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In April, we got our first glimpse at the 2015 <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/wrx/">2015 Subaru WRX</a> - the car was caught in STI form in <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/16/next-gen-subaru-wrx-sti-spotted-at-the-nurburgring/">photos</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/18/subaru-wrx-sti-prototype-spied-in-motion/">in motion</a> running around Germany's infamous N&uuml;rburgring. That's all well and good, but obviously <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/">Subaru</a> will sell a good number of the hotter <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/impreza/">Impreza</a> models here in the United States, and thus, it's nice to now see a video of the next WRX testing out in California, albeit in what looks to be non-STI form.<br />
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Originally posted on the <a href="http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/index.php/video/2015-subaru-wrx-prototype-caught-testing/">Subaru Owners Club website</a>, this video comes from <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=AWRUVtlxQic">YouTube user 31200MulhollandHwy</a>. And that's quite appropriate, since the video clearly shows the now de-winged WRX prototype testing on the well-known - you guessed it - Mulholland Highway. Just like before, we're disappointed that the prototypes spotted testing don't appear to be as bold and beautiful as the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/28/subaru-wrx-concept-new-york-2013/">WRX Concept</a> that Subaru brought to this year's <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/new-york-auto-show/">New York Auto Show</a>. Nevertheless, we'll hold our final judgments until the camouflage is peeled away.<br />
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Have a look <a href="/2013/06/07/2015-subaru-wrx-caught-testing-in-us-on-mulholland/#continued">below</a> to see (and hear!) the 2015 WRX running up Mulholland.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/06/07/2015-subaru-wrx-caught-testing-in-us-on-mulholland/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>2015 Subaru WRX caught testing in US on Mulholland</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/06/07/2015-subaru-wrx-caught-testing-in-us-on-mulholland/">2015 Subaru WRX caught testing in US on Mulholland</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:59:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/06/07/2015-subaru-wrx-caught-testing-in-us-on-mulholland/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20602450/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/06/07/2015-subaru-wrx-caught-testing-in-us-on-mulholland/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2015 subaru wrx</category><category>spy shots</category><category>spy video</category><category>subaru</category><category>subaru impreza</category><category>subaru wrx</category><category>video</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven J. Ewing]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:59:00 EST</pubDate>
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</item><item><title><![CDATA[2013 Subaru WRX STI Special Edition]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2013/06/05/2013-subaru-wrx-sti-special-edition-quick-spin-review/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2013/06/05/2013-subaru-wrx-sti-special-edition-quick-spin-review/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2013/06/05/2013-subaru-wrx-sti-special-edition-quick-spin-review/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/" rel="tag">Sedan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/" rel="tag">Subaru</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/quick-spin/" rel="tag">Quick Spins</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-subaru-wrx-sti-special-edition-quick-spin/"><img alt="2013 Subaru WRX STI Special Edition - front three-quarter view, orange" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2013/05/001-2013-subaru-wrx-sti-quick-spin628opt.jpg" style="margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px; width: 628px; height: 419px;" /></a><br />
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Despite my best efforts to convince myself otherwise, I think I'm finally getting too old for this car. I remember the days when I would go ga-ga over the winged <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/wrx+sti/">Subaru WRX STI</a> sedan, my inner boy racer caring only about its turbo thrills and not taking into account things like price, packaging or interior quality/comfort. Even now, as someone who generally appreciates offbeat color choices, I'm having a hard time getting behind the Tangerine Orange paint of this Special Edition tester, a unique version of the STI sedan limited to just 100 cars. (West Coast Editor Michael Harley recently spent time in the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/2013-subaru-wrx-special-edition/">Special Edition WRX sedan</a>, which will see a production run of 200 units.)<br />
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To give it The Full Halloween, this limited-edition Subie comes with black accents on its <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-subaru-wrx-sti-special-edition-quick-spin/#photo-5913233">mirrors</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-subaru-wrx-sti-special-edition-quick-spin/#photo-5913232">fender badges</a>, not to mention <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-subaru-wrx-sti-special-edition-quick-spin/#photo-5913228">black alloy wheels</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-subaru-wrx-sti-special-edition-quick-spin/#photo-5913231">special graphics</a> on the rocker panels. Special Edition cars also come standard with foglights, and there are orange accents found throughout the interior. All in, this flashier <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/">Subaru</a> will set you back $34,795 plus $700 for destination, or $500 more than the standard version.<br />
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No, $35,000 isn't chump change, and many will argue that there are far better vehicles to be had at that exact same price point. And while my aging brain is beginning to think more toward that side of the rational thought spectrum, there's still a lot about this car that makes my more youthful self endlessly happy.<br />
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<strong>Driving Notes</strong>

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	<li>God bless the sweet, sweet turbo thrust of the boxer four. No power upgrades have been given to the Special Edition STI, the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-subaru-wrx-sti-special-edition-quick-spin/#photo-5913241">2.5-liter flat-four</a> producing the same 305 horsepower and 290 pound-feet of torque it always did. And while there's noticeable turbo lag down low in the rev range, once you get close to the 4,000-rpm full-torque point, this thing just <em>pulls</em>.</li>
	<li>Thing is, despite it having 40 more horsepower and 46 more torques than the standard Impreza WRX, the STI doesn't feel noticeably quicker, and some independent testing has actually suggested the less-powerful standard Rex will hit 60 miles per hour sooner. The WRX uses a five-speed manual transmission with taller gearing than the STI's six-speed unit, so you can hold onto each gear for much longer. You could drive a WRX in second and third all day long, but in the STI, there's more cog swapping to be done.</li>
	<li>Working the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-subaru-wrx-sti-special-edition-quick-spin/#photo-5913248">manual shifter</a> in the STI continues to be a joy, however, with short, notchy actions between the gears, and good throttle and clutch pedal feel that allow for solid gear engagement each and every time.</li>
	<li>Where the STI shows its improvements over its less-powerful sibling is in the corners, when its stiffer suspension and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-subaru-wrx-sti-special-edition-quick-spin/#photo-5913249">driver-controllable center differential settings</a> all work together to give you exactly the sort of driving dynamics you're looking for. During everyday scenarios, the suspension is decidedly harsh, but I'd much prefer to spend five hours behind the wheel of this Subie than a similar <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/mitsubishi/lancer+evolution/">Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution</a>.</li>
