Subaru News
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“Keep it simple” is a siren song for driving enthusiasts and weekend racers who love a certain kind of sports car. And if you hear that as meaning lightweight, rear-wheel-drive, relatively inexpensive, inherently well-balanced, and not overwhelmed by electronic controls—and excluding muscle cars—it’s been a song sung surprisingly little in recent years. The 2013 Subaru BRZ has all that seductive simplicity, though—to a degree that’s rare today (think Mazda MX-5 Miata, the late Honda S2000, and maybe the Nissan 370Z). We’ve waited eagerly for...
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Subaru Advanced Tourer Concept Previews The Next-Gen WRX?When Subaru rolled out its Advanced Tourer Concept at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show last December, most immediately identified the vehicle as being a preview of the next-generation Legacy and Outback. Subaru didn’t say much about the concept, stating only that it was a mid-size wagon designed to...
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Electric Turbocharging Rumored For Next Subaru WRXIn 2007, Subaru filed a patent application for an electrically-powered turbocharger unit. Subaru’s parent, Fuji Heavy Industries, is reportedly working on a way to generate electricity from the heat energy of exhaust gasses, which could revolutionize forced induction if perfected. As...
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Subaru Explains The Development Of The BRZ Coupe: VideoThere isn’t much we can say about the Subaru BRZ that hasn’t already been said. Designed to introduce the joy of driving to a new generation of enthusiasts, the car was built to provide exceptional handling and great ride comfort, all at an affordable price. The key to the car’s...
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2013 Subaru BRZ Configurator Now LiveSubaru's website now includes a configurator for the highly anticipated BRZ coupe.
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2013 Subaru BRZ Priced: All Models Under $30kSubaru has at last priced its eagerly anticipated rear-wheel-drive 2013 BRZ sports car, and it's a bit better equipped (and lower-priced) than early reports had anticipated. All the models of the 2013 BRZ lineup land under the $30,000 mark. The 2013 Subaru BRZ will only be offered in Premium and...
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The 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek makes its North American debut at this week's New York Auto Show.
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2013 Subaru Legacy And Outback RevealedSubaru has revealed its latest Outback and Legacy models ahead of their world debut next week at the 2012 New York Auto Show. The cars have only been treated with their mid-cycle update but the list of changes is substantial and should make what is already a compelling package all the better. Key...
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Subaru BRZ STI Under Development: ReportWhile the Subaru BRZ and its Toyota GT-86 / Scion FR-S equivalent are two of the most anticipated Japanese sport coupes in history, critics have complained that their 200-horsepower output simply isn’t enough. Subaru has heard those comments, too, so the automaker has already begun working on...
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2013 Subaru BRZ Quadruples Initial Sales Target In JapanDespite its virtually identical rival over at Toyota, Subaru’s new BRZ sports car has proven a roaring success in its home market. Subaru has confirmed that the car’s first two-month sales figures for Japan have almost quadrupled the initial target of just 450 units per month. A total...
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2013 Subaru BRZ To Be Priced About The Same As Scion's FR-SWith Scion yesterday announcing that its new FR-S sports car jointly developed with Toyota and Subaru will start at $24,930 (including destination) when it goes on sale later this spring, the big question now is how much its BRZ twin from Subaru will cost. While the two cars are virtually...
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2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Set For New York Auto Show RevealBetween a basketball phenom already in action and a postulating quarterback en route, the 2012 New York Auto Show should be a welcome diversion when it opens in the coming days. For those who would rather play than spectate, the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek is the automaker’s answer. Having...
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The EPA has published fuel economy data for both the 2013 Subaru BRZ and the 2013 Scion FR-S.
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Subaru EyeSight System Brings Pedestrian Detection, MoreNot so long ago, things like adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and pedestrian detection were high-tech numbers limited to the top tier of the market--mainly expensive luxury sedans. That's changed quickly in recent years, with Subaru among the up-and-comers with its EyeSight system...
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2014 Subaru Forester Spy ShotsSubaru is in the midst of an ambitious new strategy dubbed “Motion-V” that will see the automaker’s fuel consumption and emissions cut 30 percent by the middle of the decade. However, cleaner running vehicles is just one pillar of the all-encompassing plan that will also see the...
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Subaru Importing Just 6,000 BRZ Coupes Into U.S.: ReportSubaru will only bring 6,000 BRZ coupes into the U.S. for the 2013 model year, ensuring that demand will outstrip supply.
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Open Up And Say Aha With SubaruAfter showing off a prototype fitting in a 2013 Subaru BRZ at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas recently, Subaru has now confirmed it’s integrating Aha across its model line. Subies enabled with Aha in an optional infotainment package open literally thousands of...
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Subaru Celebrates 40 Years Of Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveSubaru may have just unveiled a new rear-wheel drive sports car but the automaker’s reputation was built on the surefootedness of its symmetrical all-wheel drive technology, which is now in its 40th year of production. To celebrate the milestone Subaru will present a special showcase of its...
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David Higgins and Craig Drew overcame their lack of winter rallying experience to capture the opening round of the 2012 Rally America series.
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David Higgins Returns To Defend His Rally America ChampionshipDavid Higgins will be back with Subaru Rally Team USA
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Crashed McLaren MP4-12C, Porsche Cayman Explained, Lotus: Car News HeadlinesToday at Motor Authority, our car news headlines include a crashed McLaren MP4-12C and Aston Martin naming its one millionth Facebook fan car. Lotus fired up its IndyCar engine and Subaru is bringing two BRZ Concepts to the Tokyo Auto Salon. All this and more in today's car news, right here on...
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Subaru Bringing Pair Of BRZ Concepts To 2012 Tokyo Auto SalonThe 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon is just around the corner and in the lead up to the annual Japanese tuner event comes details of Subaru’s plans for the show, which as we’re sure many of you may have guessed will be heavily focused on the new 2013 Subaru BRZ. Subaru, in fact, will bring two...
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Subaru Impreza WRX STIs Really Fly: VideoAs a 20-year-old Texas man recently learned, Subaru STIs aren't just fast; sometimes they really fly.
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Subaru Repeats Its 'Subaru Challenge Award' For 2012For 2012, Subaru's motorsport division, STI will again be paying contingency money for podium finishes in Production Car World Rally Championship competition.
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