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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 →
Posted Friday, March 20, 2026 at 9:58pm
The buzz surrounding the Subaru WRX STI, or rather the continued lack thereof, has been heating up for months at this point. Subaru didn’t calm the situation with the debut of the Performance-B STI Concept at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, which raised the intensity to a fever pitch thanks to its hatchback bodystyle, turbocharged engine, and manual transmission. And while the automaker is still being fairly cagey about any potential future for the legendary… Read More →
Posted Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:25am
Subaru appears to be moving forward with producing its STI Performance-B Concept. New trademark filings from Japan’s own intellectual property office recently surfaced, very clearly showing the concept in digital renderings. While trademark and patent filings don’t necessarily confirm anything, they could provide another clue regarding Subaru’s intent to bring back its highly desired performance model. Read More →
Posted Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:13pm
Subaru is shuffling things around with its WRX lineup in Japan. The automaker’s Japanese consumer website is now noting that orders of the WRX S4, the sole version currently sold there, will shut down in May of this year. On top of that, the S4 STI Sport variant appears to be vanishing, as the site says it will be discontinued “with the current model.” In case you needed some clarification: the S4 version of the… Read More →
Posted Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:10pm
The roar of engines has faded from the Mark Twain National Forest, but the excitement lingers after a highly attended 100 Acre Wood Rally concluded this weekend. Subaru Motorsports icon Travis Pastrana took home the proverbial gold, claiming first overall in the national category alongside co-driver Rhianon Gelsomino. The win further cements Pastrana’s lead in the American Rally Association (ARA) championship standings. Following Pastrana in the national category was the duo of Patrick Gruszka and… Read More →
Posted Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:09pm
Subaru performance enthusiasts—myself included—have spent the last few years learning how to live on crumbs. A concept here, a cryptic teaser there, an ominously worded corporate statement about the future of STI somewhere in between. So when a new Japanese design registration surfaced recently, appearing to show a modern WRX STI hatchback, my reaction was excitement, but with caution. On paper, it looks like the return of something Subaru probably never should have abandoned in… Read More →
Posted Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:03pm
Standing outside Aberdeen’s P&J Live, David Richards smiled at the memory of his first visit to Scotland’s north-east. Much has changed since he finished fourth with Tony Pond aboard a Triumph Dolomite Sprint on the 1976 Granite City Rally. But on a blustery, early Spring Monday, just off the A96, it was hard to imagine a change bigger than the one DR had just pulled off. As the architect of era-defining success for Subaru, the… Read More →
