IIHS releases 2010 US Safest Car list

The US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety introduced a far more stringent standard when awarding its coveted Top Safety list this year with a renewed focus on heightened roof strength test standards.

The only manufacturer with a model in each category for 2010 was Subaru, which took home an award for each model it offers, aside [...]

Video: Ken Block teases the TRAX STI

Gymkhana hero Ken Block is at it again with his highly tuned Subaru Impreza WRX STI, this time turning it into the world’s fastest snow car.

Dubbed the TRAX STI, this is a new teaser video from the test session shows the car churning through deep snow and up ski slopes with ease – now we [...]

Subaru’s new sports car (FT-86 Toybaru)

It was only a matter of time before someone decided to take the Toyota FT-86 concept and give it the Subaru make over. The FT-86 concept is the basis of a small and affordable rear-wheel drive sports car being co-produced by car giant Toyota and all-wheel drive kings Subaru.

We’ve all had to ask whether or [...]

Subaru stand at Tokyo Motor Show

The final Japanese manufacturer on our list at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show – but by no means the least – is, of course, Subaru.

The Subaru stage was busy with a range of cars from the sporty to the surreal including the new Hybrid Tourer Concept, Plug-in Stella, Impreza WRX STI Carbon, STI tuned Exiga [...]

Subaru STI RWD Coupe rendered speculation

While Toyota’s FT-86 Concept has stolen the spotlight in the lead up to its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show, Japan’s Holiday Auto has had a go at sketching Subaru’s sibling to the AE86 successor.

The rendering shows a potential flagship STI variant which should up the power stakes by employing Subaru’s 186kW normally aspirated EJ25 [...]

Subaru WRX STI Carbon Tokyo preview

When the latest generation Subaru Impreza made its official debut it alienated some of the more devoted performance fans mostly due to its subdued styling which had softened the boy-racer image.

This was a notion embraced by Subaru, even going so far as to introduce an automatic transmission on its performance flagship STI model for the [...]

Video: Riding shotgun with Ken Block for Dirt 2

To coincide with the launch of Colin McCrae Dirt 2 from Codemasters, internet sensation and rally icon Ken Block was invited to Silverstone in the UK to bring the rally experience to life for a few fans.

It seems most had no idea what they were getting themselves into, featuring some rather hilarious screaming from guys [...]

Mazda MX-5 Retro Road Test

The legend 20 years on
Models Tested:

1989 Mazda NA MX-5; 1.6-litre, four-cylinder; five-speed manual; roadster – $29,550 (price when new)
2009 Mazda NC MX-5; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder; six-speed automatic; roadster – $53,655 (price as tested)

The original Mazda MX-5 was launched in Australia in October 1989, and was immediately an unprecedented success for the Japanese brand.
So with the [...]

Honda Civic Type R Review & Road Test

HardeR, BetteR, FasteR, Type R
Model Tested:

2009 Honda Civic Type R; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, petrol; six-speed manual; three-door hatch – $41,990*

Options:

Metallic Paint $475 (Not Fitted – Championship White)

Free revving engine; tight gearbox; sharp reflexes
No rear washer/wiper; lack of torque at low revs

CarAdvice Rating:
By Matt Brogan
The Type R has since 1997 represented that mischievous side [...]

Subaru launches online price calculator

Subaru has joined rival Nissan in launching its own version of an online vehicle price calculator.

The calculator was developed in response to the Federal Government’s clarity in pricing legislation and is designed to conform with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) requirement that any advertised price contains all quantifiable costs involved in the purchase [...]

Hyundai i30 diesel on track for another Targa win

Following its success last year, the Hyundai i30 SX CRDi will aim to retain its crown as class winner of the ‘Modern Challenge’ category in this year’s 2009 QUIT Targa West tarmac rally.

This year’s competition sees a record 99 vehicles entries, with the ‘Modern Challenge’ category attracting an 9 impressive competitors including a Nissan GTR [...]

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