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Subaru has announced a recall on 135,814 vehicles in Canada due to a problem with the braking system. More specifically, their brake lamp switch could fail, which would cause the brake lamps not to turn on when the brake pedal is depressed. Needless to say, a malfunction of the brake …

A new, limited-edition variant of the sport sedan has been added to the Japanese brand’s line-up. As a matter of fact, the 2019 Subaru WRX Raiu Edition will be a Canadian exclusivity with only 100 units produced. Based on the WRX Sport-tech RS, the Raiu Edition—which means thunderstorm in Japanese—gets …

The Japanese manufacturer has just announced the 2019 editions of its WRX and WRX STI sport sedans, and although they’re ripe for a redesign, they’ll soldier on without any major changes for the next year. And they are now on sale. However, the standard-issue infotainment system now gets a 6.5-inch …

The 2018 edition of Subaru’s performance-oriented WRX sedan will be on sale in Canada this June, featuring updated styling as well as new equipment and safety features. First and foremost, the car’s powertrain is unchanged, meaning the WRX is still motivated by an all-wheel drivetrain and a turbocharged, 2.0-litre flat-four …

Subaru and known race-car builder Prodrive will once again team up to beat a speed record on the Isle of Man with a WRX STI. British rally champion Mark Higgins accepted to take the wheel again, hoping to beat his own record set in 2014. That year, he ran the …

Subaru is bringing a very limited run of two special-edition models to Canada, with the BRZ and WRX STI 光 Hikari Editions limited to a combined 300 units across the country. Decked out in Hyper Blue paint, the two trims pay tribute to the brand's sport heritage, with unique interior …

Each year, WardsAuto compiles its list of 10 significant engines; the 2016 selection has just been unveiled. To be part of the candidates, there were a few criteria: the engine had to be new or significantly improved for 2016 OR have received a nomination from WardsAuto last year. The vehicle …

For a lot of people, the Subaru WRX STI will be more than enough to satisfy their rally urges (actually, for the vast majority, the WRX will suffice!). However, if you want to take your racing to the next level, the STI simply won’t cut it. It may have 305 …

Please note that these changes are only for US-spec vehicles. We have yet to see what changes 2016 will bring for the Canadian-bound WRX and STI. When it first came out, the Impreza WRX STI was built with one simple task in mind: to dominate on rally circuits. To be …

Each year, WardsAuto combs through the automotive launches and concentrates on a particular point: the year's new engines. Each mill is analysed, and a list of Ward's 10 Best Engines is announced. For 2015, the selection is varied: the number of cylinders go from 0 to 8, the power ranges …