It looks as if the universe is working to protect car enthusiasts, as the Subaru BRZ is sticking around for 2025 alongside its Toyota GR86 twin. Unfortunately, the price of the compact sports car has gone up once again. Subaru released pricing for the 2025 BRZ and it now starts at $32,265 including destination, an … Read more
Good morning! It’s Friday, September 6, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. The Toyota CH-R Is Dead in America 1st Gear: Toyota Cuts EV Production Targets Toyota has already proven … Read more
Greg is a tall guy at six foot six and 250 pounds, he currently drives a Kia Rio that is surprisingly comfortable for his frame. However, he wants something that sits a little higher off the ground for easier entry/exit, but doesn’t want a giant truck. With a $20,000 budget, what car should he buy? … Read more
Used car prices are steadily dropping, mostly due to oversupply, and while electric and luxury vehicles are being hit the hardest, other segments don’t always see a big savings gap between new and used. Is The Subaru WRX The Most Fun Daily Driver For Under $30,000? For years, I’ve been fighting the myth that used … Read more
For a couple of years, there was a war among the makers of electric vehicle charging plugs over which company would win market supremacy. Well, now it seems we’ve got a clear winner, and it’s Tesla’s North American Charging Standard. For a long time, it didn’t seem like this would be the case, with automakers … Read more
Amber has a 2002 Subaru Forester that has reached the end of its usefulness. She wants another crossover with AWD that compliments her active lifestyle and is comfortable for her 90-pound dog. With a budget of around $35,000, what car should she buy? 2025 Subaru Forester Keeps Subie’s Legendary Off-Road Capability (Welcome back to What … Read more
Image: Recaro Legendary German car seat manufacturer Recaro Automotive has filed for bankruptcy, been deemed insolvent, and was approved for self-administration by its local district court, Autocar reports. The automotive seat manufacturing arm of Recaro (the airplane seats, child safety seats, and gaming seats businesses remain unaffected) has been around since 1906. The company changed … Read more
Image: Subaru There aren’t too many cars left that have CD players from the factory, either as standard or as an option. At this point with digital streaming technology, it’s a throwback not many people use or appreciate, at least in a new car. That’s why Subaru offering a single-disc CD player as an accessory … Read more
Gif: Goodwood Road and Racing / YouTube Travis Pastrana put on a show with the Hoonigan Huckster on the storied hillclimb at last weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, but his run ended with the extensively modified 1983 Subaru GL Wagon in a haybale. The event’s traditional climax is the timed shootout. While victory carries some … Read more
Photo: Honda Some of us come to terms with it later than others, but one of the most important lessons a child can learn is that you can’t always get what you want. We are not the center of the universe, and sometimes things just don’t go our way. As a kid, that often meant … Read more
