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An independent publication dedicated to Modern Classics and new performance cars

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An independent publication dedicated to modern classics and new performance cars. Online and in print. 

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The Complete V8 Audi R8 Buying Guide

Craig Toone explores what might have been if BMW had put its E36 M3 Compact into production – a concept car that hinted at the hyper-hatch formula years before it became a genre. Based on an original article by Jethro Noble, first published in Rush XP1.

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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.

Porsche Rewrites its Product Strategy as EV Sales Falter

NEWS

Craig Toone

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26 September 2025

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

Porsche Rewrites its Product Strategy as EV Sales Falter

Max Verstappen set for 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours with Red Bull backing

NEWS

Craig Toone

|

25 September 2025

Helmut Marko has confirmed that the four-time Formula One world champion will make his endurance racing debut at the Nürburgring 24 Hours in 2026, following a successful start in the NLS with Lionspeed GP.

Max Verstappen set for 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours with Red Bull backing

Zenos Rises from Administration with £140k E10 RZ

NEWS

Craig Toone

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24 September 2025

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

Zenos Rises from Administration with £140k E10 RZ

BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme hits 308.4mph

NEWS

Ken Pearson

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21 September 2025

Just weeks after claiming the EV top speed record, the Chinese hypercar has gone one better.

BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme hits 308.4mph

Driven To Distraction: Mercedes Has Lost the Styling Plot

COMMENT

Craig Toone

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12 September 2025

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

Driven To Distraction: Mercedes Has Lost the Styling Plot

Ferrari 849 Testarossa: New 1,036bhp Hybrid Successor to the SF90

NEWS

Craig Toone

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10 September 2025

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

Ferrari 849 Testarossa: New 1,036bhp Hybrid Successor to the SF90

Nissan 400Z Heritage Edition

NEWS

Craig Toone

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10 September 2025

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.

Nissan 400Z Heritage Edition

Hyundai Concept Three Previews Future Alpine A290 Rival

NEWS

Craig Toone

|

9 September 2025

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

Hyundai Concept Three Previews Future Alpine A290 Rival

Polestar 5 Four-Door GT Arrives With 871bhp

NEWS

Ken Pearson

|

8 September 2025

After a long gestation period, Polestar’s flagship has finally arrived. It’s got the Porsche Taycan, Audi e-tron GT, and Lotus Emeya in its sights.

Polestar 5 Four-Door GT Arrives With 871bhp

Vauxhall Mokka GSE UK Pricing and Spec Confirmed

NEWS

Craig Toone

|

8 September 2025

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.

Vauxhall Mokka GSE UK Pricing and Spec Confirmed

911 Turbo S Facelift brings T-Hybrid Tech and 703bhp

NEWS

Ken Pearson

|

7 September 2025

The everyday supercar gains hybrid power for the first time, and electro-hydraulic active suspension.

911 Turbo S Facelift brings T-Hybrid Tech and 703bhp

2026 Honda Prelude Revealed: Hybrid Coupe Debuts With Civic Type R Underpinnings

NEWS

Craig Toone

|

7 September 2025

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

2026 Honda Prelude Revealed: Hybrid Coupe Debuts With Civic Type R Underpinnings

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

Porsche Rewrites its Product Strategy as EV Sales Falter

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.

Craig Toone

|

26 Sept 2025

Helmut Marko has confirmed that the four-time Formula One world champion will make his endurance racing debut at the Nürburgring 24 Hours in 2026, following a successful start in the NLS with Lionspeed GP.

Max Verstappen set for 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours with Red Bull backing

Max Verstappen set for 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours with Red Bull backing

Helmut Marko has confirmed that the four-time Formula One world champion will make his endurance racing debut at the Nürburgring 24 Hours in 2026, following a successful start in the NLS with Lionspeed GP.

Craig Toone

|

25 Sept 2025

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

Zenos Rises from Administration with £140k E10 RZ

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.

Craig Toone

|

24 Sept 2025

Just weeks after claiming the EV top speed record, the Chinese hypercar has gone one better.

BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme hits 308.4mph

BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme hits 308.4mph

Just weeks after claiming the EV top speed record, the Chinese hypercar has gone one better.

Ken Pearson

|

21 Sept 2025

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

Driven To Distraction: Mercedes Has Lost the Styling Plot

Driven To Distraction: Mercedes Has Lost the Styling Plot

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

Craig Toone

|

12 Sept 2025

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

Ferrari 849 Testarossa: New 1,036bhp Hybrid Successor to the SF90

Ferrari 849 Testarossa: New 1,036bhp Hybrid Successor to the SF90

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

Craig Toone

|

10 Sept 2025

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.

