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Craig Toone

Craig Toone

Rush Founder

Obsessed with cars and car magazines ever since growing up in the back of a Sapphire Cosworth. Wore the racing line into the family carpet with his Matchbox toys. Can usually be found three-wheeling his Clio 182 Trophy around the Forest of Bowland, then bemoaning its running costs.

Articles by This Author

Toyota GR 86 Rally Legacy Concept

NEWS

Toyota GR 86 Rally Legacy Concept

5 November 2024

Modena Automobili Maserati Biturbo Shamal Restomod

NEWS

Modena Automobili Maserati Biturbo Shamal Restomod

4 November 2024

The Dukes Pass: One of Scotland's Best Driving Roads

DRIVING ROUTES

The Dukes Pass: One of Scotland's Best Driving Roads

1 November 2024

Alpine Reveals the A110 R Ultime: The Last of the Line

NEWS

Alpine Reveals the A110 R Ultime: The Last of the Line

14 October 2024

BMW Skytop Goes Into Limited Production

NEWS

BMW Skytop Goes Into Limited Production

11 October 2024

Škoda Enyaq RS Race: The Green Touring Car of the Future

NEWS

Škoda Enyaq RS Race: The Green Touring Car of the Future

9 October 2024

New MINI Cooper Convertible Launched

NEWS

New MINI Cooper Convertible Launched

9 October 2024

Renault Set to Debut Twingo E-Tech Electric Prototype at Paris Motor Show

NEWS

Renault Set to Debut Twingo E-Tech Electric Prototype at Paris Motor Show

7 October 2024

Kia Celebrates 80th Anniversary with Unique Pride EV Restomod

NEWS

Kia Celebrates 80th Anniversary with Unique Pride EV Restomod

7 October 2024

Lamborghini Temerario: V8 Engineering Brilliance in the Electrified Supercar Era

NEWS

Lamborghini Temerario: V8 Engineering Brilliance in the Electrified Supercar Era

19 September 2024

Hennessey Unveils Venom F5-M Roadster: The World’s Most Powerful Manual Hypercar

NEWS

Hennessey Unveils Venom F5-M Roadster: The World’s Most Powerful Manual Hypercar

12 September 2024

Conscious Opulence: Bentley Unveils Fourth-Generation Flying Spur

NEWS, FEATURED

Conscious Opulence: Bentley Unveils Fourth-Generation Flying Spur

10 September 2024

Vanquish Returns: A Deep Dive into Aston Martin’s New V12 Flagship

NEWS

Vanquish Returns: A Deep Dive into Aston Martin’s New V12 Flagship

8 September 2024

The New Maserati GT2 Stradale is a Hardcore MC20 Gunning for Porsche and Ferrari

NEWS

The New Maserati GT2 Stradale is a Hardcore MC20 Gunning for Porsche and Ferrari

22 August 2024

The Skoda Superb Sleeper Edition Arrives with 470 bhp

NEWS

The Skoda Superb Sleeper Edition Arrives with 470 bhp

21 August 2024

Marketing Motors:
The Porsche 911 Turbo 50 Years is Badge Engineering at its Worst

COMMENT

Marketing Motors:
The Porsche 911 Turbo 50 Years is Badge Engineering at its Worst

20 August 2024

The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide to the Mk3 Ford Focus RS

BUYERS GUIDE

The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide to the Mk3 Ford Focus RS

16 August 2024

MG’s Cyberster Gains 2 Extra Seats and a Fixed Roof to Become the Cyber GTS

NEWS

MG’s Cyberster Gains 2 Extra Seats and a Fixed Roof to Become the Cyber GTS

11 July 2024

New Honda Prelude Confirmed for the UK

NEWS

New Honda Prelude Confirmed for the UK

8 July 2024

Our Cars; Renault Clio 182 Trophy - Report 002

OUR CARS

Our Cars; Renault Clio 182 Trophy - Report 002

28 June 2024

New G90 BMW M5 launched with a 717bhp V8 hybrid

NEWS

New G90 BMW M5 launched with a 717bhp V8 hybrid

26 June 2024

Return of the Ford RS200 Announced

NEWS

Return of the Ford RS200 Announced

24 June 2024

BMW M2 Update; Has the Ugly Duckling Become a Swan?

NEWS

BMW M2 Update; Has the Ugly Duckling Become a Swan?

13 June 2024

Shelby Super Snake Mustang - The Ultimate 830 BHP Pony Car is Coming to the UK

NEWS

Shelby Super Snake Mustang - The Ultimate 830 BHP Pony Car is Coming to the UK

13 June 2024

Alpine A290; The Future of the Hot Hatch?

NEWS

Alpine A290; The Future of the Hot Hatch?

13 June 2024

Audi RS 4 Edition 25

NEWS

Audi RS 4 Edition 25

28 May 2024

Driven to Distraction: 
Is the B7 Audi RS4 a Better Car Than the Fabled E39 M5?

COMMENT

Driven to Distraction:
Is the B7 Audi RS4 a Better Car Than the Fabled E39 M5?

