Screenshot: Team O’Neil When we first drove the new Subaru WRX, it proved more competent than inspiring. It felt like you could push it hard, but it wasn’t really a car begging to be pushed. Then again, we’re also amateurs who drove it in the rain on tight northern California backroads. How does it do … Read more
Photo: Subaru When most people think of Subaru, the Legacy won’t be the first car that comes to mind. They’ll picture the WRX, the Forester, or even the Crosstrek first to represent that seven-ish-star badge. Perhaps that’s why, after 36 long years in the American market, the Legacy is set to die in 2025. We’re … Read more
With the Subaru Forester’s latest redesign, you will no longer be able to buy a new Forester for less than $30,000. The outdoorsy brand’s best-selling model is new for 2025, with lower power output but enhanced styling, better safety, a quieter cabin, and more comfortable seats, according to Subaru. The brand’s hit Wilderness trim of … Read more
2015 Nissan XterraImage: Nissan The rugged, off-road segment is exploding; every truck or crossover now seems to have some sort of either legit off-road trim, or at least one appearance package inspired by ruggedness. From Chevy’s Activ trims to Ford’s Raptors and Toyota’s TRD-Off and upcoming Trailhunter trims, it’s a booming business. Not everyone has … Read more
Image: Subaru Dealer technicians can be hard people to trust, especially if you happen to need service on a performance car. A test drive to see if things are OK can easily turn into some idiot willing to put his job (and your car) at risk. That’s what one Subaru WRX owner is going through … Read more
Photo: Facebook Marketplace As a former Subie Bro — I still own the Ambassador snapback — I’m well-acquainted with the types of mods that people install on their WRXes and STIs. There’s still space in my brain dedicated to alphanumerics like VF40, VF48, and VF52 — space that would be better used by pretty much … Read more
Screenshot: Top Gear on YouTube Leave it to a proper American motorsport competitor to comb through the rulebook to find a loophole big enough to fit a Ferrari California engine through it. American Rally Association racer Sam Albert found a rule stating that the Open 4WD class was allowed to use a naturally aspirated engine … Read more
Rob has had a pretty good track record with Subarus, but he can’t stand his 2017 Forester. He has a $40,000 budget to replace it with something more unique, but something that can still handle Michigan winters. What car should he buy? We’re Driving the 2024 Subaru Impreza, What Do You Want to Know? (Welcome … Read more
2025 Lexus UX300h F SportImage: Lexus Lexus’s smallest crossover, the UX, might get ignored by some because it’s been a bit down on power since its introduction. While the brand made moves to remedy this by making the UX’s sole powertrain option a 181 horsepower hybrid setup for 2023, prior to that buyers could choose … Read more
If you read our BRZ tS review, you know I was just in Sicily driving some Subarus. As you’ve no doubt gathered by now, the other car was the Subaru WRX TR. With the demise of the U.S. market STI at the hands of America’s goofy emissions regime the WRX TR assumes the mantle of … Read more
