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

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

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.

05 May 2025

Zonda Unico Respawns Pagani’s Original Hypercar

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

04 May 2025

Vinile Reimagines V8 Range Rover Classic for €280k Price Tag

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.

03 May 2025

Lotus Emira Clark Edition Pays Tribute to a 1965 Icon

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.

02 May 2025

Singer Reveals New Widebody 911 Carrera with 420bhp

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

02 May 2025

Ferrari 296 Speciale and Aperta Spider Launch with 868bhp

An 1,800 word deep dive into the engineering of Ferrari's latest supercar - the driver focused 296 Speciale and Aperta spider.

30 Apr 2025

Aston Martin DBX S: New 717bhp Flagship Ferrari Fighter

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

30 Apr 2025

The BMW M2 Racing – A Modern-day E30 M3?

Swapping six cylinders for four and cutting over 200kg, the M2 Racing is BMW's most affordable route into FIA approved, turn-key motorsports.

29 Apr 2025

The Best Driving Roads in Snowdonia National Park / Eryri

Our second guide to the best roads in North Wales goes deeper into Snowdonia: the Llanberis Pass, A4086, A498 and B4410 + super unleaded station locations.

25 Apr 2025

Clean Slate: Bezos-backed EV Pickup Puts Affordability First

Stripped-back, modular, and cheap - this electric pickup from a stealthy US start-up could reshape how Americans think about BEVs. Will it come to the UK?

25 Apr 2025

The Porsche 911 Spirit 70 is More Flares than Flair

Porsche revives '70s swagger with the limited 911 Spirit 70: a hybrid GTS cabrio in Olive Neo, packed with period details and heritage trim.

23 Apr 2025

Boreham Motorworks Debuts Ford Escort Alan Mann 68 Edition

Boreham Motorworks revives the 1968 BSCC-winning Mk1 Escort with a track-only Alan Mann 68 Edition, FIA-approved and built for period-correct racing.

23 Apr 2025

‘The M Collection’: £1.5M of BMW’s Finest Up for Auction

It’s hard to imagine a dream garage without at least one BMW M car. This one has nothing but: 25 of them, spanning over 40 years of M Division history.

22 Apr 2025

MotoArto - Restomod Festival Makes its Debut This Summer

A new kind of motor show explores the overlap between restomod builds and contemporary art, with names from both scenes sharing space under one roof.

17 Apr 2025

Renault Emblème: Extreme Low-Carbon Automotive Engineering

As carmakers contend with the decarbonisation imperative, Renault’s Emblème prototype presents a full-scope demonstration of a low-carbon family vehicle

17 Apr 2025

Manual Porsche 911 GT3 Sets New Nurburgring Record

A 6:56.294 lap time puts the manual 992.2 GT3 within touching distance of the old RS – setting a new Nürburgring lap record for cars with a trio of pedals.

17 Apr 2025

Get Lost Project Safari Reimagines the Elise for the Wild

A jacked-up Elise with a snorkel and tweed seats? Meet Project Safari – the first wild creation from new UK outfit Get Lost Automotive.

15 Apr 2025

Bentley Adds New Hybrid GT and Spur to V8 Line-Up

Bentley expands its hybrid range with a new 671bhp V8 variant – more torque than the W12, same luxury brief, now with sharper efficiency under the skin.

11 Apr 2025

Frontline Launches MGA Factory Edition

Frontline expands its restomod repertoire with a re-engineered take on the MGA, combining classic form with contemporary hardware to debut at Goodwood MM

09 Apr 2025

A New C-Class AMG is Coming – But It Won’t Be a V8…

Mercedes-AMG is expected to kill off the four-cylinder C63 in the autumn, but its replacement might not be what you’re expecting, as Craig Toone reports.

08 Apr 2025

Genesis X Gran Coupe and Convertible break cover in Seoul

Unveiled in Seoul, the Genesis X Gran Coupe and Convertible concepts pair elegant proportions and twin-turbo power with a distinctly Mediterranean twist.