21 May 2024

New Mini JCW Teased Ahead of N24 Debut

NEWS

New Mini JCW Teased Ahead of N24 Debut

20 May 2024

Lamborghini Huracan Successor to get 10,000rpm V8 with a Hybrid Boost

NEWS

Lamborghini Huracan Successor to get 10,000rpm V8 with a Hybrid Boost

20 May 2024

Manhart MH8 5.0 V8 Limited 01/05: Our Kind of Downsizing

NEWS

Manhart MH8 5.0 V8 Limited 01/05: Our Kind of Downsizing

19 May 2024

The New BMW M4 CS Offers CSL Power and Pace Without the Compromises

NEWS

The New BMW M4 CS Offers CSL Power and Pace Without the Compromises

8 May 2024

Aston Martin Announces new Flagship V12 Engine

NEWS

Aston Martin Announces new Flagship V12 Engine

1 May 2024

BMW i4 Facelift and new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé - First Look

NEWS

BMW i4 Facelift and new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé - First Look

24 April 2024

New Audi S3 Receives a Power Boost to 328 bhp and RS3 Tech

NEWS

New Audi S3 Receives a Power Boost to 328 bhp and RS3 Tech

12 April 2024

The BMW Vision Neue Klasse X - the X3 of the future?

NEWS

The BMW Vision Neue Klasse X - the X3 of the future?

21 March 2024

2024 Mercedes-AMG E53 - Six is the new Eight

NEWS

2024 Mercedes-AMG E53 - Six is the new Eight

11 March 2024

McLaren Artura Spider Spearheads Revised 2025 MY Car

NEWS

McLaren Artura Spider Spearheads Revised 2025 MY Car

29 February 2024

New Aston Martin Vantage Repositions Itself as a 665 Horsepower 911 Turbo Rival

NEWS

New Aston Martin Vantage Repositions Itself as a 665 Horsepower 911 Turbo Rival

12 February 2024

MINI Announces the New Petrol-Powered Cooper S, and Why it Leaves us Cold

NEWS

MINI Announces the New Petrol-Powered Cooper S, and Why it Leaves us Cold

9 February 2024

Carbon Clad Audi RS6 GT Pays Tribute to Iconic Quattro IMSA-GTO Racer

NEWS

Carbon Clad Audi RS6 GT Pays Tribute to Iconic Quattro IMSA-GTO Racer

6 February 2024

BMW Announces More Powerful 2024 M4

NEWS

BMW Announces More Powerful 2024 M4

31 January 2024

VW Reveals Facelifted 2024 Golf MK8.5 GTI: The Last of it's Kind?

NEWS

VW Reveals Facelifted 2024 Golf MK8.5 GTI: The Last of it's Kind?

25 January 2024

The Best Driving Roads in the North Pennines

DRIVING ROUTES

The Best Driving Roads in the North Pennines

19 January 2024

Driven to Distraction:
Is Driving for Pleasure on Borrowed Time?

COMMENT

Driven to Distraction:
Is Driving for Pleasure on Borrowed Time?

15 January 2024

New 2024 Toyota GR Yaris: A Deep Dive into the Changes

NEWS

New 2024 Toyota GR Yaris: A Deep Dive into the Changes

12 January 2024

Counting The Cost of Living With a Trophy Wife

OUR CARS

Counting The Cost of Living With a Trophy Wife

11 January 2024

The Ultimate E36 M3 Buyers Guide: What You Need to Know Before You Buy

BUYERS GUIDE

The Ultimate E36 M3 Buyers Guide: What You Need to Know Before You Buy

31 December 2023

The Best Driving Roads in The Yorkshire Dales

DRIVING ROUTES

The Best Driving Roads in The Yorkshire Dales

16 October 2023

Hennessey Bids Farewell to the Camaro with Exorcist Final Edition

NEWS

Hennessey Bids Farewell to the Camaro with Exorcist Final Edition

16 October 2023

Jaguar F-type Bows Out With the ZP Edition and Why it's an Insult to 75 Years of Sports Car Heritage

NEWS, COMMENT

Jaguar F-type Bows Out With the ZP Edition and Why it's an Insult to 75 Years of Sports Car Heritage

11 October 2023

New MINI 218 bhp Cooper S Electric Hot Hatch Released

NEWS

New MINI 218 bhp Cooper S Electric Hot Hatch Released

1 September 2023

Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale

NEWS

Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale

30 August 2023

Second Generation Mercedes AMG GT unveiled

NEWS

Second Generation Mercedes AMG GT unveiled

28 August 2023

Shelby Cobra CSX10000

NEWS

Shelby Cobra CSX10000

25 August 2023

Aston Martin Valour Breaks Cover

NEWS

Aston Martin Valour Breaks Cover

11 July 2023

RIP Peter Horbury, 1950-2023

NEWS

RIP Peter Horbury, 1950-2023

3 July 2023

Toyota Confirms Additional GR 86 Allocation for the UK

NEWS

Toyota Confirms Additional GR 86 Allocation for the UK

28 June 2023

E39 BMW M5 Review - The Boss of Bosses

REVIEWS

E39 BMW M5 Review - The Boss of Bosses

5 May 2023

Driven to Distraction:
How the Death of the Cool Company Car is Contributing to the Decrease in Young Drivers

