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Posted Monday, September 18, 2023 at 9:55pm
This is basically Subaru of America’s “Bat Cave.” Just like Batman’s lair, it’s hidden and full of goodies. It’s a plain building that could be anything — maybe a factory or warehouse. But, inside Subaru’s Bat Cave is a collection of rare and unique cars that isn’t accessible to the public or even most media, but marks the company’s history both here and outside of the U.S. Subaru’s American history isn’t as well-known as some… Read More →
Posted Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 9:53pm
My first car was a 2003 Volkswagen Passat. It was, without a doubt, an irredeemable heap of crap. But it was also a gateway drug. With a torquey turbocharged engine and a manual transmission, I can’t help but think of my first dose of turbocharged fun when I drive the Subaru WRX. Obviously, the two cars have nothing in common except a turbocharger and a gear lever, but humans aren’t always the most logical creatures.… Read More →
Posted Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 9:50pm
The U.S. state of Indiana could well become the most-favoured location for Subaru (7270.T) to establish an electric vehicle production site in the world’s biggest economy, the Japanese automaker’s chief executive said. Subaru sees the years to 2028 as a key period for building up its EV sales so that it will eventually hit an annual sales target of 600,000 battery-powered vehicles by 2030 that will make up half of its global sales. Read More →
Posted Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 9:47pm
Subaru built the reputation of its STI division by spending years on the top spot of the World Rally Championship (WRC) podium. The brand exited WRC in 2008 and hasn’t been back since, but it’s reportedly considering a comeback with help from partner and part-owner Toyota. “It’s not a secret I had a good meeting with Mr. Akio Toyoda, and I ask [sic] him what we can do [about enticing more manufacturers into the WRC]… Read More →
Posted Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 9:43pm
Subaru’s potential return to the FIA World Rally Championship is exciting and would boost the series, which has been lacking an extra manufacturer since Citroen pulled out in 2019. Subaru has a successful history in the WRC, with numerous wins and championships, and their comeback could mean the continuation of popular road models like the Impreza WRX. The chances of Subaru returning to the WRC are looking likely, with Toyota actively supporting the brand and… Read More →
Posted Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 9:36pm
The World Rally Championship currently uses Rally1 regulations. The cars employ spaceframe chassis with silhouette bodies, so it would be straightforward for Subaru to build a competitor. While there is no firm indication of which model it could use as a basis for its entry, the current WRX is the obvious choice. The current model is quite bulky, but there’s nothing stopping Subaru from scaling and tweaking the bodyshell to suit WRC competition. Read More →
Posted Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 9:32pm
Everything old is new again. The WRX wagon, a practical version of the turbocharged rally-bred Subaru Impreza, burst onto the scene in 1994 and provided a unique mix of form and function that earned it a passionate fanbase. With a big bonnet scoop and thumping EJ20 boxer at one end and a family-friendly, load-loving hatchback at the other, the hatch was the thinking driver’s WRX. It dulled down the rally-racer attitude of the Ikea bookshelf… Read More →
Posted Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 9:28pm
Subaru is closing on a World Rally Championship return, according to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem. Subaru last competed in the WRC back in 2008 when the global financial crisis forced it to pull out. But Ben Sulayeam, who is present in the Acropolis Rally Greece service park, has revealed that the iconic brand is interested in returning to the WRC in the near future with the support of Toyota. Read More →
Posted Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 9:26pm
Subaru left the World Rally Championship all the way back in 2008, citing financial downturn as the reason the company would wind down its signature racing program. The brand has participated in American rally since, but it has not been involved in European professional racing over the past decade and a half. According to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, that may finally change. In an interview conducted at a service park ahead of the Acropolis… Read More →
Posted Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 9:18pm
The Subaru Forester might well be one of the most versatile models ever to exist. You never really know who might own one. Behind the wheel of the Forester, you might find a professor, a mom driving around with her family, an off-road enthusiast, or even a drag racer. It is a car that can hit the track, dirt, or urban streets. And best of all, most people don’t know about its abilities. Read More →
