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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

Attainable Performance Part III: 2019 Ford Fiesta ST Mk8 Review

Did Ford save the best til last with the Mk8 Fiesta ST? Ken Pearson finds out in the third part of our series showcasing performance cars that don't cost the earth.

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Attainable Performance Part III: 2019 Ford Fiesta ST Mk8 Review

Did Ford save the best til last with the Mk8 Fiesta ST? Ken Pearson finds out in the third part of our series showcasing performance cars that don't cost the earth.

Confirmed: Peugeot Revives The GTi Badge

NEWS

Ken Pearson

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28 March 2025

Peugeot will build on its hot hatch heritage, starting with a new E-208 GTi.

Confirmed: Peugeot Revives The GTi Badge

Aston Martin Vanquish Volante Returns

NEWS

Ken Pearson

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25 March 2025

Unlimited headroom powered by an 824bhp V12. This is the most potent, and fastest front-engined convertible in the world.

Aston Martin Vanquish Volante Returns

Gordon Murray’s 60-Year Legacy Honoured at Goodwood Festival of Speed

NEWS

Craig Toone

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18 March 2025

The Goodwood Festival of Speed has announced that 2025’s Central Feature will pay tribute to a man whose influence has shaped modern motorsport and supercar design: Gordon Murray.

Gordon Murray’s 60-Year Legacy Honoured at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Renault R5 Turbo 3E: More Details Emerge on the EV Hyperhatch

NEWS

Craig Toone

|

17 March 2025

Renault's R5 Turbo 3E gains power, new tech and production confirmation. With 533bhp and radical aero, this EV hyperhatch blends Group B attitude with cutting-edge tech.

Renault R5 Turbo 3E: More Details Emerge on the EV Hyperhatch

Mercedes-Benz Unveils Next-Gen CLA EV and Hybrid

NEWS

Craig Toone

|

17 March 2025

The next-generation CLA will offer both electric and hybrid propulsion, but the big news is the EV – delivering up to 492 miles of range and 0–60mph in as little as 4.9 seconds.

Mercedes-Benz Unveils Next-Gen CLA EV and Hybrid

New Morgan Supersport Unveiled

NEWS

Ken Pearson

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13 March 2025

The hand-built flagship arrives with an evolved chassis and BMW power. Ken Pearson explores the British carmaker’s most driver-centric model yet.

New Morgan Supersport Unveiled

British Start-up Longbow Unveils 895kg Electric Speedster

NEWS

Craig Toone

|

13 March 2025

With a target weight of just 895kg and an equally lean price, newcomer Longbow is out to shatter preconceptions about electric sports cars.

British Start-up Longbow Unveils 895kg Electric Speedster

Renault 5 UK Review: The Small Electric Hatch to Beat

REVIEW

Ken Pearson

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12 March 2025

The Renault 5 returns with retro-inspired looks and electric power - but is it more than just a nostalgia trip? Ken Pearson performs an in-depth road test into its performance, practicality, and real-world appeal.

Renault 5 UK Review: The Small Electric Hatch to Beat

Tesla’s Black Monday: Musk Controversy Drives Downfall

NEWS

Craig Toone

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11 March 2025

Tesla’s stock is once again in freefall, with Wall Street slashing the electric carmaker’s share value by 15.4% in a single day. Has the market finally lost confidence in outspoken CEO Elon Musk? Or are there deeper issues at play in an increasingly cutthroat EV market?

Tesla’s Black Monday: Musk Controversy Drives Downfall

SATIRE: Carmakers Suspend Production of ALL CARS WORLDWIDE

COMMENT

Phil Tank

|

10 March 2025

A clickbait headline has caused Phil Tank to scratch his head.

SATIRE: Carmakers Suspend Production of ALL CARS WORLDWIDE

Lightning Doesn’t Strike Twice: MC20 Breaks Records as Maserati Cancels Folgore

NEWS

Craig Toone

|

8 March 2025

A high-speed milestone, a sudden U-turn, and a supercar caught in the middle – Maserati’s latest moves are symbolic of the inner turmoil at Stellantis. Craig Toone shares the low-down.

Lightning Doesn’t Strike Twice: MC20 Breaks Records as Maserati Cancels Folgore

The Two Cars Aston Martin Needs to Build in Order to Survive

COMMENT

Craig Toone

|

7 March 2025

Aston Martin’s future depends on more than just cost-cutting and special editions. If it wants to secure long-term success, it needs two cars – one obvious, one long overdue.

The Two Cars Aston Martin Needs to Build in Order to Survive

Peugeot will build on its hot hatch heritage, starting with a new E-208 GTi.

Confirmed: Peugeot Revives The GTi Badge

Ken Pearson

|

28 Mar 2025

Confirmed: Peugeot Revives The GTi Badge

Unlimited headroom powered by an 824bhp V12. This is the most potent, and fastest front-engined convertible in the world.

