Craig Toone

RUSH Founder

Obsessed with cars and car magazines ever since growing up in the back of a Sapphire Cosworth. Spent childhood etching the racing line into the family carpet with Matchbox toys. These days, he's usually found three-wheeling his Clio 182 Trophy through the Forest of Bowland - before bemoaning the running costs.

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Craig Toone

Subaru WRX GD25 Goes Blue and Gold With Legit Rally Wing

World Rally Blue, gold wheels, revised suspension and a carbon rally wing lead a 350-car anniversary special, joined by a manual-only BRZ ZC15.

29 Sep 2026

Renault 8 Gordini Returns as 266bhp Electric Concept

Renault revives the 8 Gordini as a 266bhp electric coupé, bringing rear-wheel drive, rally-inspired styling and restomod touches to a one-off concept.

25 Sep 2026

Rocketeer NC Brings 300bhp V6 to Mk3 MX-5

Rocketeer brings its 300bhp AJ30 V6 conversion to the Mk3 Mazda MX-5, with Turnkey builds starting from £25,000 plus VAT.

20 Sep 2026

McLaren Commits £500 Million to UK Expansion and Confirms Performance SUV

McLaren confirms a £500m UK investment, including a new assembly facility, in-house engine production and plans for a performance SUV.

18 Sep 2026

Volkswagen Mission Efficiency Revives the Spirit of the XL1

Volkswagen revisits the XL1 formula with a four-seat EV concept that puts aerodynamics and efficiency ahead of outright battery capacity.

17 Sep 2026

Volkswagen ID.3 GTI Revealed With Record 322bhp and RWD

Volkswagen reveals the 322bhp ID.3 GTI, with rear-wheel drive, extensive chassis revisions, a 373-mile range and redesigned interior.

16 Sep 2026

BMW M Reveals 100 Jahre Nürburgring Editions

BMW marks 100 years of the Nürburgring with special M2, M3, M4 and M5 editions featuring Nürburgring Green paint and unique detailing.

16 Sep 2026

La Cinquecento Scattante Reworks Fiat 500 With 802cc Twin

The British-built restomod combines an enlarged two-cylinder engine with thoroughly reworked underpinnings and styling by BorromeodeSilva.

15 Sep 2026

Bovensiepen Spider Fulfils Z4’s Potential With 429bhp B58

Alpina’s founding family turns the retired BMW Z4 into a 183mph roadster, with just 99 Lavalina-trimmed examples planned.

15 Sep 2026

2027 BMW M350 xDrive Gets 437bhp and Switchable RWD

BMW has given us our first glimpse of the next-generation 3 Series and its M350 xDrive range-topper, as camouflaged prototypes near sign-off in the south of France.

10 Sep 2026

400bhp Per Tonne Analogue VHPK Puts Lotus Elise Driver Centre Stage

£350,000 Lotus Elise restomod offers 250bhp naturally aspirated K-series, carbon fibre bodywork and central driving position alongside trick suspension

05 Sep 2026

Range Rover Electric Launches As 542bhp V8 Alternative

The brand’s first EV packs a 118kWh battery, 372 miles WLTP range, enhanced refinement, and V8-matching performance.

04 Sep 2026

Lamborghini Revuelto SV Revealed With 1050bhp and GT3 Suspension

Lamborghini has revealed the more focused Revuelto SV, complete with 1050bhp, GT3-derived suspension and fixed aero. Just 1,963 examples will be made.

03 Sep 2026

End of the Road for the 2.0-Litre Mazda MX-5

Emissions outlaw the naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine for 2027. The 1.5 takes up the mantle, with Homura upgrades porting over.

27 Aug 2026

Porsche Introduces 911 Challenge As Entry-Level Racer

GT3 hardware, driver aids and a focus on running costs make the Challenge the final piece in Porsche Motorsport’s new all-911 customer racing line-up.

