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

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

Zenos Rises from Administration with £140k E10 RZ

British sports car manufacturer Zenos is back from the dead. This time, it isn't pulling punches – either in performance or pricing.

24 Sep 2025

The Complete V8 Audi R8 Buying Guide

Looking for an Audi R8 V8? This is the definitive guide, with a deep dive into what makes the Type 42 so special, plus what to look for – and avoid – when buying one

18 Sep 2025

Has Mercedes Lost the Styling Plot?

Mercedes calls its new enormo-grille iconic – and it dazzles with 942 illuminations… Blackpool, eat your heart out.

12 Sep 2025

Ferrari 849 Testarossa: New 1,036bhp SF90 Successor Unveiled

Maranello's V8 supercar gains an overhauled hybrid powertrain, and a bold new look.

10 Sep 2025

New 2026 Nissan 400Z Heritage Edition

The 400Z is already a car defined by its retro style, but now Nissan has taken things a step further by evoking not one, but two legends from its back catalogue.

10 Sep 2025

Hyundai Concept Three Previews Future Alpine A290 Rival

The next generation of Hyundai EVs is coming, led by the Concept Three - an all-electric hot hatch kickstarting the new Ioniq sub-brand.

09 Sep 2025

Vauxhall Mokka GSE UK Pricing and Spec Confirmed

Vauxhall has confirmed pricing for the Mokka GSE at the IAA Mobility show, offering the first full view of the production model alongside key technical details.

08 Sep 2025

2026 Honda Prelude Revealed

The Honda Prelude hybrid has made it to production, with the 200bhp coupe making its debut on US soil.

07 Sep 2025

The End of an Era: Farewell Porsche 718 Cayman & Boxster

The Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman have gone off sale in the UK. We reflect on the lineage from the 981 to the swansong GT4 RS.

06 Sep 2025

BMW iX3 50 xDrive Kicks Off Neue Klasse Era

BMWs iX3 is the first Neue Klasse model – a landmark EV said to return the company to its values while adopting radical tech. How justified is Munich's confidence?

06 Sep 2025

Jaguar XK European GT Roadster Debuts at Salon Privé

British specialists Thornley Kelham reimagine the open-top Jaguar XK120, transforming it into a limited-run Roadster with 360bhp on tap.

02 Sep 2025

Lotus to Cut 550 Jobs at Hethel Amid Tariff Turmoil

Lotus Cars has confirmed a restructuring proposal that will see up to 550 roles cut from its UK operations, with the majority expected to affect staff at Hethel.

30 Aug 2025

BMW Z4 M40i Handschalter Pack Review

BMW's third-generation Z4 has never quite found its groove as an out-and-out driver's car. But with the Handschalter Pack, Munich has revisited the formula

29 Aug 2025

RML Unveils GT Hypercar at Salon Privé

The P39 GT Hypercar debuts at Salon Privé – a 992 Turbo S reborn as a modern GT1 with 920bhp, active aero and the promise of GT3 RS-beating pace.

27 Aug 2025

Farewell to the R35: Nissan Ends Production of a Modern Icon

After nearly two decades of production, the final Nissan R35 GT-R has left the line. We take a look back at the car that redefined the performance car.

27 Aug 2025

Hennessey Revolution LF is a 2,031bhp Manual Hypercar

Hennessey has pulled the wraps off its most expensive Venom F5 yet – a one-off manual commission unveiled at The Quail under the new ‘Maverick’ banner.

20 Aug 2025

Production Kimera EVO38 Revealed at Pebble Beach

The four-wheel-drive evolution of the rally-bred EVO37 restomod ups power to 592bhp, offers an adjustable torque split and is even lighter than before.

19 Aug 2025

Gordon Murray S1 LM and Le Mans GTR Spearhead GMSV Division

Gordon Murray Special Vehicles announces itself to the world with a McLaren F1 doppelganger and a longtail endurance racer tribute.

16 Aug 2025

Bovensiepen Zagato Carbon Package Premieres at Pebble Beach

Bovensiepen’s 602bhp Zagato-styled GT arrives stateside in Carbon Package form, adding new high-gloss detailing and an Oro Tecnico finish.

