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Posted Monday, September 23, 2019 at 1:00pm
Nestled in charmingly lush English countryside, you’ll find the world’s oldest continuously running hill climb course. But I’m not talking about Goodwood and the infamous Festival of Speed. Instead, located some 150 miles northwest of the Duke of Richmond’s driveway, there’s a lesser-known place called Shelsley Walsh. And ahead of a weekend of revels at the 2019 Goodwood Revival, I went running up that hill for a bit of friendly competition, with a 2019 Subaru… Read More →
Posted Monday, September 23, 2019 at 12:56pm
You say “compact SUV” or “crossover” and many vehicles probably pop up in your head. Some people might not think of the Subaru Forster at first. Maybe Toyota or Honda steals the limelight. But the Forester Touring seems to go its own route to a capable compact Ute. Read More →
Posted Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 12:52pm
Rob and Rachel Willoughby shared their story in the Subaru Magazine recently that is worth telling our readers. The Subaru brand is about safety first, and it’s part of the reason buyers choose the Japanese automaker. But when an accident happens in real life it can tell the real story of how safe a vehicle is. Rob and Rachel credit their 2006 Subaru Outback with saving their lives. Read More →
Posted Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 12:49pm
The Subaru Outback is a tallish wagon that was based on the all-wheel drive Legacy sedan when it was introduced in 1994. Back then, it actually looked like a station wagon. Now it has a higher-riding crossover sort of feel. It’s built on Subaru’s new Global Platform and comes in Base, Premium, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Limited XT and Touring XT models. The XT models get a turbocharged engine. Read More →
Posted Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 12:46pm
The Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ is an outstanding driver’s car. The one persistent quibble about the Toyobaru is the car’s less-than-optimal power output — 205 horsepower from a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter inline-four. That might be about to change, though. A rumor from Japan’s Best Car that was found by The Drive suggests that the power output may be in for a significant bump. Read More →
Posted Friday, September 20, 2019 at 12:44pm
The fifth-gen Subaru Forester made its debut in the 2019 model year, moving to the Subaru Global Platform. Automakers don’t tend to mess with their cars very much right after introducing them, and that’s definitely the case with the 2020 Subaru Forester. Read More →
Posted Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 12:42pm
As far as affordable sports cars go, it’s tough to argue with a 205-hp, track-worthy coupe priced under $30,000. Add rear-wheel drive and a 6-speed stick shift to the mix, it becomes clear why the BRZ is a strong choice in the segment, despite going up against more established coupes like the Mazda MX-5 and Nissan 370Z. Read More →
Posted Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 12:37pm
Keep your foot down, I tell myself. Easier said than done in a 2019 Subaru WRX STI on the narrow and treacherous Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb. Right away, there’s a very hairy fast left sweeper the STI takes in third gear, leading into another left that requires even more bravery: lifting just before entry without braking. The STI’s all-wheel drive helps to pull us up and out of the corner, on the way to the… Read More →
Posted Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 12:34pm
The Subaru BRZ and the Toyota 86 (formerly the Scion FR-S) are two of the few affordable sports cars left on the market today. Both pair a fun, rear-wheel-drive chassis with usable power and a starting price of under $30,000. Subaru and Toyota have done their best to keep the cars updated since their introduction back in 2012. But despite their general excellence and affordability, sales have trailed off. Read More →
Posted Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 12:30pm
You can’t always trust TV ads that make all kinds of claims about a car, but Subaru does have truth in their recent tv spots touting the new Forester’s safety. Families looking for safety should at least consider buying a new 2020 Subaru Forester SUV, Outback SUV/Crossover or Ascent family hauler. Read More →