26 Aug 2026

Gordon Murray Special Vehicles S1 Pays Direct Tribute to the McLaren F1

Reworked bodywork, up to 681bhp and a road-biased chassis make the GMSV S1 far more than an S1 LM without the wings. Just 64 will be built.

22 Aug 2026

Aston Martin Valen Debuts as Firms Most Powerful Front-Engined GT

Vanquish-based Valen revealed at The Quail featuring 838bhp V12, dramatic styling, new hardware and revised dynamics.

17 Aug 2026

Porsche Flachbau RS is a Factory-Built 935 for the Road

Built with Manthey over three years, the road-legal one-off sheds 32kg from an already Weissach-equipped GT2 RS and gains a GT3 R-derived rear wing.

15 Aug 2026

McLaren McL 6GT Concept Previews Analogue Supercar

Inspired by Bruce McLaren’s original M6GT, the new V8 flagship pairs a manual gearbox with rear-wheel drive, hydraulic steering and a 2028 production date.

15 Aug 2026

Porsche Marks Nürburgring Centenary With 100-Car 911 GT3 Special

The world’s most fearsome race circuit celebrates its centenary in 2027, and Porsche is building a special 911 GT3 to mark the occasion.

15 Aug 2026

Defender Dakar Brings the D7X-R to the Road

Land Rover's road-going take on the Dakar-winning D7X-R gets rally-derived suspension, 35-inch tyres and an unrestricted 626bhp twin-turbo V8.

15 Aug 2026

Porsche 911 Carrera S MT Package Returns Six-Speed Manual to Line-up

A six-speed gearbox, rear-axle steering and centre-lock wheels join the 473bhp twin-turbo flat-six as part of a new driver-focused MT Package.

14 Aug 2026

Hennessey Blackbird Revealed: 850bhp Naturally Aspirated V8, Six-Speed Manual, 220mph

Hennessey’s third hypercar abandons the top speed records that made its name. Just 71 Blackbirds will be built, costing $2.5 million apiece before taxes.

13 Aug 2026

277bhp Vauxhall Corsa GSE Priced From £32,995 With Electric Car Grant

Vauxhall has confirmed UK pricing and specification for the Corsa GSE, undercutting every one of its direct rivals despite class-leading acceleration.

08 Aug 2026

Mercedes-AMG A 45 S Final Edition Set to Bring Down Curtain on the Hyperhatch

Mercedes-AMG prepares to retire its 415bhp mega-hatch with a £67,965 Final Edition featuring matt grey paint, forged wheels and conspicuous yellow detailing.

27 Jul 2026

Maserati Previews GranTurismo-Based GT4 Racer Ahead of 2028 Debut

Maserati unveils Project GT4 at Goodwood, a GranTurismo-based racer targeting competition in 2028 as part of an expanded GT racing programme.

12 Jul 2026

HSR's Type 859 Reimagines Audi Sport Quattro SWB

HSR Manufaktur's Type 859 is an 84-unit restomod tribute to the 1984 Audi Sport Quattro SWB, with a carbon body and a longitudinal five-cylinder.

11 Jul 2026

Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale: The Open Gate Returns – Sort Of

Ferrari has revived the open-gate manual on the 12Cilindri Manuale, but the gearlever now controls an innovative digital by-wire system rather than a physical linkage.

05 Jul 2026

New BMW X5 (G65) Revealed: Specs, Powertrains and UK Release Date

Everything confirmed on the fifth-generation BMW X5 (G65): iX5 EV, plug-in hybrid and diesel models, Neue Klasse technology, and 2027 launch date.

04 Jul 2026

BMW M Concept Neue Klasse Heralds Electric M3

BMW has revealed the M Concept Neue Klasse at the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours. Here's our deep dive into the design, E30 heritage references, flax composite materials, simulated gearshifts and what it all means for the forthcoming electric M3.

19 Jun 2026

Porsche 911 GT3 Earls Court 51 Edition Revealed

Porsche reveals the GT3 Earls Court 51 Edition, a 51-car UK-exclusive model celebrating 75 years since the marque first appeared at the Earls Court Motor Show.

