Your Source For Finding Free Articles On All Your Favorite Topics. / en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:38:11 GMT /Article/Subaru_grows_its_midsize_Legacy_detnews_com_The_Detroit_News/5773 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:02:06 GMT Americans love midsize cars. We buy more of them than any other kind of car. Last year, more than 3 million midsize cars were sold, outselling every segment except crossovers -- but that's probably because no one really knows what a crossover is. And out of all of the midsize cars sold, five nameplates made up nearly half of them. Thirty-seven other models made up the rest. See, there are more than a few alternatives to the popular choices. Take the 2010 Subaru Legacy as just one example. Few other... 28e9968fbd3be7d6b2abd639c1b16560 /Article/2010_Subaru_Forester_a_solid_but_dull_compact_SUV_detnews_com_The_Detroit_News/5641 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:30:11 GMT For a year, I've been hearing about the 2009 Subaru Forester. It's gathered lots of awards, accolades and all-around praise. People love it, and the commercials I've seen always leave a little warm spot in my belly. I've been scheduled to drive it a few times, but the timing was never right. It was delayed at the car wash or I was out of town. Maybe I was subconsciously avoiding our first date. From a distance, I didn't understand any of the raving over this vehicle that has been having a gang buster... eb4da2ff241b29518d3058212fe4d6ca /Article/Subaru_WRX_STI/5418 Fri, 3 Apr 2009 05:04:53 GMT  Caught for the first time on the Nürburgring test track in Germany, the 2009 Subaru WRX STI looks as though it has enough upgrades to quiet the uproar over the standard model's tepid styling. Although the prototype in question still had some camouflage over the front and rear fascias, there are notable changes in store for the next-generation WRX STI. If it's the chrome-trimmed nose of the WRX that offends you, then you'll be happy to know that the STI should arrive with a more stylish snout... 13743dd6db510d4a8d01d37c0a542e46 /Article/2009_Subaru_Impreza_WRX_Review_Subaru_s_rally_rocket_steps_it_up_a_notch/4994 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:44:18 GMT Subaru is generally known for building rugged cars that perform great for outdoor adventures. Their all-wheel drive technology has long earned them a solid reputation with the skiing and snow-boarding crowd. The one exception to this overall image of rugged outdoorsmen-type car is their Impreza WRX. The WRX has garnered much praise from auto-enthusiasts for its performance and handling in a price-band well below similar vehicles. I was excited to find out what all the fuss was about. Was it truly a... 3558ee594b8d783adb8eceef3459f799 /Article/Toyota_Subaru_Mystery_Sports_Car_Gets_Delayed/4988 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:44:16 GMT Toyota and Subaru have been busy at work building an all-new rear-wheel drive sports car together. While the collective strengths of these two Japanese automakers would no doubt bring about a great sports car, the product has officially been delayed.[source] fb4125ab33cd63ac0fc6ba50112083f2 /Article/Subaru_Toyota_sports_car_delayed_until_2012/4973 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:51:55 GMT According to Japan’s Nikkei newspaper, the upcoming Subaru/Toyota rear-wheel-drive sports car has been delayed to 2012. Nikkei did not say where it got the information but said that production was to start at the end of 2011 and that Toyota has decided to postpone it until 2012.“We’re discussing with Fuji Heavy the timing for the start of production and other details,” Hideaki Homma, a Toyota spokesman, said when contacted by Bloomberg. He declined to give further details on the talks.The... 3db3ceffcb3560e877e2efc3c267cfe3 /Article/Subaru_Toyota_sports_car_delayed_until_2012/4952 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:51:45 GMT According to Japan’s Nikkei newspaper, the upcoming Subaru/Toyota rear-wheel-drive sports car has been delayed to 2012. Nikkei did not say where it got the information but said that production was to start at the end of 2011 and that Toyota has decided to postpone it until 2012.