Subaru is creating a limited run (400) special edition Impreza – the Subaru Impreaza WRX STI R205 – for the Japanese Market (JDM). Subaru has announced a limited run of 400 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 205 which will go on sale in Japan. It won’t please Subaru Impreza nuts in the UK as they’ll get no chance […]
Subaru FT-86 – Turbo and 4WD
It’s being reported that the Subaru version of the FT-86 Coupe (Subaru 216A) will come with 300bhp and four wheel drive. Toyota brought the FT-86 – a 2 door coupe concept that may well see the return of the Celica name – to the Tokyo Motor Show this month. Designed to be an affordable coupe […]
Subaru Legacy Tourer (2010) details
Subaru revealed the 2010 Legacy Tourer (Estate) at the Frankfurt Motor Show last month, and they have now released model and price specifications for the UK. The new Subaru Legacy will arrive in the UK this month – but only as an Estate. The saloon model will not be coming to the UK. But the […]
Toyota FT-86 Concept – say ‘hachi roku’
Toyota will show the FT-86 Concept (hachi roku) – a compact two-door sports car – built in collaboration with Subaru at the Tokyo Motor Show. In recent years Toyota has become a somewhat boring car maker. It makes cars very well, it’s just that they’re not exactly inspiring or exciting. So it looks as if they’re taking […]
Subaru Impreza WRX STI Carbon. Why?
Subaru has revealed a new Impreza – the WRX STI Carbon – with carbon roof, suede trim and a five-speed automatic. On more of the ‘What’s coming to Tokyo’ theme that’s starting to crop up, we have news of the Subaru WRX STI Carbon. Which sounds very promising. A slimmed-down carbon-clad version of the WRX […]
Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept revealed
Subaru are bringing the Hybrid Tourer Concept to Tokyo, featuring a 2.0 litre Boxer engine and a pair of electric motors. Last month just about every piece we ran had ‘Frankfurt’ in it somewhere. And now, with the Tokyo Motor Show looming, the Japanese car makers are busy rolling out their offerings for the show, […]
Ken Block & Mini-Me – the Video
Drifting master Ken Block has produced a new video, with professional Skateboarder Rob Dyrdek as a ‘Mini’Me’. Ken Block, as I’m sure you don’t need reminding, is the ‘King of Drifting’. His abilities behind the wheel are jaw-dropping, and he makes a car do things you just wouldn’t think possible. The last report we did […]
Subaru Impreza Diesel introduced
It seemed unlikely that the Subaru Impreza Diesel would come to the UK after the Yen went berserk and the Pounds was worth tuppence. In fact – last December – we reported that International Motors , Subaru importers in the UK – had said they couldn’t bring the Impreza Diesel to the UK at a […]
New Subaru Legacy at Frankfurt
Subaru are to launch the all new Subaru Legacy Saloon, Subaru Legacy Estate (sports Tourer) and Subaru Legacy Outback at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. Update 10/09/09: Subaru has now released model and price detail for the 2010 Legacy Tourer in the UK. The current Legacy and Outlander should sell in droves – they […]
Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C launches
Well it does, but only in Japan. Subaru has today launched the Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C on to the Japanese market. Subaru are building just 900 Spec C cars which feature a number of improvements over the already available STI spec. Subaru has dropped the weight – by an undisclosed amount – by […]