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The 2015 Subaru WRX is a triumph in more ways than one. A lucky 13 years removed from the very first WRX to grace Canadian shores, the Japanese automaker has not only proven that there exists a market for an affordable, rally-inspired compact performance sedan in North America but has …

The WRX and WRX STI have been the objects of admiration for years and, as with nearly all cult cars, every small change is carefully scrutinized by purists. Thus, people have a lot to say now that Subaru has introduced a new-generation WRX and WRX STI for 2015, in a …

It looms in your mind like a monster from the depths of a childhood nightmare. A stretch of asphalt that twists until the ground drops out from underneath your wheels, snagging you in its negative-G embrace so that it can smother your feeble attempts at fending off its physics-bending topography …

2013 has been a great year to be a gearhead. It seemed like every couple of weeks one automaker or another was announcing an exciting new vehicle or releasing a special edition of a well-loved favourite. There were also some important things going on behind the scenes, too, that revitalized …

The 2015 Subaru WRX proves that growing up doesn’t have to mean turning your back on your roots. Long the first choice of Canadian sport compact enthusiasts attracted by its turbocharged, all-wheel drive performance and affordable pricing, the Subaru WRX has managed to stay competitive in a rapidly escalating arms …

Few cars have been as anticipated as the 2015 Subaru WRX, the latest high performance model from the Japanese brand that ties-in with its long rally heritage. The Car Guide's Benjamin Hunting will be driving the new WRX this week, and here's what we know so far: • 2.0-liter, turbocharged …

The 2013 Subaru WRX STI caters to a very specific customer: someone who wants to go quickly, in all manner of weather conditions, above all other concerns. To this end, the STI edition of Subaru’s high performance compact sedan (and hatchback) has been outfitted with exactly the type of kit …

It didn’t take long for the Subaru WRX to become an affordable performance icon. Right from the time it was introduced in 2002, this Japanese rocket has been wooing young and old alike with its combination of turbocharged power, all-wheel drive, and a rally-inspired suspension. No, the boy-racer looks haven’t …