Subaru News
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The Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept sparked discussion of Subaru's hybrid future.
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Report: Subaru Working On Hot STI Version of Joint Sports CoupeThe 086A, as the Subaru half of the Subaru-Toyota joint sports coupe is code-named, could get a 250-horsepower STI version.
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Subaru SVX set to return: ReportThe Subaru SVX was a mid-size GT coupe that was sold by Subaru from 1991 to 1997. It was the brand’s first major attempt to enter the luxury/performance car market but its styling failed to excite most buyers in the segment and the performance from its naturally-aspired engine was nothing...
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More Details For 2009 Subaru Hybrid Tourer ConceptThe 2009 Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept previews both the automaker’s next-generation environmentally friendly technology and safety features.
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New Sketch Previews Subaru Sports CoupeThe sketch was reportedly leaked by an insider at Subaru.
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2010 North American Car Of The Year Short List AnnouncedMany excellent cars didn't make the cut from the nominee list revealed earlier this year.
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The Subaru Impreza WRX Carbon features a carbon-fiber roof to achieve both a significant weight reduction and a lower center of gravity.
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Subaru Legacy and Outback Earn Top Safety Pick from IIHSThe ugly-duckling Legacy and somewhat more stylish Outback won't have any hurdles to overcome in safety.
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Toyota president plans to fast-track new sports carFans of Toyota's sporting history have often lamented the current lineup of perfectly competent yet decidedly boring offerings, calling them 'appliances'. The days of the Supra, Celica and MR-2 may yet return, however, with new president Akio Toyoda at the helm. Speaking today at the 2009 Center...
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Subaru holding WRX games in CaliforniaResidents of California will be in for a treat this weekend when Subaru holds its first ever WRX games - an event that will feature a full day of Subarus and driving experiences. According to Todd Lawrence, the promotional manager for Subaru America, the WRX games will allow people to experience...
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Subaru launches new Impreza WRX STI Spec C in JapanWe first heard about the latest edition Spec C as far back as April 2008 when reports emerged claiming Subaru was working on building a lighter and more hardcore version of the new Impreza WRX STI. Today, the automaker has released the first details of the car, which goes on sale in Japan this...
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2010 Subaru Legacy scores 31mpg highway in EPA testsSubaru has been curiously unaffected - or nearly so - by the tremors shaking the foundations of so many other carmakers' sales figures. And despite the 2010 Legacy's not-so-adorable face, it's developing its own following already. Today, that following will have a fairly tough pill to swallow with...
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For over 20 years Subaru's motorsports division STI (Subaru Tecnica International) has been churning out championship-winning rally cars and incredible road-going versions that have impressed scores of motor journalists and customers alike. Now, to commemorate its work with Subaru models, the STI division will be getting its own special museum in Tokyo with a number of exclusive STI models on show to keep fans salivating whenever they visit. Named rather simply as the STI Gallery, the new museum will give visitors an insight into the history of Subaru's STI division, along with actual STI...
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Subaru Stella electric vehicle goes on sale in JapanMajor automakers are still years away from launching electric cars but Subaru has beaten them to the punch with the announcement today that its own eco-friendly Stella electric vehicle (EV) is ready for sale. Packed with an array of advanced lithium-ion batteries, the Stella EV will be sold in...
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Subaru chief reveals diesel and hybrid plansSubaru doesn't offer much in the way of environmentally conscientious cars but this may be set to change as the company is considering introducing new hybrid models. Subaru's parent company, Fuji Heavy Industries, has revealed plans to introduce a new hybrid model along with a range of more...
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Subaru expands Legacy range with new Touring wagon and B4The fifth-generation Legacy (Liberty) and Outback were recently unveiled and to coincide with the car’s launch in Japan Subaru has added the new Touring wagon and sporty B4 to the range. Before you get all excited, the latest iteration of the B4 name only applies to a sports package in this...
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Subaru reveals pricing for 2010 Legacy (Liberty)Subaru is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Legacy (Liberty) sedan with the unveiling of the all-new fifth-generation model this year. Subaru is renowned for its love-or-loathe approach to designing cars, as seen in the frequent revisions to its Impreza line over the years, but the styling of...
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Subaru prepping WRX STI to take on 24 hours at the 'RingWorld Rally Championship racing won't see a Subaru factory team this year, but the 37th ADAC Zurich 24 Hour Race - a 24-hour race at the Nurburgring - will. The 200-car field will include a factory-built WRX STI that's hitting the track in the name of data collection and development. Of course...
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The Subaru Legacy (Liberty for non-U.S. markets) sedan's design has sparked a lot of hatred in both Subie fans and foes alike, but today's debut of the Outback has the potential to quell some of the uproar. Wearing the new face somewhat more elegantly than its four-door sibling, the 2010 Outback has clear intentions of moving further up-market than its predecessor. A new 256hp (191kW) six-cylinder engine is available in 3.6R models, offering improved performance and capability, while the standard 2.5i's 170hp (127kW) four-cylinder Boxer balances efficiency with utility. A new six-speed manual...
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Toyota-Subaru joint sports car may lead to Celica comebackEarlier this month, Toyota executive vice-president Masatami Takimoto confirmed the company was working on a small hybrid sports coupe for the European market but other than a few sparing details no solid information was revealed. This sent the rumor mill into overdrive, with speculation quickly...
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Insider: Toyota-Subaru joint RWD could be on sale in Europe by 2011The Big 3 Detroit carmakers have been capturing the world's headlines with their economic and product woes for the past several months, but the truth of the situation is that the whole industry is struggling. Toyota recently announced its first operating loss in 71 years, and then decided to push...
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Subaru’s sporty WRX STI now available with automatic gearboxSubaru’s WRX STI has always been about extreme performance. The car itself was developed by the Subaru Tecnica International (STI) division, the same group responsible for development of Subaru’s World Rally Championship cars, and thus next-to-little compromises to performance were...
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Subaru's first WRC rally car for sale by ProdriveA piece of motorsport history is up for grabs via Prodrive's new carsales site. Subaru's first-ever Impreza World Rally Car (WRC) is on sale for an asking price of £85,000 ($121,813). That might seem like a lot for a stripped-out, heavily used track/rally stage-only Subaru Impreza, but with the...
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Subaru designs custom Impreza WRX STI for rally champ Travis PastranaSubaru may no longer be a competitor in the World Rally Championship (WRC) but the carmaker is still showing its support for rallying with the unveiling of a one-of-a-kind Impreza WRX STI. The special edition model has been designed for Subaru’s factory rally driver Travis Pastrana and it is...
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