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Subaru has officially announced that a new concept of the future 100% electric STI will be presented at the Tokyo Motor Show. Scheduled for January 2022, the show has been chosen by the Japanese manufacturer to unveil this vehicle which heralds a new era for the STI branch at Subaru.

Even though vehicles keep getting bigger and more powerful, with pickups and SUVs leading the way, on average they proved more fuel-efficient and cleaner in 2020 than any of their predecessors, according to the latest Automotive Trends Report published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Much of the credit …

Every year around November, Consumer Reports reveals its annual auto reliability brand rankings, which reflect predicted reliability based on comprehensive vehicle testing and owner surveys. For 2022, Lexus (76 on a 100-point scale), Mazda (75) and Toyota (71) make up the top 3. Lexus jumped from third to first, while …

As we found out during the COP26 United Nations Climate Change Conference, not all countries and companies are ready to commit to an all-EV future, even by the end of the next decade. Toyota ’s reluctance is well documented, but the Japanese auto giant is not alone in wanting to …

Subaru has officially introduced its first-ever all-electric vehicle, the Solterra. Built in a partnership with Toyota, this new model shares many components with the recently unveiled Toyota bZ4X . The two vehicles use the same 71.4-kWh battery. Subaru claims the Solterra offers a range of 460-530 kilometres based on the …

One week before the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show kicks off (November 19-28), three automakers will celebrate major reveals including a pair of all-electric models. The Car Guide will have all the details and plenty of pictures to share in the next few days. Here’s a preview of what’s coming.

The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has completed new, tougher side crash tests to address higher-speed crashes that continue to cause fatalities and found out that 19 out of 20 compact SUVs failed to earn a “Good” overall rating. The lone exception? The 2021 Mazda CX-5 . Nine …

In North America, the hot Subaru WRX stopped offering a five-door hatchback body style after 2014, leaving enthusiasts with just the four-door sedan. The new generation debuting for 2022 likely won’t change that. Now, if you’re wondering what could have been, you just have to look down under. Subaru has …

The plug-in hybrid variant of the Subaru Crosstrek is just as rare as it is disappointing with only 27 kilometres of EV range. On the other hand, the company is about to introduce its first-ever electric SUV, the 2023 Solterra . Could there be something to fill the gap between …