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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

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

NEWS

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

18 March 2025

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

NEWS

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

17 March 2025

Mercedes-Benz Unveils Next-Gen CLA EV and Hybrid

NEWS

Mercedes-Benz Unveils Next-Gen CLA EV and Hybrid

17 March 2025

British Start-up Longbow Unveils 895kg Electric Speedster

NEWS

British Start-up Longbow Unveils 895kg Electric Speedster

13 March 2025

Tesla’s Black Monday: Musk Controversy Drives Downfall

NEWS

Tesla’s Black Monday: Musk Controversy Drives Downfall

11 March 2025

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

NEWS

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

8 March 2025

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

COMMENT

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

7 March 2025

Volkswagen’s ID. EVERY1 Concept: The Electric People’s Car?

NEWS

Volkswagen’s ID. EVERY1 Concept: The Electric People’s Car?

5 March 2025

One-Off Aston Martin Super Cygnet V8 Has Already Sold

NEWS

One-Off Aston Martin Super Cygnet V8 Has Already Sold

4 March 2025

Corvette Z06 Arrives in the UK: Mid-Engined Track Car Targets 911 GT3

NEWS

Corvette Z06 Arrives in the UK: Mid-Engined Track Car Targets 911 GT3

28 February 2025

Alpine A110 GTS and A110 R 70 Launched

NEWS

Alpine A110 GTS and A110 R 70 Launched

26 February 2025

Hennessey Launches 850bhp Super Venom Mustang

NEWS

Hennessey Launches 850bhp Super Venom Mustang

25 February 2025

Maserati Completes GranCabrio Range with 483bhp V6

NEWS

Maserati Completes GranCabrio Range with 483bhp V6

21 February 2025

The Tedson Etna is a Lighter, Faster, 600bhp Gallardo Reimagination

NEWS

The Tedson Etna is a Lighter, Faster, 600bhp Gallardo Reimagination

20 February 2025

Days of Thunder (and Lightning) – Chevrolet Blazer EV.R Prototype Aims to Electrify NASCAR

NEWS

Days of Thunder (and Lightning) – Chevrolet Blazer EV.R Prototype Aims to Electrify NASCAR

17 February 2025

Does BMW's 13,269lb-ft VDX Prototype Contain the Secrets of the Electric M3?

NEWS

Does BMW's 13,269lb-ft VDX Prototype Contain the Secrets of the Electric M3?

17 February 2025

Light is Right – 345bhp Alpine A110R Ultime Posts 7:15 Nürburgring Lap Time

NEWS

Light is Right – 345bhp Alpine A110R Ultime Posts 7:15 Nürburgring Lap Time

7 February 2025

Ford’s Mustang Mach-E EV Racer – A NASCAR Prototype That Will Actually Compete

NEWS

Ford’s Mustang Mach-E EV Racer – A NASCAR Prototype That Will Actually Compete

5 February 2025

F40 Alte Prestazioni Restomod Aims to Tame the Famously Wild Ferrari Supercar

NEWS

F40 Alte Prestazioni Restomod Aims to Tame the Famously Wild Ferrari Supercar

31 January 2025

£120,600 BMW M3 CS Touring Revealed

NEWS

£120,600 BMW M3 CS Touring Revealed

30 January 2025

Shelby Mustang GT350 Returns With 810bhp Supercharged V8

NEWS

Shelby Mustang GT350 Returns With 810bhp Supercharged V8

24 January 2025

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

BUYERS GUIDE

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

21 January 2025

Mazda MX-5 Spirit Racing 12R

NEWS

Mazda MX-5 Spirit Racing 12R

11 January 2025

DK Edition Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

NEWS

DK Edition Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

10 January 2025

Toyota Debuts Midships GR Yaris at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon

NEWS

Toyota Debuts Midships GR Yaris at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon

