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An independently published print magazine and website celebrating performance cars and modern classics.
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The new sweet spot of the range? Bentley’s new Continental GT S uses the “base” 671bhp V8 hybrid powertrain, but gains the active suspension of the top-tier Speed models.

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New Bentley Continental GT S Bridges Dynamic Gap to GT Speed
Mid-tier addition to the range includes Sports exhaust, adoption of Speed’s Active Chassis technology, new visual cues and a bespoke interior.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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We’re back.

We kicked off the year with a trip to the Brussels Motor Show. The halls of the Expo centre had it all, and then some. From quadricycles to hypercars, new releases to fan favourites, and everything in between.

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Brussels Motor Show 2026 Report: Car Enthusiasm is Alive and Well
Thousands descended on the Belgian capital to see a comprehensive cross-section of the present and future of the European car market. Ken Pearson was among them.
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January 30, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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Fast Vauxhalls are back, starting with the 276bhp LSD-equipped Mokka GSE.

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Vauxhall Mokka GSE Gains 276bhp and Limited-slip Differential
Performance upgrades promise hot hatch handling for the electric compact crossover.
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July 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Marcos returns! A continuation model, a restomod, and an all-new sports car are all in the works.

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Marcos Returns with Three New Sports Cars in Development
Nearly two decades since its last car, Marcos is back with a grounded plan, heritage assets, and prototypes already running. Here’s what we know.
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June 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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AMG is preparing to take the fight to the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT with its next electric saloon. The GT XX is a near-production glimpse what’s coming in 2026.

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Concept AMG GT XX Previews New Electric Hyper Saloon
The next generation AMG GT four-door will be electric, and the 1,341bhp tri-motor prototype gives us an advanced preview.
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June 25, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Hot Vauxhalls are back! The Mokka GSE Rally shows how to race-prep the compact crossover, and gives us some clues about the road-going performance model due later this year.

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Mokka GSE Rally Prototype Hints at Vauxhall’s New Performance Range
The electric crossover gets new suspension, a 276bhp motor, and a limited-slip differential as it prepares for competition.
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May 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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The XL-series offers 788bhp, 1,000Nm, carbon fibre sun visors, and the option of a pickup body for the W465 G-Wagen.

It could only be Brabus behind these extreme off-roaders.

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Brabus XL Turns G-Wagen into 788bhp Off-Roader and Pickup
Additional power, torque, carbon fibre, raised suspension, and a teak-lined load bay? It could only be a Brabus creation.
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May 14, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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The e-tron GT quattro arrives with 576bhp, 384 miles of range. Not bad for an entry-level variant.

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New Audi e-tron GT quattro is a 576bhp Base Model
The sleek electric four-door gains a new variant offering more range for a lower list price.
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May 13, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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The BMW M2 is going racing with four cylinders. It sounds like a modern-day E30 to us.

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The BMW M2 Racing – A Modern-day E30 M3?
Swapping six cylinders for four and cutting over 200kg, the M2 Racing is BMW's most affordable route into FIA approved, turn-key racing.
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May 3, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Those yellow exhaust tips might divide opinion like pineapple on pizza, but the Clark Edition might just be our favourite Emira special yet.

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Lotus Emira Clark Edition Pays Tribute to a 1965 Icon
Lotus marks 60 years since Jim Clark’s legendary 1965 season with a 60-unit Emira Clark Edition, complete with heritage details and 400bhp V6.
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May 2, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Incoming! The MG Cyber GTS has been green-lit for production.

It’ll arrive in time for the 60th anniversary of the MGB GT going on sale.

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MG Cyber GTS Confirmed for Production
Shown in concept form at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the fixed-roof counterpart to the gorgeous soft-top Cyberster has been green-lit for production.
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April 26, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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Brabus turns up the AMG E 53 Hybrid with new engine software, and exterior customisation options.

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Brabus Upgrades for AMG E53 Release 691bhp
The plug-in hybrid super saloon and estate get more performance, and stand-out styling features from the new upgrade packages.
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April 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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The brainchild of renowned automotive photographer GF Williams, the Get Lost Project Safari is an off-road ready Lotus Elise.

