Dan Perkins Subaru Blog

The search for more power and control will inevitably lead drivers to the Subaru WRX. The most impressive vehicle in the rally racing circuit and an icon on the roads, the WRX is truly a one-one-of-a-kind vehicle. Powered by a turbocharged engine capable of immense power, combined with the legendary control of the Subaru Symmetrical AWD system, the newest WRX provides drivers with the means to fully enjoy their time on the roads or trails of Southern New England.

Few cars come with as impressive legacy as the Subaru WRX. Known for its incredible performance on rally circuits all over the world, the Subaru WRX is also known for transferring this experience to the roads we drive on every day, providing automotive thrills to all who site behind the wheel. The performance of the Subaru WRX recently dominated the New England Forest Rally 2015, where it eventually won the rally, its fifth-consecutive championship title.

In a recent video, we are able to ride along with the Subaru Rally Team USA car as it cruises through the third stage of…

When automakers set out to design a new vehicle, they do so with the intent that the vehicle will serve its purpose for many years to come. Unfortunately this hope doesn't always become a reality, unless of course the vehicle in question is a Subaru model. Notoriously reliable vehicles like the Subaru Forester have proven to be capable of lasting decades with the proper care and maintenance. Think of the many memories which could…

When it comes to high-performance success, few automakers can rival that of Subaru and the motorsports division, STI. With a massive fan base and widespread success in a variety of motorsports, the Subaru STI vehicles have carved out an identity all their own. Responsible for the success of the Subaru WRX and the WRX STI, the performance division of Subaru has an established identity of aggressive and reliable performance.

One needs only to look at…

When it comes to the Subaru lineup, drivers know they will get incredible value, unrivaled safety, and capability like no other. In the brand's iconic racer, the WRX STI, you'll find a combination of these with an extra ability to get your adrenaline going like no other. Born and bred of the racetrack, the Subaru WRX STI is built ready to get your heart pumping.

Powered by a 305-hp SUBARU BOXER® engine, the…

Last month Subaru showed off the "STi Performance Concept" at the New York Auto Show. It wowed audiences and gave enthusiasts a glimpse into what the future of STi could possibly look like. Though the nameplate was absent, the concept was clearly based on the Subaru BRZ, the brand's only rear-wheel drive vehicle and a pure performer.

Though only a concept and one very unlikely to see production, it has been confirmed that a…

Remember when people used to think less of hybrid vehicles because of perceived performance disadvantages? Those times will be long gone soon, a distant memory of a foolish perspective, because now hybrid technology has advanced to a point where impressive feats of automotive strength aren't exclusively for fossil fuel-powered vehicles. Take the Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid for example. Capable of 160-horsepower and 163 lb.-ft. of torque, the 2.0-liter DOHC engine combines with…

When you're looking for your next car, safety is one of the key components of figuring out which vehicle is right for you. Vehicle safety is yet another area where the Subaru brand easily outperforms the competitors, as seen by the run of success for the last 6 years. Though the history of safety success extends far beyond the last six years, it is this timeframe which has seen every Subaru model chosen as…

You know you've seen the bumper stickers on the occasional car that state "this car climbed Mt. Washington." It is worn like a badge of honor around New England because climbing Mt. Washington is no easy task, but from watching footage of events like the Subaru Climb to the Clouds, you wouldn't guess it was too difficult. Taking to the mountain in Subaru WRX STI's, drivers from the Subaru Rally Team USA…