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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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13 October 2025
Promising a blend of Italian flair with German engineering discipline, the Capricorn 01 Zagato is the styling house's first hypercar - and it features a manual gearbox.
Capricorn and Zagato Unite for a Manual, Carbon-Fibre Hypercar
NEWS
Ken Pearson
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9 October 2025
The five-cylinder Cupra returns, complete with a torque-splitting tech and right-hand drive.
Cupra Formentor VZ5 Confirmed For UK Launch
NEWS
Craig Toone
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9 October 2025
Ferrari has given us the first glimpse of its debut EV, revealing the secrets of its powertrain and battery technology.
Ferrari Elettrica: Under the Skin of Maranello’s First Electric Car
NEWS
Craig Toone
|
8 October 2025
Aston Martin has applied the S formula to the DB12, taking the Super Tourer up another notch in power, poise and driver engagement.
Aston Martin DB12 S Sharpens Dynamic Focus and Ups Power to 700bhp
NEWS
Craig Toone
|
7 October 2025
Skoda's Fabia 130 marks the brand's anniversary with 175bhp, but at £30k can it justify the price against faster rivals?
New Fabia 130 Eclipses the vRS to Become the Fastest Yet
NEWS
Ken Pearson
|
3 October 2025
Major 2026 model year upgrade boosts performance, charging speed and computing power for Polestar’s flagship SUV.
Polestar 3 Performance: 670bhp and 800v Charging for 2026 Update
NEWS
Craig Toone
|
2 October 2025
Fifty years after its debut, the Lotus Esprit gets a carbon-bodied restomod from British firm Encor, blending V8 power with Giugiaro-inspired design.
Lotus Esprit Gets an Encor
NEWS
Craig Toone
|
1 October 2025
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.
Toyota Expands GR Yaris Line-Up With New Aero Performance Model
NEWS
Craig Toone
|
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
Promising a blend of Italian flair with German engineering discipline, the Capricorn 01 Zagato is the styling house's first hypercar - and it features a manual gearbox.

Capricorn and Zagato Unite for a Manual, Carbon-Fibre Hypercar
Promising a blend of Italian flair with German engineering discipline, the Capricorn 01 Zagato is the styling house's first hypercar - and it features a manual gearbox.
Craig Toone
|
13 Oct 2025

Cupra Formentor VZ5 Confirmed For UK Launch
The five-cylinder Cupra returns, complete with a torque-splitting tech and right-hand drive.
Ken Pearson
|
9 Oct 2025
Ferrari has given us the first glimpse of its debut EV, revealing the secrets of its powertrain and battery technology.

Ferrari Elettrica: Under the Skin of Maranello’s First Electric Car
Ferrari has given us the first glimpse of its debut EV, revealing the secrets of its powertrain and battery technology.
Craig Toone
|
9 Oct 2025
Aston Martin has applied the S formula to the DB12, taking the Super Tourer up another notch in power, poise and driver engagement.

Aston Martin DB12 S Sharpens Dynamic Focus and Ups Power to 700bhp
Aston Martin has applied the S formula to the DB12, taking the Super Tourer up another notch in power, poise and driver engagement.
Craig Toone
|
8 Oct 2025
Skoda's Fabia 130 marks the brand's anniversary with 175bhp, but at £30k can it justify the price against faster rivals?

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?
Craig Toone
|
7 Oct 2025
Major 2026 model year upgrade boosts performance, charging speed and computing power for Polestar’s flagship SUV.

Polestar 3 Performance: 670bhp and 800v Charging for 2026 Update
Major 2026 model year upgrade boosts performance, charging speed and computing power for Polestar’s flagship SUV.
Ken Pearson
|
3 Oct 2025
Fifty years after its debut, the Lotus Esprit gets a carbon-bodied restomod from British firm Encor, blending V8 power with Giugiaro-inspired design.

Lotus Esprit Gets an Encor
Fifty years after its debut, the Lotus Esprit gets a carbon-bodied restomod from British firm Encor, blending V8 power with Giugiaro-inspired design.
Craig Toone
|
2 Oct 2025
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.
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Toyota Expands GR Yaris Line-Up 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.
Craig Toone
|
1 Oct 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
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
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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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