Posted Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 11:02pm
It’s turning out to be a long hot summer for car shoppers. New cars remain in tight supply due to the ongoing supply chain issues affecting the industry. It’s driving up prices, but not slowing down sales, as buyers are scooping up some cars and trucks as soon as they hit showrooms. One brand in particular is having trouble keeping up with demand. Read More →
Posted Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 11:01pm
Over the last several years, there’s been an uptick in demand for high-end restomods. I’m talking about fancy new cars made to look like fancy old cars, relegated to super-small-batch status with prohibitive six-figure price tags. Think Porsche 911s “reimagined” by Singer or an Icon 4×4 Ford Bronco — creations revered by rich dudes and wannabe rich dudes who putz around early-morning car shows pontificating about a car’s period correctness (as well as their latest watch purchase and current… Read More →
Posted Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 9:45pm
WHEN Subaru starting selling the Forester a quarter of a century ago, there wasn’t much else like it, writes William Scholes. It really had only two rivals, the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CRV. Together, they formed a trio of trailblazers from Japan which opened eyes to the idea of a ‘crossover’ – namely a family car that was a cross between a hatchback, estate and 4×4. Another Japanese marque, Nissan, came along later with the… Read More →
Posted Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 9:41pm
If the 2022 Subaru Legacy were a character on Star Trek, it would surely be Mr. Spock. It’s eminently logical, prioritizing practical matters like comfort, utility and especially safety, but it also lacks much emotion or passion. It’s the opposite of sleek, but if the popularity of crossovers is any indication, it’s practicality and value that most buyers want, and the Legacy has both of those qualities in abundance. New in 2020, this seventh-generation Legacy… Read More →
Posted Monday, July 18, 2022 at 9:13pm
You may already know how MotorTrend feels about the new 2022 Subaru WRX based on our First Drive coverage. Subaru’s latest take on its rally-inspired AWD sport sedan is, as senior features editor Jonny Lieberman described it, “fun, if not great, to drive, shockingly competent at sticking to pavement, practical, and a true performance bargain. ” When we inquired at that drive event, the Subaru representatives were surprisingly tight-lipped regarding a 0-60-mph estimate. Not only… Read More →
Posted Monday, July 18, 2022 at 9:12pm
For the second time this season, Brandon Semenuk has passed Ken Block on the final stage of a rally for the win. But he’s not sure he can do it for a third time. The first time was when Block hit a deer on 100 Acre Wood. Now, after a dust-filled stage on which Brandon had a clean road, he had the edge to pull 0.9 seconds ahead of the Hoonigan Hyundai for a last-minute… Read More →
Posted Monday, July 18, 2022 at 9:10pm
Subaru has updated a few things on the new models, including improved EyeSight driver-assistance technology that uses a new electric brake booster and can operate in a wider range of conditions. Outback and Legacy models get blind-spot detection with lane-change assist and rear cross-traffic alert, and EyeSight now offers automated emergency steering that helps the cars avoid collision with obstacles at speeds up to 50 miles an hour. Read More →
Posted Monday, July 18, 2022 at 9:07pm
The Subaru Solterra has the same platform as the Toyota bZ4X. Many critics claim that the Solterra is identical to the Toyota bZ4X. Its specs and dimensions may be nearly identical, but the marketing behind the Solterra is completely different from the bZ4X. The Solterra is meant to stay true to its off-roading heritage and follow in the footsteps of other capable Subaru off-road SUVs. Most images of the 2023 Subaru Solterra feature the electric… Read More →
Posted Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 9:05pm
Travis Pastrana has found himself in no-man’s land in third place on the New England Forest Rally, after a blown turbo caused he and Rhiannon Gelsomino to start SS10 10 minutes late. Pastrana had been closer to being competitive with team-mate Brandon Semenuk and main rival Ken Block before 100 seconds of penalties were added to his time for the late start. Two stages prior, Pastrana had a minor off which had cost him about… Read More →
Posted Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 9:04pm
Finding the right Subaru to buy can be difficult, thanks to the reliable options in the lineup. These are some of the new Subaru SUVs that won’t cost a lot to own. You might recognize a few favorites like the Forester, Outback, and Ascent SUV. Kelley Blue Book added the 2022 Subaru Forester to its list of lowest five-year cost-to-own SUVs list. In the compact SUV, the Forester has a five-year cost-to-own price of around… Read More →