04 Apr 2025

Hyundai Unveils Gaming-Inspired Insteroid Concept

Hyundai’s latest concept is called the Insteroid, which plugs into gaming culture for visual and thematic inspiration, and is based upon the Inster EV

02 Apr 2025

Renault R5 Turbo 3E More Details Emerge on the EV Hyperhatch

It’s time for round two of the teaser campaign for Renault's stupendous R5 Turbo 3E. Scheduled for production in 2027, the power output has risen to 536bhp

18 Mar 2025

Gordon Murray’s 60-Year Legacy Honoured at Goodwood FOS

The Goodwood Festival of Speed has announced 2025’s Central Feature will pay tribute to a man whose influence has shaped modern motorsport and supercars.

18 Mar 2025

Mercedes-Benz Unveils Next-Gen CLA EV and Hybrid

The next-generation CLA will offer both electric and hybrid propulsion, but the big news is the EV – delivering 492 miles of range and 0–60mph in 4.9s

16 Mar 2025

British Start-up Longbow Unveils Lightweight EV Speedster

With a target weight of just 895kg and an equally lean price, Brit newcomer Longbow is out to shatter preconceptions about electric sports cars.

13 Mar 2025

Tesla’s Black Monday: Musk Controversy Drives Downfall

Tesla’s stock is once again in freefall, with Wall Street slashing the electric carmaker’s share value by 15.4% in a single day. Is Elon Musk to blame?

11 Mar 2025

MC20 Supercar Breaks Records as Maserati Cancels Folgore

A high-speed milestone, a sudden U-turn, and a supercar caught in the middle – Maserati’s latest moves are symbolic of the inner turmoil at Stellantis.

08 Mar 2025

The Two Cars Aston Martin Needs to Build in Order to Survive

Aston Martin’s future depends on more than cost-cutting and special editions. To secure long-term success, it needs two cars - one obvious, one overdue.

07 Mar 2025

Volkswagen’s ID. EVERY1 Concept: The Electric People’s Car?

From the Beetle to the Golf, Volkswagen has built its reputation on making practical, desirable cars accessible to the masses. The next target is a 20k EV

06 Mar 2025

One-Off Aston Martin Super Cygnet V8 Has Already Sold

Been mulling over the one-off Aston Martin V8 Super Cygnet for sale at Nicholas Mee & Co.? You might already be too late…

04 Mar 2025

Corvette Z06 Arrives in the UK: Mid-Engined Track Car Target

For the first time in its history, the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is officially available in the UK with right-hand drive. The C8 corvette has been on sale...

28 Feb 2025

Alpine Marks 70 Years with Limited-Run A110 R 70 & A110 GTS

The Alpine A110 is no stranger to a special edition, but as the company celebrates its 70th anniversary – and the model enters its final year of production

26 Feb 2025

Hennessey Launches 850bhp Super Venom Mustang

Not content to let Shelby have things all their own way with the GT350, Hennessey has unveiled its riposte – the Super Venom Mustang packing an 850bhp bite

25 Feb 2025

Maserati Completes GranCabrio Range with 483bhp V6

Maserati has unveiled a new entry-level GranCabrio at The I.C.E. St. Moritz, featuring a 483bhp version of its twin-turbocharged 3.0L V6 Nettuno engine.

21 Feb 2025

Tedson Unveils the Etna: a 600bhp Gallardo Reimagination

What’s the age of consent for a restomod? 25 years? 30? According to Tedson Motors it’s 21. The Etna arrives with 600bhp and is lighter than ever before

21 Feb 2025

Chevrolet Blazer EV.R Prototype Aims to Electrify NASCAR

NASCAR fans will vehemently tell you, “There ain’t no replacement for displacement.” Chevrolet, however, begs to differ with the Blazer EV.R Prototype.

17 Feb 2025

BMW's 13,269lb-ft VDX Prototype Hints at Next M3

BMW claims its Vision Driving Experience technology will revolutionise the handling and range capabilities of the forthcoming Neue Klasse saloon

17 Feb 2025

345bhp Alpine A110R Ultime Posts 7:15 Nürburgring Lap Time

Has any production car lapped the Nordschleife faster with less bhp? For perspective, this time matches that of the Lexus LFA and the 550bhp BMW M4 CSL...

07 Feb 2025

Mustang Mach-E NASCAR Prototype to Enter Pikes Peak

Ford builds on last year’s NASCAR EV prototype with a Mustang Mach-E racer that’s heading for competition – not on an oval, but up Pikes Peak.

05 Feb 2025

Ferrari F40 Alte Prestazioni Restomod Tames the Beast

With a full suspension overhaul, modifications to the brakes, steering and modern rubber, this is a restomod claiming to make the F40 more accessible...