“We’re discussing with Fuji Heavy the timing for the start of production and other details,” Hideaki Homma, a Toyota spokesman, said when contacted by Bloomberg. He declined to give further details on the talks.The... 8bffd8dda57649945bba758ae0f5db86 /Article/Redesigned_2010_Subaru_Legacy/4883 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:13:31 GMT TOKYO — Mid-2009 signals the 20th anniversary of the Subaru Legacy. So what better time to unveil the next-generation model? Slated for a June 2009 launch, the fifth-generation Legacy will take its predecessor's exterior and add a larger grille, sharper up-slanting headlights, flared fenders and stronger edges all round[source] b9fdd3c4591441eba4e1e5ab1b02ed36 /Article/Redesigned_2010_Subaru_Legacy/4869 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:52:42 GMT                             TOKYO — Mid-2009 signals the 20th anniversary of the Subaru Legacy. So what better time to unveil the next-generation model? Slated for a June 2009 launch, the fifth-generation Legacy will take its predecessor's exterior and add a larger grille, sharper up-slanting headlights, flared fenders and stronger edges all round. As one... 84eb3c1a5355ac8ddce6cc25d860653a /Article/Subaru_Legacy_concept_headed_for_show_debut_detnews_com_The_Detroit_News/4851 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:03:57 GMT A new Subaru Legacy is on the way next year. Subaru -- the automotive arm of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. -- plans to use the 2009 North American International Auto Show next month to showcase a new Legacy concept sedan. The concept will highlight the direction of future Legacy sedan design beginning in 2010. It is expected to be more muscular, with distinctive front fascia and flared wheel arches, Subaru announced today. It will continue to be equipped with Subaru's 3.6-liter horizontally-opposed Boxer... 093b88f10dbd5701f462cb019a691068 /Article/Subaru_Legacy_concept_headed_for_show_debut_detnews_com_The_Detroit_News/4828 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:03:23 GMT A new Subaru Legacy is on the way next year. Subaru -- the automotive arm of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. -- plans to use the 2009 North American International Auto Show next month to showcase a new Legacy concept sedan. The concept will highlight the direction of future Legacy sedan design beginning in 2010. It is expected to be more muscular, with distinctive front fascia and flared wheel arches, Subaru announced today. It will continue to be equipped with Subaru's 3.6-liter horizontally-opposed Boxer... e1d32b0db6938eb8f6886e55862a2657 /Article/Subaru_join_Suzuki_in_pulling_out_of_WRC/4816 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:21:38 GMT Subaru joins fellow Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corp, which announced its exit a day earlier.Their exit leaves just world champions Citroen, owned by PSA Peugeot Citroen, and cash-strapped Ford Motor Co chasing the manufacturers' title next year.Honda Motor Co, Japan's No.2 automaker, this month quit Formula One racing for similar reasons, saying it needed the cash for its core auto-making business.Rallying does not have anything like the budgets of Formula One, where a team like Honda can burn... 0cbcd8e289b289d0a3c15203b49e59e2 /Article/2009_Subaru_Outback_2_5i_Limited_wagon_Self_assured_agility_The_Detroit_News_detnews_com/3889 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:29:05 GMT CORNWALL, N.Y . -- Schunemunk Mountain looms high in the autumn sky in bright orange, red and yellow. It is a splendid sight, well worth the 300-mile trip here from my home in Virginia, where similar natural beauty abounds. Staying home was an option. But I enjoy driving. Coming here to a daughter's home in the shadow of the Schunemunk was reason enough to hit the road. The 2009 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited wagon available for the drive was an added attraction. The new Outback is much changed from the... e01f6cbbbecafbbd7ed523b8fa433b62 /Article/400_hp_Subaru_Impreza_Type_20_unveiled_by_Litchfield_Imports/3670 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:48:20 GMT Litchfield Imports has unveiled its latest Type 20 Impreza, its fastest version yet. The company has already created a tough reputation with preceding generations of tuned Subarus, and the new Type 20 utilizes the smaller 2.0-litre petrol engine fitted to Japanese-market Imprezas. It’s equipped with a dual-scroll turbocharger, Milltek exhaust and custom induction kit.Litchfield has also adjusted the ECU to enhance effeciency and claims to have improved the Impreza’s handling with a different power... 