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CAR REVIEWS

SCUD MISSILE
Ferrari 430 Scuderia Super Feature

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Discover the Ferrari 430 Scuderia in our expert review, featuring thrilling drives on the scenic roads of the Scottish Borders. Uncover its unmatched performance and handling.

Craig Toone

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18 August 2024

SCUD MISSILE
Ferrari 430 Scuderia Super Feature

ATTAINABLE PERFORMANCE PART II
Mazda MX-5 NC 2.0 review

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For the second part of our series showcasing performance cars that don’t cost a fortune, Ken Pearson tests the NC-generation MX-5 to find out why it’s the obvious choice for compact sports cars.

Ken Pearson

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7 August 2024

ATTAINABLE PERFORMANCE PART II
Mazda MX-5 NC 2.0 review

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
Isuzu D-Max MudMaster Review

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At first glance, an off-road pickup from Isuzu might not be a typical RUSH vehicle, but as Tim Dunlop argues, that doesn’t mean it's not capable of being a drivers’ car…once in the right environment.

Tim Dunlop

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26 July 2024

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
Isuzu D-Max MudMaster Review

BACKSEAT DRIVER
Bentley Bentayga EWB Azure Review

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Can a two and a half tonne luxury SUV really be a drivers' car? Alex assesses the Bentley Bentayga EWB Azure's claim from both the front and back seats.

Alex Dunlop

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5 June 2024

BACKSEAT DRIVER
Bentley Bentayga EWB Azure Review

SLIDEAWAY
A Day at the Porsche Experience Silverstone

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For the cost of the average track day, Porsche UK offer the use of one of their cars and 90 minutes of one-to-one expert track tuition at their Silverstone experience centre. As Alex Dunlop finds out, it's a great way to get to know a 911, and improve your car control.

Alex Dunlop

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4 April 2024

SLIDEAWAY
A Day at the Porsche Experience Silverstone

ATTAINABLE PERFORMANCE SERIES
Part I - Ford Fiesta Zetec-S

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Small, petrol-powered, lightweight, manual, what’s not to like? Ken Pearson detoxes from months of automatic diesels and electric SUVs for the first part of our new series showcasing performance cars that don't cost a fortune.

Ken Pearson

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1 March 2024

ATTAINABLE PERFORMANCE SERIES
Part I - Ford Fiesta Zetec-S

HYPE MACHINE
Toyota GR Yaris Super Feature

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Discover the Toyota GR Yaris in this comprehensive long-term review. Kristian Spreckley explores its performance, dynamic attributes, and ownership experience. Read more!

Kristian Spreckley

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1 February 2024

HYPE MACHINE
Toyota GR Yaris Super Feature

THE BOSS OF BOSSES
E39 BMW M5 Review

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A super saloon should look like Clark Kent, yet be powered like Superman. For many, the definition of the breed is the E39 generation BMW M5. Time for Craig to meet his superhero.

Craig Toone

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5 May 2023

THE BOSS OF BOSSES
E39 BMW M5 Review

CITY SLICKER
Suzuki Swift Sport Review

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Ever more stringent emissions laws mean even the most efficient cars must adapt to survive. But the Swift Sport has always been about simple, honest thrills. Does the fun factor remain with the adoption of hybrid technology?

Craig Toone

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16 December 2022

CITY SLICKER
Suzuki Swift Sport Review

MANUAL LABOUR
A90 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Manual Review

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Toyota's A90 Supra has always struggled to live up to the legend created by its predecessor. But now there is a revised car, complete with a potentially game-changing asset.

Craig Toone

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15 December 2022

MANUAL LABOUR
A90 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Manual Review

BOLT FROM THE BLUE
Renault Clio V6 255 Super Feature

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The Renault Clio V6 255: one of the most outrageous hot hatches ever. Is it a wild supermini or a slice of supercar excess? Discover its unique blend of performance and design.

Kristian Spreckley

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18 October 2022

BOLT FROM THE BLUE
Renault Clio V6 255 Super Feature

SPIDER SENSE
McLaren 720S Spider Super Feature

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The 720S Spider is a rare thing - a convertible that gives nothing away to it's coupe counterpart. Surely that makes it a no-brainer?

Trinity Francis

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30 September 2022

SPIDER SENSE
McLaren 720S Spider Super Feature

SIX APPEAL
Alfa Romeo GTV Cup Review

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Are a searing soundtrack from the Busso V6 and seductive lines enough to justify the Alfa Romeo GTV Cup's icon status, or is it yet another Alfa Romeo case of style over substance? We put the '90s coupe through it's paces.

Craig Toone

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11 June 2022

SIX APPEAL
Alfa Romeo GTV Cup Review

FINAL FANTASY
Lotus Exige V6S Review

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As production of the Exige comes to an end and the firm embarks on it's new journey, Wayne Goodman takes his supercharged V6 to the Yorkshire Dales for a long goodbye.

Wayne Goodman

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27 May 2022

FINAL FANTASY
Lotus Exige V6S Review

SONIC BOOM
Subaru Impreza P1 Review

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Battling against a tsunami of grey imports, Subaru UK decided it wanted to build the best drivers' Impreza ever, enlisting the help of WRC maestro's Prodrive. Chris Tsoi takes a P1 to the West Pennine Moors to find out if they succeeded.