17 Jun 2026

Nichols Begins Production of Can-Am-Inspired N1A Supercar

The analogue, 780bhp-per-tonne British supercar moves from prototype to production, with customer deliveries starting this year.

16 Jun 2026

Bovensiepen 05 GT Revealed: 789bhp Gran Touring With Frank Stephenson Design

Bovensiepen has revealed the 05 GT, a handbuilt 789bhp Gran Turismo designed by Frank Stephenson based on the G99 BMW M5.

15 Jun 2026

Toyota GRMN Corolla – Two-Seat 300bhp Hot Hatch Revealed

The Toyota GRMN Corolla is a two-seat, 300bhp GR Corolla with carbon aero, Cup 2 tyres, bespoke dampers and Nürburgring development.

10 Jun 2026

2026 BMW M2 M xDrive: AWD M2 Arrives with 473bhp and a 3.7-Second 0–62 Time

BMW has introduced M xDrive to the M2 for the first time, pairing the 473bhp S58 straight-six with all-wheel drive and Active M Differential. UK pricing starts from £74,255.

03 Jun 2026

2026 Bentley Flying Spur Updated: New S Model, Blackline Treatment and Continental GT Styling

Bentley has updated the Flying Spur for 2026, introducing Continental GT-inspired styling and a new S model with torque vectoring AWD, eLSD and 671bhp.

02 Jun 2026

AC Cars Reveals First Cobra Coupe With 720bhp and Carbon Body

AC Cars has revealed the Cobra GT Coupe – the first fixed-roof car in the brand's 125-year history. Here's everything you need to know about the 720bhp coupe.

02 Jun 2026

Tolman Edition Ford Escort XR3i – 150bhp Restomod Revealed

Tolman’s XR3i Edition revisits Ford’s 1980s hot hatch with 150bhp at the wheels, RS1600i hardware, Bilstein dampers and subtle modern upgrades.

01 Jun 2026

Maturo 308 Stradale Reimagines Ferrari’s WRC Past

In a deliberate riposte to the Luce, Maturo Competition Cars has reimagined a Ferrari with unfinished business – one whose legacy stretches all the way to the F40.

28 May 2026

Lotus Emira 420 Sport: Why It Matters

Lotus Emira 420 Sport revealed – 416bhp, 1,430kg and two-way adjustable Multimatic dampers. The most powerful and focused Emira yet, priced from £105,900.

27 May 2026

Read the Manual: BMW M3 CS Handschalter Revealed

M division delivers its most driver-centric G80 M3 yet, with rear-wheel drive, three pedals and less weight. But it comes with a catch.

20 May 2026

Ferrari HC25 Revealed as One-Off F8 Rebody

Ferrari’s latest One-Off reimagines the F8 Spider through Maranello’s current design language, melding elements of F80, Testarossa and 12Cilindri

18 May 2026

Kimera Automobili Reveals 986bhp K-39 Hypercar

The Kimera K-39 pairs a 1000hp Koenigsegg twin-turbo V8 with dramatic Pikes Peak bodywork, a manual transmission, rear-wheel drive and an 1,100kg kerb weight.

17 May 2026

Altered Carbon: Talos 911 RT

Dewsbury coachbuilder takes the 991 GT3 RS, reskins it in carbon fibre and recasts it around the GT3 R race car. Meet the Talos 911 RT, complete with 540bhp.

15 May 2026

Škoda Fabia Motorsport Edition: 125-Car Limited Edition Announced

Just 125 will be built based on the Fabia 130, with rally-inspired decals and a gift box containing a fragment of a genuine RS Rally2 roll cage.

13 May 2026

BMW M Ignite Keeps the M2, M3 and M4's S58 Euro 7 Compliant

BMW M Ignite explained: how pre-chamber combustion technology keeps the S58 straight-six Euro 7 compliant – and why it matters for the M2, M3 and M4.