15 Aug 2025

Shelby Announces 850hp Super Snake-R Mustang

Shelby has pulled the wraps off the 850bhp Super Snake-R – a widebody, track-focused Dark Horse overhaul with carbon aero, coilovers and magnesium wheels

14 Aug 2025

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.

12 Aug 2025

Garagisti & Co. GP1 Boasts 800bhp V12 and a Manual Gearbox

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

08 Aug 2025

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

07 Aug 2025

KAMM Launches More Refined 912T

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

07 Aug 2025

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.

30 Jul 2025

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.

30 Jul 2025

MG Launches 740bhp IM5 Performance

The Ioniq 6 N isn’t even a day old and it’s already got competition. MG’s IM5 Performance arrives packing 740bhp, 435 miles of range, and a sub £50k price

11 Jul 2025

643bhp Corvette E-Ray Officially Launches in the UK

GM is pitching the four-wheel drive, hybrid E-Ray as the most suitable C8 Corvette for the UK market. Or does the Z06 still make more sense?

11 Jul 2025

Maserati’s MCPura Keeps the Faith with the MC20 Recipe

Leftfield Trident supercar benefits from styling tweaks, aero revisions and a lightly reworked cabin five years after launch – and a new name.

10 Jul 2025

Ferrari to Auction One-Off Daytona SP3 for Global Education

The one-off Prancing Horse, specced by Ferrari, will auction at Monterey Car Week in August, with proceeds going to charity.

09 Jul 2025

Aston Martin Vantage S: Sharper, Stronger, Still Rear-Drive

Aston Martin’s new V8 Vantage S is a 671bhp riposte to Ferrari’s Amalfi, with both set to debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

09 Jul 2025

MST Sports – Attainable 180bhp Escort Restomod Announced

MST goes back to basics with its latest Escort-based restomod, promising a 'pure analogue driving experience at a cost effective price.'

08 Jul 2025

Alpine A290 Rallye to Inspire One-Make Series

Alpine unveils the A290 Rallye – a 220bhp, all-electric hot hatch built for stage rallying and set to spearhead a new one-make motorsport series.

04 Jul 2025

BMW M2 CS Sets 7:25 Nürburgring Benchmark

BMW has announced a Nürburgring-Nordschleife lap time of 7:25.5 minutes for the new M2 CS, setting a new record for compact production cars on the revised

03 Jul 2025

Ariel Marks 25 Years With 525bhp Atom 4RR

Ariel commemorates its 25th anniversary with the Atom 4RR, its most powerful car ever, featuring extensive engine modifications and chassis revisions.

03 Jul 2025

The 992.2 Carrera 4S Launches as Coupe, Cabriolet and Targa

The 992.2 Carrera 4S offers 473bhp, AWD and technology from the GTS and Turbo – offered in coupé, cabriolet and Targa configurations.

02 Jul 2025

Ferrari Amalfi Refines Roma Formula With 631bhp GT Evolution

The Roma replacement arrives with familiar underpinnings but a sharper suit and some clever new tricks beneath the surface.

02 Jul 2025

Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear is a 1,603bhp Thoroughbred

Koenigsegg’s new flagship blends 1,603bhp with road legality, weight-saving focus and a record-setting debut – all rooted in a personal legacy.

26 Jun 2025

Marcos Returns with Three New Sports Cars in Development

Nearly two decades since its last car, Marcos is back with a grounded plan, heritage assets, and prototypes already running. Here’s what we know.

26 Jun 2025

Callum and Wood & Pickett Reveal £75,000 Coachbuilt Mini

Callum and Wood & Pickett reveal a £75k Mini restomod with 110bhp, modern detailing, bespoke trim and classic looks, set to debut at the 2025 Heveningham Concours.

25 Jun 2025

HWA Confirms Race-Spec 190E Evo Restomod for 2026 N24 Entry

HWA will enter its 190E Evo restomod in the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours – a race-prepped tribute to DTM legends, with a crew steeped in touring car history.

20 Jun 2025

Kia EV6 GT Facelift Review

Facelifted and rearmed with 641bhp, plus tech from the Ioniq 5N, we head deep into the Cairngorms to put the EV6 GT's Grand Touring credentials to the test

18 Jun 2025

McLaren Project Endurance Le Mans Hypercar Revealed

Ferrari’s Le Mans streak continues – but McLaren’s 2027 return is now in motion, and this time it’s bringing customers into the campaign.

