The Subaru Forester has a long reputation for being used by people who actually do the outdoor activities shown in SUV commercials. There might not be Foresters traversing the Rubicon trail, but its owners often use them to head down trails for tent camping, mountain biking, hiking, and other weekend activities beyond a trip to…
“I’m having trouble finding something to dislike about this car.” One of Car and Driver’s technical editors repeated the same sentiment as his colleagues in the notes on the long-term 2023 Subaru BRZ the outlet had been reviewing. An associate news editor added that “[e]ach time I go a few weeks without driving the BRZ,…
The Rebelle Rally is one of the most intensive off-road vehicular competitions in America. It blends the love of driving with the ultimate challenge of precise navigation. The all-women rally was developed to test the skills of teams over eight days of competition through 2,500 kilometers of California and Nevada deserts. The Rebelle is truly…
Say “Subaru,” and most people think of cars and SUVs. Those more familiar with the brand may also think of all-wheel drive, safety, customer satisfaction, or even Golden Retrievers. Even here at Ewing Subaru of Plano, “Subaru” means many things, but we would join the rest of the public in not associating the name with…
Let’s say you are a multi-vehicle household. One vehicle is responsible for carrying everyone in the family for short or long trips and as the family cargo hauler for everything from local antique shops to Ikea and Home Depot. You have a crossover that carries out all those duties with aplomb. And the other car?…
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is known for conducting crash tests on models and rating them. Their tests are often more challenging than those conducted by the Federal government’s National Highway Traffic Safety Commission (NHTSA). As manufacturers developed technologies designed to prevent collisions, like Subaru’s EyeSight® system, IIHS started testing them for effectiveness….
At the outset, The Drive editor Kyle Hyatt’s initial reservations about Subaru are evident. He points out the lack of interior design, sound deadening, and a past mechanical issue. However, his perspective takes a turn with the 2025 Forester, as detailed in this post by Ewing Subaru of Plano. Unchanged Engine, Extensively Changed Chassis He…
