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Welcome to RUSH Magazine

An independent publication dedicated to Modern Classics and new performance cars

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Rush Magazine

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

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ARTICLE FEED

BMW iX3 50 xDrive Kicks Off Neue Klasse Era

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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BMW iX3 50 xDrive Kicks Off Neue Klasse Era

BMW’s iX3 is the first Neue Klasse model – a landmark EV promising a return to brand values while blending radical tech. But is Munich’s confidence justified?

The End of an Era: A Farewell to the Porsche 718 Cayman & Boxster

NEWS

Craig Toone

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6 September 2025

The Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman have gone off sale in the UK. We reflect on the lineage from the 981 to the glorious GT4 RS.

The End of an Era: A Farewell to the Porsche 718 Cayman & Boxster

Polestar 2, 3, and 4 Performance Triple Test

REVIEW

Ken Pearson

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3 September 2025

Starting from a blank canvas, Polestar has been developing its own formula for performance EVs. Ken Pearson tests the current range in a comprehensive triple-test.

Polestar 2, 3, and 4 Performance Triple Test

Jaguar XK European GT Roadster Debuts at Salon Privé

NEWS

Craig Toone

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3 September 2025

British specialists Thornley Kelham reimagine the open-top Jaguar XK120, transforming it into a limited-run Roadster with 360bhp on tap.

Jaguar XK European GT Roadster Debuts at Salon Privé

Audi Concept C Previews TT Successor and Future Design Language

NEWS

Ken Pearson

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2 September 2025

The retro-futuristic hard-top roadster has been confirmed for production in 2027, and will influence the brand’s forthcoming models.

Audi Concept C Previews TT Successor and Future Design Language

Lotus to Cut 550 Jobs at Hethel Amid Tariff Turmoil and Sliding Sales

NEWS

Craig Toone

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30 August 2025

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.

Lotus to Cut 550 Jobs at Hethel Amid Tariff Turmoil and Sliding Sales

RML Unveils GT Hypercar at Salon Privé

NEWS

Craig Toone

|

27 August 2025

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.

RML Unveils GT Hypercar at Salon Privé

Farewell to the R35: Nissan Ends Production of a Modern Icon

NEWS

Craig Toone

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27 August 2025

After nearly two decades of continual evolution, the final Nissan R35 GT-R has left the line. Craig Toone takes a look back at the car that redefined what the Japanese super-coupé could be.

Farewell to the R35: Nissan Ends Production of a Modern Icon

789bhp Vision Gran Turismo Concept Previews Vauxhall Corsa GSE

NEWS

Ken Pearson

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20 August 2025

The fully-electric concept is bound for motor shows and games consoles this autumn.

789bhp Vision Gran Turismo Concept Previews Vauxhall Corsa GSE

Hennessey Revolution LF is a 2,031bhp Manual Hypercar

NEWS

Craig Toone

|

20 August 2025

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.

Hennessey Revolution LF is a 2,031bhp Manual Hypercar

Production Kimera EVO38 Revealed at Pebble Beach

NEWS

Craig Toone

|

19 August 2025

The four-wheel-drive evolution of the rally-bred EVO37 restomod ups power to 592bhp, offers adjustable torque and is even lighter than before.

Production Kimera EVO38 Revealed at Pebble Beach

Gordon Murray S1 LM and Le Mans GTR Spearhead New GMSV Division

NEWS

Craig Toone

|

16 August 2025

Gordon Murray Special Vehicles launches with the S1 LM and Le Mans GTR, two ultra-rare V12 supercars inspired by past endurance racers

Gordon Murray S1 LM and Le Mans GTR Spearhead New GMSV Division

Lamborghini Fenomeno Hypercar Announces Itself to the World

NEWS

Ken Pearson

|

15 August 2025

Loaded with aggression, swagger, and carbon fibre, the 1,065bhp Fenomeno has the McLaren W1 and Ferrari F80 squarely in its sights.

Lamborghini Fenomeno Hypercar Announces Itself to the World

The Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman have gone off sale in the UK. We reflect on the lineage from the 981 to the glorious GT4 RS.

The End of an Era: A Farewell to the Porsche 718 Cayman & Boxster

Craig Toone

|

6 Sept 2025

The End of an Era: A Farewell to the Porsche 718 Cayman & Boxster

Starting from a blank canvas, Polestar has been developing its own formula for performance EVs. Ken Pearson tests the current range in a comprehensive triple-test.

