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Posted Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 2:21pm
It was announced this week that Toyota and Subaru will work together on a new electric vehicle platform, one that will combine Subaru’s all-wheel drive expertise with Toyota’s electrification chops. Here’s a quick look at the new “e-TNGA” platform, which Toyota states will underpin future mid-size and large electric passenger vehicles and contribute to the company’s goal of selling 1 million battery-electric and fuel-cell cars by 2025. Read More →
Posted Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 2:17pm
They call it the Subaru Crosstrek Desert Racer but it’s not anything like the compact Crosstrek SUV urban commuter. This one is built for Subaru Motorsports and completes in the grueling Baja 500 and Baja 1000. The Crosstrek Baja just dominated the Class 5 where it competes and wins its first ever Baja 500 off-road race in Ensenada, Mexico. Read More →
Posted Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 2:13pm
Automotive Science Group (ASG) has an interesting study benefiting consumers looking to buy a car. They just awarded the Subaru Forester the Best Economic Performance Award in class. What does it mean for consumers looking for a compact SUV? According to ASG, the Subaru Forester will cost you less to purchase than other SUVs, and it will cost 35 percent less for their owners to operate in the first 6.5 years of its life-cycle compared… Read More →
Posted Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 2:12pm
Automaker Scores 100 Percent for Third Consecutive Year on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Annual Scorecard on LGBTQ Workplace Equality Read More →
Posted Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 2:07pm
TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp and Subaru Corp have agreed to jointly develop a battery-electric-vehicle (BEV) platform and a BEV sport-utility vehicle for sale under each company’s own brand, Toyota said on Thursday. Read More →
Posted Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 1:49pm
Subaru Motorsports USA drivers Travis Pastrana and David Higgins competed in the Oregon Trail Rally over the weekend, nabbing the top two podium spots at the end of the event. Higgins earned his first win of the American Rally Association season thanks to his powerful WRX STI. Meanwhile, in his 2019 rally debut, Pastrana had an early lead but was beaten by his teammate to earn the second place finish. Read More →
Posted Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 1:48pm
Subaru sales kicked into high gear in May, with the brand setting an all-time monthly sales record with 5,875 units sold. Read More →
Posted Sunday, June 2, 2019 at 1:40pm
Yes, this is really a Subaru Crosstrek, although we fully admit it doesn’t look much like the one sitting at your local Subie dealer. No, this one is seriously modified for one very specific purpose: off-road racing. Presenting the Baja 500-bound Subaru Crosstrek Desert Racer. The automaker has just announced it has renewed its partnership with Crawford Performance and Grabowski Brothers Racing. This Class 5 Unlimited off-road buggy (as described by Subaru) comes powered with… Read More →
Posted Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 1:37pm
The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek meets my requirements for a practical vehicle to drive daily. Its combination of tech, safety, versatility, and value make it a solid buy even for single millennials like myself. The Crosstrek fits into my life, happily shuffling between commuting, road trips, Ikea runs, and weekend food crawls. It’s not the most stylish vehicle on the road, but what it lacks in style it makes up for in practicality. Read More →
Posted Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 1:31pm
Subaru is experiencing growing popularity in the U.S., developing a strong reputation based on emphasizing safety, all-wheel drive operation, and technology. The redesigned 2019 Subaru Forester is no exception, offering standard all-wheel drive, a roomier cabin, and new DriverFocus technology that uses facial recognition and monitoring to not only save your driver presets but alert you if it detects drowsy or distracted driving. Read More →