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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, SHORT SHIFT
Ken Pearson
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6 January 2026
What does the future hold for Alpina now the brand has been absorbed into the BMW Group? Ken Pearson looks ahead, and Craig Toone looks back at the best Alpinas to date.
Alpina Officially Becomes Part of BMW
NEWS
Ken Pearson
|
3 January 2026
Alpine has revealed pricing and specifications for its tri-motor electric SUV ahead of sales starting in 2026.
Alpine A390 to be priced from £61,390 in the UK
SHORT SHIFT, FEATURES
Ken Pearson
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31 December 2025
2017 saw the new benchmark for the Circuit de La Sarthe set in emphatic fashion. This record may never be broken.
Legendary Laps: The Unbeatable Le Mans Lap Record
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
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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
Craig Toone
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8 December 2025
One for the road, one for the track, and one for the future. Toyota’s three high-performance flagships share a brand-new platform set to host ICE, hybrid and EV powertrains.
Toyota Confirms GR GT Road Car and GT3 Racer, Reveals Lexus LFA EV Concept
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
What does the future hold for Alpina now the brand has been absorbed into the BMW Group? Ken Pearson looks ahead, and Craig Toone looks back at the best Alpinas to date.

Alpina Officially Becomes Part of BMW
What does the future hold for Alpina now the brand has been absorbed into the BMW Group? Ken Pearson looks ahead, and Craig Toone looks back at the best Alpinas to date.
Ken Pearson
|
6 Jan 2026
Alpine has revealed pricing and specifications for its tri-motor electric SUV ahead of sales starting in 2026.

Alpine A390 to be priced from £61,390 in the UK
Alpine has revealed pricing and specifications for its tri-motor electric SUV ahead of sales starting in 2026.
Ken Pearson
|
3 Jan 2026
2017 saw the new benchmark for the Circuit de La Sarthe set in emphatic fashion. This record may never be broken.

Legendary Laps: The Unbeatable Le Mans Lap Record
2017 saw the new benchmark for the Circuit de La Sarthe set in emphatic fashion. This record may never be broken.
Ken Pearson
|
31 Dec 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
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
One for the road, one for the track, and one for the future. Toyota’s three high-performance flagships share a brand-new platform set to host ICE, hybrid and EV powertrains.

Toyota Confirms GR GT Road Car and GT3 Racer, Reveals Lexus LFA EV Concept
One for the road, one for the track, and one for the future. Toyota’s three high-performance flagships share a brand-new platform set to host ICE, hybrid and EV powertrains.
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
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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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