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Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:02pm
If you trawl around patent databases long enough, you’ll spot something interesting from time to time. This time around, it comes from Subaru, and it might change the dynamic of performance EVs should the company push through and actually build it. Forget simulated gear shifts (sorry, Ioniq 5 N, we still love you), Subaru is thinking of a way to add a true manual mode to battery-powered vehicles, clutch and all. Spotted first by CarBuzz,… Read More →
Posted Friday, January 2, 2026 at 9:52pm
CR purchased a 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Sport Hybrid for our test program. We break down performance, pricing, fuel economy numbers, and how this new hybrid AWD system compares to the standard Crosstrek. We also take a close look at interior space, tech features, cargo practicality, value vs competitors like the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, and what else you should know before you buy. Read More →
Posted Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 9:07pm
Remember the Gymkhana videos? Founded by the late, great Ken Block and Brian Scotto, those videos have cleared more than a half a billion views, with YouTube reports citing over 500 million views for the core Gymkhana series, while the Gymkhana Practice and Climbkhana add another 160 million. So far. When we lost Ken Block almost two years ago, who knew where all that would go? Well, it’s back, and riding in a Subaru. Hoonigan… Read More →
Posted Sunday, August 7, 2022 at 8:48pm
Some time ago, I was told that the design life span on a Subaru powertrain was 500,000 miles, and that’s what Subaru advertised in Japan. Are you going to see that in the State of Minnesota? Heck no. However, we have a vehicle that is trying to come close. I purchased this 2002 Forester with 271,000 miles a decade or so ago, intending to use it to haul stuff as my other vehicle at the… Read More →
Posted Monday, February 21, 2022 at 8:32pm
The question every year at Snodrift is, “What will the road surface be like?” The surface may range from melting snow with mixed gravel and mud to a solid sheet of ice. This year was of the “solid sheet of ice” variety. I have been competing in this event off and on since 2002. There have been numerous years where the roads have been icy, but the year that sticks out in my mind is… Read More →
Posted Friday, March 10, 2017 at 11:42pm
Scott’s Comments: Though I like this headline the best, “The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek Will Lay Waste To Volkswagen; The Germans Are Drowning In Tears; Subaru Dealers Are Already Gold-Plating Their Toilets” , here are a couple of pretty good previews to the 2018 Crosstrek that was introduced in Geneva. Outside Magazine’s And a nifty little guide to the difference between 4WD and AWD: 4WD vs. AWD: What’s the Difference? Consumer Reports’ Read More →
Posted Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 11:59pm
Anytime you get to spray Travis Pastrana and David Higgins with champagne…its a successful weekend! Photos by Alex Wong/Emotive Image Read More →
Posted Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 12:13am
If you examine the August issue of Road and Track, I think you’ll find us on page 60..or so I’ve been told. Haven’t seen my copy in the mail yet..here are our pictures from the race. Photos by Alex Bellus. Read More →
Posted Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 5:09pm
Only three short, cold winter months after the end of a successful 2015 championship season CPD Racing USA is headed to SnoDrift to defend their Rally America Super Production title. Lauchlin O’Sullivan and Scott Putnam will head to Michigan for the only planned snow event of the season at the end of January. The eight event Rally America National Championship travels to 7 states over the course of the season, with SnoDrift the traditional kickoff.… Read More →
Posted Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 11:45am
O’Sullivan & Putnam Fight Problems But Remain in Hunt for 2015 SP Title at Ojibwe 2012 Rally America Super Production champions Lauchlin O’Sullivan and co-driver Scott Putnam finished the first of two days at the Ojibwe Forests Rally still in the fight for the 2015 SP championship despite intermittent car problems at the Friday overnight halt. Their main rivals for the championship, 2013 Rally America Rookie of the Year Nick Roberts and co-driver Rhianon Gelsomino, in a … Read More →
