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

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

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 Road Trip Road Test

Facelifted and rearmed with 641bhp, plus tech from the Ioniq 5N, we head for the Old Military Road deep in 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

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