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Posted Friday, March 27, 2020 at 11:54pm
But no matter how successful Subaru might be in American showrooms right now, and no matter how effectively the American Rally Association is pushing rallying in the U.S., it’s international motorsport and performance arm, Subaru Tecnica International, or STI, doesn’t enjoy the same level of acknowledgement in the U.S. as its mainstream brother. Which kind of makes sense. Read More →
Posted Friday, March 27, 2020 at 11:53pm
There are scores of car-based utility vehicles on the market today. If you want something with an elevated ride height, all-wheel drive and ample cargo space, there is no shortage of options to choose from. Even though the Subaru Outback is more station wagon than SUV, it’s still rugged looking and checks all the right boxes for drivers in need of a versatile vehicle. Or does it? Answering this query, an Onyx Edition XT model… Read More →
Posted Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 11:49pm
Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. in Lafayette says it is extending its temporary suspension of production through April 6. The automaker says the move is the result of Governor Eric Holcomb’s stay at home order to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. SIA first announced its plans last week to halt production, which was originally slated to resume March 30. The company says all associates will continue to receive full pay during the shutdown. Read More →
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 →