Nissan 400Z Heritage Edition

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.

Craig Toone

|

10 Sept 2025

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

Hyundai Concept Three Previews Future Alpine A290 Rival

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.

Craig Toone

|

9 Sept 2025

After a long gestation period, Polestar’s flagship has finally arrived. It’s got the Porsche Taycan, Audi e-tron GT, and Lotus Emeya in its sights.

Polestar 5 Four-Door GT Arrives With 871bhp

Polestar 5 Four-Door GT Arrives With 871bhp

After a long gestation period, Polestar’s flagship has finally arrived. It’s got the Porsche Taycan, Audi e-tron GT, and Lotus Emeya in its sights.

Ken Pearson

|

8 Sept 2025

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.

Vauxhall Mokka GSE UK Pricing and Spec Confirmed

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.

Craig Toone

|

8 Sept 2025

The everyday supercar gains hybrid power for the first time, and electro-hydraulic active suspension.

911 Turbo S Facelift brings T-Hybrid Tech and 703bhp

911 Turbo S Facelift brings T-Hybrid Tech and 703bhp

The everyday supercar gains hybrid power for the first time, and electro-hydraulic active suspension.

Ken Pearson

|

7 Sept 2025

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

2026 Honda Prelude Revealed: Hybrid Coupe Debuts With Civic Type R Underpinnings

2026 Honda Prelude Revealed: Hybrid Coupe Debuts With Civic Type R Underpinnings

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

Craig Toone

|

7 Sept 2025

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DRIVING ROADS

Explore some of the best driving roads in the UK, including the location of super unleaded petrol stations, photography hot spots and where to eat, stop and stay

South Wales - Bwlch Mountain Touge

North Wales Pt. II - Snowdon Sweepers

The Dukes Pass

North Wales & Snowdonia

The Forest of Bowland

The Peak District

The Yorkshire Dales

The North Pennines

The Complete V8 Audi R8 Buying Guide

BUYER'S GUIDES

The most complete and well-researched buying guides for performance cars and modern classic cars on the internet. 

Audi R8 V8

Alfa Romeo 4C

Ford Focus RS (MK3)

Mercedes-AMG C63 (W205)

BMW M3 (E36)

Renaultsport Megane 225 & 230

MK1 Audi TT

Honda Integra Type-R DC2

Porsche 968 Club Sport

Porsche Cayman R

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Welcome to Rush Magazine

The home of Driving Enthusiasm.
A new print magazine dedicated to iconic modern classics and new performance cars

The Original Hyper-hatch – The E36 M3 Compact

Craig Toone explores what might have been if BMW had put its E36 M3 Compact into production – a concept car that hinted at the hyper-hatch formula years before it became a genre. Based on an original article by Jethro Noble, first published in Rush XP1.

Craig Toone

9 May 2025

Porsche Rewrites its Product Strategy as EV Sales Falter

Craig Toone

26 September 2025

Polestar 2, 3, and 4 Performance Triple Test

Ken Pearson

3 September 2025

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The Complete V8 Audi R8 Buying Guide

Craig Toone

18 September 2025

OUR CARS

A Peugeot 205 Roland Garros and a Visit to the Festival of the Unexceptional

Alex Dunlop

1 August 2025

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A Peugeot 205 Roland Garros and a Visit to the Festival of the Unexceptional

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

Our Cars - FK8 Honda Civic Type R

Alex Dunlop

25 July 2025

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Our Cars - FK8 Honda Civic Type R

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

Our Cars - 981 Porsche Cayman

Alex Dunlop

6 June 2025

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Our Cars - 981 Porsche Cayman

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

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Over 50,000 words covering the greatest modern classics and iconic new performance cars. Printed on premium 115 gsm paper and delivered direct to your door.

CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS:

Ferrari 430 Scuderia in the Scottish Borders

E39 M5 in Derbyshire's Peak District

Subaru Impreza P1 on the West Pennine Moors

Ford Racing Puma, Holme Moss Summit

Group test - Finding the best second-hand hot hatch for £5,000

Megane R26.R takes on the Snake Pass

Brock Yates & the Cannonball Run

Monaro VXR 6.0, Forest of Bowland

Porsche 968 Club Sport Buying Guide

Plus much more...

Introducing Rush XP1 - Our Print Magazine

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