All Sections & Categories Thu, 23 May 2013 21:03:06 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.subaruinformer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=469 The wider body designs give the 2011 WRX an aggressive road presence and also allow wider track dimensions.An approximately 1.5-inch increase in front and rear track, firmer rear subframe bushings and wider 17-inch wheels and tires deliver improved grip in the 2011 WRX. The standard wheels are now 17 x 8-in. vs. 17 x 7-in. in the 2010 model, and tire size is now 235/45R17 vs. 225/45R17."The new wide-body designs mark another major step on the continuous evolution of the WRX to give driving enthu ... Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:19:35 +0100 http://www.subaruinformer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=466 In the previous day's qualifying, both drivers in the #62 machine cleared the standard time in the first qualifying session, moving on to the knockout session, S1. Yamano attacking created a record of 17th but the car subsequently nullified after the vehicle size regulation violation. After making the necessary corrections, the car was allowed to start though it started from the tail end of the grid in 19th position. The race got underway while large drops of rain began to fall and each ... Football Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0100 http://www.subaruinformer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=467  The Rally Argentina, one of the historical events in the World Rally Championship (WRC) is a challenging rally featuring soft gravel and changeable weather. This year's event also hosted as a round of the IRC set total 240.02km of 15 stages including the traditional La Cumbre stage etc. The weather around Villa Carlos Paz was unstable and the organizers were forced to delay the recce due to heavy fog and the opening Super SS, held on tarmac, also saw wet conditions. The Day 1 condit ... Golf Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0100 http://www.subaruinformer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=465 The city was much excited as it hosted two big events on the same weekend, one on gravel and the other on tarmac where held the opening round of the FIA World Touring Car Championship (Organised also by Eurosport as the IRC) on the following day of the rally finish. The rally was taken place on the high-speed gravel roads around Curitiba. The roads were smooth though numerous blinded crests suffered drivers who need require more challenge. Totalling 216.93km, 15 stages were set, though o ... Golf Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0100 http://www.subaruinformer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=464 The Nürburgring is a unique race track, consisting of the 5.1 km Grand Prix track, used by F1 and DTM sprint racers, and the 20.8 km Nordschleife, also known as the Old Course, which SUBARU and STI use for vehicle development and testing. The Nordschleife is a rigorous and highly demanding road course, with a 300-metre elevation change and over 170 turns. Every year, over 200 cars participate in the race, with a focus on European touring cars. STI also participated in the 2009 Nürburgring 2 ... Football Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:28:33 +0100 http://www.subaruinformer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=463 With new co-driver Daniel Barritt onboard, Toshi made a fresh start in P-WRC. Although he had problems with the power steering in second place on the opening stage, he took the top spot by a wide margin, 23.3 seconds.. He continued to challenge strongly despite twisty roads, and held the lead until SS5, but was taken over the lead on SS6. Despite all that, he won three stages, SS2, SS8 and SS9 and ended the leg a mere 5 seconds behind the leader. In order that Toshi came out on top again, he ma ... Golf Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0100 http://www.subaruinformer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=462 Right from the opening stages on Friday, local driver Flodin maintained his position as leader of the P-WRC, never having to push too hard to stay in the top spot. New suspension settings on the morning of Day two made the car very bouncy at the front, but this was safely remedied at the lunchtime Service. Flodin's stage times throughout the second day were extremely close to the much lighter S2000 cars, illustrating just how quick the Swede was on home ground. Gravel coming through on sections ... Golf Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0100 http://www.subaruinformer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=461  "Subaru has a long history of hosting events with which our customers identify," said Tim Mahoney, senior vice president and CMO for Subaru of America, Inc. "Master the Mountain remains a terrific fit for our company and vehicle owners." Skiers will have the opportunity to demo the latest Nordica skis, hone their skills with free mini ski and snowboard sessions (must have prior skiing and boarding experience), pick-up complimentary skiing tips in the Subaru learning lane, enjoy behind the ... North America Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:00:00 +0100 http://www.subaruinformer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=460 Subaru Rally Team USA will compete in the entire 2010 Rally America National Championship and ESPN's X Games 16 Rally Car Racing event, and it will also participate in Rally America's new European-style Rally Cross exhibition events. "Rally car racing presents unique challenges that place a premium on traction and drivability," said Tim Mahoney, senior vice president and CMO for Subaru of America, Inc. "Subaru's participation in the Rally America National Championship successfully serves to sho ... North America Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:00:00 +0100 http://www.subaruinformer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=458 The Dakar Rally, longtime held in Africa, moved to South America starting in 2009, and 2010 will mark the second annual event there. Hitting rough spots in the Patagonian plains in Argentina and the Andes Cordillera mountain range, then traversing the Atacama desert in Chile along the way, the first half will finish in Antofagasta. During