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Core Strengths Say what you want about Subaru, but the brand still enjoys a respectable reputation globally. It remains a force in the automotive space largely because it stays true to its core competencies and strengths. Instead of making hard pivots to keep up with the times, this brand chooses to be pragmatic and still offer rugged, dependable, and dynamic driving cars in our world of sustainability. It has to be commended that Subaru can still be one of the very few brands left that have car

Subaru Wants EyeSight to Get Smarter Driver-assist tech has always been at the core of Subaru’s safety story. EyeSight was one of the first advanced driver-assistance systems to hit the mainstream, and it’s been steadily upgraded over the years with better cameras, wider detection, and more features. Now Subaru is teaming up with Infineon Technologies to take EyeSight a step further. Together, they’re developing a new microcontroller that will sit at the heart of an integrated control unit, hand

The Legacy of the Legacy The Subaru Legacy may be no more, but the impact it left on the company is immense. Aimed at the likes of the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, it was a quantum leap over previous models, and it was a gamble that paid off. The platform of the first generation would form the foundations of Subaru's modern era, forming the lineup we know today. Oh, and Bruce Willis was involved in its marketing. Unveiled in 1989, the first-generation model showed the world that Subaru was a b

The Outback Has A Bounceback Chase Bierenkoven Subaru published its April 2026 sales figures, and the midsize Outback had its best month of the year (so far) with 10,552 units sold. That number represents a slight decrease of 8.3% from last April when it moved 11,501 units, though 2025 was a fairly impressive year for the Outback given it was in the final model year of its sixth-g

Obsolete Time has shown us that automakers are willing to experiment with in-car features. Some of these features that have been adopted are now common across all cars, while others are victims of the constant evolution of technology. Back in the day (meaning the previous decade), Subaru introduced a 3G connectivity system for its cars, which enabled owners to use certain features. Since 3G network connectivity has long been discontinued, these owners are stuck with unusable technology, which re

It sounds like something out of science fiction, but the idea of a turbine jet engine in a mainstream production car is not new. In fact, the Wikipedia page for cars powered by aircraft engines has well over a dozen entries, and Subaru may someday soon be its latest entry. According to a publication filed with the World Intellectual Property Office, Subaru has patented an electric power system and startup control method for a turbine engine that could be used in an everyday car. What's more, thi

Letting Subaru Explain Depending on how well you keep up with automotive news, you may already be aware that sales for the 2026 Subaru Outback are down through the first four months of 2026. Several outlets and readers alike have come to the conclusion (without evidence) that the Outback's bold redesign is to blame for the sales dip, but what if there are other factors to consider? Chase Bierenkoven

STI in the Shadows Looking at Subaru’s current portfolio, it’s understandable why some believe the brand’s performance division, STI, is effectively dead. At the moment, Subaru appears more focused on electrification – having unveiled two new EVs, the Uncharted and Trailseeker – rather than pushing back against tightening emissions regulations with the kind of turbocharged, enthusiast-focused STI models that once defined the brand’s performance image. However, a report from Australia’s CarSales

The majority of models in Subaru’s U.S. lineup have been implicated in a new class action lawsuit for a persistent battery drain problem. Despite many owners replacing their batteries, the lawsuit claims the issue will simply return due to a larger defect within the electric systems of the vehicle, resulting in parasitic drain. Plaintiffs claim that they’ve had to spend extra cash on diagnostic costs, roadside assistance, and complete battery replacements, besides the inconvenience of being left

Ever since the automotive industry shifted focus to more fuel-efficient and earth-friendlier cars, demand for performance cars has slowed. Not as many people are willing to spend as much on speed-focused ICE models, which has led some brands to slim down their performance lineups. Subaru is one of those brands that made the painful (and somewhat unpopular) decision not to develop or launch an all-new WRX STI. However, indications seem to suggest the brand is not giving up just yet, but is taking

After a few years when Subaru’s only EV was the slightly underwhelming Solterra, the Japanese marque has stepped up its game with several new fully electric models. The Solterra itself was substantially updated for 2026, before the smaller Uncharted and larger Trailseeker were unveiled. Now, Subaru is planning to launch a fourth electric SUV in the U.S., and it’s easily the most powerful one so far. The new vehicle was teased this week ahead of a planned unveiling in April. Subaru’s Most Powerfu

All Roads Lead to STI One of the hottest news items in the automotive scene right now has been the Subaru WRX STI teasers. We've extensively covered teaser after teaser, trying to dissect clues to further crack the case about what Subaru is really hinting at. The first teaser broke on X on Christmas Day, showing what appeared to be a WRX with the STI badging on the grille. The second teaser video was released a few days later, showing more interior details and even giving our ears a tease with a

Subaru's First FWD SUV With the exception of the BRZ, every Subaru you'll purchase in the US comes with all paws running. That includes the Solterra EV, which, like the BRZ, was developed with Toyota. Subaru is now breaking that AWD tradition with the introduction of the Uncharted – its new entry-level EV that's priced right and specced right despite not having a symmetrical all-wheel-drive (AWD) system like other Subaru SUVs. The key headline here is price. The 2026 Subaru Uncharted starts at $

