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2012 Subaru Impreza Rescues April Sales Numbers
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In the wake of yesterday’s industry-standard sales number inundation, there is a story that seems to have been overlooked in the hubbub: Subaru‘s 2012 Impreza saving the company’s sales numbers.
Subaru BRZ Might See Turbo Variant, Scion FR-S Will Not
If you’ve been holding your breath for a Scion FR-S turbo announcement, it’s best to exhale now. The Japanese automaker has confirmed that the FR-S won’t see a turbocharged variant from the factory, at least for the time being. This really isn’t a huge surprise, but we all kept our fingers crossed hoping that Scion…
Subaru BRZ Delayed Until 2013, Maybe
News is surfacing that extremely high demand is somehow causing Japanese domestic deliveries of the Subaru BRZ to be delayed until January, 2013. It isn’t totally clear how something being well received and in-demand would make it harder to deliver, if anything the opposite would make sense, but according to FT86Club that’s exactly what’s going…
2013 Subaru BRZ Configurator Goes Online
We know you’re itching to get your hands on a new Subaru BRZ. Subaru does too, and today you can get your fill of BRZ-heaven by configuring your sports-coupe online. Thanks to the configuration tool you can option out the rear-wheel-drive Subaru until you’re satisfied. You’ve got seven exterior colors to choose from, but for…
Subaru iPad App Offers Customized Virtual Car Tours
Subaru just released a series of “Dynamic Brochure” iPad apps for the 2012 Subaru Impreza, Impreza WRX/STi, Outback, Legacy and Forester. These fun and interactive apps feature new, fully photographic exterior and interior 360-degree views that let you experiment with paint colors and interior trims. They also include interactive feature demos, videos and comprehensive specifications. You’ll…
Subaru BRZ Price Gouging; Some Dealers Charging $5,000 Mark Up
Supply and demand dictate price, if you don’t like it go buy a Civic. Maybe that’s a little harsh, but it’s true and one Subaru dealership is making that abundantly clear. It said in an email that there would be a non-negotiable $5,000 markup on all of the 20 BRZs that would be delivered to…
Subaru BRZ Aftermarket Rendering By Australia’s Tunehouse
While the Toyota GT86 and Scion FR-S has received a lot of attention from aftermarket outfits during the past couple months, things have been rather quiet from the Subaru BRZ end… until now. The first aftermarket tuner BRZ has been rendered by Sydney, Australia-based performance company Tunehouse, known for its work on Holdens, Fords, and…
Subaru WRX STI Powered VW Beetle is One Fast Bug
When the 1973 Volkswagen Beetle first came out, it was powered by a 1.3L air-cooled engine with a mere 44-hp. Considering there are over 70 cars that make 500-hp or more, the stock Beetle powerplant just doesn’t cut it these days. So imagine what this Beetle feels like packing at least 282-hp with a 2.0L…
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hits US Shores: 2012 New York Auto Show
Known for its rugged terrain-capable cars sporting efficient four-cylinder engines, Subaru built its reputation on offering all-wheel drive and crossover-like ground clearance in an efficient package. Cars like the Forrester already offer that to U.S. customers, but the brand just unveiled another off-road clearance-oriented car at the New York Auto Show. Based on the Impreza…
2013 Subaru BRZ Pricing Announced: $25,495
The 2013 Subaru BRZ will be hitting dealerships this spring, and will carry a base price of $25,495. This price makes the BRZ $1,295 more expensive than its technical counterpart, the Scion FR-S. The base price gets you a six-speed manual transmission and a naturally aspirated 200 horsepower boxer engine. If you want to upgrade to…
Subaru Impreza WRX with Track System Could be Yours – Video
Back when Ken Block still worked with Subaru, he built an outrageous WRX STi for the 2009 SEMA Show with a TRAX system. Clearly it inspired some enthusiasts to do the same, albeit three years later. The 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX you’re feasting your eyes on isn’t the same body style that Block used, but…
Toyota GT 86 Video Reminds us to Drive with Passion
The Toyota GT 86 will be making its way to America soon as the Scion FR-S, and the Japanese automaker wanted to remind the general public that not only was the vehicle built with passion, but they would like us to drive with passion. The clip is made to get our blood flowing in anticipation…
Subaru BRZ GT 300 Makes Its Super GT Racing Debut- Video