15 Jun 2025

GoldenEye: Bond’s DB5 Never Stood a Chance

It looked iconic on film – but Bond’s DB5 didn’t belong anywhere near Xenia’s F355. Here’s what he should have been driving in GoldenEye.

15 Jun 2025

Peugeot E-208 GTi: The First Electric GTi Debuts at Le Mans

While the 9X8 Hypercar stalks the Mulsanne, Peugeot has pulled the wraps off the E-208 GTi – the brand’s first all-electric hot hatch, and the first GTi...

14 Jun 2025

Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 is the Fastest Golf Ever

How exactly do you celebrate 50 years of what is arguably the quintessential hot hatch? A 07:46:13 lap of the Nürburgring seems to be VW’s approach.

13 Jun 2025

Caterham Seven 310 Encore Marks the End of the Sigma Era

Caterham celebrates the end of a 50-year Ford engine legacy with a lightweight special that blends nostalgia, performance and exclusive design cues.

11 Jun 2025

Honda Civic Type R Ultimate Edition Calls Time on Production

The Civic Type R leaves Europe with a whisper, not a bang - 40 Ultimate Editions, no performance changes, and a familiar shade of white.

05 Jun 2025

McLaren 750S Le Mans Edition Pays Tribute to Historic Win

McLaren’s latest special edition 750S honours its greatest victory and channels the F1 LM by introducing a new High Downforce Kit developed by MSO.

02 Jun 2025

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 2025

The GR Corolla Finally Comes to the UK, But Not as You Think

Toyota’s building the GR Corolla in Britain, but UK drivers may still miss out. Gazoo Racing’s next move leaves us guessing.

30 May 2025

GM Commits $888Million to Tonawanda Plant for V8 Production

GM will spend $888million upgrading its Tonawanda plant to build a sixth-gen small-block V8 – keeping petrol power alive alongside its EV ambitions.

30 May 2025

BMW M2 CS - Full Details Announced of 523bhp Super Coupe

With M3 power, less weight, greater dynamic focus and a proper ducktail, the M2 CS takes the G87 platform to new heights. Could this be the last RWD M car?

28 May 2025

Abarth 695 Club Italia: Final Farewell Edition Revealed

The last eight Abarth 695s are reserved for Club Italia. No more tweaks, no more spin - this really is the Scorpion’s final iteration

24 May 2025

Bovensiepen Zagato Revealed as 602bhp M4-Based GT

Zagato styling, 602bhp, and over 400 bespoke parts – the Bovensiepen GT blends Italian coachbuilt design with Bavarian hardware in a new post-Alpina era

24 May 2025

Dodge Charger Daytona Sedan Arrives with 661bhp

Dodge expands the Charger Daytona line-up for 2026 with a four-door EV muscle sedan, 661bhp Scat Pack power, and Track Pack option.

23 May 2025

Alfa Romeo 4C Deep Dive Buyer’s Guide

One of the most beautiful cars of recent memory, the 4C is now becoming as tempting to own as it is to look at - especially when paired with a few upgrades

23 May 2025

Nissan Revives Wild Micra 350SR for ‘Ni-San’ Anniversary

Nissan’s bonkers mid-engined Micra 350SR gets a refresh for 2025 to celebrate its 23rd birthday. Craig Toone rides shotgun.

16 May 2025

Automobili Mignatta Rina: 1,000kg Carbon-Tubbed V8 Speedster

A windscreen-less, carbon-tubbed speedster with a manual gearbox and a free-breathing V8. Just 30 will be built each year in the hills of Piedmont.

16 May 2025

The Original Hyper-hatch – The E36 M3 Compact

Exploring what might've been had BMW put its E36 M3 Compact into production – potentially creating the hyper-hatch formula years before it became a genre.

09 May 2025

Rocketeer Confirms New Lightweight MXV6 'Keiryo' Flagship

British V6 MX-5 conversion specialist to launch 375hp, 850kg Keiryō model, NC Miata kit, and US Turnkey builds following successful funding round.

07 May 2025

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

Toyota is offering a dealer-installed power and drivetrain software upgrade for the first-gen GR Yaris, bridging the gap to the second generation car

06 May 2025

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

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

06 May 2025