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Posted Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 10:01pm
Headwaters this year is a non-spectating event, so if you want to check the action, you will have to work the event. This is, however, a cool way to spectate as you are actually part of the rally. At its core, rally volunteering is about community. It’s about people coming together from all walks of life, united by their passion for speed, teamwork, and excitement. Whether you’re a motorsport enthusiast, a volunteer veteran, or a… Read More →
Posted Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 10:01pm
Headwaters is a club event, which are smaller in scale and typically focused on a regional level. These events allow local and amateur drivers to participate and gain experience in a competitive environment. So, what is it like to compete in this event? This rally is a driver’s dream, reminiscent of Rally Finland in the World Rally Championship. Northern Minnesota is a sea of sand and sweeping roads, surrounded by breathtaking lakes and forests. The… Read More →
Posted Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 10:00pm
We have a nice little rally coming up on May 20th. Known as the daughter of the Ojibwe Forests Rally, it is set to take place on the Friday night roads north of Akeley in the Paul Bunyan State Forest. The roads are sandy and flowing, allowing the drivers to get into a nice rhythm. This year, the top five entries are all Subarus, and it could end up being an all-out battle among the… Read More →
Posted Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 9:42pm
As the largest and best-equipped vehicle Subaru has ever made, the 2023 Ascent is the automaker’s de facto flagship. Updated for this model year, the three-row SUV’s styling is undeniably consistent with the rest of Subaru’s offerings. It also comes equipped with the brand’s latest infotainment and safety technology. We hopped behind the wheel of a range-topping 2023 Subaru Ascent Touring model to see if it rises to the top of the midsize, three-row SUV… Read More →
Posted Monday, May 15, 2023 at 10:34pm
There will soon be three more Subaru electric vehicles. And more “Subaru” Subaru EVs. Subaru’s only current EV is the Solterra (pictured above), a decent but not spectacular EV that was a bit hampered by a rocky introduction to the market. Like Toyota, which co-developed the Solterra (and the similar Toyota bZ4x) with Subaru and is starting to get more serious about plug-in models, Subaru isn’t letting this slow start dampen its EV plans too… Read More →
Posted Monday, May 15, 2023 at 10:33pm
As the largest and best-equipped vehicle Subaru has ever made, the 2023 Ascent is the automaker’s de facto flagship. Updated for this model year, the three-row SUV’s styling is undeniably consistent with the rest of Subaru’s offerings. It also comes equipped with the brand’s latest infotainment and safety technology. We hopped behind the wheel of a range-topping 2023 Subaru Ascent Touring model to see if it rises to the top of the midsize, three-row SUV… Read More →
Posted Monday, May 15, 2023 at 10:32pm
Subaru Motorsports USA’s Brandon Semenuk will look to extend his unbeaten run of American Rally Association wins to five at this weekend’s Oregon Trail Rally. Save for one 100 Acre Wood powerstage point – where Barry McKenna pipped the Canadian – Semenuk’s season has been perfect. After closing last year out with a commanding LSPR win, he and Keaton Williams have started 2023 in the same vein. The WRX STI pair sit 35 points clear… Read More →
Posted Monday, May 15, 2023 at 10:12pm
Subaru is far from the world’s most prominent automaker, but the scrappy Japanese company is aiming for long-term growth and relevance with a line of new EVs due in the next three years. The automaker’s new CEO said that all new models would be offered in the U.S. and noted that Subaru’s operating profits had grown significantly. CEO Atsushi Osaki said Subaru would release four new electric crossovers by the end of 2026, a notable… Read More →
Posted Monday, May 15, 2023 at 10:11pm
The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek was named Best Value SUV by the Northwest Automotive Press Association at its 2023 Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year Competition, otherwise known as Mudfest. I was one of the reviewers that enthusiastically voted to recognize the great value the completely redesigned Crosstrek offers. It was the least expensive of the 23 vehicles tested, but it got the best mileage of any non-electrified vehicle and handled the moderate off-road test track… Read More →
Posted Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 10:08pm
Japanese automakers are turning up the heat on electric vehicle industry leader Tesla, as they reveal plans for new EV models to compete directly with Elon Musk’s company. Toyota Motor Corp. (TM) – Get Free Report in April made a serious challenge to Tesla in the SUV and crossover market as it unveiled two battery electric vehicle concept models that will compete with the leading EV producer’s Model X SUV. The concept models are part… Read More →
