Archive for January, 2009

Detroit 2009: Subaru Legacy Concept shows its face

January 12th, 2009

Click above for high-res image gallery of the Subaru Legacy Concept
The official unveiling doesn’t take place until later this afternoon, but Subaru has already released the details on the Legacy Concept it’s introducing this year at Detroit. We only have the head-on shot at the moment, but what you’re seeing here is likely the new [...]

Q & A with Petter Solberg

January 9th, 2009

Subaru’s sudden departure from the World Rally Championship has left 2003 title-winner Petter Solberg on the sidelines.
During a visit to the Autosport International Show, he spoke about last month’s shock news, his search for a new drive, and the current state of the WRC.
Head to the forums for the interview.

Preview: Subaru Legacy Concept Headed for Detroit

January 8th, 2009

We had heard some rumors that Subaru would be showing some sort of concept at the upcoming North American International Auto Show, and we’ll be the first ones to admit that we were hoping for some sort of rear-wheel-drive coupe concept. However, this teaser shot of Subaru’s Legacy Concept is indeed a surprise, and we’re [...]

Subaru getting into bicycle business

January 6th, 2009

Subaru has decided to issue a 99-edition run of mountain bikes under its own corporate banner called the Subaru XB steel hardtail. If there’s any automaker for which such a move fits, it is Subaru (has anyone even seen a Porsche or Mercedes mountain bike in the wild?). And it’s not the first time a [...]

VIDEO: Petter Solberg rides a subaru…forgets to steer

January 5th, 2009

We all have our embarrassing moments. Most, however, aren’t quite as public as Petter Solberg’s mishap last month at the Bettega Memorial Rallysprint in Bologna, Italy. The 2003 WRC champion was taking some parade laps and waving to the crowd when he decided it was a good idea to get on the roof of his car. [...]