Aston Martin Vanquish Volante Returns

Ken Pearson

|

25 Mar 2025

Aston Martin Vanquish Volante Returns

The Goodwood Festival of Speed has announced that 2025’s Central Feature will pay tribute to a man whose influence has shaped modern motorsport and supercar design: Gordon Murray.

Gordon Murray’s 60-Year Legacy Honoured at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Craig Toone

|

18 Mar 2025

Gordon Murray’s 60-Year Legacy Honoured at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Renault's R5 Turbo 3E gains power, new tech and production confirmation. With 533bhp and radical aero, this EV hyperhatch blends Group B attitude with cutting-edge tech.

Renault R5 Turbo 3E: More Details Emerge on the EV Hyperhatch

Craig Toone

|

17 Mar 2025

Renault R5 Turbo 3E: More Details Emerge on the EV Hyperhatch

The next-generation CLA will offer both electric and hybrid propulsion, but the big news is the EV – delivering up to 492 miles of range and 0–60mph in as little as 4.9 seconds.

Mercedes-Benz Unveils Next-Gen CLA EV and Hybrid

Craig Toone

|

17 Mar 2025

Mercedes-Benz Unveils Next-Gen CLA EV and Hybrid

The hand-built flagship arrives with an evolved chassis and BMW power. Ken Pearson explores the British carmaker’s most driver-centric model yet.

New Morgan Supersport Unveiled

Ken Pearson

|

13 Mar 2025

New Morgan Supersport Unveiled

With a target weight of just 895kg and an equally lean price, newcomer Longbow is out to shatter preconceptions about electric sports cars.

British Start-up Longbow Unveils 895kg Electric Speedster

Craig Toone

|

13 Mar 2025

British Start-up Longbow Unveils 895kg Electric Speedster

The Renault 5 returns with retro-inspired looks and electric power - but is it more than just a nostalgia trip? Ken Pearson performs an in-depth road test into its performance, practicality, and real-world appeal.

Renault 5 UK Review: The Small Electric Hatch to Beat

Ken Pearson

|

12 Mar 2025

Renault 5 UK Review: The Small Electric Hatch to Beat

Tesla’s stock is once again in freefall, with Wall Street slashing the electric carmaker’s share value by 15.4% in a single day. Has the market finally lost confidence in outspoken CEO Elon Musk? Or are there deeper issues at play in an increasingly cutthroat EV market?

Tesla’s Black Monday: Musk Controversy Drives Downfall

Craig Toone

|

11 Mar 2025

Tesla’s Black Monday: Musk Controversy Drives Downfall

A clickbait headline has caused Phil Tank to scratch his head.

SATIRE: Carmakers Suspend Production of ALL CARS WORLDWIDE

Phil Tank

|

10 Mar 2025

SATIRE: Carmakers Suspend Production of ALL CARS WORLDWIDE

A high-speed milestone, a sudden U-turn, and a supercar caught in the middle – Maserati’s latest moves are symbolic of the inner turmoil at Stellantis. Craig Toone shares the low-down.

Lightning Doesn’t Strike Twice: MC20 Breaks Records as Maserati Cancels Folgore

Craig Toone

|

8 Mar 2025

Lightning Doesn’t Strike Twice: MC20 Breaks Records as Maserati Cancels Folgore

Aston Martin’s future depends on more than just cost-cutting and special editions. If it wants to secure long-term success, it needs two cars – one obvious, one long overdue.

The Two Cars Aston Martin Needs to Build in Order to Survive

Craig Toone

|

7 Mar 2025

The Two Cars Aston Martin Needs to Build in Order to Survive

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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

The Dukes Pass

North Wales & Snowdonia

The Forest of Bowland

The Peak District

The Yorkshire Dales

The North Pennines

Jaguar F-Type Buyer’s Guide - Everything You Need to Know

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

Attainable Performance Part III: 2019 Ford Fiesta ST Mk8 Review

Did Ford save the best til last with the Mk8 Fiesta ST? Ken Pearson finds out in the third part of our series showcasing performance cars that don't cost the earth.

Ken Pearson

28 March 2025

Confirmed: Peugeot Revives The GTi Badge

Ken Pearson

28 March 2025

Attainable Performance Part III: 2019 Ford Fiesta ST Mk8 Review

Ken Pearson

28 March 2025

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Jaguar F-Type Buyer’s Guide - Everything You Need to Know

Craig Toone

21 January 2025

OUR CARS

Our Cars; Renault Clio 182 Trophy - Report 002

Craig Toone

28 June 2024

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Our Cars; Renault Clio 182 Trophy - Report 002

Peugeot will build on its hot hatch heritage, starting with a new E-208 GTi.

Counting The Cost of Living With a Trophy Wife

Craig Toone

11 January 2024

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Counting The Cost of Living With a Trophy Wife

Peugeot will build on its hot hatch heritage, starting with a new E-208 GTi.

Bentley Arnage Red Label - Report 004

Simon Howarth

3 April 2023

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Bentley Arnage Red Label - Report 004

Peugeot will build on its hot hatch heritage, starting with a new E-208 GTi.

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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

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