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Posted Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:54pm
Subaru will reveal the first hybrid variant of its Wilderness sub-brand at the 2026 New York International Auto Show on 1 April, marking the first electrified model in the off-road-focused lineup. No further details on the model, powertrain or specifications have been disclosed ahead of the debut. Read More →
Posted Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:10pm
Subaru may be ending production of its legendary WRX (as well as the Levorg) for the Japanese market due to tightening emissions, but elsewhere, the carmaker is celebrating it as the last rally-inspired sports sedan standing by trolling its one-time nemesis, the Mitsubishi Evolution. Although the Evolution nameplate is associated with Mitsubishi’s long line of rally cars based on the Lancer, its demise after the Evolution X meant that the Subaru WRX didn’t have a… Read More →
Posted Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:14pm
It’s been a little over a year since Toyota built a turbocharged GR86 with all-wheel drive, and now Subaru is following suit. The newly established Sports Vehicle Planning Office is developing a lifted BRZ to compete in the All Japan Rally Championship. Full technical specifications have yet to be revealed, but we do know the rally car is turbocharged and sends power to all four wheels. There’s a lot to unpack from the sole teaser… Read More →
Posted Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:13pm
After years of running a bit behind the curve in terms of electric vehicles, especially for a brand so closely associated with crunchy granola types and active, outdoorsy people, Subaru has been making up for lost time in recent months by rolling out one new EV after another; the updated Solterra, the Uncharted, the Trailseeker. And on Monday, the automaker revealed that the fourth model in this battery-powered onslaught will be making its global debut… Read More →
Posted Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 10:11pm
Subaru didn’t always focus so much on sensible cars over all else. Long before the brand leaned so heavily into crossovers, wagons that are really just SUVs, and outdoorsy body cladding, it made things like this. One of just 300 Impreza S201 STIs is up for auction, and it’s a reminder that Subaru used to plant its flag in a very different place than it would dare to today. At a glance, the S201 almost… Read More →
Posted Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 10:08pm
Subaru has not always been a brand focused exclusively on practical cars. Long before the brand bet on crossovers and an off-road image, it created real gems for enthusiasts. Clear proof of this is one of only 300 examples of the Impreza S201 STI, which is up for auction. This car is a vivid reminder that Subaru once occupied a completely different market niche than it does today. At first glance, the S201 might seem… Read More →
Posted Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 10:06pm
Hybrid SUVs are typically designed with efficiency in mind, prioritizing fuel savings over rugged capability. But for drivers who want to venture beyond paved roads, that often means choosing between lower running costs and off-road readiness. One compact SUV from Subaru is proving that you don’t necessarily have to make that compromise. By combining electrified efficiency with the brand’s signature all-wheel-drive system, Subaru has created a small hybrid SUV that’s just as comfortable on rough… Read More →
Posted Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:03pm
Many seek out a place in the world of motorsports to stand at the top step of the podium, popping champagne and basking in the adulation of the crowd. Josie Rimmer has found her place in motorsport, but rather than seeking the spotlight herself, she’s made it her life’s mission to advance the careers of other women in racing while celebrating the legacy of those who have come before. Read More →
Posted Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00pm
Toyota’s brand-new GR Corolla Rally RC2 failed to finish its maiden event, but that’s of no concern to the World Rally Championship’s leading manufacturer. World Rally-Raid driver Seth Quintero and co-driver Topi Luhtinen have been entrusted with rallying the Corolla in the 2026 American Rally Association National Championship, beginning with last weekend’s Rally in the 100 Acre Wood. Despite his extensive rally-raid experience as part of Toyota’s works squad, 100 Acre Wood was just Quintero’s… Read More →
Posted Friday, March 20, 2026 at 9:59pm
Having started with father Jimmy and his record win of no less than five British Rally Championship titles (1981, 1982, 1984, 1987, and 1988), the McRae story was taken further by sons Colin and Alister, who became the World Rally champion and British Rally champion, respectively. As successful as this family’s story was on the circuits, as dramatic it was away from them. Colin McRae, one of the most famous rally drivers of our generation,… Read More →