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Posted Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 9:23pm
Former F1 Academy driver Lia Block has confirmed that she will be competing in the 2026 American Rally Association National Championship in a Hyundai i20 N Rally2. Block made her American Rally Association debut in 2021 before taking a full-time role in 2022. In 2023, she raced in the Open Two-Wheel-Drive class and became the youngest champion in the series at 16 years old. In 2024 and 2025, the American driver switched to single-seaters, and… Read More →
Posted Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 9:21pm
If you combine those three words together, it can only be one car. For those who still need a hint, that’s none other than the Subaru WRX. Okay, the Forester was available with a turbo, but the WRX is the definitive car that has those key ingredients. The WRX, then known as the Impreza WRX, was born out of necessity. Subaru wanted to mount an even more serious challenge in the World Rally Championship, and… Read More →
Posted Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 9:18pm
Subaru has stated it is relaxed about its lowly position on the timesheets in last week’s official Okayama SUPER GT test with its revamped BRZ as it focused on long runs. The two-day test marked the first official outing for the R&D Sport-run No. 61 car equipped with its new EG33-derived six-cylinder engine, which was revealed as the successor to the long-serving EJ20 during the Tokyo Auto Salon in January. But the best time recorded… Read More →
Posted Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 9:08pm
The auto industry seems to be pulling back from its electric vehicle (EV) push, but apparently, Subaru did not get the memo. Instead, the Japanese automaker is rapidly expanding its EV lineup, and one of the newest additions is the Trailseeker. With a spacious cabin, rugged styling, and one of the most powerful drivetrains ever made in a production Subaru, the Trailseeker delivers the familiar Subaru blend of on-road comfort and off-road capability. The new… Read More →
Posted Monday, March 9, 2026 at 9:57pm
The unknown exists at every turn at Safari Rally Kenya, but world rallying’s biggest question won’t be answered in the savannah this week. Instead, shuffle your expectations nearly 8,000 miles north-west and to Salem, Missouri: round two of the American Rally Association National Championship. How competitive will Toyota’s new Toyota GR Corolla Rally RC2 be? “I think going into this US championship for the first time, measuring the success is maybe slightly different than other… Read More →
Posted Monday, March 9, 2026 at 9:56pm
Automotive parts and customization shops come in all varieties. Some have broad product offerings, while others have specific niches. One of those niche-oriented businesses is Primitive Racing in Tigard, Oregon. The shop mostly caters to Subaru owners who want to outfit their all-wheel drive vehicles with better underbody protection, improved suspension and other parts to make them go farther and faster. Whether it’s increasing off-road capability to get to a trailhead or building a full-fledged… Read More →
Posted Monday, March 9, 2026 at 9:54pm
It sounds like something out of science fiction, but the idea of a turbine jet engine in a mainstream production car is not new. In fact, the Wikipedia page for cars powered by aircraft engines has well over a dozen entries, and Subaru may someday soon be its latest entry. According to a publication filed with the World Intellectual Property Office, Subaru has patented an electric power system and startup control method for a turbine… Read More →
Posted Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 9:49pm
Subaru, like so many other car brands, has eliminated the manual transmission option from its mainstream vehicles in recent years, with just two Subaru models in the brand’s North American lineup currently offering stick shifts. This shouldn’t be surprising to anyone, considering Subaru’s continuing growth in the booming and lucrative crossover SUV segments. For enthusiasts and long-time fans of this formerly niche brand, the lack of manuals is unfortunate. There were times back in the ’90s… Read More →
Posted Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 9:43pm
Salem, Missouri, Round 2 of the 2026 ARA championship, Rally in the 100 Acre Wood. This high-speed sprint through the Ozarks demands absolute commitment, with blinding dust or deep water crossings, depending on the weather. The stakes are always high, but this year, with Subaru no longer fielding two Open class cars, a new crop of young drivers setting their sights on the overall podium. The big story? It has to be the world debut… Read More →
Posted Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 9:42pm
The 2027 Subaru WRX Sportswagon has been spied in Japan, with a significant exterior detail hinting at a major powertrain change. The iconic bonnet scoop, a feature of every WRX model so far, appears to be absent from the next-generation model, hinting at the adoption of hybrid-power. The WRX Sportswagon, which is sold as the Levorg in Japan, offers a more pedestrian 1.8-litre turbo petrol with 130kW in place of the performance-oriented 202kW 2.4-litre model… Read More →