The Hope That Refused to Die Ever since the VB-generation Subaru WRX sedan landed without a proper STI sibling, the longing has been real. We have been clinging to every hint, teaser, and concept that suggested a true-blue WRX STI comeback was still possible. The optimism spiked with the WRX STI S210 prototype revealed almost exactly a year ago, but it cooled quickly. No manual transmission, no Driver’s Control Center Differential, and no meaningful power bump meant it never quite felt like the

Letting your car's gas tank run on near-empty is usually a red flag, but following a new recall, doing so may actually be safer. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek hybrid and the 2025 Subaru Forester hybrid have a fault with their fuel tanks that could cause a fire, and owners are encouraged to park outside until the Japanese automaker addresses it next month. 69,153 vehicles over the two nameplates are affected, and to avoid risk, it's bes

The Affordable WRX Makes a Return Subaru quietly dropped the base WRX for 2025, saying most buyers skipped it for higher trims. On paper, that move made sense. But it also pushed the WRX further from its roots as an affordable, accessible sports sedan. For 2026, Subaru is reversing course. The base WRX is back, now starting under $33,000, and it keeps the same standard features buyers expect from higher trims. Subaru also cut prices across the lineup without stripping out equipment. At the other

Blurred EyeSight In May 2021, a class action suit was filed against Subaru, alleging that some of its cars had faulty EyeSight safety systems. The suit specifically claimed faults with the Pre-Collision Braking, Rear Automatic Braking, and/or Lane Keep Assist systems. The 2021 class action lawsuit alleged that the systems placed in the car didn't operate properly and would sometimes fail to operate when needed (especially in the case of the Pre-Collision Braking). The class action says Subaru wa

EV Strategy Reset Subaru expanded its U.S. electric vehicle lineup with the Uncharted and Trailseeker, which may be a welcome development for EV buyers, but the timing is difficult given Trump’s tariffs. The Japanese marque posted a ¥226.9 billion hit, or about $1.42 billion at current exchange rates, from tariffs alone, forcing it to make adjustments. According to Automotive News, one of those moves is delaying its in-house EV, which was expected to be built independently at Subaru’s Oizumi pla

Subaru’s first in-house built EV has arrived, and it happens to be the brand’s quickest production car ever – yes, faster than any WRX STI that came before it. The new all-electric Trailseeker SUV marks a major turning point for Subaru, showing us how the Japanese brand will build its own electric vehicles. First unveiled at the Japan Mobility Show last year, the Trailseeker is now confirmed for Australia, placing it squarely in one of the fastest-growing EV segments. The Fastest Subaru Ever, Di

The Forester Goes Local In 2024, Subaru said that the next-generation Forester would be built at its Indiana plant. Now, as automakers face growing pressure from higher import tariffs, that decision ended up timely, with both the gas and hybrid Forester officially in production. The current-gen Forester marks the first time the nameplate has been built locally since it debuted in 1997. It also represents the first hybrid produced at the Indiana plant, which assembles the Ascent and Crosstrek as

The Sunbeam 1000, which made 1,000 horsepower thanks to twin Sunbeam Metabele engines, set the World Speed Record in 1927 at 203.79 mph. These engines feature dual overhead camshafts, 4 magnetos, an air starter, and are 22.5 liters in displacement, or 1373 cubic inches. They spin at 2,200 rpm flat out and made 435 horsepower before they got some love from the racing team behind the Sunbeam 1,000. These are big giant engines and they are fun to watch for sure. With the Sunbeam 1000 being restored

Old race cars are cool, but old race cars owned and raced by the same people for decades is even cooler. That is exactly what this cool 1955 Chevrolet is. Rene Garza is the man behind this great ’55, and we love him for it. We’re going to let Tommy Lee Byrd, the Hot Rod Hoarder, tell the story only as he can. This is greatness. Video Description: Rene Garza has been winning races for more than 50 years, always in the same car! This 1955 Chevy 210 was his daily transportation through high schoo

Land Rover Defender prices have climbed so far that even pre-Defender models are getting treated like blue-chip collectibles. Case in point is this 1989 Land Rover 90 V8 County Station Wagon being offered in the U.K. for £49,950 (around $66,500). Sold new by Dutton Forshaw in Aylesbury and now with just two owners and 85,854 miles, it is being marketed as a “superbly original” truck that has spent more than a decade tucked away in a heated garage as part of a classic collection.

Say hello to the Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC. As the name implies, it's a supercharged Dark Horse. Except, it's more than that. Rather than the 5.0-liter naturally aspirated Coyote engine in the regular Dark Horse, this has a 5.2-liter supercharged V8, and although Ford isn't saying so, it's effectively a GT500 for the S650 generation. First of all, the lower side intakes are more than a little reminiscent of the S550 GT500. Secondly, you can have carbon fiber wheels. And quite simply, this is bu

Say hello to the Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC. As the name implies, it's a supercharged Dark Horse. Except, it's more than that. Rather than the 5.0-liter naturally aspirated Coyote engine in the regular Dark Horse, this has a 5.2-liter supercharged V8, and although Ford isn't saying so, it's effectively a GT500 for the S650 generation. First of all, the lower side intakes are more than a little reminiscent of the S550 GT500. Secondly, you can have carbon fiber wheels. And quite simply, this is bu