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The Renault 5 is poised to do what no electric car has managed before: win over the hearts – and wallets – of private buyers. In this news-opinion hybrid, Craig Toone explores why this retro-inspired EV might be the tipping point for a wider EV revolution, reshaping the automotive landscape in 2025.

Some cars are of a certain era, and that’s where they should remain, according to Aaron Stokes.

Michael Greenfield-Raban feels the road-going versions of the new WRC cars have lost their showroom mojo. The lifelong fan presents his road map for saving the world's most exciting motorsport.

First published in Rush 004 in 2022

Seeing both sides of the argument, Ken Pearson points out the one part of a classic car that can never be updated.

Team Rush has had a bit of an argument surrounding restomods, and needs to get something off their chests. Craig Toone opens the debate with his arguments for breathing new life into classic shapes.

Is this the successor to the RX-7? Not quite. Ken Pearson sifts through the headlines, speculation, and official statements – or the lack thereof – regarding Mazda’s striking range-extender electric coupé.

Audi's new China-only sub-brand has caused Phil Tank to scratch his head.

Drivers, engineers, designers, sporting directors and more have all taken part in the latest round of musical chairs in the world of Formula 1. Siddharth Limaye looks at who’s landed the best seats and who may be left standing next season.

Hypercars have big stats, high price tags and low production numbers. They’re usually all sold out before being revealed, unless they aren’t. Ken Pearson has been scratching his head.

Why Porsche lets itself and enthusiasts down with a style over substance tribute to five decades of the car that redefined the supercar.

The 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed had MG as the celebrated marque, coinciding with their 100th anniversary. Tim Dunlop wonders whether the much loved brand was properly celebrated at this year’s show.

Like a boxer piling on mass to climb up a division, Craig ponders if the inevitable growth of power and performance between generations of cars opens up new challengers to sacred icons previously deemed undisputed.

The Hyundai N range has just got a lot smaller with the i20 N, i30 N and Kona N being removed from sale in the UK and Europe. Ken Pearson suggests some of the reasons for this move and thinks that there may well be nothing to fear.

"Maranello (Italy), February 1, 2024 – Ferrari N.V. (“Ferrari” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Lewis Hamilton will be joining Scuderia Ferrari in 2025, on a multi-year contract".

Today is Blue Monday; statistically the most depressing day of the year. I must apologise for my mood being as black as the ice on the roads, but I can’t escape the notion that the future for car enthusiasts is as bleak as the weather.

Moonlighting as a van driver has Seen Jethro Noble reconnect with the pursuit of driving happiness. He thinks we should all stop chasing the perfect drive, car or road, and just be more present behind the wheel.

Jaguar brings an end to its internal combustion lineage with the 575 bhp ZP Edition - inspired by racing E-types of the 1960s, and why we feel Jaguar has let an amazing opportunity slip through its claws.

The motoring market is one of the most cutthroat in the world, with manufacturers leaving a trail of blood in their wake as they chase ever greater profits. Proof of this cold-blooded calculus? The last Ford Fiesta rolled off the Cologne production line last Friday – 07/07/2023.

There has been much talk recently about the rapidly declining interest in cars in young people, all citing financial and social pressures. Craig however, thinks there is a more straightforward and emotive reason - the taxation to death of the cool company car.

Craig thinks Ford killing off the iconic Rally Sport badge is a huge missed opportunity - if anything, it should be expanded upon into a full line-up of halo products again, starting with the Fiesta