In this article What’s the Real Difference Between Symmetrical AWD and 4WD? Does It Matter for the US-50 Run Over Spooner Summit? The Practicality Axis: Ground Clearance, X-MODE, and What Actually Gets You Through So Which Should You Pick? The short version comes down to one distinction. Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is a full-time, always-engaged…
Every Subaru we sell counts as dog-friendly on paper. That part is easy. What matters is whether the specific model you choose actually fits your dog, your crate, your trail routine, and the reality of loading a soaked Lab at Spooner Lake after a fall hike. Those needs look different for a 20-pound terrier mix…
In this article Where Do You Park at Tahoe, and When? The Maneuvering and Fit Play The Honest Tradeoff for Tahoe Families Before You Leave Carson City: A Print-and-Go Checklist Start with the short version. If your Tahoe day involves bikes on the roof, a kayak trailer, and four people with a cooler, get the…
In this article What Are the Real Differences Between These Two Wilderness Models? Does the Engine Difference Actually Matter at Sierra Elevations? Pros and Cons of Each for the Carson City Market How Do the Two Wilderness Models Handle Real Trail Access? Which Wilderness Model Fits the Carson City Buyer? For most Carson City and…
In this article What’s the Plan at a Glance? Michael Hohl Subaru: What You Actually Find When You Get Here The Route Itself Is the Point Why the Drive Makes Sense for a Subaru Specifically If you’re shopping for a Subaru in the Reno area, the shortest path to the right vehicle is 32 miles…
Carson City sits at roughly 4,700 feet, and US-50 climbs sharply from here toward Spooner Summit and Lake Tahoe before your coffee is even warm. That elevation change, and the snow that lands with it between late November and March, is why you’ll want to run this checklist now (in late summer or early fall)…
As of this writing, 2026 has not yet reached its halfway mark, but Michael Hohl Subaru is ready to announce the changes and pricing for the 2027 Subaru Ascent. This three-row crossover is largely left unchanged from the 2026 Ascent, save for some thoughtful enhancements throughout the vehicle. Recognizing the growing popularity of USB-C charging ports, Subaru has added them for 3rd-row passengers. The ports are located on the…
If you wanted a 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, which trim would you choose? The choice between the Sport and Limited trim levels depends on how you view the world. If you want luxury, efficiency, and the fun-to-drive practicality of the Crosstrek Hybrid, you will most likely choose the Limited. For those who like a little fun,…
There are no bunny slopes for new drivers. Once they’ve earned a driver’s license, they are on the same city streets, highways, and freeways as the rest of us. And while they may remember better than we do the number of feet before an intersection to engage your turn signal – a number the rest of us have tossed down…
TopSpeed.com points out that most people looking for a practical and economical used sedan or 4-door hatch immediately zero in on the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and, if they are a little more open-minded, the Mazda 3. The Subaru Impreza tends to get overlooked. They think that shouldn’t be the case, and Michael Hohl Subaru agrees. Subaru is best known for its crossovers like the Outback, Forester, and the Crosstrek, the…
