~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer More than 30 years ago, Subaru finessed consumer interest by re-thinking its midsize Legacy station wagon as a competitor among the then-growing body of sport utility vehicles, which at the time... Continue Reading →
~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer Somewhere, a matchmaker was at work when Subaru of Japan decided to design, manufacture and deliver an all-new electric crossover sport utility vehicle named the Solterra. Now in its second year,... Continue Reading →
~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer Like a small but important piece in a jigsaw puzzle, the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness crossover sport utility vehicle fits neatly into the Japanese manufacturer’s lineup. Dating back about a dozen... Continue Reading →
~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek arrives newly designed inside and out, with the distinction of becoming the Japanese manufacturer’s best-selling model. At the end of 2022, it had sales of more than... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer When the Subaru Ascent crossover SUV made its debut as a 2019 model, the conclusion here was that it was among the most family-friendly vehicles available, minivans notwithstanding. Now in its 2021 guise, it adds refinement to... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Minor changes to a vehicle during its periodic life cycles usually are called a freshen or refresh in the industry, though it looks as if the Subaru engineers and designers took the bit in their teeth and... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The granddaddy of crossover sport utility vehicles, the Subaru Outback, rolls into 2020 with a host of enhancements, including a new Onyx model aimed at outdoors-oriented customers. It was in 1994 when Subaru, witnessing the trend... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer With “electrification” gaining in the automobile industry, Subaru returns to the fray with its 2019 Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid crossover sport utility vehicle. It’s doubtful that anybody in the business seriously believes that all-electric cars will be... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer If Subaru were a surfer dude, it would be riding the crest of a very big wave, and its 2019 Forester will help keep it there. The redesigned compact crossover sport utility vehicle, now in its... Continue Reading →
