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2022 Subaru WRX: All-new performance sedan revealed
The covers have come off Subaru’s new WRX, with extra power coming from a larger engine

Subaru Outback takes home five stars in ANCAP safety test
New lifted wagon tops class for safety tech

Chip shortage will impact industry for years, car company bosses warn
Amid factory shutdowns, carmakers are predicting the current situation will go on for some time yet

New Subaru BRZ starts under $40k, customer cars due first quarter 2022
Subaru’s highly anticipated second-generation BRZ available for pre-order today

Subaru celebrates selling 150,000th Outback in Australia
2021 has been a big year for anniversaries for the automaker

Subaru joins carmakers halting production as global chip shortage takes hold
Most major car companies are reporting reduced production output due to global semi-conductor supply disruptions

Subaru recalls range of 2018-2019 models over fuel pump fault
Issue affects a wide range of cars built in this period

Subaru Solterra electric SUV teased with more detail
The first battery-powered model from Subaru has been previewed, but a local launch isn’t on the cards

Subaru Forester Wilderness revealed on Canadian website
Slip-up on North American site leads to premature unveiling

Subaru to reveal new WRX on September 10
Late night Australian reveal set for fifth-gen WRX

Fifth-gen WRX teased in Subaru promo video – UPDATE
The new all-paw, flat-four, rally-bred fighter will be available as a manual!

WATCH: Travis Pastrana blitzes his own Mount Washington Hillclimb record
World’s greatest action sports athlete proves he’s better than himself

Long-time Subaru Australia PR manager David Rowley retires
A 22-year veteran at Subaru, the automotive media landscape will be without its longest-serving figure

Covid-19 lockdowns have led to increased brand loyalty in the US
Survey reveals many vehicle owners in the United States preferred to stick with their current manufacturer as a result of Covid-related lockdowns

2022 Subaru Forester pricing and features revealed
A mid-life update brings new driver assists and tweaked-off road functionality at a minor price rise

Subaru passes 20 million all-wheel-drive vehicles produced
Japan’s first mass producers of all-paw drivetrains has rolled its 20 millionth car off the production line

2021 VFACTS half-term sales report – Part two: Lexus to Volvo
Which manufacturers are rolling with the pandemic and parts-shortage punches of 2021 as the market continues its recovery?
Rumours: Is Lexus planning a sub-RC sports car?
Reports out of Japan – often a mixed bag of wild speculation, insider facts and and outright garbage – suggest Lexus could be working on a GR 86-based affordable coupe of its own.

WRX passes 50,000 sales in Australia
Landmark sales for the flat-four, all-paw weapon ahead of fifth-gen’s arrival later this year

Facelifted Subaru Forester unveiled in Japan
Japanese model revealed though no confirmation of Australian refresh yet

Subaru Impreza and Subaru XV recalled for programming issue
57,088 vehicles affected by the recall

Subaru XV and Subaru Forester recalled over loose bolts
38,755 vehicles affected by the issue
UPDATE: Subaru BRZ local launch now expected in December
Customer deliveries of second-generation sports coupe expected later in final quarter of 2021

Subaru Solterra: New EV teased ahead of 2022 launch
Second collaboration between Toyota and Subaru slotted for 2022 reveal, although it’s unclear whether it will come to Australia