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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.
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
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
NEWS
Craig Toone
|
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
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
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
NEWS
Craig Toone
|
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
NEWS
Craig Toone
|
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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

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
Mercedes calls its new enormo-grille iconic – and it dazzles with 942 illuminations… Blackpool, eat your heart out.
Craig Toone
|
12 Sept 2025

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
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.
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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
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 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
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
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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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
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