7364a4330b32909feb710733825327c3 /Article/Flickr_Find_FNF4_Subaru_WRX_STI/3479 Fri, 8 Aug 2008 07:30:17 GMT Click above for high-res gallery of Paul Walker's ride in FF4Filming on the Fast and Furious 4 film has been wrapped up for a few weeks. Despite that, fans will still have to wait until next summer to get their fill of Dom's return. However, that hasn't stopped the franchise from soaking up attention and generating some initial buzz a year early. The lead 2008 Subaru WRX, driven by one Paul Walker, has been making the rounds at automotive events recently. We first spotted it staked out front of the... 461693400d40973aec626faf95e9c9dc /Article/Spy_Shots_Subaru_Impreza_WRX_STI_Spec_C/3334 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:44:20 GMT Updated with new images. We first heard about the latest edition Spec C back in April when reports emerged claiming Subaru was working on building a lighter and more hardcore version of the new Impreza WRX STI. Prototypes of the new car have since been spotted testing at the Nurburgring, identified by their bigger brakes and new rear diffuser. The final production version is expected to sport a slightly revised bodykit including a rally-inspired roof scoop and gold alloy wheels. To shed up to 70kg... a2bbc2d33de48b9f9ebb43cbb060f6ac /Article/Subaru_Boxer_Diesel/3240 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:59:44 GMT   Driving the World's First Boxer DieselWe're driving the 2008 Subaru Legacy Boxer Diesel in Malaga, Spain, but we might as well be in Southern California.Everything looks like Southern California already, right down to the Spanish on the street signs. And while you might think of the distinctive clatter of diesel from beneath the Legacy's hood as the signature sound of European traffic these days, we promise you that it will be heard on the streets of Orange County soon enough. This 2008 Subaru... 4b0e7e8c8d95b4f38e00d18a5c7efd31 /Article/Subaru_Forester/3148 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:42:56 GMT At a glance, the 2008 Subaru Forester might seem like any other compact SUV. It shares its basic underpinnings with a car, for instance, and as such it's easy to drive and provides plenty of family-friendly versatility. However, Subaru has instilled enough variations on this basic formula to give the Forester a distinct character in a crowded field. Without a doubt, the Forester has a higher entertainment quotient than most sport-utilities. Its smaller dimensions, lighter weight and responsive... f81fc3f1427376583bf2ae000efe0ea4 /Article/Subaru_Impreza_WRX_STI_might_not_be_pretty_but_it_s_fun/3042 Sun, 8 Jun 2008 08:27:24 GMT There's nothing wrong with getting excited about driving the 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI. It's an all-wheel drive legend and the flagship sedan for the Japanese carmaker. I waited more than six months since seeing its unveiling at the Los Angeles auto show to finally hop inside of this pricey performance sedan. Given its starting sticker price of $35,640, I always wondered if the car would meet my expectations. First of all, its performance may be legendary, but I liked the previous generation's... d36afc24eae3f7d5dc69c3367fd875e6 /Article/Spied_2009_Subaru_Exiga/2938 Thu, 29 May 2008 04:23:19 GMT Japanese giant Subaru is about to get a whole lot more pulling power! This is the company’s new Exiga MPV, caught undergoing testing in California ahead of its unveiling in June.And Auto Express can exclusively reveal that it could land in showrooms in the UK as early as 2009.The barely disguised right-hand- drive model has a distinctive sleek profile, with bosses hoping it will appeal to buyers keen to blend sporty looks with people carrier space.[source] 9329da41d1b10bf9e7cb060bc0b9cf5f /Article/Details_on_the_Toyota_Subaru_RWD_sports_car/2936 Thu, 29 May 2008 04:23:18 GMT Toyota and Subaru have both confirmed that they are indeed working on a rear-wheel-drive sports car that will arrive on the market by the end of 2011. Toyota will be handling the basic design of the car while Subaru will provide the technicals.InsideLine has some new info on the sports car and has learned that it will be sold as a Toyota model exclusively in Japan while the rest of the world will get it with a Subaru badge. Mechanicals on both cars will be ‘identical’, but both models will have... 90beb8f7beee9a206b53e029003e0b2e /Article/Sneak_peek_2009_Subaru_Exiga/2830 Wed, 28 May 2008 08:53:31 GMT Based on the Tokyo Motor Show Concept, the Outback-like wagon will