Subaru News

  • 2009 Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept

    The Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept sparked discussion of Subaru's hybrid future.

  • Toyota and Subaru joint sports coupe spy shots
    Report: Subaru Working On Hot STI Version of Joint Sports Coupe

    The 086A, as the Subaru half of the Subaru-Toyota joint sports coupe is code-named, could get a 250-horsepower STI version.

  • Subaru SVX
    Subaru SVX set to return: Report

    The 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...

  • 2009 Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept
    More Details For 2009 Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept

    The 2009 Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept previews both the automaker’s next-generation environmentally friendly technology and safety features.

  • 2009 Toyota FT-86 Concept
    New Sketch Previews Subaru Sports Coupe

    The sketch was reportedly leaked by an insider at Subaru.

  • 2010 Volvo XC60
    2010 North American Car Of The Year Short List Announced

    Many excellent cars didn't make the cut from the nominee list revealed earlier this year.

  • 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Carbon

    The Subaru Impreza WRX Carbon features a carbon-fiber roof to achieve both a significant weight reduction and a lower center of gravity.

  • 2010 Subaru Legacy
    Subaru Legacy and Outback Earn Top Safety Pick from IIHS

    The ugly-duckling Legacy and somewhat more stylish Outback won't have any hurdles to overcome in safety.

  • Toyota-Subaru joint project code named 086A
    Toyota president plans to fast-track new sports car

    Fans 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...

  • 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX
    Subaru holding WRX games in California

    Residents 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...

  • 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C
    Subaru launches new Impreza WRX STI Spec C in Japan

    We 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...

  • 2010 subaru legacy liberty 007
    2010 Subaru Legacy scores 31mpg highway in EPA tests

    Subaru 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...

  • Subaru Impreza WRX STI

    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...

  • Subaru Stella EV
    Subaru Stella electric vehicle goes on sale in Japan

    Major 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...

  • Subaru Stella EV
    Subaru chief reveals diesel and hybrid plans

    Subaru 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...

  • 2010 Subaru Legacy Touring
    Subaru expands Legacy range with new Touring wagon and B4

    The 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...

  • 2010 Subaru Legacy (Liberty)
    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...

  • Subaru's 24-hour Nurburgring STI racer
    Subaru prepping WRX STI to take on 24 hours at the 'Ring

    World 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...

  • 2010 subaru outback 010

    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...

  • Toyota Celica
    Toyota-Subaru joint sports car may lead to Celica comeback

    Earlier 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...

  • 2010 toyota subaru sports car motorauthority 002
    Insider: Toyota-Subaru joint RWD could be on sale in Europe by 2011

    The 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...

  • Subaru Impreza WRX STI
    Subaru’s sporty WRX STI now available with automatic gearbox

    Subaru’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...

  • 1997 subaru wrc impreza 002
    Subaru's first WRC rally car for sale by Prodrive

    A 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...

  • Subaru Impreza WRX STI Travis Pastrana edition
    Subaru designs custom Impreza WRX STI for rally champ Travis Pastrana

    Subaru 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...

Follow Us on Instagram @motorauthority

News First Drives Auto Shows Photos Videos Spy Shots