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Rumormill: Subaru version of Toyota FT-86 to be bigger, get substantially more power, AWD

While most sports car fans everywhere are waiting with bated breath for the new Toyota FT-86 to arrive from the Land of the Rising Sun, some of us are a little bit more excited about the car's Subaru cousin. Why is that, especially considering that the FT-86 appears to be kinda just what the doctor ordered (rear-wheel drive, 200 horsepower, light, cheap)? Well, for one thing, Subarus are all-wheel drive. And while rear-wheel driven sports cars definitely have their charms (earlier rumors even suggested that Fuji Heavy (i.e. Subaru) was even ... Read more →

VIDEO: Hot For Words investigates Ken Block's Gymkhana Jonny Lieberman

Can you believe it's been one solid year since we first saw Ken Block's eye-popping, mind-numbing, death-defying Gymkhana video? How time flies when you're hooning it at 11/10s.To celebrate this ...

VIDEO: Ken Block's Subaru-based TRAX STI is an alpine badass Jonny Lieberman

Yes, that's probably the first ever Subaru tank. We can't say for certain, but I think in this case we can go ahead and assume. Driven by none other then Ken "Gymkhana" Block. Why does it exist? To ...

Tokyo Preview: Subaru WRX STI Carbon doesn't make sense Jonny Lieberman

Subaru has announced a new version of the WRX STI that will debut at the Tokyo Motor Show. We've looked at this one six ways 'til Sunday (maybe seven) and we still can't make sense of it. But, ...

VIDEO: Gymkhana 2.1 - Electric Boogaloo: Block vs. Dyrdek Chris Paukert

Driftmeister Extraordinaire Ken Block is at it again, only this time, with a bit more of a sense of humor on display. The tire-immolating Subaru WRX STI rally driver has teamed up with pro ...

Chevy Camaro and Dodge Challenger better than Ford's Mustang? Consumer Reports says 'neigh' 2 months ago on Autoblog

Sorry Transformers fans, but your precious Bumblebee just got his butt whooped. Color us not surprised. Because for anyone that's ever driven the Detroit Three's nouveau muscle cars (and seriously evaluated them), the 2010 Mustang GT is clearly Best of Show material. It's just too refined, too ...

X Games 15: Ford Fiesta, Kenny Brack get the gold 3 months ago on Autoblog

We're not going to say we told you so – because we didn't – but we are going to go ahead and say we're totally not shocked that former Indy 500 champ Kenny Brack just won some X Games gold. After all, we're still a touch weak in the knees from our little ride along with him and his ...

VIDEO: Ken Block works it out on Top Gear with Captain Slow in tow 4 months ago on Autoblog

If there had been awards handed out to the preeminent forces in online automotive video over the past few years, surely Top Gear and rallyist Ken Block would have been shortlisted for the honor. Naturally, you'd expect that pairing the two Internet institutions would result in an amazing bit of ...

VIDEO: Time lapse build of Subaru rally car over 800 hours 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above to view video after the jump It's no secret that running a motorsports team is a lot of work, but probably most of us don't know how much time and effort it really takes. Just building the race cars can take hundreds of man hours, as evidenced by this stop-motion video created by the ...

Subaru holds the line on WRX pricing 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for high-res gallery of the 2009 Subaru WRX Despite being just one year since it was completely redesigned, the Subaru WRX is getting some big upgrades for 2009 including a more powerful engine with a larger turbo, new exterior enhancements and more go-fast hardware from its big ...

What really makes a Subaru a Subaru? Love? 1 year ago on Autoblog

Thanks to Subaru's newest marketing campaign, we finally know what really makes a Subaru a Subaru. Love. Really? Allow Tim Mahoney, chief marketing officer for Subaru of America, to explain, "Love is the most powerful emotion and 'I love my Subaru' is the most used phrase I hear about our brand. We ...