12 May 2026

Caterham Seven Nürburgring Edition: 100-Car Limited Run Announced

Caterham's Nürburgring Edition brings bespoke Bilsteins, uprated brakes and 13-inch wheels to the Seven 420R, limited to 100 cars and launching at the 2026 N24.

08 May 2026

VW Golf GTI Edition 50 Sets New FWD Nürburgring Lap Record

Volkswagen's 321bhp Golf GTI Edition 50 has set a new front-wheel-drive Nürburgring production car lap record of 7min 44.523sec, beating the Honda Civic Type R

08 May 2026

BMW Classic Partner Programme Launches in the UK

BMW UK has appointed four Classic Partner retailers, giving owners of older models a clearer route for factory-backed servicing, body repair and parts support.

28 Apr 2026

Kimera EVO38 Collezione Martini Revealed with 631bhp

Kimera reveals the EVO38 Collezione Martini with 631bhp from its twin-charged 2.1-litre four-cylinder, and a revised 8,200rpm rev limit. K-39 hypercar also confirmed

26 Apr 2026

Theon Design Reveals Carbon-Bodied 964 Commission for Mexico

Theon Design's latest Porsche 964 restomod commission produces 407bhp from a naturally aspirated air-cooled flat-six and weighs just 1,150kg.

16 Apr 2026

Honda Super-N: City Turbo II's Electric Heir Heads to the UK

Honda's City Turbo II-flavoured EV arrives in the UK this summer with a boost button, a simulated gearbox, and a £18,995 price tag.

13 Apr 2026

Full Details of 525bhp Ariel Atom 4RR Confirmed

Ariel has confirmed full specifications and pricing for the Atom 4RR, its most extreme road-legal Atom yet, packing 780bhp/ton.

10 Apr 2026

Hennessey Marks 35 Years with Ultra-Limited Super Venom Mustang

Just 35 examples of the 850bhp anniversary Super Venom will be built – and in typical Hennessey fashion, the numbers matter.

09 Apr 2026

Petroyle E46 M3 Touring Revealed

Oxford coachbuilder Petroyle is producing a limited run of hand-built E46 M3 Tourings faithful to the one-off factory feasibility prototype BMW built in 2000.

08 Apr 2026

Lola T70 Resurrected in Road and Race Form

The Lola T70S and GT revive an icon of the golden era of endurance racing – with a twist.

08 Apr 2026

Renaultsport Clio 172 & 182 Buyer’s Guide

Renaultsport Clio 172, 182 or Trophy buyer’s guide – from cambelts and dephasers to Sachs dampers, rust traps, worthwhile upgrades, values and the pick of the range.

08 Apr 2026

Corvette Grand Sport Returns in 2027 With New LS6 V8

Chevrolet revives the Grand Sport for 2027 with a new 6.7-litre LS6 V8. Everything you need to know about the Grand Sport and Grand Sport X.

27 Mar 2026

GT3-Spec BMW M3 Touring Set to Enter 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours

From April Fools’ joke to starting grid: BMW M Motorsport’s M3 Touring 24H will compete at the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours this May, entering the SPX class

16 Mar 2026

The Best Driving Roads in the Southern Peak District

A 67-mile driving route through the southern Peak District's best-kept B-roads. Practical guidance, honest assessments and recommendations for making a weekend of it

10 Mar 2026

The Numbers Game: T.50s Eclipses GT3 Bahrain Record

The GMA T.50s Niki Lauda completes its production sign-off at Bahrain – seven seconds clear of the GT3 benchmark. But the real story is how it got there.

05 Mar 2026

HWA Evo.R Nürburgring 24 Entry Revealed Sporting DTM Battledress

HWA has confirmed it will enter three cars into the N24, complete with heritage liveries, extended arches, and a driver line-up that reads like a DTM family reunion.

