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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
Ken Pearson
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11 December 2025
The Sonderwunsch Division has created a limited-run 911 GT3 Touring marking the 90th anniversary of Ferdinand Alexander Porsche’s birth.
911 GT3 90 F. A. Porsche Special Edition Unveiled
NEWS
Craig Toone
|
8 December 2025
Full details of the carbon-bodied, V8 powered Esprit re-imagination have been revealed. And what a looker it is.
Encor Series-1 Esprit Restomod Revealed in Full
NEWS
Ken Pearson
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3 December 2025
French-built batteries make the electric duo qualify for the maximum discount amount.
Updated Alpine A290 and Renault 5 Variants Get £3,750 Government Grant
NEWS
Ken Pearson
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26 November 2025
The roadster will end production in March 2026, and Munich has no plans to replace it.
BMW Z4 Bows Out With Final Edition
NEWS
Craig Toone
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26 November 2025
Land Rover returns to competitive motorsport in 2026 under the FIA Stock regulations, turning the 626bhp Defender OCTA into a Dakar entrant.
Defender Dakar D7X-R Turns OCTA Into a Homologation Special
NEWS
Craig Toone
|
22 November 2025
Porsche and Manthey have unveiled a comprehensive aerodynamic and chassis upgrade for the 992.2 GT3, getting the car to within three seconds of the RS around the Green Hell.
Porsche 911 GT3 Manthey Kit Narrows Gap to RS With 540kg of Downforce
NEWS
Ken Pearson
|
21 November 2025
Shown for the first time in production guise, the 641bhp GV60 Magma will launch Genesis’ high-performance road car offensive. The brand hints towards mid-engined future, and coachbuilt specials.
Genesis Confirms GV60 Magma, Previews Supercar and Hot Estate
NEWS
Craig Toone
|
21 November 2025
Eagle has revealed its most extreme E-Type yet – a one-of-one commission that strips over 30 per cent from the standard car's kerb weight while retaining genuine grand touring capability.
Eagle Lightweight GTR: A True Gentleman Racer
NEWS
Ken Pearson
|
19 November 2025
Stuttgart's flagship SUV goes EV in dramatic fashion, accelerating to 100mph in under five seconds, and offering 387miles of range.
New Electric Porsche Cayenne Turbo Arrives With 1140bhp
NEWS
Craig Toone
|
18 November 2025
During October's Japanese Mobility Show, Subaru unveiled two STI concepts. One's electric, one's combustion. The latter looks suspiciously ready for production, and has the GR Corolla in its sights.
Subaru Technica International Revival Gathers Pace With Performance-B STI Concept
NEWS
Craig Toone
|
17 November 2025
Renault has confirmed the full specification of the Twingo E-Tech Electric, a sub-£20,000 city car developed in just 100 weeks set to arrive in 2027.
Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric: Full Production Details
The Sonderwunsch Division has created a limited-run 911 GT3 Touring marking the 90th anniversary of Ferdinand Alexander Porsche’s birth.

911 GT3 90 F. A. Porsche Special Edition Unveiled
The Sonderwunsch Division has created a limited-run 911 GT3 Touring marking the 90th anniversary of Ferdinand Alexander Porsche’s birth.
Ken Pearson
|
11 Dec 2025
Full details of the carbon-bodied, V8 powered Esprit re-imagination have been revealed. And what a looker it is.

Encor Series-1 Esprit Restomod Revealed in Full
Full details of the carbon-bodied, V8 powered Esprit re-imagination have been revealed. And what a looker it is.
Craig Toone
|
8 Dec 2025

Updated Alpine A290 and Renault 5 Variants Get £3,750 Government Grant
French-built batteries make the electric duo qualify for the maximum discount amount.
Ken Pearson
|
3 Dec 2025

BMW Z4 Bows Out With Final Edition
The roadster will end production in March 2026, and Munich has no plans to replace it.
Ken Pearson
|
26 Nov 2025
Land Rover returns to competitive motorsport in 2026 under the FIA Stock regulations, turning the 626bhp Defender OCTA into a Dakar entrant.
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Defender Dakar D7X-R Turns OCTA Into a Homologation Special
Land Rover returns to competitive motorsport in 2026 under the FIA Stock regulations, turning the 626bhp Defender OCTA into a Dakar entrant.
Craig Toone
|
26 Nov 2025
Porsche and Manthey have unveiled a comprehensive aerodynamic and chassis upgrade for the 992.2 GT3, getting the car to within three seconds of the RS around the Green Hell.

Porsche 911 GT3 Manthey Kit Narrows Gap to RS With 540kg of Downforce
Porsche and Manthey have unveiled a comprehensive aerodynamic and chassis upgrade for the 992.2 GT3, getting the car to within three seconds of the RS around the Green Hell.
Craig Toone
|
22 Nov 2025
Shown for the first time in production guise, the 641bhp GV60 Magma will launch Genesis’ high-performance road car offensive. The brand hints towards mid-engined future, and coachbuilt specials.

Genesis Confirms GV60 Magma, Previews Supercar and Hot Estate
Shown for the first time in production guise, the 641bhp GV60 Magma will launch Genesis’ high-performance road car offensive. The brand hints towards mid-engined future, and coachbuilt specials.
Ken Pearson
|
21 Nov 2025
Eagle has revealed its most extreme E-Type yet – a one-of-one commission that strips over 30 per cent from the standard car's kerb weight while retaining genuine grand touring capability.

Eagle Lightweight GTR: A True Gentleman Racer
Eagle has revealed its most extreme E-Type yet – a one-of-one commission that strips over 30 per cent from the standard car's kerb weight while retaining genuine grand touring capability.
Craig Toone
|
21 Nov 2025
Stuttgart's flagship SUV goes EV in dramatic fashion, accelerating to 100mph in under five seconds, and offering 387miles of range.

New Electric Porsche Cayenne Turbo Arrives With 1140bhp
Stuttgart's flagship SUV goes EV in dramatic fashion, accelerating to 100mph in under five seconds, and offering 387miles of range.
Ken Pearson
|
19 Nov 2025
During October's Japanese Mobility Show, Subaru unveiled two STI concepts. One's electric, one's combustion. The latter looks suspiciously ready for production, and has the GR Corolla in its sights.

Subaru Technica International Revival Gathers Pace With Performance-B STI Concept
During October's Japanese Mobility Show, Subaru unveiled two STI concepts. One's electric, one's combustion. The latter looks suspiciously ready for production, and has the GR Corolla in its sights.
Craig Toone
|
18 Nov 2025
Renault has confirmed the full specification of the Twingo E-Tech Electric, a sub-£20,000 city car developed in just 100 weeks set to arrive in 2027.
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Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric: Full Production Details
Renault has confirmed the full specification of the Twingo E-Tech Electric, a sub-£20,000 city car developed in just 100 weeks set to arrive in 2027.
Craig Toone
|
17 Nov 2025
Most powerful FWD Cupra yet matches the Golf GTI Edition 50 power output whilst taking the track biased modifications even further

321bhp Cupra Leon VZ TCR to Challenge GTI Edition 50
Most powerful FWD Cupra yet matches the Golf GTI Edition 50 power output whilst taking the track biased modifications even further
Craig Toone
|
17 Nov 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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