With the Subaru BRZ due to arrive in showrooms very soon, Subaru is out promoting its new sports coupe in full force. One way to get your car noticed is by taking it racing, and that is exactly what Subaru did on April 1, 2012. The BRZ race car made its public racing debut at…
2013 Subaru Legacy, Outback Update Info Released: 2012 NY Auto Show
Ahead of the 2012 New York Auto Show next week, Subaru has released details on its Outback and Legacy, which are both getting a serious makeover for 2013. Both cars will be offered with two engine choices, either a new double-overhead-cam FB series 2.5-liter Boxer engine that makes 173 horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque in the…
Toyota GT86 in Full TRD Form Shown Off in Video
The Scion FR-S has been on every car-enthusiasts mind for quite a while now. Today we find a video that will certainly help pass the time before the release. A Toyota GT86 (known to us as the Scion FR-S) Testing with full Toyota Racing Development (TRD) trim. In this video you can spot a few upgrades…
Subaru BRZ Japanese Sales Shatter Companies Estimates
The Subaru BRZ went on sale in Japan on February 3 and was expected by the company to sell around 450 units a month. Now, almost two months later, Subaru’s parent company Fuji heavy industries has released that 3,551 BRZ’s have sold, eclipsing estimates. This goes above and beyond what the company was expecting out of…
Subaru BRZ to Get “Faster Version” Confirms Marketing Boss
Subaru teased the world with the BRZ STI concept at the LA Auto Show last year, and it now appears as though the automaker will live up to expectations, delivering a high-performance version of its new sports car. In a recent interview, Subaru global marketing boss Atoshi Atake admitted as much, commenting that the company…
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Announced: 2012 New York Auto Show Preview
Bringing another crossover vehicle into its family, Subaru announced today that it will debut the 2013 XV Crosstrek at the upcoming New York Auto Show. With a 2.0-liter, 148-hp Boxer engine, though not the same as the company’s hotly anticipated BRZ coupe, and the underpinnings of an Impreza, the XV Crosstrek is set to arrive…
Subaru BRZ, Scion FR-S Manual Gets 22-MPG City, 30-MPG Highway
Excited for the new Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S? We already know how the FR-S performs – read our review here – but up until now, we hadn’t a real clue what its fuel economy would be like. Official EPA fuel efficiency figures have been posted on fueleconomy.gov, and it appears the 2.0L four-cylinder powered BRZ and…
Subaru BRZ, Toyota GT86, Scion FR-S Production Pegged at 100,000 Units a Year
Those in the market for the all-new Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S (Toyota GT 86) will be excited to hear that Yasuyuki Yoshinaga, president of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., has announced the production of the new jointly-produced sports car will hit 100,000 a year. At least that’s their goal. The BRZ/FR-S/GT 86 are all produced…
Scion FR-S is Weighed and Measured by Excited Tuners
North American tuner companies were invited to Toyota Headquarters in Torrance, California to measure the new Scion FR-S and take a closer look at the car to begin the process of drafting future tuning parts. Many tuners were present at the event and the response to Scion’s new sports car has been overwhelmingly positive across the…
The Toyota GT86 Design Story – Videos
Earlier, we had reason to celebrate as production for the Subaru BRZ and Toyota GT86 had finally kicked off in Japan. The highly anticipated sports coupe will make its way to America as the Scion FR-S to hot anticipation. But just in case we’ve all forgotten how great the Toyota GT86/Scion FR-S is, the Japanese…
Subaru EyeSight Safety Technology Announced: 2012 New York Auto Show Preview
Subaru announced its new, low-cost suite of safety systems called “EyeSight” today that the company says will be one of the most affordable instances of this technology on the U.S. market. By using two charge-coupled device (CCD) cameras mounted inside the car on the upper edge of the windshield, the company is able to offer a…
Subaru Forester Recalled Over Faulty Seatbelts, 275,000 Units Affected
Subaru is issuing a recall for 275,000 Foresters today, built between November 26, 2007 and March 13,2012. NHTSA cites a fault in the automatic locking retractor in the rear center seat belt assembly as the source of the issue. This specific seat belt connector is used for restraining child seats, and because of the faulty locking…
