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Posted Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9:36pm
There’s a title within SCCA® RoadRally motorsports that sometimes goes unnoticed, yet when you look at the results, it’s a story of utter domination. The award is the Manufacturer’s Rally Championship, and 2025’s winner continues a legacy that began back in 1994 and along the way has contributed to the introduction of new members to the Sports Car Club of America™. In 2025, the Manufacturer’s Rally Championship was won by Subaru, scoring 249 points. MINI… Read More →
Posted Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9:34pm
There are seemingly countless options for a new SUV these days, but less so if you’re looking for one that’s comfortable, roomy, and able to tackle snowy roads in the winter and outdoor adventures in the summer. Thankfully, a pair of SUVs are up for the challenge: the 2026 Honda Passport and 2026 Subaru Outback. Both SUVs are bigger and roomier than their popular small SUV siblings, the Honda CR-V and Subaru Forester. They also… Read More →
Posted Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 9:43pm
JOHN DAVIS: Since the Subaru Outback first arrived on the scene 30 years ago as the world’s first sport-utility wagon, it’s been growing and gradually morphing into a full-on SUV. Well now comes the all-new seventh-gen Outback; it certainly looks bigger and bolder than ever, so is the transformation complete? Well, that’s a question we’re ready to answer. GREG CARLOSS: The 2026 Subaru Outback is indeed embracing its inner and outer SUV these days, but… Read More →
Posted Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 9:42pm
Nokian Tyres is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Ivalo test center this year. The company said the center is the largest and most diverse winter tire testing environment in the world, and it tests thousands of tires there every year. Also known as “White Hell,” the facility in Finnish Lapland has been central to Nokian Tyres’ winter driving safety research since it opened in 1986. Tire tests are an integral part of Nokian Tyres’… Read More →
Posted Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:07pm
The capable and practical Subaru Ascent is a rugged choice in midsize family SUVs. It also has great safety scores and good resale value. Pricing starts at $42,245. The Subaru Ascent is the answer to Subaru people’s desire for a bigger Outback with 3-row seating. The most family-friendly Subaru has enough seats for the whole family to come along on off-road adventures, but it’s just as suitable for the daily suburban commute. When it comes… Read More →
Posted Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:05pm
The Ford Maverick sold just over 155,000 units in North America in 2025, and more than 131,000 in 2024, proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that there’s a strong demand for smaller pickups in this part of the world. The Maverick is affordable, too, starting under $30,000, but that might still be a bit steep for someone who’s going to use it as a second vehicle, or anyone shopping for a primary vehicle on… Read More →
Posted Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:04pm
Lia Block’s attempt to protest her exclusion from Sno*Drift Rally, the season-opening American Rally Association National Championship round, has failed. The 19-year-old was leading the event by over three minutes entering the 16th and final stage, but her Ford Fiesta Rally3 lost drive just two corners from the end. While she and co-driver Alex Gelsomino made it to the final time control in what appeared to be third position with lateness penalties applied, they did… Read More →
Posted Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 10:10pm
Now this is an incredible Subaru Impreza WRX STI! These cars are rally-bred machines that are thrilling to drive, which is why most of them have been beaten up or heavily modified over the years. This particular “Blobeye” WRX STI, however, is a true survivor with fewer than 900 miles (!) on the odometer, which is absolutely incredible. It also boasts an iconic WR Blue Pearl exterior finish, and no modifications – and I doubt… Read More →
Posted Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:22pm
American rally is having a moment – and the American Rally Association (ARA) is at the center of it. In this episode of RACER Weekly, we’re joined by ARA Series Manager Preston Osborn to break down the state of rallying in the United States – from the drama of the season-opening Snowdrift Rally to the bigger picture of where the championship is heading. We talk about what makes American rally unique, how the ARA National… Read More →
Posted Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 9:57pm
Nothing has been luckier for Subaru’s product planners than the incidental introduction of Outback as a trim level on the 1995 Legacy station wagon. The new variant crossed the streams and captured the zeitgeist, and now, 31 years later, the 2026 Outback Wilderness is a refreshed trim level for a car that started out as a trim level. That’s quite a legacy, given that there isn’t even a Legacy anymore. The Wilderness name isn’t new,… Read More →
