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Posted Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 9:26pm
Subaru says the take rate for its Wilderness models is about 20 percent—one in five buyers going for the most off-road capable version of these generally off-road capable family cars. After looking at the newest Crosstrek Wildnerness, I am surprised the take rate isn’t higher. The big deal with the car is that you only spend about two grand more than the next highest trim of Crosstrek to jump up to Wilderness level. For that… Read More →
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 9:13pm
Hehe.. In the battle of ARA National organizers, Scott Putnam (Ojibwe) and Stephen Gingras (LSPR) also had a nice showdown for third overall. But a transmission issue pushed Gingras out of the third overall spot and Putnam was in a position to get it back. The podium, plus a runner-up finish at Nemadji Trail in December, puts Putnam atop the 2023 ARA Central Regional points. Read More →
Posted Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 9:10pm
Getting a little ARA love… In ARA Central Regional action, Ryan Rethy and James Dallman are leading the way towards the overall. They will move into Saturday with aa 25.7 second lead over defending ARA Central Regional overall champion Igo Draganov and his co-driver Vladimir Yanev. In the battle for third, ARA national event organizers Scott Putnam (Ojibwe) and Stephen Gingras (LSPR) are separated by nine points, with Putnam currently in third overall in regional… Read More →
Posted Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 10:35pm
Subaru (OTCPK:FUJHY) was one of the latest companies in my look at “Asian businesses” that I did back in late 2022 and early 2023. While this company was once a business with particular exposure to both military and aerospace, this is no longer the case. In the current context, the company is primarily an Asian automotive business, with a small licensing deal, offering the company the potential to manufacture helicopters and planes – though this… Read More →
Posted Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 10:31pm
It may not look like it at first glance, but Subaru redesigned its popular all-wheel-drive Crosstrek subcompact SUV for 2024. The engine choices are the same as the current model, as is the overall size, but the sheet metal, chassis, and interior are new. The Crosstrek retains its established formula, transforming an Impreza hatchback into a crossover vehicle with an elevated ride height and adventure-inspired design flourishes. There are numerous small updates throughout that promise to add appeal. Read More →
Posted Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 10:03pm
Drift king, Ken Block, died earlier this week after a snowmobile crash in the US, but left his millions of fans worldwide with some of the best car films of all time. These are the Top 12 Ken Block videos ranked by Drive. Read More →
Posted Monday, January 2, 2023 at 10:39pm
Pro rally driver and Hoonigan co-founder Ken Block was killed in a snowmobile accident on Monday, Hoonigan and local authorities confirmed. Block, a prolific figure in the car community, was 55 years old. A co-founder of DC shoes, he moved into the world of rally and quickly made a name for himself, developing the Hoonigan brand and creating the much-loved Gymkhana video series. Read on… Read More →
Posted Monday, December 5, 2022 at 10:55pm
2022 Nemadji Trail Rally Peter Lapinski Read More →
Posted Friday, December 2, 2022 at 4:14pm
Nemadji Trail Cast of Characters: Nemadji is the little road that can. Nemadji State Forest is located about 30 miles south of Duluth, MN. When you look at a map of the state forest, Our rally is on the one road that looks squiggly and really interesting. The majority of this road is wide and flowing, with a few technical sections to negotiate in the middle. The challenge of Nemadji is actually the weather. Will… Read More →
Posted Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 9:25pm
The Subaru Impreza is entering its sixth generation with a slimmed-down lineup that pivots in its focus, dropping the Premium and Limited models and adding a new more powerful RS trim that joins the base version and the Sport. The RS receives the 182-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine found in the Crosstrek, giving it an additional 30 horsepower and 33 pound-feet of torque compared with the other Impreza models. Read more.. Read More →
