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Posted Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 8:52pm
The legendary Ken Block was the driving force behind the internet-breaking Gymkhana YouTube videos, but a big chunk of the allure was undoubtedly due to the wild vehicles the Hoonigan team created for these. Despite the changing times, trends, and, of course, Block’s untimely passing, the team continues to work hard to develop cars capable of shredding mountains of tires. Say hello to the newest Gymkhana creation: the Subaru Brataroo 9500 Turbo. As you may… Read More →
Posted Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 8:51pm
Gymkhana videos document some of the most exciting stunts, the most talented driving skills, and the coolest cars on the internet, and Hoonigan just debuted the next Gymkhana car at SEMA: the Subaru Brataroo 9500 Turbo. It’s a truly unique 1978 Subaru BRAT that was built in partnership with Subaru and Vermont SportsCar, and features a literally firespitting 2.0-liter turbocharged boxer four-cylinder engine that produces 670 horsepower and 680 lb-ft of torque that is capable… Read More →
Posted Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 8:49pm
Today, we’ll be heading down under to Australia, the land of cute kangaroos and horrible spiders, the children’s show Bluey, and F1 drivers like Oscar Piastri, Daniel Ricciardo, and Mark Webber. Among the lingo coined in Australia is the term “hoon,” for dangerous driving, which the country, of course, prohibits on public roads. Hoonigan’s Travis Pastrana traveled down to “Straya” to film the latest version of the Gymkhana stunt-driving franchise, and now the car is… 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 Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 8:59pm
Car geeks love a weird flex with their engines, and this one comes straight from Japan. Imagine a flat-four boxer engine with two turbos working in sequence, chasing boost like a rally stage start. The goal was a smoother spool, less lag, and a powerband that felt stacked with torque, not waiting to wake up. On paper, it sounded like a tuner dream. In the real world, this rare setup built roughly 247 hp and… Read More →
Posted Monday, November 3, 2025 at 9:01pm
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today reported 51,036 vehicle sales for October 2025 and year-to-date sales of 534,073, a 2.6 percent decrease. Jeff Walters, President and Chief Operating Officer, Subaru of America, Inc.: “October marked a strong month, with sales of more than 50,000 vehicles thanks to our dedicated retailers and loyal customers. Looking forward, we are excited that Forester production has shifted from Japan to Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc., increasing the availability of… Read More →
Posted Monday, November 3, 2025 at 9:00pm
Subaru and Toyota are about to enter the fourth model year of their joint electric vehicle project, and to celebrate, they’ve made some big changes to deliver a more competitive EV. The 2026 Subaru Solterra (and similar Toyota BZ) features a standard NACS (North American Charging System) Tesla-style charge port, more power from new motors, faster charging speeds for the slightly larger battery, and under-the-skin improvements to reduce noise and improve ride and handling. The… Read More →
Posted Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 8:57pm
It’s challenging to picture an Outback, Forester, or Crosstrek without immediately conjuring images of these vehicles handling rugged terrain or plowing through snow with ease. The reason is that Japanese automaker Subaru has made an effort to market its models with all-wheel drive (AWD). In fact, we got a hold of a 2025 Subaru Crosstrek with Symmetrical AWD and X-Mode, finding it a great budget option for those who appreciate functionality over flashy extras. While… Read More →
Posted Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 8:55pm
Subaru (TSE:7270) shares have held steady this week, drawing some attention as investors weigh the company’s performance over the past month. Subaru’s stock has gained 13% in that period, outpacing much of the sector. Looking beyond the past month’s strength, Subaru’s one-year total shareholder return sits at 39%, showing solid momentum compared to its longer-term average. Recent positive sentiment likely reflects growing optimism about the company’s growth prospects and improving sector confidence. Read More →
Posted Friday, October 31, 2025 at 10:28pm
At Auto Zurich 2025, we got to experience the features, comfort, design, and the space levels of the upcoming 2026 Subaru Uncharted, the company’s first all-electric crossover for the subcompact segment. What in essence is a restyled Toyota C-HR Electric is set to go on sale in the U.S. in early 2026, and will be available in Premium FWD, Sport, and GT trims. The 2026 Subaru Uncharted is shorter than the Solterra by nearly 7… Read More →