“It’s ridiculous, that’s why we’re making it.”

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Get Lost Project Safari Reimagines the Elise for the Wild
“It’s ridiculous, that’s why we’re making it.” Say hello to the Get Lost Automotive Project Safari. For once we'll just tell you to forget about our words for a minute and drink the thing in…
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April 15, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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All signs point towards more cylinders for the next AMG C-Class.

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A New C-Class AMG is Coming – But It Won’t Be a V8…
Mercedes-AMG is expected to kill off the four-cylinder C63 in the autumn, but its replacement might not be what you’re expecting, as Craig Toone reports.
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April 10, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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The Attainable Performance series continues with the Mk8 Ford Fiesta ST. Outstanding handling, and a characterful engine make for a sizzlingly hot hatch.

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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.
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March 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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The latest PitStop Car News Show video is now live! We take a look at the key car launches from February and March. This episode features the most powerful cars made by Rolls-Royce and Volvo, a special edition BMW, and a rather important concept from Volkswagen...

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PitStop Car News Show #6 with RUSH Magazine | New Rolls-Royce Spectre, Volvo ES90, and more!
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March 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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The Aston Martin Vanquish Volante is back, and is the most powerful front-engined convertible…in the world.

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Aston Martin Vanquish Volante Returns
Unlimited headroom powered by an 824bhp V12. This is the most potent, and fastest front-engined convertible in the world.
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March 25, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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We’ve driven the new Renault 5 in the UK. It’s brilliant.

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Renault 5 UK Review: The Small Electric Hatch to Beat
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-...
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March 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Shocking news: carmakers suspend production globally with alarming frequency. Phil Tank provides a (satirical) report on this earth-shattering revelation.

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Carmakers Suspend Production of ALL CARS WORLDWIDE
A clickbait headline has caused Phil Tank to scratch his head.
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March 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Hiding in plain sight: the most powerful Volvo passenger car ever made.

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New 2025 Volvo ES90 Arrives With 671bhp Performance Model
A sleeper in the truest sense, Volvo’s new flagship model doesn’t shout about its performance, as Ken Pearson discovers.
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March 6, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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For its last year of production, Alpine has introduced the A110 GTS, and the R 70 special edition.

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Alpine Marks 70 Years with Limited-Run A110 R 70 and New A110 GTS
First up is the A110 R 70 – a 770-unit send-off for Alpine’s ‘R’ models, featuring 300bhp and 251lb-ft (340Nm) of torque, carbon fibre wheel
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March 2, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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The four-cylinder Mercedes-AMG GT 43 is on sale in the UK. In fact, it has been since October when we broke the news of it arriving alongside the V8-powered GT 55.

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EXCLUSIVE: Four-Cylinder AMG GT 43 and V8 GT 55 Go on Sale in the UK
Although Aaron Stokes thinks that all Grand Tourers should have large engines, his opinion is changing thanks to a 2.0-litre AMG of all things. Read on for our exclusive information about the latest A...
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February 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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The Hennessey Super Venom offers 850 supercharged horses, a quarter mile time of just 10.9 seconds, and won't void the Ford warranty.

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Hennessey Launches 850bhp Super Venom Mustang
Not content to let Shelby have things all their own way with the GT350, Hennessey has unveiled its riposte – the Super Venom Mustang packing an 850bhp bite.
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February 25, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Celebrating the 46th birthday of Valentino Rossi, along with his famous racing number 46, BMW have unveiled the M4 CS Edition VR46. How many will be made? 92.

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The BMW M4 CS Edition VR46
Marking motorcycle champion turned GT racer Valentino Rossi’s 46th birthday, the BMW M4 CS Edition VR46 sees two limited edition variants spawn from the track-focused coupé.
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February 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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The most powerful Rolls-Royce to date. The Spectre coupé gets the driver-focused Black Badge treatment.

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Rolls-Royce Spectre Gains Black Badge Performance Variant
With upgrades to the drivetrain, steering, and suspension, the electric coupé is the most powerful car ever made by Rolls-Royce, as Ken Pearson discovers.
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February 18, 2025 at 9:51 PM