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 […]
John Barrowman on Fifth Gear – the update
Last week we brought you a report that Torchwood and Doctor Who star John Barrowman had been out playing Rally Drivers with Fifth Gear. He was being coached by Tiff Needell before tackling the tricky Sweet Lamb rally stage in Mid Wales. But it didn’t all go according to plan. It appears – according to […]
Captain Jack goes rallying with Fifth Gear
I suppose you could look at this as Fifth Gear’s take on Top Gear’s Star in a Reasonably Priced Car. But this time the car – a Prodrive 270bhp Subaru Impreza WRC – was not exactly a reasonably priced car. And this was no airfield track in leafy Surrey, but the Sweet Lamb rally stage […]
Top Gear Ken Block Video
There have always been the odd duff episodes in Top Gear over the years. But this season is stacking up to be a corker, and that’s going to be a problem. Why? Well, just like the rest of you we’re big fans of TG. And it’s hard to resist the temptation to post a video […]
Subaru Stella Plug-in Electric Car (EV)
It might have an odd name, and one that makes you think of a certain amber coloured refreshment rather than a car, but odd name or not, the Subaru Stella Plug-in Electric car has gone on sale in Japan today, with first deliveries expected in July. Not designed to be anything other than a city […]
Subaru Impreza WRX Turbo at 1994 prices
More on the ‘Recession-Busting’ deals that abound from car makers at the moment. Subaru has come up with a deal for the Impreza WRX Turbo where you can have the car for the same price as the 1994 equivalent – just £17,798. Which in itself is an interesting figure and shows that cars, or certainly […]