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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

We’ve talked about California SB 1392 in the past, and are thrilled that despite not making it to a vote in 2025, the bi-partisan group of California law makers who support it are still pushing forward and hoping for big things in 2026. If passed and implemented, the law would allow a larger group of classic vehicles to be issued an exemption from California’s strict emissions testing laws. This would only apply to classic cars that are insured as such. With it becoming increasingly hard to find

The auto industry may be getting a bit of a reprieve from the latest round of tariffs enacted by Pres. Donald Trump following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision announced last Friday finding most of his early import duties were illegal. But automakers and auto suppliers still face earlier tariffs on imported vehicles, parts and metals not covered by the court’s ruling. And that means auto buyers will continue to pay substantially inflated prices at a time when many potential customers have been d

Still Driving Through Uncertainty The tariffs imposed by the Trump administration sent the automotive industry into turmoil, particularly for brands like Audi that lack local manufacturing in the U.S. Now, although the Supreme Court recently ruled 6–3 that many of the president’s tariffs issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were illegal, the sector could continue facing ongoing trade pressures. According to Automotive News, the tariffs on imported vehicles and aut

The logo on the hood used to be the whole point. You bought the German sedan or the British SUV because the badge told the world something about where you'd arrived. That calculus, according to a new survey from Mazda North American Operations, is eroding fast. In a study of recent car buyers, 81% said the experience behind the wheel, encompassing comfort, performance, and intuitive technology, is what makes a vehicle stand out. Only 19% pointed to the brand's badge. And when asked to define wha

I’ve use a lot of different methods for removing suspension bushings, but this one makes me question whether one of those methods was ever done correctly. I remember removing bushings by drilling a bunch of holes around the bushing, but I never used a drill bit quite like this before. Have you tried this method? Do you have a better one? Let us know in the comments section below! Video Description: In this video, I’m sharing a simple old-school trick for removing stubborn rubber suspension bus

Toyota-Suzuki: Swapping Badges Since 2019 Outside of the U.S., Suzuki and Toyota have been exchanging badges for quite some time already. The first product of the collaboration was with the revived Toyota Starlet and Glanza, which was (and still is) based on the Suzuki Baleno. Since then, several Suzukis bore Toyota badges in select regions, particularly in South Asia and Africa. Of course, Toyota is doing its share too. In Japan, its Noah minivan is also called the Suzuki Landy, while the India

Australia's Problematic Swift The Australian market had the new Suzuki Swift for a minute before it crashed and was pulled from shelves. Suzuki Australia made a few calls following the results of the Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) in 2024. Prior to this, the Euro NCAP tested the Swift, which scored fairly well with a three-star rating.  Given the Euro NCAP score, it’s fair to assume the Australian-market Swift would net similar scores, but even Suzuki Australia was caught off-guar

I’m not sure there has every been a Dodge Caravan that was cleaner and cooler than this one right here, and the engine swap hasn’t even happened yet! Okay, knowing about the engine swap makes it cooler than it would be otherwise, but I think that’s okay. Don’t you? Watch, this is going to be something special. Video Description: This week on Stay Tuned, Tony Angelo and the Stay Tuned crew get back on their turbo sleeper Dodge Caravan to add BIG POWER! With the killer help of AGP Turbo, the dud

This one here is something special. Sure, there have been plenty of turbo 4 cylinder Dodge Caravans and Plymouth Voyagers over the years, but this van is so mint that it defies description. Just wait until you see it! If the SRT4 Neon agrees to run, and to give up it’s drivetrain, this little van is going to be something special once the swap, tune, and some upgrades goes down. I can’t wait to take a ride in it! Video Description: TURBO SLEEPER MINIVAN – Let’s GOOO! This week on Stay Tuned, To

Circumstances The past few years have been tough for the EV industry; some of the causes stem from the removal of government incentives, leading to a gradual decline in sales and to major EV plans being paused or, in some cases, stopped altogether. An unforeseen event has somewhat tipped the scales back in favor of EV mobility. Circumstances dictated by the sudden, sharp rise in fuel prices brought about by the Middle East conflict are prompting people to crunch the numbers.