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Posted Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 10:55pm
The next-generation Toyota 86 will allegedly get 255 horsepower and come next year, according to a leaked product plan that may have just revealed Toyota’s plans for the next two years. Last month, Motor1 reported the next Toyota 86 sports car would debut next year, in 2021, with a 255 horsepower turbocharged engine. The leak was among a bevy of other insight into Toyota’s future, reportedly sourced from a leaked photo of a presentation at… Read More →
Posted Sunday, March 22, 2020 at 10:51pm
It’s exciting news that Subaru has released a hybrid version of its popular mid-size SUV, the Forester. With such a solid foundation, adding a hybrid option can only be a step forward, with the main benefits being fuel savings and lower carbon emissions. Not all hybrids are created equal however, so it’s best to assess each car to make sure it matches your expectations. Read More →
Posted Friday, March 20, 2020 at 10:49pm
When Volvo adds “Classic” after the model designation, you know they’re running out the old ones to make room for the new ones. Subaru is a little more to the point with the BRZ, as the “Final Edition” of the Toyobaru has been announced on the German market. Germany is the first export market to get a run-out edition of the BRZ, according to Japanese Nostalgic Car. A corresponding US-market version of either the Toyota… Read More →
Posted Friday, March 20, 2020 at 10:46pm
Apparently, seven out of 10 Subaru owners have dogs. Since the brand has been catering ads to the many such demographic niches that tend to find it appealing since the 1990s, it’s no surprise that dogs have been featured prominently for the last decade. Read More →
Posted Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 10:52pm
A day after Subaru of Indiana Inc. had to stop production temporarily halted production because an employee had contact with someone with coronavirus, the Lafayette auto plant – and Tippecanoe County’s largest private employer – will stop production for a week, starting March 23, the company announced Thursday. The plant’s lines, making a series of Subaru models, will be closed March 23-29. “To further ensure the health and safety of associates and to adjust volume… Read More →
Posted Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 10:46pm
Little crossovers are a big deal. The 2020 Subaru Crosstrek and 2020 Ford Ecosport are two of the most popular for first-time buyers, empty-nesters, and city dwellers. Their smaller engines go longer on a tank of fuel, too. But only one goes longer on our TCC Rating scale. The Crosstrek earns a 5.8 TCC Rating compared to the Ecosport’s 3.7 TCC Rating. Subaru wins in a relative landslide here; Ford’s only appeal is its low… Read More →
Posted Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 10:49pm
Canadians love to boast about our ability to survive painful winters, and having the right car to do so can make the difference between heading into spring with a smile or a hefty repair bill. It was the perfect opportunity to find out if Subarus are made for Canadians in mind. Read More →
Posted Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 10:48pm
Those in the market for a million-dollar Subaru from the 90s will most likely be looking at the elusive 22B models which have gained value from their rarity, but this WRX tells a completely different story. This WRX was once piloted by the two of the best drivers to ever race in the World Rally Championship, but as you will know, both Possum Bourne and Colin McRae have since passed away. Read More →
Posted Monday, March 16, 2020 at 10:43pm
Is the 2020 Subaru Outback cool? Not really. Is it fast? No. But is it good looking? Nah, it’s actually sort of nerdy looking. Would I buy one? Yes, because of what it can do. And the public feels that way, too. It was the best-selling midsize crossover in 2016 and 2017, and 2018 and 2019. Whatever the formula is, it’s a winner. And for 2020, it’s new, again. Read More →
Posted Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 10:35pm
Japanese automaker Subaru expects to add up to 350 jobs at its Indiana factory under a $158 million plan to diversity operations at its lone U.S. assembly facility. State and company officials recently announced that the project would construct a new service parts facility and add a transmission assembly shop at Subaru’s 33-year-old facility in Lafayette, about 50 miles northwest of Indianapolis. The project would be the latest in a series of investments at the… Read More →