the return leg to Buenos Aires, a large crowd of South American uniquely passionate motorsport fans are expected to line the roadside of the route, who are lur ... Golf Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:00:00 +0100 http://www.subaruinformer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=459 The highest-ranked series that uses Group N machinery is the FIA Production Car World Rally Championship (P-WRC). The 2006 series champion, Qatari national Nasser Al-Attiyah, finished this season as the highest-placed SUBARU runner with two victories, in Argentina and Italy, netting him third in the standings. Japanese ace Toshi Arai regained his pace from the mid-season, finishing the final round in GB in second place, and boosting his position in the series standings to fifth. While Swedish st ... Golf Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:00:00 +0100 http://www.subaruinformer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=457 The IRC is a series of international rally challenges that began in 2007, and consists of existing rally events that are held across four continents. With well known races nominated for the 2009 season, including the Rally Monte-Carlo and the Safari Rally that played host to the WRC, the IRC is growing in size with every new year. The Group N class, where the Impreza WRX STI belongs, and the S2000 are the main types of vehicles used to race in the event. The series is organised by Eurosport - E ... Golf Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:44:48 +0100 http://www.subaruinformer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=456 Subaru of America, Inc. won Best Mainstream Brand, while the Subaru Forester won the Best Compact Utility Vehicle award and the Subaru Outback won the Best Midsize Utility award.ALG determines the award winners after carefully studying the competition in each segment, historical vehicle performance and industry trends. Vehicle quality, production levels relative to demand and pricing strategies are among the key factors that affect ALG's residual value forecasts."Subaru of America is pleased to ... North America Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:44:50 +0100 http://www.subaruinformer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=455 "It's fantastic to repeat as champions," said Richard, who in winning the event, took his fourth overall title. "Now I have to win two more titles and tie the record!" Transmission problems late in the day threatened to put the team out of the event, but the Subaru Impreza STI held up to get the pair into service where a new transmission was installed, allowing the two to continue. With this result, Richard and Ockwell also secured the manufacturer's title for Subaru Canada.Frank Sprongl and ... Golf Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:54:45 +0100 http://www.subaruinformer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=454 Available in an initial limited run of 125 units, the WRX STI Special Edition features upgraded performance suspension (derived from the Japanese domestic market spec C), unique Aspen White paint and custom spec C wheels. Pricing will be announced at the Los Angeles Auto Show.  Also at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Subaru is introducing the 2010 Impreza WRX Limited model, which adds a leather interior, standard moonroof and SIRIUS(®) Satellite Radio over the feature content of the Impreza WR ... North America Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:12:37 +0100 http://www.subaruinformer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=453 North America Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:16:48 +0100 http://www.subaruinformer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=452 While on overall classification, Australian Dean Herridge from Subaru Rally Team China, followed by Team FCACA's Finnish Jari Ketomaa finished 2nd and 3rd in Longyou rally which gave Subaru dominating the podium of the event. This completed a remarkable double for the MIRT. "Emma has been a fantastic team-mate and she really doesn't yet realise what an achievement this is. These events are tough to finish let alone win, but Emma has been on the podium in every single rally we've entered this ... Golf Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:00:00 +0100 http://www.subaruinformer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=451 Starting with a rally-prepared 2009 WRX STI, Subaru Rally Team USA's technical partner, Vermont SportsCar, built the one-off 400-hp TRAX STI envisioned by, and built for, DC Shoes co-founder and SRT USA driver Ken Block. The WRX STI TRAX is ready for the half-pipe, with a Yakima FatCat 4 Snowboard Rack up top, a Yakima Landing Pad rack base and DC Shoes XFB-C Snowboards. Naturally, there is a custom matching sleigh to go with it. With the exception of the Mattracks rubber track system, the car ... North America Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:00:00 +0100 http://www.subaruinformer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=450 The Legacy VIP is a one-of-a-kind vehicle inspired by the VIP rides found on the streets of Tokyo, Los Angeles and New York. It uniquely blends parts from SPT and the Japanese domestic market (JDM) with custom features for the "full VIP treatment." VIP is a style known for a clean, yet heavily reworked, luxury theme with an emphasis on impossibly low ride height and huge, aggressively styled wheels. Those connected to this scene don't say "V-I-P" but rather call it "bippu" in a nod to its Japa ... North America Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:00:00 +0100 http://www.subaruinformer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=449 MOTOR TREND editor-in-chief, Angus MacKenzie, said “The 2010 Subaru Outback offers a unique combination of comfort, efficiency, versatility and value. It boasts car-like refinement, drivability and gas mileage on the road, yet is as capable in the rough stuff as all but the most off-road focused sport utilities. Thoughtfully engineered, cleverly detailed and competitively priced, the Subaru Outback is a terrific all-rounder with broad appeal.”“We are doubly proud and honored to receive the ... North America Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:36:36 +0100