	<li>A lot of that last comparison with the Evo has to do with the Subaru's better interior refinement, but even then, that isn't saying much. Driving this STI reminded me just how cheap the cabin of the previous-generation <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/impreza/">Impreza</a> really was, with <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-subaru-wrx-sti-special-edition-quick-spin/#photo-5913243">hard plastics found throughout</a>, very little in the way of emotive styling and a generally drab appearance, even with these bright orange accents. There's a ton of wind noise that makes its way into the cabin, and so many parts of the interior just feel cheap - too cheap for a car with a price tag so high.</li>
	<li>As for creature comforts, well, there aren't really any. The Special Edition cars don't come with Subaru's frankly horrible old-style navigation interface, using the<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-subaru-wrx-sti-special-edition-quick-spin/#photo-5913250"> normal radio display instead</a>, and while there's Bluetooth functionality to be had, it's hardly intuitive.</li>
	<li>There are good points, though. I love the sport seats fitted in the WRX and STI - they're comfortable and supportive, and generally speaking, there's a good deal of passenger volume inside this compact sedan. <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-subaru-wrx-sti-special-edition-quick-spin/#photo-5913251">Rear passengers</a> weren't exactly impressed with the fit and finish of the cabin, either, but at least nobody complained about headroom or legroom.</li>
	<li>The STI's biggest downfall continues to be its price - it simply just isn't refined enough to warrant a $35k MSRP anymore, even with the excellent Symmetrical all-wheel drive fitted to each and every Subaru (except the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/brz/">BRZ</a>, of course). That's especially true when you consider that the normal WRX is actually a much better overall value at a lower price point. Still, this sort of coin will buy you a fully loaded <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/ford/focus+st/">Ford Focus ST</a> with change to spare, and despite the Blue Oval bruiser only having front-wheel drive, I'd take its more livable interior and more refined driving dynamics each and every day over the added benefit of AWD.</li>
	<li>Mad little turbo cars like this will always put a smile on my face - my love for the hot hatchback has been well-versed here on the pages of <em>Autoblog</em>. But cars like this Subaru increasingly need to validate their price tag beyond just their performance capabilities, and entertaining as it is, the STI simply doesn't.</li>
</ul><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/06/05/2013-subaru-wrx-sti-special-edition-quick-spin-review/">2013 Subaru WRX STI Special Edition</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:58:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/06/05/2013-subaru-wrx-sti-special-edition-quick-spin-review/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20585513/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/06/05/2013-subaru-wrx-sti-special-edition-quick-spin-review/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2013 subaru wrx sti special edition</category><category>featured</category><category>quick spin</category><category>quickspin</category><category>subaru</category><category>subaru impreza</category><category>subaru wrx</category><category>subaru wrx sti</category><category>subaru wrx sti special edition</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven J. Ewing]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:58:00 EST</pubDate>
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</item><item><title><![CDATA[Subaru WRX STI prototype spied in motion]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/18/subaru-wrx-sti-prototype-spied-in-motion/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/18/subaru-wrx-sti-prototype-spied-in-motion/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/18/subaru-wrx-sti-prototype-spied-in-motion/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/spyphotos/" rel="tag">Spy Photos</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/" rel="tag">Sedan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/videos/" rel="tag">Videos</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/" rel="tag">Subaru</a></p><a href="/2013/04/18/subaru-wrx-sti-prototype-spied-in-motion/#continued"><img alt="Subaru WRX STI prototype spy video screen grab" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2013/04/subaru-wrx-sti-spy-video-3.jpg" style="margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px; width: 628px; height: 399px; " /></a><br />
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Earlier this week, we got all hot and bothered over a set of spy photos showing the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/16/next-gen-subaru-wrx-sti-spotted-at-the-nurburgring/">next-generation Subaru WRX STI</a> testing at the N&uuml;rburgring. And while pretty still shots of a camouflaged car are always nice to look at, stirring up lots of speculation, having video is even better. Good thing, then, that our trusty spies were on hand to get some rolling footage of that <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/wrx+sti/">STI</a> as it lapped the infamous German track.<br />
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Now, as a good majority of the comments on our previous post will point out, it looks like <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/">Subaru</a> has dumbed down the design of that <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/28/subaru-wrx-concept-new-york-2013/">decidedly hot WRX Concept</a> from <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/new-york-auto-show/">New York</a> for the road-going car. Of course, we need to wait until all that swirly paper is pulled off the body, but from what we can see here, it looks like this new 'Rex will be more akin to the current <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/impreza/">Impreza</a> than we were <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/15/subaru-to-split-wrx-from-rest-of-impreza-line-make-it-smaller/">originally led to believe</a>.<br />
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So while we wait and hope that what's under the camouflage will be something sexy, have a look at the <a href="/2013/04/18/subaru-wrx-sti-prototype-spied-in-motion/#continued">video below</a> to watch the WRX STI prototype get worked out on the 'Ring.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/18/subaru-wrx-sti-prototype-spied-in-motion/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Subaru WRX STI prototype spied in motion</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/18/subaru-wrx-sti-prototype-spied-in-motion/">Subaru WRX STI prototype spied in motion</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:58:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/18/subaru-wrx-sti-prototype-spied-in-motion/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20545098/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/18/subaru-wrx-sti-prototype-spied-in-motion/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>spy shots</category><category>spy video</category><category>subaru</category><category>subaru wrx</category><category>subaru wrx sti</category><category>video</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven J. Ewing]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:58:00 EST</pubDate>
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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/">Subaru</a> has been busy testing the next-generation <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/wrx+sti/">WRX STI</a>. Well, it <em>may</em> be the STI. The big wing out back lends some credence to that theory, but it could be that the basic WRX is getting new action in the back section. Time will tell.<br />
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In either case, spy photographers nabbed a few shots of the heavily camouflaged sedan running around the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/nurburgring/">N&uuml;rburgring</a>. Unfortunately, it looks as if Subaru has taken some of the sexy out of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/28/subaru-wrx-concept-new-york-2013/">WRX Concept</a> we saw at the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/new-york-auto-show/">New York Auto Show</a>, leaving this car looking more derivative of the current model than a revolution in design. The bold power bulge has disappeared from the vehicle's hood and the lower fascia looks far more demure than the the wild concept. Likewise, the muscular rear fenders have been toned down substantially.<br />
