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Subaru Technica International could be expanding to include mainstream cars like the Subaru Forester. Could we see a new Forester STI in the future?

How do you make your new mid-sized pickup truck look good? Make claims about "engineering" and "advanced metallurgy" while comparing your smaller truck to full-sized, full-use, heavier-duty offerings from the competition. Chevrolet talks apples to watermelons in latest press release.

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI has a rich and storied racing history on which it draws its performance attitude. See the timeline from 1990 to 2014.

It was only a matter of time before Nissan's premium brand, known for its competition in Formula One as well as its luxury vehicles, would create it's own version of the GT-R supercar. Now we have it in the Q50 Eau Rouge.

What happens when you take a 2015 Subaru WRX STI radio control car vs a StickBomb toy? Who wins?

Subaru gave five lucky winners the chance to drive the new 2015 WRX before anyone else. And one went home with a free 2015 WRX.

Subaru brought the all-new 2015 WRX STI and the WRX STI NBR racecar to Laguna Seca. Watch both as they take on the famous racetrack.

Light-duty diesel pickup trucks are now the rage, with everyone talking about or offering one in the 1/2 ton range. Nissan recently premiered the Frontier Diesel Runner as a test bed for consumer reaction. So what has that reaction been?

The all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is selling well for the German automaker and the CLA45 AMG could be the best performance car under $50K.

Subaru is moving up in their brand perception, and it’s due in part to new cars like the 2014 Subaru Forester and 2014 XV Crosstrek. How are they doing it?

When we think of subcompact cars, we generally don't think the words "stylish," "cool" or "sporty." Yet that's exactly what Nissan wants us to think when viewing the new Versa Note SR. How realistic is that?

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI comes with as a six-speed standard gearbox only. Why doesn’t Subaru offer an automatic in the performance car?

The all-new 2015 Subaru Legacy sedan offers AWD as a standard feature on all trims and models. Why is this such an important feature on the new sedan?

The all-new 2015 Subaru Legacy sedan arrives with more safety systems than ever.

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX and 2015 WRX STI are getting ready to launch. The WRX gets a bump in hp, why not the STI?

Subaru is reported to be launching a new Special Edition 2015 BRZ here in the U.S. market this year. Will it just get exterior STI badging?

The all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has a Cd value of 0.23,and sets a new benchmark for aerodynamics never seen before among all production vehicles.

Subaru fans were disappointed with 2015 WRX STI design. Subaru WRX Project General Manager says WRX Concept may yet hit showrooms. Will we still see a future WRX / STI with the concept’s design?

In a rare snowstorm in North Carolina, a 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid helps pull stranded motorists from the snow including a UPS truck.

The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA is launching later this year, but will it be tough enough for off-road adventures?

Volkswagen employees in the Chattanooga, Tennessee plant have voted against representation by the UAW in a historic vote that was marked by a lot of media attention and some often questionable statements from the peanut gallery on both sides of the debate. Many things can be learned here.

This 2003 Subaru WRX “bugeye” owner is having a hard time letting go of his beloved car. His wife wants a minivan.

Imagine an engine that produces 123 horsepower, 125 lb-ft of torque, but whose cylinders are so small, they're just the right size to hold a Starbucks grande cup. That's Ford's new EcoBoost engine for the 2014 Ford Fiesta.

Tommi Makinen arrives in Japan and tests the new 2015 Subaru BRZ tS from STI. It’s a preview of the new BRZ STI that is coming.

The all-new 2015 Subaru Outback will debut at the New York International Auto Show 2014. It should come with improved mileage.

Watch this must-see video as a Subaru WRX “bugeye” pulls out a Dodge Charger police car stuck in the snow.

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI will be launching this year, but Subaru made two big mistakes with WRX STI fans. What is Subaru thinking?

Nissan's 1,000th 30-minute charger is now live in Europe, beating Tesla's "Supercharger Network" to the punch by offering more convenient locations for charging than does America's premium EV maker.

The "Zero Emissions" portion of the ZEOD RC's title may be stretching the truth a little given that the car has an on-board gasoline engine to go with its LEAF underpinnings. So what is the ZEOD RC really?

What will make the 2015 Subaru WRX STI popular with driving and performance enthusiasts? It will happen on the road and track.