sport seven seats when it debuts in Japan in late June. The Exiga measures larger than the Outback and close to that of the Tribeca, although it retains the wagon-like styling of the Outback. [source] 93aa4edbf41d71fc78ef0c22eff8e8d0 /Article/Next_generation_Subaru_Legacy_info/2805 Mon, 26 May 2008 14:49:21 GMT Subaru will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Legacy Liberty sedan and wagon next year with the unveiling of the all-new fifth-generation model. Subaru is renowned for its love-or-loathe approach to designing cars, as seen in the frequent revisions to its Impreza line over the years, but the styling of the new Legacy aren’t expected to be as controversial.The new car will build upon the lines of the current model but will feature a more prominent grille, sharper and more angular headlights, flared... df213e1dff2d56fafe31f4f48fb45252 /Article/Subaru_Impreza_WRX_STI_Spec_C_in_the_Flesh/2795 Mon, 26 May 2008 14:49:18 GMT The Japanese Mag CarTop published a new picture of the up-coming Impreza WRX STI Spec C fooling around on the Nürburgring[source] 43321e8a307f375881b1c2ab2742060e /Article/2010_Subaru_Legacy_Liberty_details/2749 Mon, 26 May 2008 14:49:08 GMT Subaru will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Legacy Liberty sedan and wagon next year with the unveiling of the all-new fifth-generation model. Subaru is renowned for its love-or-loathe approach to designing cars, as seen in the frequent revisions to its Impreza line over the years, but the styling of the new Legacy aren’t expected to be as controversial. The new car will build upon the lines of the current model pictured but will feature a more prominent grille, sharper and more angular... d14a01ebb87a933cc133a66a15e402f1 /Article/Subaru_releases_teaser_site_for_new_Exiga_MPV/2692 Tue, 20 May 2008 06:36:22 GMT Subaru has revealed official teasers for the production version of its new seven-seat Exiga MPV, which was first revealed in concept form at the Tokyo Motor Show in October last year. The production version sports an almost identical look to the original concept and is due to be unveiled officially on the 17th of next month. As previewed by the concept, the new Exiga will sit on a 2,750mm wheelbase and feature a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder boxer engine mated to a five-speed auto and Subaru’s... 61043a6227d8b932adc2859c85128d1c /Article/JDM_Goodness_Subaru_Legacy_STI_S402/2670 Mon, 19 May 2008 11:19:52 GMT Subaru is taunting us again with yet another limited-edition model that we'll likely never see Stateside. The Legacy STI S402 will be limited to appropriately 402 units in both sedan and wagon trim, featuring the STI's turbocharged, 2.5-liter flat-four. Unlike some of the other "special" Subies, the S402 Legacy means business. To begin with, the front fenders have been widened by 20mm, the steering ratio has been reduced to 13:1 and Bilstein shocks are fitted at all four corners, along with 18-inch BBS... e0b0529e311f5298b79dbfa3a08744d7 /Article/Subaru_releases_Exiga_teaser/2643 Mon, 19 May 2008 11:19:45 GMT After a flurry of rumors circulated last week, Subaru has officially confirmed that a production version of the Exiga seven-passenger wagon is on its way. To sate our appetites before the official reveal on June 17th, Subaru has released a teaser image of the Exiga, along a micro-site dedicated to the automaker's newest people-mover.Judging by the Japanese-language site, Subaru appears to be positioning the Exiga as a luxury alternative to the traditional wagon or crossover, with a well-appointed... 380f87fd0a7e9f9015e071c1673cbb03 /Article/JDM_Goodness_Subaru_Legacy_STI_S402/2574 Fri, 16 May 2008 07:20:07 GMT Click above for a high-res gallery of the Subaru Legacy STI S402.Subaru is taunting us again with yet another limited-edition model that we'll likely never see Stateside. The Legacy STI S402 will be limited to appropriately 402 units in both sedan and wagon trim, featuring the STI's turbocharged, 2.5-liter flat-four. Unlike some of the other "special" Subies, the S402 Legacy means business. To begin with, the front fenders have been widened by 20mm, the steering ratio has been reduced to 13:1 and... f180026ade127f56369cb65f1551eabd /Article/Subaru_Legacy_STI_S402_released_in_Japan/2545 Fri, 16 May 2008 07:19:04 GMT The new Subaru STI has only been on sale for a few months or less in most parts of the world, but already the company has a special-edition STI version of the Legacy due to hit Japanese