31 Jan 2025

£120,600 BMW M3 CS Touring Revealed

Completing the M3/M4 line-up, the M3 CS Touring arrives with the track-focused handling upgrades that have graced the saloon and coupé, alongside a...

30 Jan 2025

Shelby Mustang GT350 Returns With 810bhp Supercharged V8

The GT350 has traditionally been the most driver focused Mustang. Now, six decades since Carroll Shelby fettled the first pony car, a new GT350 has arrived

24 Jan 2025

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

The Jaguar F-Type turns as many heads as it divides opinions. This is the most comprehensive deep-dive buying guide on the internet on the V6 and V8 models

21 Jan 2025

Mazda MX-5 Spirit Racing 12R

Mazda has revealed the MX-5 Spirit Racing 12R at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon – a limited-edition variant developed with Mazda Spirit Racing...

11 Jan 2025

Hyundai Launches Ioniq 5 N Drift King Edition

More than a shiny endorsement, the Drift King himself has collaborated with Hyundai’s engineers to create the most driver focused Ioniq 5 N yet.

10 Jan 2025

Toyota Debuts Three New GR Yaris at 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon

Toyota has taken centre stage at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon with three bold GR Yaris concepts, including a mid-engine prototype, a Nürburgring-ready race...

10 Jan 2025

2025 Will Be the Year Private Buyers Finally Embrace EVs

The Renault 5 is poised to do what no electric car has managed before: win over the hearts – and wallets – of private buyers. Is this the tipping point?

28 Dec 2024

Porsche Carrera GT Shatters its Old Nürburgring Record

Ever wondered how much faster older icons would lap the Nürburgring on modern tyres? The Porsche Carrera GT provides an officially timed answer

14 Dec 2024

The Electric Evolution - BMW’s Next-Gen M3 Breaks New Ground

The next-generation BMW M3 represents the most radical shift in its history - by going electric. Craig Toone reports on what we know so far…

13 Dec 2024

Boreham Motorworks Revives Ford Escort Mk1 RS

Boreham Motorworks is set to revive the Ford Escort Mk1 RS with a limited continuation series, featuring a motorsport-derived 2.1-litre 296bhp engine...

12 Dec 2024

Electrogenic Unveils EV Conversion Kit for Mazda MX-5

A reversible, ‘plug-and-play’ kit brings electric power to the evergreen mk1 MX-5, promising modern performance while preserving it's balance and agility

06 Dec 2024

The Rush Restomod Debate Part One - The Argument For

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 argument..

06 Dec 2024

The E46 M3 Touring Concept - Could've, Would've, Should've

BMW flirted with the idea of an E46 M3 Touring, and while it teased enthusiasts with a fully functional concept, it never made it to production. Here's why

05 Dec 2024

The Touring Test - BMW M3 Touring Review

BMW has finally given us an M3 Touring. Will the car live up to the hopes and dreams of M enthusiasts? Does it drive as well as the M4 Coupe? We find out.

05 Dec 2024

435bhp A90 Final Edition and GR Supra Lightweight EVO

With the curtain set to fall on A90 Supra production, Toyota is ensuring the model goes out in style with a duo of special editions – there’s additional...

28 Nov 2024

Toyota GR 86 Rally Legacy Concept

Toyota has just teased what might be the most exciting car of the year for everyone at Rush – the GR 86 Rally Legacy Concept, a clear homage to '90s WRC

05 Nov 2024

Hyundai i20 N Review - No Time to Die

The i20 N is already dead. But will Hyundai’s junior hot hatch be remembered as a modern classic — or will it fall short of its illustrious forebears?

05 Nov 2024

500bhp Modena Automobili MA-01 Biturbo Shamal Restomod

When it comes to restomods, there are two distinct schools of thought: refine and modernise, or reimagine the car entirely. The MA-01 Biturbo Shamal...

04 Nov 2024

The Dukes Pass - One of Scotland's Best Driving Roads

The Dukes Pass is a twisting 7.5-mile stretch through the Trossachs National Park, known as one of Scotland's most engaging and challenging driving roads.

01 Nov 2024

Alpine Reveals the A110 R Ultime: The Last of the Line?

As Alpine transitions to an electric future, the A110 R Ultime may be its final petrol-powered masterpiece.