01 Mar 2026

Evoluto 355 - Full Engineering Details Confirmed

Evoluto Automobili confirms its 355 restomod is production ready, and the engineering programme runs far deeper than initially assumed with a 9000rpm, 3.7L V8 coming

24 Feb 2026

Singer Lops the Lid Off Its Wide-Body 930 Carrera Tribute

The Californian automotive atelier applies its naturally aspirated treatment to the G-series Cabriolet – with Red Bull's F1 division stiffening the chassis.

13 Feb 2026

Bentley Reveals Bentayga X Concept

Bentley tests the safari waters with the Bentayga X Concept, a lifted, rally-inspired study based on the Bentayga Speed.

01 Feb 2026

New Bentley Continental GT S Bridges Dynamic Gap to GT Speed

Mid-tier addition to the range includes Sports exhaust, adoption of Speed’s Active Chassis technology, visual cues and bespoke interior. GT S Convertible also lands.

29 Jan 2026

Peter Falk: Key Engineer Behind Porsche's Greatest Era

Peter Falk, the race director responsible for Porsche’s Group C dominance and pivotal road cars, died on 23 January aged 93. Despite such success, he never craved th

29 Jan 2026

Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Goes on Sale in the UK Priced From £65,800

The full UK specification of Hyundai’s 641bhp answer to the BMW i4 M60 has been released, which includes a 302-mile range and updated virtual gearshift system.

27 Jan 2026

Donkervoort P24 RS Offers 769bhp Per Tonne – Driver Aids Optional

Dutch manufacturer's latest featherweight track machine makes 600bhp courtesy of a twin-turbo V6, weighs 780kg, and can generate up to 2.3G of cornering force.

26 Jan 2026

GR Yaris Sébastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition

Limited to 200 units globally, the latest Ogier-tuned GR Yaris swaps variable torque split for fixed rally-derived settings specified by Ogier and includes Aero Kit.

25 Jan 2026

700bhp Singer 'Sorcerer' Becomes First DLS Turbo Commission

With a redline as high as its rear wing, the turbocharged 700bhp Singer 'Sorcerer' conjures up the ghost of the 934.5, revs to 9,000rpm - and is rear wheel drive.

22 Jan 2026

Electric M3 - A Deep Dive into the Neue Technology

BMW removes another layer of secrecy surrounding the first EV M3. Here’s everything we know, how it will affect driving dynamics, and what blanks are left to fill in

16 Jan 2026

Golf GTI Edition 50 Goes on Sale in the UK for £47,995

Volkswagen's most powerful production GTI delivers 321bhp, matches Golf R output, and holds FWD Nürburgring lap record. UK order books open 15 January.

12 Jan 2026

Toyota GR Yaris Morizo RR: Nürburgring-Honed Limited Edition

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

11 Jan 2026

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

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

11 Jan 2026

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.

11 Jan 2026

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 Prelude Type R

10 Jan 2026

Limited Edition Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa

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.

09 Jan 2026

Kuhl Outroad Takes the Toyota GR86 on Safari

Japanese tuner Kuhl Racing lifts the GR86 75mm and offers a 290bhp turbo option, democratising the safari trend for the price of a couple of options on a 911 Dakar.

31 Dec 2025

Encor Esprit Series-1 Restomod Revealed in Full

Full details of the carbon-bodied, V8 powered Esprit re-imagination have been revealed. And what a looker it is.

08 Dec 2025

Toyota Confirms GR GT & GT3 Racer Alongside New Lexus LFA EV

One for the road, one for the track, and one for the future. Toyota’s three high-performance flagships share a brand-new platform hosting ICE, hybrid and EV power

08 Dec 2025

Porsche 911 GT3 Manthey Kit Narrows Downforce Gap to RS

Porsche and Manthey have unveiled a comprehensive aerodynamic and chassis upgrade for the 992.2 GT3, getting to within three seconds of the RS around the Nurburgring

22 Nov 2025

Eagle Lightweight GTR: A True Gentleman Racer

Eagle has revealed its most extreme E-Type yet – a one-of-one commission stripping over 30 percent from the standard car's kerb weight while retaining GT credentials

21 Nov 2025

Subaru Performance-B STI Concept Marks a Return to Form

During October's Japanese Mobility Show, Subaru unveiled two STI concepts. One's electric, one's combustion, and the latter looks suspiciously ready for production.

