Tag: Subaru
9-million cars and counting for Subaru USA
Once, not that long ago, Subaru was a niche car maker. That niche grew and has grown exponentially over that last two decades with the introduction of the hyper-popular Forester and Outback.
The last decade has shown a broader national appreciation for the cars that...
Isle of Man TT Challenge record set in a modded Subaru STI
We’ve all heard of the Nürburgring, aka the Green Hell, and how scary it can be. It takes some serious skills and power to tame the massive track. There is another event called the
Isle of Man TT Challenge that is equally hair-raising. How many...
NYIAS 2018: All-new 2019 Subaru Forester
Subaru’s slowly but surely working on revamping its entire line-up. Like most OEMs, they’ve developed a platform, or building block, on which all new products will be built. Subaru’s Global Platform, or SGP, currently underpins the likes of the new Ascent and Crosstrek.
The new...
Subaru to launch the latest generation of the Forester at the New York Auto Show
Crossovers will be all the rage at this year’s Big Apple car show. The Forester, along with the RAV4, also to be revealed in just about two weeks, are two of the original modern-era crossovers and their importance for their respective carmakers is paramount.
The...
Geneva Auto Show 2018: Subaru Viziv Tourer concept
After looking at the images of the Subaru Viziv Tourer concept unveiled in Geneva today for a very long time, we’ve decided it really looks good. Plus it’s a wagon which all car enthusiasts know is an added bonus. Is it a new WRX...
Review: 2018 Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru caught on real fast with the whole crossover deal. In fact, they were among the first to skew conventional body style lines with the Outback. The brilliant part was to call a station wagon a utility vehicle and it worked!
It worked so well...
Abandoned Subaru dealership now a time capsule
This is the type of find that all car enthusiasts dream about. Sure, barn finds are exciting but coming across a showroom full of brand new 25 to 30-year old cars is something else altogether.
This is especially true if you’re a Subaru fan, at...
Top 10 original alloy wheels
Wheels can make or break a car; they have that power. The right set of alloys can make all the difference and transform a car into something worth a second look.
This is a top 10 wheels from the cars I reviewed in 2017:
2017 Acura...
Subaru’s oil consumption problem addressed
Subaru’s Boxer horizontally-opposed engines have a history of oil consumption. They’re known for a few other related issues – there are three Subarus in the extended family fleet including my own 2003 WRX – but we’ll talk about them some other time. I’m making...
FCA and Subaru – complimentary merger
It’s no secret that FCA’s been on the lookout for a business partner for a while. Mr. Marchionne has hunted for a suitor for the last few years, courting everyone from GM, to VW, Hyundai and a number of Chinese prospects.
In a surprise move,...
