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Posted Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 9:26pm

FIA President Hints at Subaru Return to WRC After 15 Years

FIA President Hints at Subaru Return to WRC After 15 Years

Subaru left the World Rally Championship all the way back in 2008, citing financial downturn as the reason the company would wind down its signature racing program. The brand has participated in American rally since, but it has not been involved in European professional racing over the past decade and a half. According to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, that may finally change. In an interview conducted at a service park ahead of the Acropolis… Read More →

Posted Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 9:18pm

Evolution Of The Subaru Forester: Past, Present, And Future

Evolution Of The Subaru Forester: Past, Present, And Future

The Subaru Forester might well be one of the most versatile models ever to exist. You never really know who might own one. Behind the wheel of the Forester, you might find a professor, a mom driving around with her family, an off-road enthusiast, or even a drag racer. It is a car that can hit the track, dirt, or urban streets. And best of all, most people don’t know about its abilities. Read More →

Posted Monday, September 4, 2023 at 9:13pm

2024 Subaru Crosstrek Review: Cheap and Cheerful Still Exists

No magic wand can double your salary or cut your expenses in half overnight. Trust me, I’ve looked. But then there’s the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, and that’s about as smart and enjoyable a financial decision as you can make in today’s world, where mortgage-size, four-digit car payments are socially acceptable. Subaru’s junior wagon is a value-packed, charming ride that won’t make you regret every second you spend in it. Because remember, kids, a bargain-basement deal… Read More →

Posted Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 10:02pm

Subaru could spark an EV price war with its plan to roll out 8 new cars in the next 5 years: ‘The more … we get, the better’

Legacy automakers across the board can tell which way the winds are blowing. As consumers increasingly turn toward planet-friendly electric vehicles, car companies are focusing on developing more new EVs and fewer traditional gas-powered vehicles. Subaru is the latest company to come out with an ambitious plan to expand its growing roster of EVs. The president and CEO of the Japanese company said recently that Subaru intends on releasing eight new electric vehicle models by… Read More →

Posted Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 9:51pm

Subcompact SUVs typically aren’t very exciting; they’re usually built to a low price point and make a lot of compromises to on-road performance, off-road capability, and build quality. But there are exceptions to the general mediocrity of the subcompact SUV class, and one model in particular stands out: the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. This high-riding mite offers a large-displacement engine, standard all-wheel drive, and a strong suite of tech. In Limited trim, the Crosstrek costs a bit more than its rivals—is the premium price worth the spend for a true SUV? We ran a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Limited through our testing gauntlet to help us find out.

Subcompact SUVs typically aren’t very exciting; they’re usually built to a low price point and make a lot of compromises to on-road performance, off-road capability, and build quality. But there are exceptions to the general mediocrity of the subcompact SUV class, and one model in particular stands out: the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. This high-riding mite offers a large-displacement engine, standard all-wheel drive, and a strong suite of tech. In Limited trim, the Crosstrek costs a… Read More →

Posted Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 9:45pm

Subaru WRX manual getting big safety upgrade

Right now, there’s a big difference in standard safety equipment between manual and automatic versions of the Subaru WRX. That’s about to change. “Next model year for WRX will be 2024, with final spec currently in discussion – at least, that’s what we’re aiming for,” said Subaru Australia managing director Blair Read. “And like the BRZ, the manual WRX will also get EyeSight, which is already in the WRX CVT variant. It’s not finalised, but… Read More →

Posted Monday, August 28, 2023 at 9:43pm

Subaru WRX Generations: How The AWD Sports Car Evolved Over Time

The Subaru Impreza WRX has a rich history and is known for its performance both on and off the road.  The original Impreza WRX from the 1990s had impressive power and performance for its time, with 250 horsepower and a top speed of 152 mph.  The latest fifth-generation Impreza WRX, although lighter and with slightly less power, still offers impressive performance with a turbocharged engine and a 0-60 mph time of 5.5 seconds Few performance… Read More →