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An independent publication dedicated to Modern Classics and new performance cars

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

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Toyota Confirms GR GT Road Car and GT3 Racer, Reveals Lexus LFA EV Concept

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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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.

911 GT3 90 F. A. Porsche Special Edition Unveiled

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

Encor Series-1 Esprit Restomod Revealed in Full

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

Updated Alpine A290 and Renault 5 Variants Get £3,750 Government Grant

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

BMW Z4 Bows Out With Final Edition

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

Defender Dakar D7X-R Turns OCTA Into a Homologation Special

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

Porsche 911 GT3 Manthey Kit Narrows Gap to RS With 540kg of Downforce

NEWS

Craig Toone

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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

Genesis Confirms GV60 Magma, Previews Supercar and Hot Estate

NEWS

Ken Pearson

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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

Eagle Lightweight GTR: A True Gentleman Racer

NEWS

Craig Toone

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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

New Electric Porsche Cayenne Turbo Arrives With 1140bhp

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

Subaru Technica International Revival Gathers Pace With Performance-B STI Concept

NEWS

Craig Toone

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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

Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric: Full Production Details

NEWS

Craig Toone

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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

321bhp Cupra Leon VZ TCR to Challenge GTI Edition 50

NEWS

Craig Toone

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17 November 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

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

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

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

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

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

The roadster will end production in March 2026, and Munich has no plans to replace it.

BMW Z4 Bows Out With Final Edition

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.

Defender Dakar D7X-R Turns OCTA Into a Homologation Special

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 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

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 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

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

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.

Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric: Full Production Details

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

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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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

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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

911 GT3 90 F. A. Porsche Special Edition Unveiled

Ken Pearson

11 December 2025

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

The Sonderwunsch Division has created a limited-run 911 GT3 Touring marking the 90th anniversary of Ferdinand Alexander Porsche’s birth.

Our Cars - FK8 Honda Civic Type R

Alex Dunlop

25 July 2025

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Our Cars - FK8 Honda Civic Type R

The Sonderwunsch Division has created a limited-run 911 GT3 Touring marking the 90th anniversary of Ferdinand Alexander Porsche’s birth.

Our Cars - 981 Porsche Cayman

Alex Dunlop

6 June 2025

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Our Cars - 981 Porsche Cayman

The Sonderwunsch Division has created a limited-run 911 GT3 Touring marking the 90th anniversary of Ferdinand Alexander Porsche’s birth.

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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...

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