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The result is a car that looks more like a mildly warmed over version of the current model than a production version of the WRX Concept. Still, engineers and designers may have a long way to go before the finished product hits the market, so we'll reserve final judgement for now. After all, the early <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/brz/">BRZ</a> mules were nothing short of a travesty to look at, and we know how that turned out. Hope springs eternal.<br />
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<em><strong>UPDATE:</strong> Our spy photographers just sent over a second set of photos showing this Subaru prototype running 'round the 'Ring. Have a look in our updated gallery, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2015-subaru-wrx-spy-shots/#photo-5816331">here</a>.</em><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/16/next-gen-subaru-wrx-sti-spotted-at-the-nurburgring/">Next-gen Subaru WRX STI spotted at the Nürburgring [UPDATE]</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:28:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/16/next-gen-subaru-wrx-sti-spotted-at-the-nurburgring/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20542375/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/16/next-gen-subaru-wrx-sti-spotted-at-the-nurburgring/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>spy photos</category><category>spy shots</category><category>subaru</category><category>subaru wrx</category><category>subaru wrx sti</category><category>subaru wrx sti spy shots</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Zach Bowman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:28:00 EST</pubDate>
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Episode #328 of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/podcasts/"><em>Autoblog</em> Podcast</a> is here, and this week, Dan Roth, Zach Bowman and Steven Ewing talk about the Autoblog Long-Term Garage, Fisker's troubles, Mini possibly shrinking its future product line, the reveal of the Detroit Electric SP:01, and the reveal of the BMW X4. For those of you who hung with us live on our <a href="http://www.ustream.tv/channel/autoblog-podcast">UStream channel</a>, thanks for taking the time. Our Q&amp;A module went AWOL for the podcast, so we threw in some juicy tidbits about Dan buying a car and teased Zach's progress on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/search/?q=Project%20Ugly%20Horse">Project Ugly Horse</a>. Thanks for listening!<br />
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<b><strong>Autoblog Podcast #328:</strong></b><br />
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<strong>Topics:</strong><br />
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		<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/long-term-garage/">Long-Term Garage update</a></li>
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		<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/07/fisker-mass-layoffs-triggers-federal-lawsuit/">Fisker's troubles</a></li>
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		<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/05/mini-may-have-overexpanded-some-models-may-not-be-replaced/">Mini may pare down its model line</a></li>
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		<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/03/detroit-electric-sp-01-picks-up-where-the-tesla-roadster-left-of/">Detroit Electric SP:01 revealed</a></li>
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		<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/04/bmw-x4-concept-images-leak-ahead-of-shanghai-debut/">BMW X4 revealed ahead of Shanghai</a></li>
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<i><big><strong>In the Autoblog Garage</strong></big></i>:<br />
<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/kia/optima/">2013 Kia Optima SXL </a><br />
<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/acura/ilx/">2013 Acura ILX Hybrid</a><br />
<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/wrx/">2013 Subaru WRX</a><br />
<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/mazda/mazda6/">2014 Mazda6</a><br />
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<b><strong>Hosts: </strong></b><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/dan-roth/">Dan Roth</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/zach-bowman/">Zach Bowman</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/steven-j-ewing/">Steven Ewing</a><br />
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The <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/28/subaru-wrx-concept-new-york-2013/">Subaru WRX Concept</a> was the only concept car to be mentioned among our <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/29/editors-choice-top-five-2013-new-york-auto-show-debuts/">Editors' Choice favorites</a> for <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/new-york-auto-show/">New York Auto Show</a> debuts this year - snagging the No. 3 spot nonetheless - due to what it could mean to the future of <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/">Subaru</a> if it indeed becomes a reality. Now that we've caught our breath from walking countless miles through the Javits Center, Subaru has released a brief video of design boss Osamu Namba describing some of the exterior styling elements of the sporty concept sedan.<br />
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While this video is just your basic walkaround that gives no mention of the concept's inspiration or what we can expect from the next-generation <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/wrx/">WRX</a>, it is still fun to watch Namba explain many of the car's design elements including the more aggressive face, the quadruple exhaust outlets and the signature flared wheel arches and side outlet fender vents. If you liked the WRX Concept as much as we did, <a href="/2013/04/08/wrx-concept-gets-walkaround-with-subaru-design-boss-osamu-namba/#continued">scroll down</a> to watch this short video.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/08/wrx-concept-gets-walkaround-with-subaru-design-boss-osamu-namba/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>WRX Concept gets walkaround with Subaru design boss Osamu Namba</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/08/wrx-concept-gets-walkaround-with-subaru-design-boss-osamu-namba/">WRX Concept gets walkaround with Subaru design boss Osamu Namba</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:14:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/08/wrx-concept-gets-walkaround-with-subaru-design-boss-osamu-namba/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20532807/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/08/wrx-concept-gets-walkaround-with-subaru-design-boss-osamu-namba/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2013 new york auto show</category><category>2013 subaru wrx concept</category><category>new york</category><category>new york auto show</category><category>osamu namba</category><category>subaru</category><category>subaru wrx</category><category>video</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeffrey N. Ross]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:14:00 EST</pubDate>
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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/">Subaru</a> has dropped the curtain on its truly attractive WRX Concept and, as <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/26/subaru-wrx-concept-new-york-leaked-images/">previewed a few days ago</a>, we're fast fans of the wide, low, muscular sedan. The concept car looks great, but there was a distinct lack of information being offered about the next-generation <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/wrx/">WRX</a> that is sure to follow this concept - we're looking at a design statement only at this point.<br />
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Still, Subaru's press release does offer some more detail about both the concept and the car to come. You'll be hard pressed not to notice that the car's roof has been constructed entirely of carbon fiber, a move that designers have used to lower the center of gravity and reduce weight. Get past the gaping hood scoop and you'll also notice that that the concept car has a rather prominent power bulge sticking out of its hood, better to accommodate a "<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/03/next-subaru-wrx-to-use-electric-turbocharger/">new turbocharged engine and intercooler</a>."<br />
