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NewsCompact Cars Get Mixed Reviews in New IIHS Side-Impact Test
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) last year implemented a new, tougher test to evaluate crashworthiness in lateral collisions. As it turned out, many compact SUVs and midsize SUVs didn’t get a passing grade. Now, compact cars are under the microscope, and the results are a mixed bag. In …
NewsSubaru Impreza Sedan Axed for 2023, Next-Gen Model Coming Soon
Along with the Crosstrek and Forester , the Impreza is another Subaru model nearing the end of its current cycle. All three will be fully redesigned for the 2024 model year. In fact, the company has just announced that the next-gen Impreza will debut on November 17 at the Los …
ElectricToyota bZ4X, Subaru Solterra Production Resumes After 3-Month Pause
Production of the brand new 2023 Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra electric crossovers, which was suspended in June, has now resumed at Toyota’s Motomachi assembly plant in Japan. It was previously discovered that the wheel hub bolts could loosen under hard braking and steering manoeuvres, potentially causing a wheel to …
New ModelsNext-Gen 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Makes Global Debut, Looks Rugged
Subaru introduced a redesigned yet still familiar third-generation Crosstrek in a world premiere today. While the vehicle you see here is the one designed for Japan and some differences will apply to the Canadian-bound version, due next year as a 2024 model, it’s pretty clear that the automaker went for …
New ModelsAll-new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek to be Revealed Sept. 15
Subaru is gearing up for a major reveal on September 15. And a new teaser posted today hints at what it will be. In the video, the company is merely talking about a “new SUV,” without giving a name, but it’s easy to figure out that we’re looking at the …
NewsCanada on a Mission to Lure Other Automakers
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne is currently on a mission in Japan to attract automakers that don’t have assembly plants here, including Subaru , Nissan and Mitsubishi . As supply chain disruptions continue to be a major hurdle for the auto industry, the minister hopes to make the case that Canada …
NewsSubaru and Parks Canada Want You to Discover Canada’s Wilderness
Once again this year, Subaru is throwing a bone to new Outback Wilderness and Forester Wilderness customers. Just like last year, individuals and families who purchase either vehicle will receive a complimentary Parks Canada Family/Group Discovery Pass. The Discovery Passe grants access to more than 80 national parks across Canada, …
NewsProdrive 25 Recreates the Most Iconic Subaru Impreza Ever
British company Prodrive has unveiled its modern interpretation of the most iconic Subaru Impreza ever, the legendary 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STi that commemorated the automaker’s 40th anniversary and its third consecutive manufacturer’s title in the World Rally Championship (WRC). An official debut will take place later this week at …
News2023 Subaru Ascent Follows Legacy, Outback With Round of Updates
Subaru has made a number of changes to its largest SUV. The 2023 Ascent will arrive in dealerships this fall with refreshed styling and more technologies the whole family will enjoy. Let’s start with the front fascia, where the revised grille and headlights are joined by a stylish new bar …
NewsThird of Midsize SUVs Fail IIHS’ New Side Crash Test
Following compact SUVs last fall, midsize SUVs were recently submitted to the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s new side crash test, which aims to address higher-speed collisions that continue to cause fatalities on North American roads. While the former failed miserably, how did their bigger counterparts perform? A lot …
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