Chris Tsoi

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2 May 2022

SONIC BOOM
Subaru Impreza P1 Review

THE HOT HATCH WAR VOL 1
Introducing Our £5,000 Hot Hatches

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Armed with £5,000 of their own personal money, four Rush scribes go in search of their favourite second-hand hot hatch. Then have an argument. In part one of an epic series, the protagonists introduce their noble steeds.

Craig Toone

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1 April 2022

THE HOT HATCH WAR VOL 1
Introducing Our £5,000 Hot Hatches

J TURN
2022 Suzuki Jimny Review

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In another look at alternative kicks in the modern driving sphere, Warren Green takes a Suzuki Jimny on and off road, celebrating life at a lower but no less engaging pace.

Wayne Goodman

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25 March 2022

J TURN
2022 Suzuki Jimny Review

ALTERNATE TAKE
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 Lux Review

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In the market for a VW Golf GTI or R? Kotto Williams thinks there is a close relative that combines the best of both worlds for less money, offering up his SEAT Leon Cupra review.

Kotto Williams

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11 March 2022

ALTERNATE TAKE
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 Lux Review

READY PLAYER ONE
Mini JCW GP 2013 Review

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The original R53 Mini JCW GP broke new ground in the hot hatch sector. Can the pioneer still cut it, or has the track hatch been left behind by those it inspired? We take the supercharged supermini to the Peak District to find out.

Craig Toone

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2 October 2021

READY PLAYER ONE
Mini JCW GP 2013 Review

BACK TO THE FUTURE
mk1 Mazda MX-5 Review

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With the thrill of driving under greater scrutiny than ever, John Bee tackles the average speed-monitored Cat & Fiddle pass in a mk1 MX-5 and ponders what the future holds for the car enthusiast.

John Bee

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1 October 2021

BACK TO THE FUTURE
mk1 Mazda MX-5 Review

THE SPACE RACE
Battle of the Audi RS4 Generations: Group Test Review of the B5, B7, and B8

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Few cars offer as much space and pace as Audi's omnipotent RS4. But with prices of the first three generations now within touching distance of each other, which is the one to drive, and which is the best to buy?

Craig Toone

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16 September 2021

THE SPACE RACE
Battle of the Audi RS4 Generations: Group Test Review of the B5, B7, and B8

IMAGE RIGHTS
Mercedes-Benz A35 AMG Road Test

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There's little doubt the Mercedes A35 has speed and style. But is 302 bhp enough to live up to the expectations of that AMG badge in the modern landscape? We put the car through its paces across the Yorkshire Dales

Craig Toone

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16 September 2021

IMAGE RIGHTS
Mercedes-Benz A35 AMG Road Test

TROPHY HUNTING
Renault Clio 182 Trophy Review

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Dieppe has given us some of the best hot hatches over the years, but the Clio 182 Trophy might just be their finest hour with its SACHs motorsport dampers, Recaro buckets and feisty 2.0-litre 16v engine. The Forest of Bowland awaits

Craig Toone

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5 August 2021

TROPHY HUNTING
Renault Clio 182 Trophy Review

TWIST AND SHOUT
Abarth 595 Trofeo Takes on the Trough of Bowland

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It might not be the last word in outright driving dynamics, but few cars offer more smiles per mile than an Abarth. So how will the 595 Trofeo fare against Lancashire's corrugated and challenging tarmac winding its way through the Trough of Bowland?

Craig Toone

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14 June 2021

TWIST AND SHOUT
Abarth 595 Trofeo Takes on the Trough of Bowland

SPIN DOCTOR
Mazda RX-7 FD Review

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Mazda aimed to shake up the sports car establishment with its rotary-engine RX-7 but ultimately failed. The car makes less sense than ever in 2021, yet somehow its appeal has never been greater. Kotto Williams gets to grips with a legend in the Brecon Beacons.

Kotto Williams

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14 June 2021

SPIN DOCTOR
Mazda RX-7 FD Review

TAKING THE HIGH ROAD
NC500 Road Trip in a BMW M2 Competition, Mini JCW & BMW m135i

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Our very first article, one that pre-dates the magazine but proved the inspiration for the entire project and its name - an ambitious 1,500-mile road trip into the heart of the Scottish Highlands and along the best of the North Coast 500, driving a BMW M2 Competition, modified Mini JCW and a BMW M135i.

Craig Toone

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1 March 2021

TAKING THE HIGH ROAD
NC500 Road Trip in a BMW M2 Competition, Mini JCW & BMW m135i

TRACE AND TRACE
Renault Megane R26.R Review

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There had been other track-leaning hot hatches before the Megane, but with the R26.R Renaultsport went all in. Welcome to the hot hatch that thinks it's a Porsche 911 GT3 RS. Find out how it fares on Derbyshire's infamous Snake Pass.

Craig Toone

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12 November 2020

TRACE AND TRACE
Renault Megane R26.R Review

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