18 Nov 2025

Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric: Full Details Announced

Renault has confirmed the full specification of the Twingo E-Tech Electric, a sub-£20,000 city car developed in just 100 weeks set to arrive in 2027.

17 Nov 2025

Cupra Announces 321bhp Leon VZ TCR to Challenge GTI Ed 50

Most powerful FWD Cupra yet matches the Golf GTI Edition 50 power output whilst taking the track biased modifications even further

17 Nov 2025

Bentley Continental GT Supersports Goes RWD and Sheds 500kg

The new Bentley Continental GT Supersports is the most extreme yet: dropping the hybrid tech and two driveshafts, focusing on driver engagement over brute force.

16 Nov 2025

Subaru BRZ STI Sport Type RA Goes into Production

Channelling the Subaru of old, the Type RA elevates the BRZ with a balanced boxer and Super Taikyu-derived upgrades.

14 Nov 2025

Novitec Helps the 12Cilindri Find its Voice

German tuner addresses the 12Cilindri's one criticism with an Inconel exhaust system. And for once, Novitec has shown unexpected restraint.

28 Oct 2025

JAS Motorsport and Pininfarina Resurrect the Honda NSX

Italy's JAS Motorsport and Pininfarina have joined forces to reimagine Honda's iconic supercar. The styling looks sharp, but there's a catch that'll divide opinion.

28 Oct 2025

Defender Dakar D7X-R Turns OCTA Into a Homologation Special

Land Rover returns to competitive motorsport in 2026 under the FIA Stock regulations, turning the 626bhp Defender OCTA into a Dakar entrant.

26 Oct 2025

The Ferrari SC40 Is An F40 Tribute in Name Only

The SC40 doesn't just miss the mark, it raises deeper questions about Ferrari itself.

18 Oct 2025

Capricorn and Zagato Create Manual, Carbon-Fibre Hypercar

Blending Italian flair with German engineering discipline, the Capricorn 01 Zagato is the styling house's first hypercar, promising a manual gearbox and over 900bhp.

13 Oct 2025

Ferrari Elettrica: Under the Skin of Maranello’s First EV

Ferrari has given us the first glimpse of its debut EV, revealing the secrets of its powertrain and battery technology.

09 Oct 2025

Aston Martin DB12S Ups Power to 70bhp and Sharpens Dynamics

Aston Martin has applied the S formula to the DB12, taking the Super Tourer up another notch in power, poise and driver engagement.

08 Oct 2025

New Fabia 130 Eclipses the vRS to Become the Fastest Yet

Skoda's Fabia 130 marks the brand's anniversary with 175bhp, but at £30k can it justify the price against faster rivals?

07 Oct 2025

Lotus Esprit Gets an Encor With New Restomod

Fifty years after its debut, the Lotus Esprit gets a carbon-bodied restomod from British firm Encor, blending V8 power with Giugiaro-inspired design.

02 Oct 2025

GR Yaris Line-Up Expands With New Aero Performance Model

Toyota's hot hatch gains an aggressive edge with aero upgrades inspired by Super GT, WRC and endurance racing. UK allocation confirmed for March 2026.

01 Oct 2025

Porsche Rewrites its Product Strategy as EV Sales Falter

Porsche has scaled back its plans to go all-electric, keeping the 911, Panamera and Cayenne petrol-powered into the 2030s.

26 Sep 2025

Verstappen Set For 2026 Nürburgring 24hr With Red Bull

Helmut Marko has confirmed that the four-time F1 world champion will make his endurance racing debut at the Nürburgring 24 Hours in 2026, following a successful NLS

25 Sep 2025