEWS

Craig Toone

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4 May 2025

The Zonda bowed out years ago – or so we thought. Now, something new emerges from Pagani’s workshop, fusing carbon fibre and mystique.

Zonda Unico Respawns Pagani’s Original Hypercar

Vinile Revives Range Rover Classic V8 Complete With a €280k Price Tag

NEWS

Craig Toone

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3 May 2025

Vinile’s first project remasters the Range Rover Classic into a €280k, V8-powered luxury lounge – limited to just 15 bespoke builds made in Maranello.

Vinile Revives Range Rover Classic V8 Complete With a €280k Price Tag

Lotus Emira Clark Edition Revealed with 400bhp V6

NEWS

Craig Toone

|

2 May 2025

Lotus marks 60 years since Jim Clark’s legendary 1965 season with a 60-unit Emira Clark Edition, complete with heritage details and 400bhp V6.

Lotus Emira Clark Edition Revealed with 400bhp V6

Singer Reveals New Widebody 911 Carrera with 420bhp

NEWS

Craig Toone

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2 May 2025

Singer’s latest reimagined 911 blends wide-body '80s looks with a 4.0L VVT flat-six, hybrid cooling, and F1-grade chassis tech from Red Bull.

Singer Reveals New Widebody 911 Carrera with 420bhp

Aston Martin DBX S: New 717bhp Flagship Takes the Fight to Ferrari

NEWS

Craig Toone

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30 April 2025

More power, less weight and no shortage of intent. The 717bhp DBX S refines Aston Martin’s SUV into a faster, more focused flagship.

Aston Martin DBX S: New 717bhp Flagship Takes the Fight to Ferrari

The sleek electric four-door gains a new variant offering more range for a lower list price.

New Audi e-tron GT quattro is a 576bhp Base Model

Ken Pearson

|

13 May 2025

New Audi e-tron GT quattro is a 576bhp Base Model

Additional power, torque, carbon fibre, raised suspension, and a teak-lined load bay? It could only be a Brabus creation.

Brabus XL Turns G-Wagen into 788bhp Off-Roader and Pickup

Ken Pearson

|

13 May 2025

Brabus XL Turns G-Wagen into 788bhp Off-Roader and Pickup

The restyled electric flagship offers the same 335bhp, gains updated infotainment, and a new face. It returns as an SUV and Coupé with over 340 miles of range.

Skoda Enyaq vRS Facelift Keeps Pace with New Tech and Styling

Ken Pearson

|

11 May 2025

Skoda Enyaq vRS Facelift Keeps Pace with New Tech and Styling

British MX-5 conversion specialist to launch 375hp Keiryō model, NC Miata kit, and US Turnkey builds following successful funding round.

Rocketeer Confirms New Lightweight V6 Flagship and US Expansion

Craig Toone

|

7 May 2025

Rocketeer Confirms New Lightweight V6 Flagship and US Expansion

New software unlocks torque boost and drive mode customisation – with warranty fully intact

Toyota Quietly Rolls Out Official Power Upgrade for Gen-One GR Yaris

Craig Toone

|

6 May 2025

Toyota Quietly Rolls Out Official Power Upgrade for Gen-One GR Yaris

Racing drivers, fans and teams pay tribute to Jochen Mass – Le Mans winner, F1 veteran and a popular presence across decades of motorsport.

Jochen Mass, Le Mans Winner and Veteran Racer, Dies Aged 78

Craig Toone

|

6 May 2025

Jochen Mass, Le Mans Winner and Veteran Racer, Dies Aged 78

Mercedes-AMG unveils a limited-run GT 63 tied to the upcoming F1 film. Just 52 will be made – and it’s not quite what you might expect.

Mercedes-AMG GT 63 APXGP Edition Revealed to Promote F1 Film

Craig Toone

|

5 May 2025

Mercedes-AMG GT 63 APXGP Edition Revealed to Promote F1 Film

The Zonda bowed out years ago – or so we thought. Now, something new emerges from Pagani’s workshop, fusing carbon fibre and mystique.

Zonda Unico Respawns Pagani’s Original Hypercar

Craig Toone

|

4 May 2025

Zonda Unico Respawns Pagani’s Original Hypercar

Vinile’s first project remasters the Range Rover Classic into a €280k, V8-powered luxury lounge – limited to just 15 bespoke builds made in Maranello.

Vinile Revives Range Rover Classic V8 Complete With a €280k Price Tag

Craig Toone

|

3 May 2025

Vinile Revives Range Rover Classic V8 Complete With a €280k Price Tag

Lotus marks 60 years since Jim Clark’s legendary 1965 season with a 60-unit Emira Clark Edition, complete with heritage details and 400bhp V6.

Lotus Emira Clark Edition Revealed with 400bhp V6

Craig Toone

|

2 May 2025

Lotus Emira Clark Edition Revealed with 400bhp V6

Singer’s latest reimagined 911 blends wide-body '80s looks with a 4.0L VVT flat-six, hybrid cooling, and F1-grade chassis tech from Red Bull.

Singer Reveals New Widebody 911 Carrera with 420bhp

Craig Toone

|

2 May 2025

Singer Reveals New Widebody 911 Carrera with 420bhp

More power, less weight and no shortage of intent. The 717bhp DBX S refines Aston Martin’s SUV into a faster, more focused flagship.

Aston Martin DBX S: New 717bhp Flagship Takes the Fight to Ferrari

Craig Toone

|

30 Apr 2025

Aston Martin DBX S: New 717bhp Flagship Takes the Fight to Ferrari

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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

North Wales Pt. II - Snowdon Sweepers

The Dukes Pass

North Wales & Snowdonia

The Forest of Bowland

The Peak District

The Yorkshire Dales

Jaguar F-Type Buyer’s Guide - Everything You Need to Know

BUYER'S GUIDES

The most complete and well-researched buying guides for performance cars and modern classic cars on the internet. 

Ford Focus RS (MK3)

Mercedes-AMG C63 (W205)

BMW M3 (E36)

Renaultsport Megane 225 & 230

MK1 Audi TT

Honda Integra Type-R DC2

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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

Brabus XL Turns G-Wagen into 788bhp Off-Roader and Pickup

Ken Pearson

13 May 2025

Attainable Performance Part III: 2019 Ford Fiesta ST Mk8 Review

Ken Pearson

28 March 2025

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Jaguar F-Type Buyer’s Guide - Everything You Need to Know

Craig Toone

21 January 2025

OUR CARS

Our Cars; Renault Clio 182 Trophy - Report 002

Craig Toone

28 June 2024

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Our Cars; Renault Clio 182 Trophy - Report 002

The sleek electric four-door gains a new variant offering more range for a lower list price.

Counting The Cost of Living With a Trophy Wife

Craig Toone

11 January 2024

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Counting The Cost of Living With a Trophy Wife

The sleek electric four-door gains a new variant offering more range for a lower list price.

Bentley Arnage Red Label - Report 004

Simon Howarth

3 April 2023

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Bentley Arnage Red Label - Report 004

The sleek electric four-door gains a new variant offering more range for a lower list price.

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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

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