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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

Singer's First DLS Turbo Commission Arrives in the Form of the 700bhp 'Sorcerer'

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.

FEATURED ARTICLE

Singer's First DLS Turbo Commission Arrives in the Form of the 700bhp 'Sorcerer'

With a redline as high as its rear wing, the turbocharged 700bhp Singer 'Sorcerer' conjures up the ghost of the 934.5.

Next Mercedes-AMG Mythos Special To Be Based On CLE Coupe

NEWS

Ken Pearson

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27 January 2026

Testing is underway for the next limited-run model, with Black Series styling and engineering, and a V8 powertrain.

Next Mercedes-AMG Mythos Special To Be Based On CLE Coupe

Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Goes on Sale in the UK From £65,800

NEWS

Craig Toone

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27 January 2026

The full UK specification of Hyundai’s 641bhp answer to the BMW i4 M60 and Audi’s e-tron GT quattro has been released, which includes a 302-mile range and updated virtual gearshift

Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Goes on Sale in the UK From £65,800

Donkervoort P24 RS Offers 600bhp in a 780kg Carbon Wrapper – Driver Aids Optional

NEWS

Craig Toone

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26 January 2026

Dutch manufacturer's latest featherweight track machine achieves 769bhp/tonne courtesy of a twin-turbo V6, and can generate up to 2.3G of cornering force

Donkervoort P24 RS Offers 600bhp in a 780kg Carbon Wrapper – Driver Aids Optional

GR Yaris Sébastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition

NEWS

Craig Toone

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25 January 2026

Limited to 200 units globally, the latest Ogier-tuned GR Yaris swaps variable torque split for fixed rally-derived settings

GR Yaris Sébastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition

New Volvo EX60 Delivers 503 mile Range with 671bhp Powertrain

NEWS

Ken Pearson

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23 January 2026

Becoming the longest range EV in the UK, the EX60 uses advanced software and mega-cast construction to outperform its German rivals.

New Volvo EX60 Delivers 503 mile Range with 671bhp Powertrain

Bugatti F.K.P. Hommage is a One-Off Veyron Tribute

NEWS

Ken Pearson

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22 January 2026

Taking its name from the father of the Veyron, the F.K.P. Hommage pays tribute to the man who shaped the modern Bugatti brand, and the genesis of the modern hypercar.

Bugatti F.K.P. Hommage is a One-Off Veyron Tribute

2026 BMW M Hybrid V8 Sets Sights on Victory Lane

NEWS

Ken Pearson

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18 January 2026

Aerodynamic balance and cooling efficiency have been improved as BMW Team WRT targets consistent performance in 2026.

2026 BMW M Hybrid V8 Sets Sights on Victory Lane

Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Gains 5.2-litre Supercharged V8

NEWS

Ken Pearson

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18 January 2026

GTD-inspired track upgrades and the promise of 600bhp elevate the Dark Horse model line, taking the V8 pony car into direct competition with the BMW M4 CS.

Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Gains 5.2-litre Supercharged V8

Updated 2026 Cadillac V-Series.R Prepares for IMSA and WEC Competition

NEWS

Ken Pearson

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18 January 2026

Revised aerodynamics aim to improve performance at Daytona and Le Mans.

Updated 2026 Cadillac V-Series.R Prepares for IMSA and WEC Competition

More Details Released on the Electric M3 - A Deep Dive into the Neue Technology

NEWS

Craig Toone

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16 January 2026

BMW removes another layer of secrecy surrounding the first EV M3. Here’s everything we know, how it will affect driving dynamics, and what blanks are left to fill in.

More Details Released on the Electric M3 - A Deep Dive into the Neue Technology

Brussels Motor Show 2026 Report: Car Enthusiasm is Alive and Well

NEWS, FEATURES

Ken Pearson

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13 January 2026

Thousands descended on the Belgian capital to see a comprehensive cross-section of the present and future of the European car market. Ken Pearson was among them.

Brussels Motor Show 2026 Report: Car Enthusiasm is Alive and Well

Golf GTI Edition 50 Goes on Sale in the UK for £47,995

NEWS

Craig Toone

|

12 January 2026

Volkswagen's most powerful production GTI delivers 321bhp, matches Golf R output, and holds FWD Nürburgring lap record. UK order books open 15 January.

Golf GTI Edition 50 Goes on Sale in the UK for £47,995

Testing is underway for the next limited-run model, with Black Series styling and engineering, and a V8 powertrain.

Next Mercedes-AMG Mythos Special To Be Based On CLE Coupe

Next Mercedes-AMG Mythos Special To Be Based On CLE Coupe

Testing is underway for the next limited-run model, with Black Series styling and engineering, and a V8 powertrain.

