Subaru has been selling cars in America since 1968, and in that time, the company has been known for three things: one of the best all-wheel drive systems, reliability, and safety. The Forester Is a Safety Legacy The Subaru Forester was first introduced in America for the 1998 model year, and the Insurance Institute for…
When you are looking for a used vehicle, you want to make sure that everything is in order. Is it mechanically sound? How has the interior’s condition been held up? What about the condition of the body? Should I anticipate any issues after I take delivery? There is one more thing to consider when looking…
The time-honored way to keep things cold during a car trip is an ice-filled cooler. It works as long as replacement ice is readily available, and you don’t have anything in the cooler that could be ruined by the inevitable water bath from melted ice. Because these requirements can’t always be met, a product has…
It was the imagery of a rugged outdoor lifestyle that sparked the SUV trend in the 1980s. The SUVs of the time rode rough on truck chassis, had few interior amenities, but offered true off-road ability with 4-wheel drive (4WD), two-speed transfer cases, and lofty ride heights. The addition of four doors to models in…
The new 2026 Subaru Outback has everyone talking. With more space than before and a host of technology updates, it is definitely a hot topic of conversation. This includes the experts at Car and Driver. They start by acknowledging its loyal following of proud owners of this segment-breaking vehicle, which has been a staple for 30 years. With this seventh-generation model, they said that “it represents a shift in the Outback…
Several Subaru models are built in the US. Specifically, the Outback, Impreza, and Ascent are all built at our Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) plant in Lafayette, Indiana. Everything else is imported from overseas. While the logistics of how a vehicle arrives in our inventory may be of limited interest to the average Subaru owner or shopper, Michael Hohl Subaru is pleased…
Buyers deserve good options when it comes to non-crossovers. While sport utilities are all the rage, Subaru still believes small cars hold a great purpose for some buyers. That is evident with the 2026 Impreza RS. In a recent review by Byron Hurd for The Drive, the hatchback was lauded as an “honest” car with Byron saying, “… the Impreza does enough things right that…
The most daunting factor in determining your cost of automobile ownership is insurance. It is a necessity that makes a huge difference in keeping you and your vehicle protected from harm. Nevada and California are typically ranked among the highest in insurance rates nationwide. However, some vehicles yield lower insurance rates than the average, which can be affordable for your budget. The MarketWatch Guides website listed the vehicle brands that yield the highest…
Gymkhana is a type of motorsport that requires precise driving techniques over a track or road that has been mapped out for stunts and fast lap times. Think of it as a choreographed dance move, but with a car. While he didn’t create it, Ken Block made Gymkhana one of the most popular series as…
Subaru is no stranger to offering a more off-road version of its vehicles, and the all-new 2026 Forester Wilderness is no different. However, Subaru has brought even more prowess and ability to the Wilderness name. What Powers the Forester Wilderness and What Makes It Unique Powering the Forester Wilderness is a 2.5-liter flat 4-cylinder that produces 180 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque, which works perfectly with…
