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Posted Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 8:45pm
The Velocity Invitational at Sonoma Raceway saw the American debut of Subaru Motorsports USA’s “Project Midnight,” the fastest WRX ever. This vehicle clinched first place in both the Global Time Attack and Hill Climb events. Initially unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July, Project Midnight achieved the quickest Shootout time for an internal combustion engine vehicle, narrowly missing the overall Shootout title with a second-place finish. Read more at: https://www.drivespark.com/four-wheelers/2024/project-midnight-us-debut-velocity-invitational-011-59113.html Read More →
Posted Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 8:37pm
Stopping at a petrol station in the middle of nowhere – miles from civilisation or the nearest highway – might seem like the perfect night out for slasher film buffs eager to channel the energy of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. However, for most of us, the only reason for such a detour would be if the petrol station sold 99RON fuel. But this is Japan, where high-octane petrol is as ubiquitous as sushi and available… Read More →
Posted Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 8:35pm
In regard to the new car market, enthusiasts are living through some tough times. Shifting one’s own gears with clutch assistance has become a bit of a rarity, manufacturers are favoring uninspiring all-wheel drive over honest-to-goodness rear-wheel drive, and curb weights just keep on climbing. As far as simple, fun-to-drive sports car fare, there are fewer options than ever. Read More →
Posted Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 8:34pm
For a married couple, the traditional five-year wedding anniversary gift is something wooden. Hence, Velocity Invitational, the historic and supercar gathering at Sonoma Raceway, should have featured… woodies! Opportunity missed? Maybe not. They had more than enough cool cars, both old and new, to make the weekend interesting, as well as a paddock full of wine and culinary delights to keep attendees happy and well fed. “There were a lot of really expensive cars that… Read More →
Posted Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 8:32pm
Toyota and Subaru still aren’t giving up on electric vehicles as word on the street indicates that the two companies will be working on another joint venture to launch an EV SUV by 2026. The rumor comes from Nikkei Asia, who learned about the new vehicle, which is being developed specifically for the North American and European markets. This wouldn’t be the first time Toyota and Subaru paired up to make a new vehicle, with… Read More →
Posted Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 8:30pm
Subaru is celebrating 30 years of WRX with a new special edition model, the Todoroki, which is roaring into New Zealand in November. The Japanese kanji symbol for ‘Todoroki’ means ‘roar’ but also translates to ‘well-known’ or ‘famous’ which all adds to the model’s x-factor. The limited edition WRX Todoroki was created to be noticed with its ‘WR Blue’ hue. The signature Boxer engine rumble echoes the kanji’s meaning of a thunderous roar. Read More →
Posted Monday, October 7, 2024 at 9:57pm
The bZ4X/Solterra won’t be a one-and-done electric affair as Toyota and Subaru are working on another jointly developed model without a combustion engine. A fresh report from Nikkei Asia states the two Japanese automakers will launch a second zero-emission model, and yes, it too will be an SUV. Production is reportedly starting in January 2026. While the bZ4X and Solterra are both built by Toyota at its Aichi factory, the unnamed model is expected to… Read More →
Posted Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 9:54pm
Kei cars, those diminutive but utilitarian rides that were built for teeny Asian roads yet somehow melt our brutish American hearts, are now off-road ready. Subaru is going to try, anyway. And as such, has literally named its pocket-sized effort the Chiffon Try. Read More →
Posted Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 9:51pm
Bi-drive Recreational All-Terrain Transporter! Better known as the BRAT, this little bar-based pickup arrived in the late 1970s as pretty much the funkiest thing Subaru built. Everything about it was delightfully strange, from the rear jump seats and carpeted bed, to the t-tops and bright graphics. Where the heck’s the spare tire? Oh here it is, under the hood next to the engine. Subaru, you wonderful weirdos. Read More →
Posted Friday, October 4, 2024 at 9:48pm
When it comes to drag racing and straight-line speed, you’ve seen the world’s top vehicles, from Formula 1 to Rallycross, face off before. But let’s face it, that’s not a truly fair fight – the world’s top vehicles across the world of global motorsport each have their own specialties that set them up for success in their own discipline of racing. But what would happen if a group of elite vehicles faced off on a… Read More →