Polestar 2, 3, and 4 Performance Triple Test

Ken Pearson

|

3 Sept 2025

Polestar 2, 3, and 4 Performance Triple Test

British specialists Thornley Kelham reimagine the open-top Jaguar XK120, transforming it into a limited-run Roadster with 360bhp on tap.

Jaguar XK European GT Roadster Debuts at Salon Privé

Craig Toone

|

3 Sept 2025

Jaguar XK European GT Roadster Debuts at Salon Privé

The retro-futuristic hard-top roadster has been confirmed for production in 2027, and will influence the brand’s forthcoming models.

Audi Concept C Previews TT Successor and Future Design Language

Ken Pearson

|

2 Sept 2025

Audi Concept C Previews TT Successor and Future Design Language

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.

Lotus to Cut 550 Jobs at Hethel Amid Tariff Turmoil and Sliding Sales

Craig Toone

|

30 Aug 2025

Lotus to Cut 550 Jobs at Hethel Amid Tariff Turmoil and Sliding Sales

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.

RML Unveils GT Hypercar at Salon Privé

Craig Toone

|

27 Aug 2025

RML Unveils GT Hypercar at Salon Privé

After nearly two decades of continual evolution, the final Nissan R35 GT-R has left the line. Craig Toone takes a look back at the car that redefined what the Japanese super-coupé could be.

Farewell to the R35: Nissan Ends Production of a Modern Icon

Craig Toone

|

27 Aug 2025

Farewell to the R35: Nissan Ends Production of a Modern Icon

The fully-electric concept is bound for motor shows and games consoles this autumn.

789bhp Vision Gran Turismo Concept Previews Vauxhall Corsa GSE

Ken Pearson

|

20 Aug 2025

789bhp Vision Gran Turismo Concept Previews Vauxhall Corsa GSE

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.

Hennessey Revolution LF is a 2,031bhp Manual Hypercar

Craig Toone

|

20 Aug 2025

Hennessey Revolution LF is a 2,031bhp Manual Hypercar

The four-wheel-drive evolution of the rally-bred EVO37 restomod ups power to 592bhp, offers adjustable torque and is even lighter than before.

Production Kimera EVO38 Revealed at Pebble Beach

Craig Toone

|

19 Aug 2025

Production Kimera EVO38 Revealed at Pebble Beach

Gordon Murray Special Vehicles launches with the S1 LM and Le Mans GTR, two ultra-rare V12 supercars inspired by past endurance racers

Gordon Murray S1 LM and Le Mans GTR Spearhead New GMSV Division

Craig Toone

|

16 Aug 2025

Gordon Murray S1 LM and Le Mans GTR Spearhead New GMSV Division

Loaded with aggression, swagger, and carbon fibre, the 1,065bhp Fenomeno has the McLaren W1 and Ferrari F80 squarely in its sights.

Lamborghini Fenomeno Hypercar Announces Itself to the World

Ken Pearson

|

15 Aug 2025

Lamborghini Fenomeno Hypercar Announces Itself to the World

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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

North Wales Pt. II - Snowdon Sweepers

The Dukes Pass

North Wales & Snowdonia

The Forest of Bowland

The Peak District

The Yorkshire Dales

Deep Dive Alfa Romeo 4C Buyer’s Guide

BUYER'S GUIDES

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

Ford Focus RS (MK3)

Mercedes-AMG C63 (W205)

BMW M3 (E36)

Renaultsport Megane 225 & 230

MK1 Audi TT

Honda Integra Type-R DC2

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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

BMW iX3 50 xDrive Kicks Off Neue Klasse Era

Craig Toone

6 September 2025

Polestar 2, 3, and 4 Performance Triple Test

Ken Pearson

3 September 2025

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Deep Dive Alfa Romeo 4C Buyer’s Guide

Craig Toone

23 May 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

The Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman have gone off sale in the UK. We reflect on the lineage from the 981 to the glorious GT4 RS.

Our Cars - FK8 Honda Civic Type R

Alex Dunlop

25 July 2025

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Our Cars - FK8 Honda Civic Type R

The Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman have gone off sale in the UK. We reflect on the lineage from the 981 to the glorious GT4 RS.

Our Cars - 981 Porsche Cayman

Alex Dunlop

6 June 2025

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Our Cars - 981 Porsche Cayman

The Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman have gone off sale in the UK. We reflect on the lineage from the 981 to the glorious GT4 RS.

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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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