Trying to figure out which crossover is the best fit for your needs can get confusing and frustrating. That’s why Subaru works so hard to make the Crosstrek the adventurous SUV with the best safety, features, and standard all-wheel drive at a reasonable price that customers crave. And now, with the introduction of the Crosstrek Hybrid, it’s the best blend of…
There was always a bit of overt honesty in the fact that the Outback was clearly a raised Legacy station wagon. It was as off-road capable as competing crossovers, if not more so, and it laid bare the fact that all crossovers were basically station wagons in off-road drag. It also led to a bit of a…
Is there a vehicle that is right for the “cool mom”? The one who takes the kids to school, heads to the store, goes to work, and takes the weekend to trek up into the Sierras. She has a smile on her face all of the time and is truly loving life in the moment. Naturally, they want a standout vehicle that can do it all without complaint. That calls…
Subaru built its Indiana plant in the ‘80s, started producing cars there in 1989, and, as the company’s only production facility outside Japan, has assembled over six million vehicles since. Now, some new Subaru hybrid models will be produced at the Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. (SIA) plant. More Than Just an Auto Plant The Lafayette, Indiana, facility began producing the new Forester Hybrid on October 7, 2025, alongside the Ascent, Crosstrek,…
“Should I fix it or replace it?” is a question anyone who bought a used car and kept it for a while, or a new one and kept it even longer, has asked. The frustrating thing is that there is no definitive answer. The best we can do at Michael Hohl Subaru is offer some perspective and suggestions. The…
Subaru has released two new all-electric vehicles debuting in 2026 called the Trailseeker and the Uncharted. Both vehicles will fit in nicely with the already popular and well-appreciated Solterra EV. Both new EVs will start around $40,000, which is similar to the Solterra. But what are the differences between the two new EVs and their…
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…