streets in just over a month. Carrying on a long tradition of special-edition Legacy models, the STI S402 takes the car to new heights. Featuring the same 2.5L twin-scroll turbocharged four-cylinder as found in the WRX STI, the Legacy STI S402 is unfortunately likely to be a Japanese market-only vehicle, and only a... f9a4ab933fef8a25d4eafd1712466c7b /Article/What_really_makes_a_Subaru_a_Subaru_Love/2301 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:23:46 GMT 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 wanted to show the bond between Subaru owners and their cars through this work." While it seems that current owners may love their cars, Subaru's research into the subject shows that the majority of the... a889cd30c7d60acae1d6ad368365d534 /Article/Hunky_little_STI_muscle_car_is_Subaru_s_brightest_star/2239 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:23:35 GMT Not long ago, hatchback automobiles were about as welcome in the United States as zits on a teenager's nose. Never mind that they are way more functional than equivalent notchback sedans. They were reviled just the same. But times and tastes change, and now hatches are proliferating in batches, except that they now come with aliases like sport wagon and crossover. More surprisingly, they are now showing up in high-performance versions like the Volkswagen GTI and R32, the Mazdaspeed 3, the Audi A3 and... a98ed6e665c82cf009a42f04f5a2deaf /Article/Subaru_worried_that_RWD_coupe_could_dilute_brand/2036 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:41:08 GMT One topic of debate that began raging after Toyota and Subaru officially announced their collaboration on a lightweight, rear-wheel-drive coupe was how the Toyobaru would be marketed, particularly with both brands getting their own models. Apparently, Subaru execs share our concerns.Subaru has branded itself as the purveyor of competent, multi-purpose vehicles that begin and end with one distinct feature: all-wheel-drive. By adding another vehicle into its lineup lacking that core trait, Subaru risks... f1fb78a1a1f496e6f9d8ac4ba494f978 /Article/Subaru_worried_about_Toyota_joint_venture/2005 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:40:41 GMT For many the appeal of Subaru has been its niche status and AWD image but with its latest project – a jointly developed RWD sports car with Toyota – the carmaker is now faced with losing part of that appeal. The new joint-venture, which was announced earlier this month, will see Subaru and Toyota sell rebadged versions of a jointly developed sports car with Subaru responsible for the engineering work and Toyota the styling. Careful marketing will be the key to success when the car debuts in late... 82c2754da4142ca783def549fccbdfd8 /Article/2008_Subaru_Tribeca_3_6_H6_In_Detail/1909 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:24:16 GMT The new 2008 Tribeca was developed with an enormous amount of input from consumers in the luxury SUV segment who were very clear about the features they want at this level of pricing and prestige. With powerful new styling, a new, larger displacement 3.6-litre H6 engine, and improved performance and fuel efficiency, the new 2008 Subaru Tribeca delivers a unique balance of style, safety and functionality in a progressive SUV form. The Power of a Striking New Design The exterior design of the new Tribeca... f460e6be2f2835acb19a9ce7b6954736 /Article/2009_Subaru_Forester_gets_IIHS_Top_Safety_Pick/1865 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:24:01 GMT The redesigned 2009 Subaru Forester has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick award, earning the highest rating of ‘good’ in the Institute’s front, side, and rear tests. The tough criteria of the tests of the IIHS safety rating has been designed with the intention carmakers will continue to improve safety of their vehicles, and it appears to be working. Last year there were just 13 vehicles that qualified for the award, while this year there have already... 