Subaru may offer diesel version of WRX 1 year ago on Autoblog

Hot on the heels of news that Subaru will be showing off a 147-hp diesel boxer in the Legacy and Outback next month in Geneva, the Japanese automaker is rumored to be considering an oil-burner for its tuner favorite WRX. It appears Subaru may have a winner with its 2.0L turbo-diesel powerplant, ...

Subaru's Senior suggests STI Junior 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above to view a high-res gallery of the Subaru Impreza STi Subaru has gained itself quite a cult following with performance Imprezas. Based on its victories in the World Rally Championship, the WRX and STi versions of the Impreza have been a big hit with the gonzo street-racer crowd. With ...

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart to have 260 HP engine, Evo IX's AWD 2 years ago on Autoblog

It's been generally accepted that the sales success of the first generation Subaru Impreza WRX caused Mitsubishi to rethink its policy of keeping the Evo off U.S.-bound boats. The Evolution's introduction in the States was quickly followed by the STI's, and all was right in the AWD performance ...

Ken Block jumps Subaru WRX STI off snowy mountain for mag cover 2 years ago on Autoblog

Ken Block is quickly becoming our favorite subsect celeb through which we can live our wildest fantasies. The founder of DC Shoes has made a name for himself in the rally scene, and has even gone so far as to appear on Discovery's Stunk Junkies to jump his rally-prepped WRX 171 feet in the air ...

Spy VIDEO: Subaru WRX STI barely disguised 2 years ago on Autoblog

Car magazine has caught a brand new WRX STi doing its flat four, turbocharged boxer thing at the 'Ring. The only disguise it's wearing is black masking along its sides. That doesn't stop you from seeing what it can do, or from hearing how it will sound doing it when the thing gets into buyers' ...

Is this the real deal? Subaru Impreza WRX STi shot posted 2 years ago on Autoblog

We've been a little disappointed by the looks of Subaru's latest Impreza and WRX, but wanted to reserve judgment until the STi showed up. Could that homely hatch design really support the extra muscle that transforms the STi into a rally star? We really wanted to know. There have been tons of ...

Subaru's "Legend Reborn" spot hits YouTube 2 years ago on Autoblog

Wow, that didn't take very long. Those new WRX ads we just told you about are already on YouTube. You know, the ones that use "traditional" Japanese cultural references like "Fast and Furious," "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," and "Blade Runner". Several of you picked up on the fact that the ...

WRX marketing campaign injected with Japanese culture 2 years ago on Autoblog

Subaru is hoping to give us all a little culture via its new Impreza ads. To show off the new 2008 Impreza and WRX, the company is using an ad campaign that portrays "the history, heritage and popular culture of its home country, Japan." Think everything from Japanese pop culture, from anime films ...

VIDEO: Subaru Impreza and WRX strolling in the park 2 years ago on Autoblog

Hate it, or merely intensely dislike it, the new Subaru Impreza (and its WRX derivative) is here to stay. The specs show a car that should be fun and capable, but the photos are what have killed it in the sphere of public opinion. We've already shown you photos and video of the cars' unveiling in ...

Outlining your commute: Subaru WRX as art 2 years ago on Autoblog

var digg_url = 'http://www.digg.com/design/Wonder_Woman_Your_Car_Is_Ready_Full_Size_Wireframe_Subaru_WRX_Sculpture'; As much as we love the roadgoing rallycars from Subaru and Mitsubishi, it's because of the way they drive, not necessarily for their handsome silhouettes. But beauty is, as they ...

Top 10 most and least expensive cars to insure 2 years ago on Autoblog

Here's a post all the domestic-or-nothing crowd should enjoy reading. Of the 10 most expensive cars to insure as listed by Insurelane, only one is American-made, and it's no longer produced. And on the least expensive list, seven are Big Three branded (nine if you count Volvo and Mazda as Fords). ...






Autoblog Podcast #153: With Phil Berg

Phil Berg puts his reputation on the line and hangs with the podcast crew.

 
 

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