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Posted Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 9:41pm
I have to have one of the most random youtube feeds, and insane recommendations, because I could be watching a travel vlogger riding a freight train thru central America, a young couple fixing up their home in rural Japan, or cowboy who cooks out of a chuck wagon in Oklahoma. My taste and variety have no bounds. So while surfing the YouTubes, I had a suggestion for a video about the Overcrest Rally that was… Read More →
Posted Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 10:21pm
The 2024 Subaru WRX TR is a testament to Subaru’s commitment to crafting cars that cater to the enthusiast—a breed that many brands are, sadly, leaving behind in the pursuit of efficiency and ease. At the heart of this machine is a 2.4-liter turbocharged BOXER engine that delivers a punchy 271 horsepower and unmistakable Subaru growl, evoking the sounds and sensations that loyalists crave. But for me, the inclusion of a 6-speed manual transmission in… Read More →
Posted Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:17pm
In the latest earnings report for the six months ending September 30, 2024, Subaru Corporation reported a modest increase in revenue and a significant rise in operating profit year-on-year, despite facing challenges such as decreased unit sales and higher sales incentives. The key financial metrics reveal that Subaru’s revenue increased by 2.4% to 2,266.2 billion yen, driven by favorable foreign exchange rates and price adjustments. Operating profit rose by 19.5% to 222.0 billion yen, while… Read More →
Posted Friday, November 1, 2024 at 10:15pm
Lucy Block, her daughters Lia and Kira, and her son Mika have been traveling from their home and auto racing headquarters in Park City to compete on courses worldwide. Lia is with her global Team this week from F4 Williams Academy at the Italian Championships in Monza on what Block House Racing calls on social media “one of the most legendary race tracks in the world.” There, she met her goal of gaining more and… Read More →
Posted Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 9:18pm
py photographers caught Subaru engineers out testing what is believed to be the next-generation Outback crossover on roads in Michigan in October, with what appears to be new styling and features to further differentiate it from the Forester. Slated to appear in U.S. dealerships late next year, the next-generation Outback will adopt more traditional SUV styling with a boxier design than the current version and a taller rear pillar, which should improve interior cargo space.… Read More →
Posted Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 9:11pm
Just weeks before it came to light that Subaru would be ending production of the Outback for the Japanese market, eagle-eyed motorists spotted what looks like its replacement in the US. Multiple users on Reddit and Instagram have snapped a camouflaged wagon-style vehicle roaming the streets of California, and – despite its disguise – it bears a striking resemblance to what could be the 2026 Subaru Outback. Images of the vehicle – which appears to… Read More →
Posted Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 9:59pm
As most of you know, Subaru and Toyota have a partnership stretching back more than a decade. It all started in 2005, and the result was the first-generation Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ sports cars. Both cars received successors, but the collaboration extends well beyond that. Five years ago, the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid started using Toyota’s hybrid technology. While both Japanese automakers have worked closely with the hybrid tech, the Toyota and Subaru versions of… Read More →
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 9:55pm
In the US, the overwhelming majority of new cars sold have automatic transmissions. In fact, it is reported that only 1.7% of new cars sold in the US are manuals, with an estimated 82% of American drivers being unable to drive stick-shift at all. While in other parts of the world, manual transmissions are still common and even the norm, here in the US they’re all but gone. Read More →
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 9:53pm
The Subaru WRX STI is one of the most iconic JDM cars ever created, the model building a huge fanbase all over the globe during its extensive history. Subaru established the WRX and STI nameplates in the late 1980s as it looked to conquer the rallying world by taking part in the World Rally Championship. The first STI road car was the Impreza STI in 1994, with several models following after as the brand became… Read More →
Posted Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 9:50pm
We can’t say for sure whether or not Grimace knows how to drive a stick, but if he does, the new 2025 Subaru BRZ Series.Purple would be the perfect addition to his garage. Besides being the sports car equivalent of a fast-food value meal, the BRZ is purple, which matches the McDonald’s character’s, er, fur coat. Read More →