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In front, the massive hexagonal grill provides a strong full forward view, and the lower fascia incorporates sculpted air intakes that are said to help the engine breathe as well as providing downforce. In back, the standard-issue wing has been replaced with a subtly curved trunklid spoiler. Quad tailpipes also hint at the big power we hope will be packed into the car, when it takes production form. (No word at all on when we might expect a production-ready car.)<br />
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Clearly, the WRX Concept is styled anticipation of an all-wheel-drive vehicle, with four blistered wheel arches making that layout obvious. Huge 20-inch BBS wheels (not gold, but we like them) are wearing 245-section Dunlop tires, and look ready to grip and rip. Follow on for the full Subaru <a href="/2013/03/28/subaru-wrx-concept-new-york-2013/#continued">press release</a>, once you've finished feasting your eyes on our image galleries.<br />
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<em><strong>UPDATE:</strong> Official video added - watch it by <a href="/2013/03/28/subaru-wrx-concept-new-york-2013/#continued">scrolling below</a>.</em><p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/28/subaru-wrx-concept-new-york-2013/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Subaru WRX Concept hints at big performance, offers few facts [w/video]</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/28/subaru-wrx-concept-new-york-2013/">Subaru WRX Concept hints at big performance, offers few facts [w/video]</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:53:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/28/subaru-wrx-concept-new-york-2013/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20522033/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/28/subaru-wrx-concept-new-york-2013/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2013 new york auto show</category><category>new subaru wrx</category><category>new york</category><category>new york auto show</category><category>newsubaruwrx</category><category>subaru</category><category>subaru wrx</category><category>subaru wrx concept</category><category>subaru wrx sti</category><category>wrx concept</category><category>wrxconcept</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Seyth Miersma]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:53:00 EST</pubDate>
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When Subaru <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/20/subaru-confirms-performance-concept-xv-crosstrek-hybrid-for-new/">dropped a hint</a> about bringing an "all-new performance concept car" to the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/new-york-auto-show/">New York Auto Show</a> this year, we immediately started hoping and praying that a conceptual iteration of the next <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/wrx/">WRX</a> was in the offing. Looks like that might have paid off. While no official word has yet been written or uttered from <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/">Subaru</a>, a French website called <em>Blog Automobile</em> has released a gallery of images that would seem to spill the beans about the WRX Concept.<br />
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If the leaked images are correct - and they look awfully complete and well done if they're not - WRX styling is taking a turn for the handsome. The sleek sedan in these images has all of the cues that we've come to expect from our rally-ready Imprezas: a dominating hood scoop and very wide stance with beefy wheels, and seems to miss only the rear wing to fit the perfect WRX stereotype. (And, yes, it should have gold wheels.)<br />
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There's no press release to be found, but the source is citing specifications as if it knows what it's talking about. We're told that 275 to 300 horsepower are the likely output of the turbocharged boxer four-cylinder engine, and that brakes with ventilated discs and six-piston calipers are there to haul the all-wheel-drive Scooby down from speed. If our <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/03/next-subaru-wrx-to-use-electric-turbocharger/">earlier reporting is correct</a>, we might expect to find an electric turbo under that imposing hood, too.<br />
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Stay tuned as we scan the web for confirmation about this WRX Concept. We expect that Subaru will have something to say about it, one way or the other, even before its press conference in New York.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/26/subaru-wrx-concept-new-york-leaked-images/">Are you the Subaru WRX Concept for New York?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:30:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/26/subaru-wrx-concept-new-york-leaked-images/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20518960/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/26/subaru-wrx-concept-new-york-leaked-images/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2013 new york auto show</category><category>new york</category><category>new york auto show</category><category>subaru</category><category>subaru wrx</category><category>subaru wrx concept</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Seyth Miersma]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/">Subaru</a> has released pricing for its 2013 Subaru <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/wrx/">WRX</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/wrx+sti/">WRX STI</a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/30/subaru-wrx-and-wrx-sti-special-editions-hit-sema-just-in-time-fo/">Special Edition models</a> introduced at <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/sema/">SEMA</a>. Each limited-edition model arrives with screaming Tangerine Orange paint matched with Jet Black wheels, black exterior mirrors and black front fender badges. Inside the cabin, occupants will find matching black cloth upholstery contrasted with orange stitching on the seats, doors, shift boot and piping on the floor mats. The powertrain, brakes and suspension remain untouched.<br />
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The Subaru WRX Special Edition Sedan wears an MSRP of $28,795 and the Subaru WRX STI Special Edition Sedan carries an MSRP of $34,795 plus $770 destination fee for either. Both MSRPs represent a $500 premium over their equivalent standard trims. Check out our recent <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/2013-subaru-wrx-special-edition/">WRX Quick Spin</a> for driving impressions and be sure to read the full press release <a href="/2013/02/06/subaru-prices-wrx-special-edition-models-from-28-795/#continued">below</a>.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/02/06/subaru-prices-wrx-special-edition-models-from-28-795/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Subaru prices WRX Special Edition models from $28,795*</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/02/06/subaru-prices-wrx-special-edition-models-from-28-795/">Subaru prices WRX Special Edition models from $28,795*</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:29:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/02/06/subaru-prices-wrx-special-edition-models-from-28-795/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20449577/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/02/06/subaru-prices-wrx-special-edition-models-from-28-795/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>subaru pricing</category><category>subaru wrx</category><category>subaru wrx sti</category><category>wrx pricing</category><category>wrx special edition</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Harley]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:29:00 EST</pubDate>
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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru">Subaru</a> has pulled back the curtain on a pair of <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/wrx">2013 WRX</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/wrx sti">WRX STI</a> Special Edition models ahead of their debut at the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/sema">2012 SEMA Show</a>, which kicks off today in Las Vegas. Each car bows with a unique orange and black color scheme that carries over into the cabin. With black wheels, badges and side mirrors, it should easy to pick these machines out of a crowd. Indoors, designers have graced both sedans with a black headliner and the seats feature orange contrast stitching.<br />
