Posted Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 10:09pm
For car buyers on the hunt for a vehicle that excels in almost any weather, Subaru is sure to be at or near the top of their shopping list. Except for the sporty BRZ sports car, all Subaru models feature standard all-wheel-drive (AWD), and most provide extra ground clearance. The result? Drivers have the capability and confidence to tackle road conditions they might otherwise avoid. Read More →
Posted Friday, March 12, 2021 at 10:08pm
The calendar for the inaugural Nitro Rallycross series has been revealed, with five rounds taking place across the US this autumn on purpose-built tracks. The series, the brainchild of extreme sports star Travis Pastrana, will kick off at the Utah Motorsports Campus, the venue that hosted the first two standalone NRX events in 2018 and 2019, on September 24-25. Read More →
Posted Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 10:05pm
Subaru’s crossovers have hogged the spotlight in recent years, but the Japanese automaker has some compelling car options in its lineup, as well. If you’re in the market for an affordable all-wheel-drive car, one or both of Subaru’s mainstream models, the compact Impreza and midsize Legacy, are probably on your list. But which one is right for you? We break down the differences to help you decide if you want a Subaru Impreza or Subaru… Read More →
Posted Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 10:04pm
Subaru Corporation announced that its 2021 vehicle lineup for US market received five TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) and four TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK + Winners Crosstrek Hybrid (TSP+ for three consecutive years) *2 Forester (TSP for 15 consecutive years) *2 Legacy (TSP for 16 consecutive years) *2 Outback (TSP for 13 consecutive years) *2 Ascent (TSP for four consecutive years) *2 Read More →
Posted Monday, March 8, 2021 at 10:36pm
From the September 1983 issue of Car and Driver. When was the last time you met somebody who belonged to the Subaru Owners’ Club? Know anybody who wears a Subaru racing jacket or hauls around Subaru-monogrammed luggage? Read any good coffee-table books lately on the Subaru mystique? What we are trying to say here is that the Subaru has yet to achieve icon status with the cognoscenti. Yet its epidemic presence among the backpackers, the… Read More →
Posted Monday, March 8, 2021 at 10:34pm
The P2000-generation Subaru Impreza WRC will go down as one of the greatest rally cars ever made. In addition to being supremely fast and successful, the Prodrive-built machine looks awesome and makes a fantastic noise. Read More →
Posted Monday, March 8, 2021 at 10:33pm
Nearly 10 years ago, Tom Doll and two Subaru of America executives boarded a plane in Newark, N.J., and flew to Tokyo for Fuji Heavy Industries’ annual board of directors meeting. It would have been a routine business trip if not for the date: Sunday, March 13, 2011. Two days prior, Japan had been rocked by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake and a tsunami. Despite the obvious destruction that the natural disaster caused, it still wasn’t entirely… Read More →
Posted Friday, March 5, 2021 at 10:28pm
Travis Pastrana, who divides his time between motorsports competition and stunt driving, takes a run on Lake Willoughby Thursday. Mr. Pastrana who drives for the Subaru rally team was in Westmore with a large crew from Vermont Sportscar, a Milton company that does technical work for Subaru’s racing program to try out equipment for ice racing. The company made a quiet visit to the lake earlier this winter, but their runs on Thursday drew a… Read More →
Posted Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 10:27pm
Subaru of America CEO and president Tom Doll discusses plans for electric vehicles and Subaru’s partnership with Feeding America. Read More →
Posted Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 10:25pm
These days there’s a subcompact crossover for every type of driver. Just look at the Subaru Crosstrek and Honda HR-V. One is a lifted hatchback with off-road aspirations, and the other is a micro-SUV built to take on city streets. Having kept both in our long-term test fleet, we know the Subaru Outback and Honda HR-V well. With each indicating the diversity of the subcompact crossover segment, which is the better choice for you? Check… Read More →
