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Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 10:06pm
Nothing sells crossovers and SUVs in America like outdoorsy-sounding names, even if the vehicle itself isn’t great off-road. Trailhawk, Trail Boss, Pathfinder, Badlands—they’re all kickass, adventurous-sounding names. Sure, most of us work in office buildings but our ruggedly named crossovers and Stanley water bottles tell the world that we really belong in the wild. Good news for all of you adventure-chasers because Subaru just trademarked 12 new outdoorsy names that could hint at either some… Read More →
Posted Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 10:02pm
When Subaru motorsports marketing manager James Tate asked us, “Would you want to do something with Scott Speed and Airslayer?” We said, “Yes, please.” The pair arrived for Lightning Lap, and the result was a new record. Speed needs little introduction. He raced in Formula 1 (the first American in more than a decade to do so) until he lost his Toro Rosso seat to Sebastian Vettel, who went on to be pretty good in… Read More →
Posted Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 9:55pm
We love the Subaru BRZ (and its Toyota GR86 twin). Our long-term 2023 Limited model has provided us with the opportunity to soak in the pluses and minuses of Subie’s sports coupe for nearly 40,000 miles. But it’s also given us a chance to see if a few aftermarket upgrades can make it even better, and indeed they do. While we haven’t touched our BRZ’s suspension, engine, or drivetrain, some simple brake-and-tire upgrades have noticeably… Read More →
Posted Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 9:14pm
The Subaru Outback is one of the most popular crossover SUVs in the Pacific Northwest, because it meets the needs of such a wide variety of people. The Outback’s “tall wagon” interpretation of the crossover SUV offers utility along with great handling. Also, whether you choose the most basic model or the top luxury trim, every Outback offers Subaru’s symmetrical all-wheel-drive with X-Mode for slippery conditions and steep hill descents. The fact is, any Outback… Read More →
Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 10:21pm
When you think of reliability it’s easy for Toyota to come to mind. Toyota has quite the reputation for building durable, long-lasting vehicles. However, two Subaru SUVs actually rank higher than the 2024 Toyota RAV4 in terms of reliability. Read More →
Posted Friday, February 16, 2024 at 10:18pm
I’ve had my brand-new Subaru BRZ for two weeks now, and I’ve answered only two questions about it. Repeatedly. “Aren’t you worried about the oil pressure problems?!” Car Man Number One says, clutching his pearls. “Why would you sell a Honda Civic Type R for…” Car Man Number Two says, pausing to gag, “a BRZ?” Read More →
Posted Friday, February 16, 2024 at 10:15pm
Tracing its roots to Subaru’s successful rallying program, the WRX is one of the automaker’s defining models. For a long time, the WRX was tied to and marketed under the Impreza name. In 2014, it dropped the Impreza nomenclature, becoming an independent Subaru model. The current generation debuted in 2021 for the 2022 model year, riding on Subaru’s Global Platform and featuring a slightly more potent engine. In another departure from previous WRX models, the… Read More →
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 10:13pm
In a world that’s SUV crazy, it’s easy to forget that the Subaru Outback has been delivering capable and comfortable all-weather and all-road capabilities to adventure-loving Americans for years. In fact, it’s now well into its 6th generation. So, it’s time for us to check in with the latest Outback and find out what’s new. Almost 50-years ago, long before all-wheel-drive became an option for just about every car on the road, Subaru released the… Read More →
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 10:10pm
There are several factors that go into determining your own car insurance rates. These usually include your driving record, your garaging address (where you keep the vehicle), annual mileage, your credit-based insurance score (car owners with lower credit pay more), your past auto insurance claims, the type of the car, any recent lapse in your vehicle insurance and the types and amount of insurance you have. Read More →
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 10:07pm
With the offerings currently available on the mid-sized sedan market, it is not surprising that the Subaru Legacy has been essentially forgotten by the likes of more mainstream brands. Even when looking at Subaru’s line-up alone, we have the Outback and Forester models that outshine the Legacy sedan in terms of sales and overall performance. So much so that this makes the Legacy the least popular Subaru model in the States. Not all is bad… Read More →