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Mechanically, the Special Edition models remain unchanged from their more ordinary counterparts, which means buyers will enjoy 265 horsepower from the WRX and 305 ponies from the more muscular WRX STI. Even so, the flashy paint and trim might be enough to drag buyers to the showroom - if you count yourself among that crowd, best get to getting. Subaru is only planning to produce 200 examples of the WRX and another 200 of the WRX STI. Check out the official press blast below for more information, and stay tuned for our live shots from the SEMA show floor.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/30/subaru-wrx-and-wrx-sti-special-editions-hit-sema-just-in-time-fo/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Subaru WRX and WRX STI Special Editions hit SEMA just in time for Halloween</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/30/subaru-wrx-and-wrx-sti-special-editions-hit-sema-just-in-time-fo/">Subaru WRX and WRX STI Special Editions hit SEMA just in time for Halloween</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:20:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/30/subaru-wrx-and-wrx-sti-special-editions-hit-sema-just-in-time-fo/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20365307/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/30/subaru-wrx-and-wrx-sti-special-editions-hit-sema-just-in-time-fo/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2013 subaru wrx special edition</category><category>2013 subaru wrx sti special edition</category><category>sema</category><category>sema 2012</category><category>special edition</category><category>subaru</category><category>subaru wrx</category><category>subaru wrx sti</category><category>wrx</category><category>wrx sti</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Zach Bowman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:20:00 EST</pubDate>
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</item><item><title><![CDATA[Next Subaru WRX previewed by Advanced Tourer concept]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/18/next-subaru-wrx-previewed-by-advanced-tourer-concept/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/18/next-subaru-wrx-previewed-by-advanced-tourer-concept/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/18/next-subaru-wrx-previewed-by-advanced-tourer-concept/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/" rel="tag">Sedan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/tokyo-motor-show/" rel="tag">Tokyo Motor Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hatchbacks/" rel="tag">Hatchback</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/" rel="tag">Subaru</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/subaru-advanced-tourer-concept-tokyo-2011-photos/#photo-4643962"><img alt="Subaru Advanced Tourer Concept - live from 2011 Toyko Motor Show" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/05/subaruadvwrx.jpg" style="margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px; width: 628px; height: 419px; " /></a><br />
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There was nary a peep of discontent about the looks of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/30/subaru-advanced-tourer-concept-is-an-awesome-angry-wagon/">Subaru Advanced Tourer concept</a> revealed at the 2011 <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/tokyo-motor-show/">Tokyo Motor Show</a>. But when everyone was clamoring for Scooby to transfer the Advanced Tourer's looks to a production vehicle, never once did people ask for that transfer to be foisted on the WRX. A report in <em>Motor Trend</em>, though, says that's what's happening: the concept "was actually an early look at the next-generation <a href="http://autoblog.com/subaru/wrx">Subaru WRX</a>."<br />
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<em>MT</em>'s sources said the front end Advanced Tourer's front end will go onto the WRX, with other aspects of the concept made more aggressive to suit the personality of Subaru's rally-ready racer. And if the concept also presages the next WRX's dimensions, then you can expect the next-generation sedan and hatchback to be larger (though in truth we don't anticipate a big gain in footprint).<br />
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Notice the name "<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/impreza">Impreza</a>" hasn't appeared anywhere in our discussion yet. Subaru is reportedly dropping the name in an attempt to get more 'Likes' for the WRX by making it more approachable, so the next model will relinquish its association with the Impreza line and be more performanced focused even as it is receives a better interior and is morphed into a "more-mature sporty grand tourer." Engine choices are still being debated for the car due in 2015; the rumored options include 1.6-liter and 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinders and a hybrid version of the 1.6-liter.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/18/next-subaru-wrx-previewed-by-advanced-tourer-concept/">Next Subaru WRX previewed by Advanced Tourer concept</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Fri, 18 May 2012 16:45:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/18/next-subaru-wrx-previewed-by-advanced-tourer-concept/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20240705/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/18/next-subaru-wrx-previewed-by-advanced-tourer-concept/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2015 subaru wrx</category><category>advanced tourer concept</category><category>impreza</category><category>impreza wrx</category><category>subaru</category><category>subaru advanced tour</category><category>subaru wrx</category><category>tokyo 2011</category><category>tokyo motor show</category><category>wrx</category><category>wrx sti</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathon Ramsey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 16:45:00 EST</pubDate>
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</item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver launches car, crashes through roof of business]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/19/driver-launches-car-crashes-through-roof-of-business/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/19/driver-launches-car-crashes-through-roof-of-business/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/19/driver-launches-car-crashes-through-roof-of-business/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/" rel="tag">Sedan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/etc/" rel="tag">Etc.</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/videos/" rel="tag">Videos</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/" rel="tag">Subaru</a></p><a href="/2011/12/19/driver-launches-car-crashes-through-roof-of-business/#continued"><img alt="Car crashes through roof" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/12/car-crash-through-roof-628.jpg" style="margin: 4px 0px; width: 628px; height: 361px; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid;" /></a><br />
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Police in Santa Fe, Texas are currently searching for a man who catapulted his <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/wrx">Subaru WRX</a> through the roof of a local business. Police say 20-year-old Roy Morales was traveling around 90 miles per hour at two in the morning when he blew through a dead-end street and crossed a set of raised train tracks.<br />
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The tracks sent the vehicle airborne over a distance of 100 feet before the car came crashing through the roof of a local septic business. Realizing he had both literally and figuratively found himself in a world of crap, Morales fled the scene and later called the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/police">police</a> to report his vehicle stolen.<br />
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At that point, police were able to coax a confession from Morales, who now faces potential charges ranging from reckless driving to false reporting of a crime. Morales has yet to actually turn himself in.<br />
