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Posted Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 10:35pm
By the end of this three-month test drive of the 2021 Subaru Forester Touring (priced from $36,508), I had covered 3,680 km and maintained an average fuel consumption of 8.4L/100 km. Those paying attention will no doubt say to themselves: Not even 4,000 km in three months. That’s pretty little, and it wasn’t for lack of a desire to pile on more kilometres. The pandemic has simply made it harder to get around. In any… Read More →
Posted Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 10:40pm
Subaru will reduce vehicle production by about 10,000 autos at a Japanese assembly plant as the industry struggles with a shortage of chips. The Yajima plant in Gunma Prefecture, which builds models including the Outback and Forester, will suspend operations starting Saturday. One line will be idled for 13 workdays, and the other for eight, under plans announced Monday. The output reduction is not related to the March 19 fire at a chipmaking plant run… Read More →
Posted Monday, April 5, 2021 at 10:36pm
Japan’s Subaru Corp said on Monday that the automaker will shut its Yajima plant between April 10 and 27 due to a chip shortage, affecting 10,000 vehicles. Subaru will restart all production lines at the Yajima plant in Gunma Prefecture from May 10, it said in a statement. It added that the impact on the group’s financial results is uncertain. Read More →
Posted Monday, April 5, 2021 at 10:26pm
When it comes to fame and fortune in motorsport, Formula One drivers always dominate, the grand prix circus’ mix of speed and glamour helping it grab all the headlines. However, if you’re looking for the bravest and most versatile pedallers on the planet then you need to trek into the forests or climb up a mountain and seek out a rally driver. With a need to get a grip on gravel, tear-up Tarmac and scorch… Read More →
Posted Friday, April 2, 2021 at 10:24pm
Subaru has long advertised the WRX as a rally car for the road and while I think we’re all mature enough to understand that there’s some reasonable exaggeration there, it’s interesting to see just how much work goes into preparing a car to go rallying. Despite a solid foundation that has competed in rallies around the world, the intensity of off-roading means that even a rally car designed for amateurs needs substantial modifications. Read More →
Posted Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 10:40pm
The name Travis Pastrana is synonymous with action sports. In 1998, the then 14-year served the world with notice of his presence by scooping up the world freestyle championship trophy. Over the next 2 decades, Pastrana would go on to stun the masses by taking home medal after medal at the X-games. In tandem with his phenomenal motocross career, Pastrana found his way into the Us National Rally, where he proceeded to wreak havoc across… Read More →
Posted Monday, March 29, 2021 at 10:37pm
Max McRae could be about to follow in his father, grandfather and uncle’s footsteps by becoming the latest member of the rallying dynasty to compete in a Subaru. The 16-year-old will know this week if he drives a Subaru Impreza or a Ford Fiesta R2T recently acquired from Spain at next month’s Bakers Hill Rally. The Fiesta is currently on a boat heading south but is unlikely to have cleared customs until only a few… Read More →
Posted Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 10:35pm
I got up at 5:30am the other day. With apologies to the many hard-working folk for whom this is a regular occurrence, those who know me know it’s a miracle akin to the resurrection of Jesus. It was even a Sunday. Of course, it was supposed to be 4:30am, but my failure to set an alarm meant an easy start to the day with a good breakfast, long shower and massive cup of tea was… Read More →
Posted Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 10:32pm
Toyota Gazoo Racing and Subaru have announced the presentation of a new co-developed vehicle. This will happen on April 5, 2021. “Let’s make a good car together! Talk session,” says the announcement. Other details were not disclosed. Read More →
Posted Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 10:30pm
The next-gen Subaru BRZ, which is featured in our gallery and the video here, debuted last November. Unfortunately, its Toyota-badged twin will have to wait much longer, because it needs to develop individuality. Toyota CEO himself ordered the engineering crew responsible for developing the GT86 successor to apply every effort in making it stand out from the crowd. This includes giving it a new front fascia along with numerous transmission, handling and chassis tweaks. Read More →
