Subaru begins BRZ and Toyota GT86 production

Subaru has today held a special ceremony to celebrate the start of production of the Subaru BRZ and Toyota GT86 at the Gunma factory in Ota-city, Japan. The landmark event in the collaboration between the two carmakers was attended by the presidents of both corporations. Subaru’s Gunma Main Plant, which will produce both the Subaru and Toyota versions, has had significant investment to cope with the extra capacity. Subaru also plans to produce the Impreza at the same plant by March next...

Subaru’s new Legacy Tourer focuses on environmental impact, cost savings

Subaru has upgraded its Legacy Tourer for 2102, adding a new engine that cuts running costs and reduces the vehicle’s impact on the environment. The new Legacy Tourer comes with a next-generation Boxer diesel engine, which, thanks to a more efficient turbocharger, new exhaust-camshaft timing and lighter connecting rods, improves fuel usage by more than 7 per cent to 49.6mpg. It also cuts CO2 emissions by as much as 7.5 per cent, to 149 g/km, when compared to the previous Boxer diesel...

Geneva gets Subaru BRZ euro bow

Subaru has confirmed that its hotly-anticipated BRZ sports coupe will be given its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Born out of a joint collaboration with Toyota the BRZ is a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 200PS 2.0-litre Boxer engine powered sports car with the lowest centre of gravity of any production car, which should make it stick to tarmac like chewing gum and be a joy to drive. Toyota will also release their version of the same car later in the year which will be...

£28,000 Subaru Outback won in charity draw

A £28,000 Subaru Outback that accompanied riders on last year’s 3,500-mile National Cycle Relay raising £40,000 for victims of the Japanese tsunami has found a new home in Oxfordshire. Heather Records of Wantage beat off thousands of others to win the Outback 2.5 SE Lineartronic after entering a prize draw organized by Subaru. Participants had either to buy a ticket from their local Subaru dealer or text in their answer to a simple question featured on the side of the car. Records was...

Subaru’s XV focuses on style and safety

Subaru’s new All-Wheel Drive crossover vehicle, the XV, combines style and functionality with generous levels of standard-fit equipment and safety. The latest addition to the Japanese brand’s staple is equipped with two core Subaru technologies: Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and a Boxer engine, ensuring good engagement and safe handling in all conditions. The XV also features the highest ground clearance and lowest centre of gravity in its class, making it a highly capable performer both on...