36e4cf570b0f017444aa0a2b71b40224 /Article/Toyota_Subaru_Sport_Car/1670 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:41:33 GMT Two Japanese auto makers decided to join their effort to make a new sports car. Toyota and Subaru plan to create a small, rear-wheel-drive coupe available not only for the private collection, but to an ordinary customer as well. Japanese media already received the first sketches of the 2011 model from the auto makers. They say the base of the new model is going to be from Impreza. It will not weight more than 2,200 pounds and its length is going to be about 160 inches. The engine will also be from... 10f7153b07bf47b1e65482c9672001be /Article/VIDEO_Subaru_ad_reminds_us_why_the_STI_rocks/1596 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 22:11:58 GMT The Subaru WRX STI has the speed and agility to be a track star, but on dirt, few machines on earth can keep up with the sprightly little screamer. The impressive little Scooby can scoot just like the last-gen model, but now it does it with a refinement the old model lacked. For fans and foes of the AWD pocket rocket, team Subie made a one-minute video tribute to the coolness that is STI. Hit the jump to view some seriously amazing jumps, flips, spin-outs, crashes, and power slides featuring the old car... e2c5882b4396f5bb11acf398150a36f3 /Article/Toyota_Raises_Stake_In_Subaru_and_Announces_New_Sports_Car_for_2011/1556 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:37:29 GMT Toyota Motor Corp. will pay $311 million to raise its stake in Fuji Heavy Industries to 16.5 percent, and the two companies said Thursday they will expand their ties and develop cars together. Toyota said the step is part of its plans to revamp business alliances with Fuji Heavy, the Japanese automaker of Subaru cars, and Daihatsu Motor Co., a Toyota subsidiary that makes small cars. The move will also expand the scope of the joint car production among the three.Fuji and Toyota will also develop a car... d1d370d28669efef906945fd3ee81666 /Article/Toyota_Subaru_RWD_sports_car_confirmed_for_2011_with_boxer_engine/1544 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:37:26 GMT At a press conference in Japan today, Toyota CEO Katsuaki Watanabe finally confirmed that his company is jointly developing a pair of rear-wheel-drive sports cars with Subaru. Each brand will get its own version of the car, which will be powered by one of Subaru's boxer engines, though the engine's displacement, power output and even number of cylinders is not yet known. We're also not sure if the Subaru version will feature the brand's trademark all-wheel-drive system either as an option or standard... a30991cede7f16bf394f18e39bcafd03 /Article/Toyota_and_Subaru_expand_ties_confirm_RWD_sports_car/1515 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:37:16 GMT Toyota confirmed today it is increasing its stake in Fuji Heavy Industries Subaru’s parent company from current 8.7% levels to 16.5%. The auto-giant also announced plans to expand ties with Subaru and co-develop more models including a new RWD sports car. Currently, Toyota uses idle capacity at Subaru’s U.S. plant to build its Camry sedan but the future will see the two carmakers work on everything together, from swapping engineers to sharing hybrid technology. Speaking at the announcement today... c7019bbb92ea02f713388c3e630923c9 /Article/Subaru_Toyota_coupe_sketch_surfaces/1463 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:01:47 GMT AutoCar procured a sketch of the oft-rumored and all-but-confirmed lightweight coupe that's being jointly developed between Subaru and Toyota, and their sources confirm that the final design will be signed off in July. According to the Brit pub, both automakers will have their own version of the rear-wheel-drive, two-door, powered by Subaru's own 175 hp, 2.0-liter boxer engine. A 2.5-liter, turbocharged version is also being considered, which might send power to all four wheels in a nod to the historic... 0728bd23dd763caa9df266aa41de4027 /Article/Subaru_Issues_a_Stop_Sale_On_ALL_2008_2_5_Liter_Turbo_Models/1265 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 05:07:08 GMT An intercepted internal email dated this morning from Subaru of America headquarters has ordered a stop sale of several turbocharged 2.5 liter Subaru sedans.  The stop sale of these products stems from some knocking issues experienced outside the US market, and appears to be a precautionary measure at his time.  