14 Oct 2024

BMW Skytop Goes Into Limited Production

BMW has confirmed that its Skytop Concept will enter a limited production run of just 50 units. Powered by a 616bhp V8 and featuring an exclusive, hand...

11 Oct 2024

Škoda Enyaq RS Race: The Green Touring Car of the Future?

The Škoda Enyaq RS Race is a track-EV inspired by the Fabia RS Rally2. Using biocomposite materials and advanced aerodynamics, the concept showcases the...

09 Oct 2024

New MINI Cooper Convertible Launched

The MINI Cooper Convertible returns with petrol engines, updated styling, and a focus on driving dynamics. Prices start from £27,050 and up to 204bhp is on

09 Oct 2024

Renault Twingo E-Tech EV Prototype Set for Paris Debut

Renault will reveal the Twingo E-Tech electric prototype at the 2024 Paris Motor Show – a concept previewing the fourth-gen model due in production by 2026

07 Oct 2024

Kia Pride EV - Celebrating 80 Years with an Electric Twist

To celebrate its 80th anniversary, Kia has transformed an example of its first UK model, the Pride, into a fully electric restomod. Developed by Electro...

07 Oct 2024

10,000rpm Lamborghini Temerario: Everything You Need to Know

Lamborghini has finally taken the wraps off its long-awaited Huracán replacement: the Temerario. Powered by a landmark 907bhp, twin-turbocharged hybrid V8.

19 Sep 2024

Dial M For Manual: Hennessey Unveils Venom F5-M Roadster

Texas based hypercar manufacturer Hennessey is once again pushing the limits with the Venom F5-M Roadster, a 1,817bhp monster sporting three pedals.

12 Sep 2024

Fourth-Generation Bentley Flying Spur Adopts Hybrid Power

The new Bentley Flying Spur debuts with 782PS hybrid power, revised tech and a renewed focus on balancing performance with efficiency.

10 Sep 2024

Vanquish Returns: Deep Dive into Aston Martin’s New Flagship

Aston Martin's new Vanquish boasts an in-house 824 bhp twin-turbo V12, cutting-edge chassis technology, and striking design intent on taking on Ferrari

08 Sep 2024

New Maserati GT2 Stradale is a Hardcore 640bhp MC20

Maserati has unveiled the GT2 Stradale at Monterey Car Week 2024, a track-focussed evolution of the MC20 supercar. With 640 bhp and aggressive aerodynamics

22 Aug 2024

The Skoda Superb Sleeper Edition Hides a 470bhp Punch

While most fast family haulers are carrying ever more bold and brash styling, Skoda and RE Performance have shown that speed can still come with subtlety.

21 Aug 2024

Why the Porsche 911 Turbo 50 Years is Pure Badge Engineering

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

20 Aug 2024

SCUD MISSILE! Ferrari 430 Scuderia Review

Read our super feature exploring the finest roads of the Scottish Borders territory in the sublime Ferrari 430 Scuderia enjoying its 8,640rpm, 503bhp V8.

18 Aug 2024

The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide to the Mk3 Ford Focus RS

Covering performance specs, common faults, aftermarket mods and market values to specialist servicing options across the UK for the Mk3 Ford Focus RS.

16 Aug 2024

NASCAR’s EV Prototype – A Glimpse of an Electric Future?

NASCAR might be the last motorsport you'd expect to go electric, but that isn't stopping its governing body from investing in a fully electric prototype.

14 Jul 2024

New Honda Prelude Confirmed for the UK

After a twenty-three-year absence, the Prelude is set to return to Honda showrooms, but the name is the only thing retro about this forward-thinking coupe.

08 Jul 2024

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 2024

New G90 BMW M5 Launched With a 717bhp V8 Hybrid

The new M5 is set to be the most radical model in the supersaloon’s 40-year history. Twin-turbocharged V8 and switchable four-wheel drive are retained...

26 Jun 2024

Return of the Ford RS200 Announced

On the 40th anniversary of its iconic Group B WRC car, Ford has announced a series of ‘entirely new icons remastered from the ground up and blueprinted

24 Jun 2024

BMW M2 Update - Has the Ugly Duckling Become a Swan?

BMW’s model update offensive continues with the 2024 M2 Coupé. 473 bhp, quicker acceleration and suspension updates mean the divisive model may finally...