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Michael Robinson, the owner of Gulf Coast Aerobic Services, says Morales' stunt inflicted around $25,000 worth of damage, but that he's grateful no one was hurt in the incident. That includes the would-be stunt driver. <a href="/2011/12/19/driver-launches-car-crashes-through-roof-of-business/#continued">Hit the jump</a> to watch a local news report.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/19/driver-launches-car-crashes-through-roof-of-business/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Driver launches car, crashes through roof of business</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/19/driver-launches-car-crashes-through-roof-of-business/">Driver launches car, crashes through roof of business</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:55:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/19/driver-launches-car-crashes-through-roof-of-business/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20130821/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/19/driver-launches-car-crashes-through-roof-of-business/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>airborne crash</category><category>crash through roof</category><category>roof</category><category>subaru</category><category>subaru wrx</category><category>video</category><category>wrx</category><category>wrx crash</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Zach Bowman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:55:00 EST</pubDate>
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What's more fun than running through a five-kilometer obstacle course in the woods? Running through a five-kilometer obstacle course in the woods... while being chased by zombies!<br />
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The event is called <a href="http://runforyourlives.com/">Run For Your Lives</a>, and while it doesn't actually involve, you know, "real" zombies (which fortunately only exist in movies - we think), it does the next best thing. Participants pick a path through the woods, littered with man-made obstacles, with a flag belt tied 'round their waists. They've got to run the distance, overcome the obstacles and avoid loosing their "health flags" to the legions of make-believe zombies chasing after them.<br />
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The first such event is scheduled for October 22 in Baltimore, with more locations to follow. So what does this have to do with cars, you ask? Well, it's got zombies, so what more excuse do we need? It also happens to be sponsored by <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/">Subaru</a>, which is building an advertising campaign around it, billing its go-anywhere-and-fast <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/wrx/">Impreza WRX</a> as "The official escape vehicle of the Zombie Apocalypse".<br />
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Cute, but when push comes to shove, there probably aren't many vehicles we'd take over a WRX if we were, you know, actually being chased by the brain-hungry undead. What would you pick? Share your opinion in the Comments section below and <a href="/2011/07/27/subaru-wrx-official-escape-vehicle-of-the-zombie-apocalypse/#continued">follow </a><a href="/2011/07/27/subaru-wrx-the-official-escape-vehicle-of-the-zombie-apocalyps/#continued">the jump</a> to watch the video.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/27/subaru-wrx-official-escape-vehicle-of-the-zombie-apocalypse/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Subaru WRX... official escape vehicle of the zombie apocalypse?</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/27/subaru-wrx-official-escape-vehicle-of-the-zombie-apocalypse/">Subaru WRX... official escape vehicle of the zombie apocalypse?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:31:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/27/subaru-wrx-official-escape-vehicle-of-the-zombie-apocalypse/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20001961/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/27/subaru-wrx-official-escape-vehicle-of-the-zombie-apocalypse/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>impreza</category><category>impreza wrx</category><category>run for your lives</category><category>subaru</category><category>subaru impreza wrx</category><category>subaru wrx</category><category>wrx</category><category>zombie</category><category>zombie apocalypse</category><category>zombies</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Noah Joseph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:31:00 EST</pubDate>
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We record Episode #239 of the Autoblog Podcast tonight, and we're bringing back a live cast now that we've had some practice. Check out our discussion topics below and chime in to help determine what else we'll talk about this evening. You can subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/autoblog/id73331469">in iTunes</a> if you haven't already done so, and if you want to take it all in live, tune in to our <a href="http://www.ustream.tv/channel/autoblog-podcast">UStream</a> (audio only) channel at 10PM Eastern tonight.<br />
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		<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/16/is-dodge-mulling-a-magnum-successor/">Possible Dodge Magnum successor</a></li>
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First and foremost, the name "Impreza WRX" as we know it may soon be defunct. Since Subaru is planning for the new 'Rex to be a greater departure from the Impreza-based cars that came before it, the car's nomenclature may simply change to solely "WRX" and "WRX STI." Fine, since that's what 90 percent of people call it, anyway.<br />
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In speaking to <em>Motor Trend</em>, a Subaru spokesperson said that, "Apart from a few nuts and bolts, every part on the WRX will be unique. Even the engine and body." From there, the source stated that while the WRX will use a version of the Impreza's platform, it will be "radically modified and significantly shortened." How short? A little bigger than a <a href="http://autoblog.com/tag/yaris">Toyota Yaris</a>, <em>Motor Trend</em> reports. Yikes!<br />
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What's more, it looks like the WRX's turbocharged Boxer engine may lose some displacement, with the new car using a 1.6-liter unit capable of producing somewhere around 270 horsepower. A twin-charged (turbocharged and supercharged) version is also said to be under development.<br />
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Look for the next-generation WRX to land in 2014.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/15/subaru-to-split-wrx-from-rest-of-impreza-line-make-it-smaller/">Subaru to split WRX from rest of Impreza line, make it smaller</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:01:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/15/subaru-to-split-wrx-from-rest-of-impreza-line-make-it-smaller/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19992188/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/15/subaru-to-split-wrx-from-rest-of-impreza-line-make-it-smaller/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2014 subaru wrx</category><category>impreza</category><category>sti</category><category>subaru</category><category>subaru wrx</category><category>wrx</category><category>wrx sti</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven J. Ewing]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:01:00 EST</pubDate>
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Our brothers from the Great White North happened across a video featuring a few extremely evil hay bales. How evil? Really evil. Like so evil that you would say it was E-VEEL, like they are the FRU-ETS of the DEV-EEL.<br />
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So evil, in fact, that these compressed bunches of overgrown grass decided to reach out and grab a passing <a href="http://autoblog.com/make/subaru">Subaru</a> at Toronto Motorsports Park during a Canadian Sport Compact Series time trial event. See what we mean? E-VEEL.<br />
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Apparently, this particular JDM <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/wrx">Subaru WRX</a> had been "borrowed" from its owner, who was on vacation. And since you can actually  hardly fault the hay bales themselves, we're guessing this driver, who was not seriously injured in the accident, is gonna have some serious 'splaining to do when the Subie's owner gets back home.<br />