COMMENT

Driven to Distraction:
How the Death of the Cool Company Car is Contributing to the Decrease in Young Drivers

5 April 2023

The Complete MK1 Audi TT Buying Guide for Car Enthusiasts

BUYERS GUIDE

The Complete MK1 Audi TT Buying Guide for Car Enthusiasts

1 March 2023

City Slicker - Suzuki Swift Sport Review

REVIEWS

City Slicker - Suzuki Swift Sport Review

16 December 2022

Manual Labour - A90 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Manual Review

REVIEWS

Manual Labour - A90 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Manual Review

15 December 2022

Alfa Romeo GTV Cup Review: Six Appeal

REVIEWS

Alfa Romeo GTV Cup Review: Six Appeal

11 June 2022

The Untouchable Record: Stefan Bellof's Legendary Lap of the Nürburgring

SHORT SHIFT

The Untouchable Record: Stefan Bellof's Legendary Lap of the Nürburgring

6 June 2022

The Best Driving Roads in The Peak District

DRIVING ROUTES

The Best Driving Roads in The Peak District

24 May 2022

The Best Driving Roads in the Forest of Bowland - Lancashire's Hidden Gem

DRIVING ROUTES

The Best Driving Roads in the Forest of Bowland - Lancashire's Hidden Gem

15 April 2022

Porsche 987 Cayman R: A Comprehensive Buying Guide

BUYERS GUIDE

Porsche 987 Cayman R: A Comprehensive Buying Guide

15 April 2022

The Rush Hot Hatch War Vol. I - Introducing Our £5,000 Hot Hatches

REVIEWS

The Rush Hot Hatch War Vol. I - Introducing Our £5,000 Hot Hatches

1 April 2022

Toyota GR Yaris Track Day - Report 002

OUR CARS

Toyota GR Yaris Track Day - Report 002

17 March 2022

Our Cars; Toyota GR Yaris Running Costs - Report 001

OUR CARS

Our Cars; Toyota GR Yaris Running Costs - Report 001

23 February 2022

Honda S2000 Buyer's Guide: What to Look Out For When Buying Your Dream Sports Car

BUYERS GUIDE

Honda S2000 Buyer's Guide: What to Look Out For When Buying Your Dream Sports Car

6 December 2021

Critical Mass - E46 BMW M3 CSL Review

REVIEWS

Critical Mass - E46 BMW M3 CSL Review

2 October 2021

Trophy Hunting - Renault Clio 182 Trophy Review

REVIEWS

Trophy Hunting - Renault Clio 182 Trophy Review

2 October 2021

Ready Player One - MINI JCW GP 2013 Review

REVIEWS

Ready Player One - MINI JCW GP 2013 Review

2 October 2021

Flavio Briatore: The Teflon Don of Formula One

FEATURES

Flavio Briatore: The Teflon Don of Formula One

16 September 2021

Image Rights; Mercedes-Benz A35 AMG Road Test Review

REVIEWS

Image Rights; Mercedes-Benz A35 AMG Road Test Review

16 September 2021

Jaguar XJ220 Concept to Reality - Where Did it All Go Wrong

SHORT SHIFT

Jaguar XJ220 Concept to Reality - Where Did it All Go Wrong

16 September 2021

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

REVIEWS, FEATURES

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

16 September 2021

Unforgettable Moments in F1 History: Ayrton Senna's Lap of the Gods at the 1993 European GP

SHORT SHIFT

Unforgettable Moments in F1 History: Ayrton Senna's Lap of the Gods at the 1993 European GP

16 September 2021

The Best Driving Roads in North Wales

DRIVING ROUTES

The Best Driving Roads in North Wales

15 September 2021

Twist and Shout - Abarth 595 Trofeo Takes on the Trough of Bowland

REVIEWS

Twist and Shout - Abarth 595 Trofeo Takes on the Trough of Bowland

14 June 2021

Big Stick Diplomacy; 20 Monster Engines and their Unlikely Recipients

FEATURES

Big Stick Diplomacy; 20 Monster Engines and their Unlikely Recipients

26 April 2021

Sabine Schmitz Tribute; Celebrating the Life of the 'Queen of the Nürburgring'

SHORT SHIFT

Sabine Schmitz Tribute; Celebrating the Life of the 'Queen of the Nürburgring'

18 March 2021

NC500 Road Trip - Taking the High Road in a BMW M2 COMPETITION, MINI JCW & BMW m135i

FEATURES, REVIEWS

NC500 Road Trip - Taking the High Road in a BMW M2 COMPETITION, MINI JCW & BMW m135i

1 March 2021

Track and Trace - Renaultsport Megane R26.R Review

REVIEWS

Track and Trace - Renaultsport Megane R26.R Review

12 November 2020

Driven to Distraction:
Why A Ford Fiesta RS would be a game-changer in the hot hatch segment

COMMENT

Driven to Distraction:
Why A Ford Fiesta RS would be a game-changer in the hot hatch segment

23 September 2020

An Introduction to Rush Magazine: Driving Enthusiasm

NEWS

An Introduction to Rush Magazine: Driving Enthusiasm

10 February 2020

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