13 Jun 2024

Alpine A290; The Future of the Hot Hatch?

After a prolonged teaser campaign, Alpine has revealed the much anticipated A290 EV. Does this 220bhp hot hatch have the dynamics and fun factor too?

13 Jun 2024

Audi RS4 Edition 25 Launches

Proving there’s still life in the old dog carrier yet, Audi Sport marks the end of the RS4 with a 25th anniversary special backed up with a power hike

28 May 2024

Is the B7 Audi RS4 a Better Car Than the Fabled E39 M5?

Does the inevitable growth of power and performance between generations of cars open up new challengers to sacred icons previously deemed undisputed?

21 May 2024

New Mini JCW Teased Ahead of N24 Debut

MINI teases the forthcoming ICE John Cooper Works with a camouflaged race car set to enter the Nürburgring 24hr, with an EV variant set to follow later

20 May 2024

Huracan Successor to get 10,000rpm V8 With Hybrid Boost

With details of the brand-new engine emerging, the switch from naturally aspirated V10 to turbocharged V8 might not be as bad as we feared.

20 May 2024

Manhart MH8 5.0 V8 Limited 01/05: Our Kind of Downsizing

Substituting a V8 for a V12 in an 850csi might not sound like an upgrade, but when that engine is the 5.0 litre V8 from the E39 M5, we'll make an exception

19 May 2024

New BMW M4 CS Offers CSL Power and Pace Without Compromise

Hot on the heels of the M4 Competition facelift, BMW has introduced the new AWD M4 CS. Slotting between the regular M4 and the track-focused CSL...

08 May 2024

Aston Martin Announces New Flagship V12 Engine

Aston Martin has revealed plans for a new twin-turbocharged V12 engine due to customer demand, as the firm prioritises a future around internal combustion.

01 May 2024

BMW i4 Facelift and new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé - First Look

BMW appears to be the sole manufacturer bucking the declining demand for EVs, with the Munich firm having recently announced the manufacture of its one...

24 Apr 2024

New Audi S3 Gains More Power and RS3 Tech for 2024

Audi has unveiled the updated 2024 S3, bringing a power increase, sharper gearshifts, and handling upgrades courtesy of the RS3’s torque splitter.

12 Apr 2024

The BMW Vision Neue Klasse X - The X3 of the Future?

We're not normally given to covering SUVs at RUSH - let alone electric ones. However, the Vision Neue Klasse X has us intrigued with its sharp styling...

21 Mar 2024

2024 Mercedes-AMG E53 - Six Is The New Eight

Shedding two cylinders and gaining a hybrid system, the replacement for the V8 E 63 has some rather large and loud shoes to fill. We take a close look at

11 Mar 2024

McLaren Artura Spider Spearheads Revised 2025 Model Year Car

A 20bhp power increase alongside the promise of significantly revised dynamics and responses headline the updated 2025 model year McLaren Artura Spider...

29 Feb 2024

New Aston Martin V8 Vantage Becomes a 656bhp 911 Turbo Rival

153bhp. That’s how much the wick has been turned up on the heavily revised Aston Martin V8 Vantage as it moves up to the heavyweight division.

12 Feb 2024

New Mini Cooper S Is Faster Than Ever – But Doesn’t Look It

Mini’s new Cooper S makes 204bhp and hits 0–62mph in 6.6s, but subtle styling and shared trim options dilute the visual punch of the performance badge.

09 Feb 2024

Carbon Clad Audi RS6 GT Evokes Iconic Quattro IMSA-GTO Racer

Featuring factory coilover suspension and a 15 kg weight saving, the 621 bhp limited edition GT is the most driver-focused Audi RS6 ever. And the most...

06 Feb 2024

BMW Announces More Powerful 2024 M4

BMW has unveiled the 2024 M4 Competition, now packing 530bhp – a 20bhp increase over its forerunner. The additional power comes from an ECU tweak for...

31 Jan 2024

Volkswagen Reveals Facelifted 2024 Golf MK8.5 GTI

Facelifted 2024 Golf Mk8.5 GTI debuts with sharper looks, ChatGPT integration and more power, as VW prepares for the model’s electric future.

25 Jan 2024

The Best Driving Roads in the North Pennines

The ultimate route map to The Best Driving Roads in the North Pennines including where to eat and stay, plus the location of super unleaded petrol stations

19 Jan 2024