Posted Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:09pm

New Subaru WRX STI Hatchback Patent Images Hint at a Comeback, and These Renders Bring It to Life

Subaru performance enthusiasts—myself included—have spent the last few years learning how to live on crumbs. A concept here, a cryptic teaser there, an ominously worded corporate statement about the future of STI somewhere in between. So when a new Japanese design registration surfaced recently, appearing to show a modern WRX STI hatchback, my reaction was excitement, but with caution. On paper, it looks like the return of something Subaru probably never should have abandoned in the first place: a practical, aggressive, rally-bred hot hatch with a hood scoop, swollen arches, and the sort of rear wing that makes your neighbours want to throw rocks at you. To be clear: Subaru has not officially announced a production WRX STI hatchback, and a design filing is not the same thing as a showroom confirmation. But this particular filing feels more significant than usual, because Subaru has already shown the world something strikingly similar.

Posted Monday, March 16, 2026 at 9:13pm

2026 Subaru Outback First Test: Improvement Beyond the Numbers

Subaru may make the most money selling Crosstreks, but the outdoorsy brand’s true spiritual mascot has always been the Outback, hasn’t it? All-new for its seventh generation, the 2026 Subaru Outback loses some of its wagony charm but gains the utility and refinement of what feels like its final form.
We have a great First Drive rundown of the new Outback, but upon spending a few days with it as opposed to merely a few hours, we come away similarly impressed with its daily livability.
Our chief complaints regarding the outgoing Outback have always come down to its infotainment setup and noise, vibration, and harshness levels, a.k.a. NVH. The new car brings back hard buttons for its climate controls, and we couldn’t be more thankful. They’re clearly marked and an exponential improvement from the old setup. No screen involvement whatsoever. Who would have thought adjusting the cabin comfort while driving without getting distracted would be a luxury in 2026?

Posted Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 8:05pm

How Porsche Helped Transform The Subaru Legacy Into A 300-HP JDM Sleeper

While automotive manufacturers tend to remain secretive when it comes to sharing the special sauce that makes their respective models their own, every now and again they understand that working with another established brand can be a worthwhile exercise in shifting some more hardware. Porsche has been involved in many of these different collaborations, and in the late 1990s, it decided to add the Subaru Legacy to its list of… Read More →

Posted Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:03pm

All 7 Subaru SUVs Ranked by Size for 2026 Buyers

Subaru’s SUV lineup in 2026 feels much broader than it did a few years ago. Buyers can enter at the compact end with the Crosstrek or stretch all the way to the three row Ascent. The middle of the range looks especially crowded now. Subaru has its traditional compact pair, a larger redesigned Outback, and an expanding electric family that includes the Uncharted, Solterra, and Trailseeker. That spread gives the… Read More →

Posted Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 9:29pm

Subaru Is Getting Serious About Putting A Jet Engine In A Car

It’s beginning to look more and more like Subaru is trying to put a turbine engine in a car. CarBuzz has just discovered a new patent from the company for a way to control a turbine engine and power system in a vehicle, and this isn’t an accident or a one-off. It’s the second time that we’ve found a turbine patent from the Japanese automaker. We first found a turbine… Read More →

Posted Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:13pm

Subaru Will Stop Taking Regular WRX Orders in Japan This May, No News for U.S. Version As of Now

Subaru is shuffling things around with its WRX lineup in Japan. The automaker’s Japanese consumer website is now noting that… Read More →

Posted Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:10pm

Pastrana Claims Victory as Record Crowds Pack Salem for 100 Acre Wood Rally

The roar of engines has faded from the Mark Twain National Forest, but the excitement lingers after a highly attended… Read More →