Posted Friday, September 23, 2022 at 9:57pm
This is as good a place as any to once more remind you all that we are currently living in the good old days. Take a second to consider the number of V8-powered cars still available for sale and how large the sport-compact car segment has become of late. Two of the most appealing and affordable players are the 2022 Subaru WRX and the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI. Read More →
Posted Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 9:52pm
Affordable sports cars are a rarity these days. So the redesigned 2022 Subaru BRZ—and its twin, the Toyota GR86—are worth celebrating because they offer a fun-loving demeanor for less than $29,000. And that’s despite a thorough redesign that improved performance and livability; we also celebrated both cars with a 10Best award this year. The Subie‘s price puts it within reach of young drivers who comprise the next generation of driving enthusiasts. We—and Subaru—need those Gen… Read More →
Posted Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 9:51pm
All the way back in 1972, Subaru debuted its all-wheel drive system on the Leone 4WD Estate Van. It was Japan’s first mass-produced AWD passenger car and now, half a century later, the brand is celebrating the 50th anniversary. That’s got us wondering what the coolest AWD Subaru of the last 50 years is. Read More →
Posted Monday, September 19, 2022 at 9:48pm
If you’d happened to have been in the right part of the Tioga State Forest on Friday at the right time, you’d have seen some of the most incredible views of hills, valleys, and trees. Look closely, and mixed in you might just have found a spec of blue hiding off the side of an embankment: Brandon Semenuk’s Subaru WRX STI. However, if you happened back upon that same spot the next day and waited… Read More →
Posted Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 9:46pm
Ken Block has taken a big leap towards his first ever US rallying title with maximum points on the penultimate round of the 2022 American Rally Association presented by DirtFish National championship, Susquehannock Trail Performance Rally. Driving his Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC, Block was never headed as he went on to record a 1m20s victory over Subaru Motorsports USA’s Travis Pastrana, who now has next-to-no chance of holding onto his title this season. STPR was… Read More →
Posted Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 9:43pm
Ken Block is a comfortable one minute clear of the rest after the first day of Susquehannock Trail Performance Rally, perfectly poised to make hay in the race to become American Rally Association presented by DirtFish National champion following chief rival Brandon Semenuk’s crash. Semenuk led Block by four points heading into STPR, and yet another epic battle between the pair was anticipated – particularly when Block’s Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC was just 0.5 seconds… Read More →
Posted Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 9:35pm
Although Consumer Reports believes the 2023 Subaru Outback is similar to the 2022 model, the reviewing website still gave the 2023 version high marks in almost every category. This garnered the 2023 Outback the coveted check mark and “Recommended” label from Consumer Reports, which isn’t always easy to come by. The reviewer did mention six things about the 2023 Outback they appreciated. Read More →
Posted Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 9:34pm
Subaru finds a groove and stays in it like Victor Wooten, so it’s remarkable when something changes for Japan’s most distinctive automaker. But this summer, as gas prices rose, something changed. After many years of mostly selling Outbacks, Subaru dealers found themselves selling more of the plucky little Crosstrek than any other vehicle. Once a quirky Outback Junior, the Crosstrek has increasingly become a favorite of Subie lovers. For the 2024 model year, it’s getting… Read More →
Posted Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 10:12pm
Subaru revealed the new 2024 Crosstrek today, but, as is typical with Subaru redesigns, it’s not so easy to tell the difference between the new model and the one that replaces. As before, the Crosstrek is a tall subcompact crossover with plenty of ground clearance and black plastic body cladding. The biggest changes are seen up front, where the sharper, slimmer headlights and larger front grille create a more distinctive look. Subaru also says that… Read More →
Posted Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 10:08pm
After a couple of years hit by lockdowns and travel restrictions, The Grand Tour is heading back on the road once more for a chilly adventure. Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond will return in 2022 with A Scandi Flick, an adventure across Scandinavia and the Arctic Circle. The trio have previously ventured into the snow for a Grand Tour studio episode in Kakslauttanen in Finland and for a famous Top Gear Polar special… Read More →