10 January 2025

2025 Will Be the Year Private Buyers Finally Embrace the Electric Car – Thanks to One Model

NEWS, COMMENT

2025 Will Be the Year Private Buyers Finally Embrace the Electric Car – Thanks to One Model

28 December 2024

Porsche Carrera GT Shatters its Old Nürburgring Record Thanks to New Tyres

NEWS

Porsche Carrera GT Shatters its Old Nürburgring Record Thanks to New Tyres

14 December 2024

The Electric Evolution - BMW’s Next-Gen M3 Breaks New Ground

NEWS

The Electric Evolution - BMW’s Next-Gen M3 Breaks New Ground

13 December 2024

Boreham Motorworks Revives Ford Escort Mk1 RS

NEWS

Boreham Motorworks Revives Ford Escort Mk1 RS

12 December 2024

The Rush Restomod Debate Part One - The Argument For

COMMENT

The Rush Restomod Debate Part One - The Argument For

6 December 2024

Electrogenic Unveils EV Conversion Kit for Mazda MX-5 and Miata

NEWS

Electrogenic Unveils EV Conversion Kit for Mazda MX-5 and Miata

6 December 2024

Could've, Would've, Should've - The E46 M3 Touring Concept

SHORT SHIFT

Could've, Would've, Should've - The E46 M3 Touring Concept

5 December 2024

THE T(O)URING TEST BMW M3 Touring Review

REVIEW

THE T(O)URING TEST
BMW M3 Touring Review

5 December 2024

Toyota Supra Bows Out with 435bhp A90 Final Edition and GR Supra Lightweight EVO

NEWS

Toyota Supra Bows Out with 435bhp A90 Final Edition and GR Supra Lightweight EVO

28 November 2024

Toyota GR 86 Rally Legacy Concept

NEWS

Toyota GR 86 Rally Legacy Concept

5 November 2024

NO TIME TO DAI Hyundai i20 N Road Test

REVIEW

NO TIME TO DAI
Hyundai i20 N Road Test

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

New MINI Cooper Convertible Launched

NEWS

New MINI Cooper Convertible Launched

9 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

Kia Celebrates 80th Anniversary with Unique Pride EV Restomod

NEWS

Kia Celebrates 80th Anniversary with Unique Pride EV Restomod

7 October 2024

Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric Prototype

NEWS

Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric Prototype

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

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

Ferrari 430 Scuderia in the Scottish Borders - Super Feature

REVIEW

Ferrari 430 Scuderia in the Scottish Borders - Super Feature

18 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

NASCAR’s EV Prototype – A Glimpse of an Electric Future?

NEWS

NASCAR’s EV Prototype – A Glimpse of an Electric Future?

14 July 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

RESTOMODS

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

RESTOMODS

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

Why the New 2024 Mini Cooper S Leaves us Cold

NEWS

Why the New 2024 Mini Cooper S 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

A Deep Dive Look into the Changes Made to the 2024 GR Yaris

NEWS

A Deep Dive Look into the Changes Made to the 2024 GR Yaris

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

15 October 2023

Why the Jaguar F-type ZP Edition is an Insult to 75 Years of Sports Car Heritage

NEWS

Why the Jaguar F-type ZP Edition is an Insult to 75 Years of Sports Car Heritage

10 October 2023

New MINI 218 bhp Cooper S Electric Hot Hatch Released

NEWS

New MINI 218 bhp Cooper S Electric Hot Hatch Released

31 August 2023

Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale

NEWS

Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale

29 August 2023

Second Generation Mercedes AMG GT unveiled

NEWS

Second Generation Mercedes AMG GT unveiled

27 August 2023

Shelby Cobra CSX10000

NEWS

Shelby Cobra CSX10000

24 August 2023

Aston Martin Valour

NEWS

Aston Martin Valour

10 July 2023

RIP Peter Horbury, 1950-2023

TRIBUTE

RIP Peter Horbury, 1950-2023

2 July 2023

Toyota Confirms Additional GR 86 Allocation for the UK

NEWS

Toyota Confirms Additional GR 86 Allocation for the UK

27 June 2023

E39 BMW M5 Review - The Boss of Bosses

REVIEW

E39 BMW M5 Review - The Boss of Bosses

4 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

REVIEW

City Slicker - Suzuki Swift Sport Review

16 December 2022

Manual Labour - A90 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Manual Review

REVIEW

Manual Labour - A90 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Manual Review

15 December 2022

Alfa Romeo GTV Cup Review: Six Appeal

REVIEW

Alfa Romeo GTV Cup Review: Six Appeal

11 June 2022

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