As soon as the issues are resolved probably a simple ECU reflash., these models should return to market.See the memos below for the official details:IMMEDIATE STOP SALE ORDERTO: GLR--... ce9667b5db4b007aa1d6af635cc04a1e /Article/Subaru_issues_stop_sale_on_all_models_equipped_with_turbo_d_2_5_liter/1253 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 05:07:04 GMT JL sent us over an email from Subaru of America that's instructed dealers to immediate cease sales of all Subaru models equipped with the turbocharged, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. The directive effects some 2008 and 2009 models built in January and February, including the Forester, Legacy 2.5GT, LTD, 2.5GTB and Impreza sedan and wagon.The issue involves reports of an "engine knocking noise" that's been affecting vehicles outside the U.S. market, and an initial investigation has found that there is... 5c764c839db60feb608da9c7bc24d44d /Article/Subaru_Issues_a_Stop_Sale_On_ALL_2008_2_5_Liter_Turbo_Models/1169 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 05:01:27 GMT An intercepted internal email dated this morning from Subaru of America headquarters has ordered a stop sale of several turbocharged 2.5 liter Subaru sedans.  The stop sale of these products stems from some knocking issues experienced outside the US market, and appears to be a precautionary measure at his time.  As soon as the issues are resolved probably a simple ECU reflash., these models should return to market.See the memos below for the official details:IMMEDIATE STOP SALE ORDERTO: GLR--... 6b581d86856a36cbdc4921cd5d9b4e95 /Article/Subaru_issues_stop_sale_on_all_models_equipped_with_turbo_d_2_5_liter/1157 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 05:01:20 GMT JL sent us over an email from Subaru of America that's instructed dealers to immediate cease sales of all Subaru models equipped with the turbocharged, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. The directive effects some 2008 and 2009 models built in January and February, including the Forester, Legacy 2.5GT, LTD, 2.5GTB and Impreza sedan and wagon.The issue involves reports of an "engine knocking noise" that's been affecting vehicles outside the U.S. market, and an initial investigation has found that there is... 970c1290ff690401efc108a53a6fef85 /Article/Subaru_issues_stop_sale_on_all_models_equipped_with_turbo_d_2_5_liter/1111 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 05:00:53 GMT JL sent us over an email from Subaru of America that's instructed dealers to immediate cease sales of all Subaru models equipped with the turbocharged, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. The directive effects some 2008 and 2009 models built in January and February, including the Forester, Legacy 2.5GT, LTD, 2.5GTB and Impreza sedan and wagon.The issue involves reports of an "engine knocking noise" that's been affecting vehicles outside the U.S. market, and an initial investigation has found that there is... 1dcecb3a96a596adc959a81f354f4a66 /Article/Toyota_planning_to_increase_stake_in_Subaru/570 Thu, 3 Apr 2008 04:43:16 GMT Toyota’s grip around Subaru is set to get tighter with news coming out of Japan claiming the auto giant is planning to increase its 8.7% stake in Subaru to around 17%. The final decision will depend on whether or not the move gets approval from Japan’s Fair Trade Commission. The transaction involves Toyota buying another 64.25 million shares in Subaru, which will cost about ¥30 billion $294.4 million, reports the Nikkei. The source also claims both carmakers are working to collaborate across... 5d2f72a64f3cb0d57556cc6a92557632 /Article/In_the_Autoblog_Garage_2008_Subaru_Impreza_WRX_STI/227 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:09:21 GMT Click image for a high-res gallery of the 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STII remember the last red Subaru I drove. I was in high school, and the car was my dad's – a new '88 GL wagon with an automatic and push-button 4WD on the shifter. I dug that Scooby. It wasn't powerful but it was fun -- especially when it snowed. Somehow I managed to avoid bouncing it off a lamppost while sliding it around corners. This had much more to do with luck than skill, as I was in high school and clearly an idiot. But I... f96a21743f952da820e5158648c2a80b /Article/Subaru_announces_EV_partnership_with_N_Y_Power_Authority/75 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:54:24 GMT Subaru used the backdrop of the New York Auto Show to announce a formal partnership between it and the New York Power Authority for the start of a new testing program of R1e electric vehicles in the U.S. Based on the R1 petrol minicar, Subaru’s new R1e has been in testing in Japan since 2006 and now two of the cars will be used to rack-up some miles in North America. The R1e is described as an electrical vehicle aimed at city dwellers looking for an environmentally friendly and fun to drive... dc44e80cd8a901f8b93dff6fb57a4657