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Check out the video in all its gruesome glory <a href="/2011/06/07/evil-hay-bales-reach-out-and-flip-subaru-in-front-of-cameraman/#continued">after the break</a>, but beware of some potentially NSFW language.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/07/evil-hay-bales-reach-out-and-flip-subaru-in-front-of-cameraman/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Evil hay bales reach out and flip Subaru in front of cameraman</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/07/evil-hay-bales-reach-out-and-flip-subaru-in-front-of-cameraman/">Evil hay bales reach out and flip Subaru in front of cameraman</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:31:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/07/evil-hay-bales-reach-out-and-flip-subaru-in-front-of-cameraman/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19960672/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/07/evil-hay-bales-reach-out-and-flip-subaru-in-front-of-cameraman/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>canadian sport compact series</category><category>car flip</category><category>jdm</category><category>racing accident</category><category>subaru</category><category>subaru wrx</category><category>toronto motorsports park</category><category>track accident</category><category>video</category><category>wrx</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Korzeniewski]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:31:00 EST</pubDate>
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</item><item><title><![CDATA[Factory Five/<i>Grassroots Motorsports</i> WRX roadster design contest underway]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/04/factory-five-grassroots-motorsports-wrx-roadster-design-c/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/04/factory-five-grassroots-motorsports-wrx-roadster-design-c/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/04/factory-five-grassroots-motorsports-wrx-roadster-design-c/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/convertibles/" rel="tag">Convertible</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/economy/" rel="tag">Budget</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/" rel="tag">Subaru</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/design-style/" rel="tag">Design/Style</a></p><a href="http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/design/"><img alt="Factory Five logo" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/factory-five-logo.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; margin: 4px 0px; float: right;" /></a>Official rules and deadlines for the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/18/you-can-design-factory-fives-new-mid-engine-wrx-powered-kit-ca/"><em>Grassroots Motorsports</em>/Factory Five design contest</a> are in. The contest asks entrants to design the body of Factory Five's upcoming <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/wrx">Subaru WRX</a>-powered roadster.<br />
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The chassis for the car is almost through the development stage, so Factory Five is asking would-be designers to focus solely on the look and shape of the car, keeping within the specified 95-inch wheelbase dimensions.<br />
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Entries have to be submitted as either a JPG or PDF file to the company by June 1, 2011. The company will accept hand-drawn design ideas, but they have to be scanned and converted to one of the specified document formats. No old-fashioned pencil and paper designs will be accepted through snail mail.<br />
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To submit your designs, send them as attachments in an email to contest@grassrootsmotorsports.com. The overall winner of the competition will receive a $5,000 cash prize and the satisfaction of having their design rendered in fiberglass as the new Factory Five roadster.<br />
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The planned car itself is a mid-engined, WRX-powered roadster that Factory Five says can be ordered and completed for less than $15,000. <em>Thank you to everyone for the tips!</em><br />
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[Source: <a href="http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/design/">Grassroots Motorsports</a>]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/04/factory-five-grassroots-motorsports-wrx-roadster-design-c/">Factory Five/<i>Grassroots Motorsports</i> WRX roadster design contest underway</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Fri, 04 Mar 2011 08:59:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/design/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/04/factory-five-grassroots-motorsports-wrx-roadster-design-c/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19867496/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/04/factory-five-grassroots-motorsports-wrx-roadster-design-c/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>facory five</category><category>factory</category><category>five</category><category>subaru</category><category>subaru wrx</category><category>wrx</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Aaron Richardson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 08:59:00 EST</pubDate>
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Factory Five is teaming up with <em>Grassroots Motorsports Magazine</em> to run a public design contest. The goal for the this as-yet unamed sports car will be to feature the WRX running car and weigh in at just 1,800 pounds. It will have a removable top, 95-inch wheelbase and the Subie engine will power the rear wheels.<br />
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Stay tuned for more details on this crowdsourced design contest as they emerge. Submissions will be accepted beginning March 1, so the official contest rules should be along shortly. <em>Thanks to everyone for the tips!</em><br />
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[Source: <a href="http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/update/5ffrsurprises/announcement.html" target="_blank">Factory Five</a>]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/18/you-can-design-factory-fives-new-mid-engine-wrx-powered-kit-ca/">You can design Factory Five's new mid-engine, WRX-powered kit car</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:29:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/update/5ffrsurprises/announcement.html>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/18/you-can-design-factory-fives-new-mid-engine-wrx-powered-kit-ca/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19848726/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/18/you-can-design-factory-fives-new-mid-engine-wrx-powered-kit-ca/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>Factory five</category><category>Factory five design contest</category><category>Factory five racing</category><category>Factory five wrx</category><category>Grassroots motorsports</category><category>Grassroots motorsports magazine</category><category>Subaru</category><category>Subaru wrx</category><category>Wrx</category><category>Wrx donor car</category><category>wrx sti</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Glucker]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:29:00 EST</pubDate>
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</item><item><title><![CDATA[Subaru bringing handful of WRXs to SEMA]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/01/subaru-bringing-handful-of-wrxs-to-sema/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/01/subaru-bringing-handful-of-wrxs-to-sema/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/01/subaru-bringing-handful-of-wrxs-to-sema/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/aftermarket/" rel="tag">Aftermarket</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sema/" rel="tag">SEMA Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/" rel="tag">Sedan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/" rel="tag">Subaru</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/tommi-makinens-subaru-wrx-sti/"><img vspace="4" hspace="0" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/11/prn24-subaru-tommi-makinen-1yhigh.jpg" alt="Subaru WRX STI" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><small>Record-setting Subaru WRX STI - Click above to enlarge</small></strong></em></div>
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At this year's <a href="http://autoblog.com/sema">SEMA</a> show, <a href="http://autoblog.com/make/subaru">Subaru</a> will be showing off its latest crop of Genuine and Performance Tuning parts, as well as the newly refreshed 2011 <a href="http://autoblog.com/subaru/wrx">Impreza WRX</a> and <a href="http://autoblog.com/subaru/wrx+sti">WRX STI</a>. Six show cars will be on display, including Tommi Makinen's record-breaking WRX STI that <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/09/video-2011-wrx-sti-sedan-runs-ring-in-7-55-quickest-ever-for/">lapped the N&uuml;rburgring in just 7:55:00</a> (pictured).<br />