Ken Pearson

|

27 Jan 2026

The full UK specification of Hyundai’s 641bhp answer to the BMW i4 M60 and Audi’s e-tron GT quattro has been released, which includes a 302-mile range and updated virtual gearshift

Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Goes on Sale in the UK From £65,800

Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Goes on Sale in the UK From £65,800

The full UK specification of Hyundai’s 641bhp answer to the BMW i4 M60 and Audi’s e-tron GT quattro has been released, which includes a 302-mile range and updated virtual gearshift

Craig Toone

|

27 Jan 2026

Dutch manufacturer's latest featherweight track machine achieves 769bhp/tonne courtesy of a twin-turbo V6, and can generate up to 2.3G of cornering force

Donkervoort P24 RS Offers 600bhp in a 780kg Carbon Wrapper – Driver Aids Optional

Donkervoort P24 RS Offers 600bhp in a 780kg Carbon Wrapper – Driver Aids Optional

Dutch manufacturer's latest featherweight track machine achieves 769bhp/tonne courtesy of a twin-turbo V6, and can generate up to 2.3G of cornering force

Craig Toone

|

26 Jan 2026

Limited to 200 units globally, the latest Ogier-tuned GR Yaris swaps variable torque split for fixed rally-derived settings

GR Yaris Sébastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition

GR Yaris Sébastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition

Limited to 200 units globally, the latest Ogier-tuned GR Yaris swaps variable torque split for fixed rally-derived settings

Craig Toone

|

25 Jan 2026

Becoming the longest range EV in the UK, the EX60 uses advanced software and mega-cast construction to outperform its German rivals.

New Volvo EX60 Delivers 503 mile Range with 671bhp Powertrain

New Volvo EX60 Delivers 503 mile Range with 671bhp Powertrain

Becoming the longest range EV in the UK, the EX60 uses advanced software and mega-cast construction to outperform its German rivals.

Ken Pearson

|

23 Jan 2026

Taking its name from the father of the Veyron, the F.K.P. Hommage pays tribute to the man who shaped the modern Bugatti brand, and the genesis of the modern hypercar.

Bugatti F.K.P. Hommage is a One-Off Veyron Tribute

Bugatti F.K.P. Hommage is a One-Off Veyron Tribute

Taking its name from the father of the Veyron, the F.K.P. Hommage pays tribute to the man who shaped the modern Bugatti brand, and the genesis of the modern hypercar.

Ken Pearson

|

22 Jan 2026

Aerodynamic balance and cooling efficiency have been improved as BMW Team WRT targets consistent performance in 2026.

2026 BMW M Hybrid V8 Sets Sights on Victory Lane

2026 BMW M Hybrid V8 Sets Sights on Victory Lane

Aerodynamic balance and cooling efficiency have been improved as BMW Team WRT targets consistent performance in 2026.

Ken Pearson

|

18 Jan 2026

GTD-inspired track upgrades and the promise of 600bhp elevate the Dark Horse model line, taking the V8 pony car into direct competition with the BMW M4 CS.

Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Gains 5.2-litre Supercharged V8

Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Gains 5.2-litre Supercharged V8

GTD-inspired track upgrades and the promise of 600bhp elevate the Dark Horse model line, taking the V8 pony car into direct competition with the BMW M4 CS.

Ken Pearson

|

18 Jan 2026

Revised aerodynamics aim to improve performance at Daytona and Le Mans.

Updated 2026 Cadillac V-Series.R Prepares for IMSA and WEC Competition

Updated 2026 Cadillac V-Series.R Prepares for IMSA and WEC Competition

Revised aerodynamics aim to improve performance at Daytona and Le Mans.

Ken Pearson

|

18 Jan 2026

BMW removes another layer of secrecy surrounding the first EV M3. Here’s everything we know, how it will affect driving dynamics, and what blanks are left to fill in.

More Details Released on the Electric M3 - A Deep Dive into the Neue Technology

More Details Released on the Electric M3 - A Deep Dive into the Neue Technology

BMW removes another layer of secrecy surrounding the first EV M3. Here’s everything we know, how it will affect driving dynamics, and what blanks are left to fill in.

Craig Toone

|

16 Jan 2026

Thousands descended on the Belgian capital to see a comprehensive cross-section of the present and future of the European car market. Ken Pearson was among them.

Brussels Motor Show 2026 Report: Car Enthusiasm is Alive and Well

Brussels Motor Show 2026 Report: Car Enthusiasm is Alive and Well

Thousands descended on the Belgian capital to see a comprehensive cross-section of the present and future of the European car market. Ken Pearson was among them.

Ken Pearson

|

13 Jan 2026

Volkswagen's most powerful production GTI delivers 321bhp, matches Golf R output, and holds FWD Nürburgring lap record. UK order books open 15 January.

Golf GTI Edition 50 Goes on Sale in the UK for £47,995

Golf GTI Edition 50 Goes on Sale in the UK for £47,995

Volkswagen's most powerful production GTI delivers 321bhp, matches Golf R output, and holds FWD Nürburgring lap record. UK order books open 15 January.

Craig Toone

|

12 Jan 2026

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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

white Porsche 68 ub sport rear three quarter angle with a pine forest backdrop

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

Next Mercedes-AMG Mythos Special To Be Based On CLE Coupé

Ken Pearson

27 January 2026

Custom BBR MX-5 Review: The 260bhp NC Mazda Should Have Made

Ken Pearson

10 October 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

Testing is underway for the next limited-run model, with Black Series styling and engineering, and a V8 powertrain.

Our Cars - FK8 Honda Civic Type R

Alex Dunlop

25 July 2025

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Our Cars - FK8 Honda Civic Type R

Testing is underway for the next limited-run model, with Black Series styling and engineering, and a V8 powertrain.

Our Cars - 981 Porsche Cayman

Alex Dunlop

6 June 2025

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Our Cars - 981 Porsche Cayman

Testing is underway for the next limited-run model, with Black Series styling and engineering, and a V8 powertrain.

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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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