Ready to invest in a new car, truck or crossover? There are plenty of choices these days. But how do you know what’s right for you? Consumer Reports is offering a helping hand as it releases its Automotive Report Card. The annual study helps you figure out which brands and models are reliable, feature-loaded and fun to drive – and which products to steer close of. And this year’s report contains more than a few surprises.
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These Are the Fastest-Charging EVs – and the Slowest
There’s no question EVs offer a number of advantages, including low energy costs and the ability to plug in at home. But what about when you need to charge up on the road? The good news is that there are more public chargers being added every day. The downside: you might be in for a long wait when you plug in, depending on what EV you’re driving. Automakers are upgrading their battery vehicles to improve charging speeds and here’s a look at the models that will add miles the fastest – as well as the slowest.
Subaru Debuts New Hybrid System on Crosstrek
Subaru reveals more information on its hybrid system as the company reveals it will make its debut on the Crosstrek towards the end of the year.
First Drive: 2025 Subaru WRX tS – Almost an STI
We’re supposed to issue judgement here, so my verdict is, if you want a track-capable Subaru you can drive every day, the new 2025 WRX tS is your ride. Read the whole review at HeadlightNews.com.
August Brought Unexpectedly Strong Auto Sales – Boosted by EVs
Solid sales gains in August point to a robust finish for the year as fear of a recessions in the auto business recede, interest rate cut looms on the horizon, and buyers take a closer look at hybrids and newer EVs. Sales of new cars and trucks continued to gain...
Subaru’s Project Midnight Pushes The Envelope of WRX Performance
Subaru’s Project Midnight is preparing to make a potent performance statement for the Japanese auto giant. A full carbon fiber body and big performance upgrades are only a few of the tricks that this special WRX will bring to the fabled Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Hackers Hijack June Sales, Automakers Report Mixed Sales Picture
Hackers blurred the sales picture for June. But it appears that overall demand was less than stellar, major brands like GM, Toyota and Hyundai reporting modest declines for the second quarter overall. That said, EV sales were stronger than anticipated — with one key exception.
Toyota Wants To Build More Sports Cars, Says It Needs Partners To Do It
Toyota wants to give enthusiasts more sports cars, but the company says it needs partners to help make this a reality.
Subaru Unveils 2025 WRX tS, Closest Thing Customers Will Get to a Formal STI Model
Subaru’s WRX tS follows the BRZ version’s formula in giving customers performance upgrades but is also not the STI model loyalists have been asking for.
Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru Enter Triple Alliance to Accelerate Combustion Engine Development
Toyota, Mazda and Subaru are showing that combustion engines still matter with triple alliance that aims to streamline and accelerate their development.
First Drive: 2025 Subaru Forester
Subaru has done a great job balancing the comfort/luxury value against the brand’s go-anywhere, get muddy, hose-it-out-later reputation. Read the whole review at headlight.news.
Subaru Plans 8 EVs by 2028 – 4 From Partnership with Toyota
Subaru’s only EV, the Solterra, is a product of a joint venture with Toyota – and the Japanese automaker plans to take the same approach with its next three battery-electric vehicles, all due out by 2026. Then it plans to bring out four more, developed in-house, by 2028, its CEO said Monday.