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Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 at 10:33pm

TEST DRIVE | 2024 Subaru Impreza RS is impressive, durable and affordable compact car

To the list of impressive but durable and affordable compact cars, add the 2024 Subaru Impreza. Introduced in November 2022, at the Los Angeles auto show as a 2024 model, the all-new, sixth generation “Scoobie” remains true to roots first planted at the same show in 1992: 4-cylinder direct-injection BOXER® engines, all-wheel drive with torque vectoring, and a dual-pinion electronic power steering rack borrowed from its high-performance rally cousin, the WRX. Competing with estimable foes… Read More →

Posted Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 10:31pm

We Attended WRC’s Rally Croatia, And Now We Want WRC In America

Last weekend, the fourth stage of the World Rally Championship (WRC) took place in Croatia, with CarBuzz’s in-house rally ace Artem Volokha in attendance to witness the pinnacle of off-road motorsport. Unfortunately, the race was overshadowed by tragic events, as during preliminary tests, a crew crashed off the track, resulting in the death of Hyundai Shell Mobis Motorsport driver Craig Breen. Thankfully, his co-driver, James Fulton, was not injured. The FIA, teams, crews, organizers, officials,… Read More →

Posted Friday, April 28, 2023 at 10:29pm

New Subaru Crosstrek Is Proof Positive the Company Knows Its Buyers

The Subaru Crosstrek is the fastest-selling car line ever with more than 1 million units sold in just over two generations. Its continued success is a testament to how well Subaru knows its Crosstrek buyers, which is especially apparent as the new, third-generation Crosstrek arrives at dealer lots. Subaru customers value the high level of safety, gear-centric features, and road worthiness the Crosstrek offers, helping propel the model ahead of its closest rivals, the Honda… Read More →

Posted Friday, April 28, 2023 at 10:28pm

2024 Subaru Crosstrek: The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same

The all-new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is arriving in Canadian dealerships this spring. While technically the start of the third generation, this looks and feels more like an update than a complete overhaul. Of course, if it ain’t broke, why fix it? The Crosstrek, remember, has been The Car Guide’s Best Buy in the small SUV segment for the past few years. Read More →

Posted Monday, April 24, 2023 at 9:35pm

SEMENUK WINS OLYMPUS RALLY AFTER POWERSTAGE TIE

randon Semenuk took his third American Rally Association National championship win of 2023 in dramatic fashion on the Olympus Rally. The Subaru Motorsports USA star won all 12 stages of the event, although on the rally-ending powerstage he was given the same time as Jeff Seehorn and Patrick Gruszka following a colossal crash for Tom Williams. The 4.7-mile SIP superspecial was run twice to close off the rally, and Semenuk was fastest on the first… Read More →

Posted Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 9:11pm

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness Is Two Steps Away From Perfection

Four-year-olds across America screamed, “I want that now!” when the 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness debuted at the New York Auto Show earlier this month. Adult Crosstrek fans across the country were immediately let down upon learning the compact crossover trim they’d been clamoring for is powered by the same naturally aspirated 2.5-liter boxer as the previous generation. Full disclosure: This writer owns a 2022 Crosstrek Sport with that tried and true (and now updated) 2.5 and… Read More →

Posted Friday, April 21, 2023 at 10:09pm

2022 Subaru BRZ 10,000-Mile Update: Still Great to Drive, Even in LA Traffic

However, the fun and driver engagement the BRZ delivers are unanimously praised. Comments abound about how nimble and grippy the BRZ is around corners. It’s an absolute blast to wring the naturally aspirated four-cylinder to its 7,500-rpm redline. Personally, I’m a huge fan. From all the cars in our long-term fleet, I often choose the BRZ for the weekend. It brings a smile to my face when I have open road, and it’s wonderful to… Read More →

Posted Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 10:06pm

ARA First Look: Olympus Rally

The American Rally Association crisscrosses the United States with eight national events, making up the Green APU National Rally Championship. It also encompasses three regional championships, including 12 Super Regionals (8 of which are held in conjunction with the national events) and nine regionals. Up next is this weekend’s Olympus Rally in Shelton, Wash, just north of the state’s capital, Olympia. There are 76 entrants in the third round of the Green APU National Rally… Read More →