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In addition to Makinen's STI, Travis Pastrana's New Year's Eve jump car will be showcased, as well as some Imprezas tuned by the folks at Get More Gs, Kicker Audio and K&amp;N Performance. Subaru's national accessory manager, Charlie Fishman, says that the automaker "is having a record year for Subaru Genuine Parts and SPT accessory sales," thanks in part to the introduction of the new WRX and WRX STI. For the full details, follow the jump for Subaru's press blast.<br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-subaru-wrx-first-drive">2011 Subaru WRX: First Drive</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-subaru-wrx-first-drive/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/widebodywrx---01_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-subaru-wrx-first-drive/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/widebodywrx---02_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-subaru-wrx-first-drive/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/widebodywrx---03_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-subaru-wrx-first-drive/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/widebodywrx---04_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-subaru-wrx-first-drive/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/widebodywrx---05_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-first-drive">2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI: First Drive</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-first-drive/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/01wrxstifd2011_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-first-drive/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/02wrxstifd2011_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-first-drive/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/03wrxstifd2011_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-first-drive/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/04wrxstifd2011_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-first-drive/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/05wrxstifd2011_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
<em><strong><small>Photos copyright (C)2010 Zach Bowman / AOL</small></strong></em><br />
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[Source: Subaru]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/01/subaru-bringing-handful-of-wrxs-to-sema/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Subaru bringing handful of WRXs to SEMA</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/01/subaru-bringing-handful-of-wrxs-to-sema/">Subaru bringing handful of WRXs to SEMA</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:29:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/01/subaru-bringing-handful-of-wrxs-to-sema/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19697361/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/01/subaru-bringing-handful-of-wrxs-to-sema/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2010 sema</category><category>sema</category><category>subaru</category><category>subaru wrx</category><category>subaru wrx sti</category><category>wrx</category><category>wrx sti</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven J. Ewing]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:29:00 EST</pubDate>
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<div><em>A little over a month ago, I got a call from Jonny. Something was up. He was excited and anxious, and before the words "MacKenzie offered me a job, and I've accepted" came out of his mouth, I knew he was off to greener pastures.<br />
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I'm proud of a lot of things at Autoblog, but getting Dr. Lieberman on board is near the top of that list. And now he's gone, taking the Senior Editor position at Motor Trend after the buff book's editor-in-chief called and said, "We need to talk." Plenty of people have moved on from Autoblog over the years, but given Jonny's penchant for prose and never-say-die attitude, we asked him to pen a farewell letter before heading off to do some ludicrous comparison test for MT. You'll be missed, sir, so the floor is yours... one last time. <br />
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</em>Damon Lavrinc - Senior Editor</div>
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Working at Autoblog has been one of the best experiences of my car-writing career. As you may or may not know, if there's a website about cars, odds are it's hoisted my byline at some point. From <a href="http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/">The Truth About Cars</a> to <a href="http://jalopnik.com/">Jalopnik</a> to <a href="http://clunkbucket.com/">Clunkbucket</a> and most points in between, I've cranked out some auto-centric virtual ink nearly everywhere. But Autoblog was the feather in my digital cap. No car website commands more respect, is more widely read or opens as many doors. And yeah, a pretty big door just got opened for me.<br />
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I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the wonderful men behind the screen. I've worked at some sites filled with mega-friendly people that weren't capable of pouring piss from a boot. Other places were hyper-competent and staffed almost totally with assholes. Autoblog combined near-ruthless professionalism with the kind of positive working environment you only dream about in any job. It really is a wonderful operation, one that sent me Japanese whiskey as a wedding gift. Thanks to Damon Lavrinc for always being in my corner and John Neff for not only giving me the chance, but for running such a tight ship. I'd like to thank especially Drew Phillips, "my photographer," for putting up with my right foot on all those canyon runs.<br />
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But of course, it's not all roses and sunshine. There are quite a few things I regret. In true Butthole Surfers fashion, allow me to quote, "Well son, the funny thing about regret is, it's better to regret something you have done, than to regret something you haven't done." Sadly, while there's nothing I regret doing at Autoblog (well, maybe SEMA), there's a whole slew of things I regret <em>not</em> doing. With that in mind, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/29/regrets-ive-had-a-few-jonny-lieberman-bids-farewell-to-autobl/#continued">here's a small list of stuff</a> that for one reason (lazy!) or another (extra lazy!) I never got around to sharing. <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/29/regrets-ive-had-a-few-jonny-lieberman-bids-farewell-to-autobl/#continued">Read on...</a><p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/29/regrets-ive-had-a-few-jonny-lieberman-bids-farewell-to-autobl/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Regrets, I've Had a Few: Jonny Lieberman bids farewell to Autoblog</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/29/regrets-ive-had-a-few-jonny-lieberman-bids-farewell-to-autobl/">Regrets, I've Had a Few: Jonny Lieberman bids farewell to Autoblog</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:00:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/29/regrets-ive-had-a-few-jonny-lieberman-bids-farewell-to-autobl/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19573578/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/29/regrets-ive-had-a-few-jonny-lieberman-bids-farewell-to-autobl/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>Alpine Stars Tech 1-T</category><category>Beverly Hills Lamborghin</category><category>BeverlyHillsLamborghin</category><category>CX-7</category><category>Ford GT</category><category>FordGt</category><category>Hennessey Twin-Turbo Ford GT</category><category>Jaguar XKR Convertible</category><category>Lamborghini</category><category>Mazda CX-7</category><category>MazdaCx-7</category><category>Panamera 4S</category><category>Panamera4s</category><category>Porsche Panamera 4S</category><category>PorschePanamera4s</category><category>Subaru WRX</category><category>SubaruWrx</category><category>wrx SPT</category><category>WrxSpt</category><category>XKR</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonny Lieberman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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