Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 9:55pm
In the US, the overwhelming majority of new cars sold have automatic transmissions. In fact, it is reported that only 1.7% of new cars sold in the US are manuals, with an estimated 82% of American drivers being unable to drive stick-shift at all. While in other parts of the world, manual transmissions are still common and even the norm, here in the US they’re all but gone. Read More →
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 9:53pm
The Subaru WRX STI is one of the most iconic JDM cars ever created, the model building a huge fanbase all over the globe during its extensive history. Subaru established the WRX and STI nameplates in the late 1980s as it looked to conquer the rallying world by taking part in the World Rally Championship. The first STI road car was the Impreza STI in 1994, with several models following after as the brand became… Read More →
Posted Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 9:50pm
We can’t say for sure whether or not Grimace knows how to drive a stick, but if he does, the new 2025 Subaru BRZ Series.Purple would be the perfect addition to his garage. Besides being the sports car equivalent of a fast-food value meal, the BRZ is purple, which matches the McDonald’s character’s, er, fur coat. Read More →
Posted Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 9:47pm
Subaru has introduced a new hybrid powertrain for the Japanese market Crosstrek subcompact crossover, and all indications suggest that it may soon find its way under the hood of the US-market 2025 Crosstrek and likely (for the first time) the larger Forester compact crossover. This would be a welcomed arrival, as Subaru’s hybrid offerings have historically come up a bit short regarding technology and efficiency. Automotive enthusiasts recall that the first-generation Crosstrek Hybrid was fitted… Read More →
Posted Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 9:46pm
If you’ve been missing a hybrid Crosstrek at Subaru dealerships, there might be some good news heading your way—at least if you live in Japan. According to Subaru, the company is launching its next-generation hybrid system this December under the skin of its Crosstrek. At the heart of this hybrid system is still a 2.5-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine. This engine works with a new transaxle that’s home to two electric motors. Subaru is calling… Read More →
Posted Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 9:45pm
Subaru’s vehicles are beloved by their fans for plenty of reasons, but generally speaking, fuel economy isn’t one of them. As a result, there’s been plenty of interest in the automaker’s vague plans to roll out hybrid models using a Toyota-based system in the near future. Well, as of last week, the folks in Shibuya City made the plans a little less vague: there is indeed a hybrid-powered Subaru Crosstrek on the way. As of… Read More →
Posted Monday, October 21, 2024 at 9:11pm
At the launch of the latest Subaru WRX variant, the tS, there was plenty of time to mourn the absence of a full STI model for the U.S. market, particularly on the long hill up to Turn 1 at Sonoma Raceway. The fifth-generation WRX offers more chassis than engine, and that’s made clear by acceleration figures that are almost identical to those of the original rally hooligan that arrived in the U.S. for the 2002… Read More →
Posted Monday, October 21, 2024 at 9:10pm
Subaru’s vehicles are beloved by their fans for plenty of reasons, but generally speaking, fuel economy isn’t one of them. As a result, there’s been plenty of interest in the automaker’s vague plans to roll out hybrid models using a Toyota-based system in the near future. Well, as of last week, the folks in Shibuya City made the plans a little less vague: there is indeed a hybrid-powered Subaru Crosstrek on the way. As of… Read More →
Posted Monday, October 21, 2024 at 8:58pm
It’s said that great things come to those who wait. Just like many of you, we’ve been patiently waiting for Subaru to roll out the fifth-generation WRX STI. Well, we might be twiddling our thumbs forever, as Subie has yet to reveal any plans for the big-power, tall-wing, variable-center-differential rally king. As a consolation, Subaru has thrown the GT and TR models into the blender and poured a 2025 Subaru WRX tS. Read More →
Posted Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 9:09pm
Automotive manufacturers love breaking records, especially if they have the potential to lead to excellent sales figures. Typically, these records center around insane acceleration or top speeds, and for those who build vehicles tackling multiple facets of performance, lap records tend to be the target. Nurburgring times are a common goal for automakers, with the circuit used as a benchmark for almost every automaker – the record around the Green Hell is currently held by… Read More →
