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VIDEO: which (crazy) Subaru to drive at a ski resort

Posted by Hootan Mahallati | November 05, 2009 | In rally subaru videos

We freely admit, we will post anything pertaining to Ken Block on this blog. The guy is creative, crazy, cool and talented. Case in point, the Subaru Trax STi, being promoted by DC Shoes and Ken Block of course.

As you would expect, the Trax is nothing more than an experimental vehicle. However, it can already claim the title of the world's fastest cat track operation automobile. The Trax STi starts life with Ken Block's competition-ready Subaru WRX STI, gets rid of the tires, adds snow cat tracks, and gets suspension upgrades to be able to pull off ...

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VIDEO: Ken Block getting ready for WRC

Posted by Hootan Mahallati | October 30, 2009 | In motorsports rally subaru

We, along with the millions of others who have watched the Gymkhana videos by Block, are very excited that American rally ace Ken Block will drive for Ford in the WRC starting next year. In a sport dominated by Europeans (and typically the Finnish kind), it will be interesting to see how Block fares. He will race in select races in 2010 and will race full time starting in 2011.

In the meantime, you can start imagining Ken rallying around the world by watching this video of him beating his own stage time at the New England Forest Rally in ...

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VIDEO: Toyota FT-86 caught testing at the 'Ring

Posted by Hootan Mahallati | October 20, 2009 | In news subaru toyota videos

Two weeks ago, you saw the first pictures of the Toyota FT-86, which will also spawn a Subaru twin. This exercise in badge engineering gives hope to car enthusiasts who want a new, fun-to-drive Japanese car they can afford, unlike the Lexus LF-A about to be unleashed into the exotic car market.

In the below video, you will see a heavily-disguised prototype of the car being tested at the Nürburgring. The fact that the car is being put through its paces there bodes well, indicating serious sporting aspirations on the part of Toyota and Subaru.

Watch this space for ...

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BREAKING: Toyota/Subaru FT-86 sports car concept revealed!

Posted by Hootan Mahallati | October 06, 2009 | In news subaru toyota

This is the car that Toyota and Subaru have been developing together over the past few years. Toyota owns a stake in Fuji Heavy Industries, Subaru's parent company, making this cooperation a natural one.

Using a Subaru-derived flat-four, the FT-86 will spawn a unique model for each of the two car makers, both of which will be built by Subaru at its Gumma plant.

Toyota has wanted to inject some excitement into its staid, conservative image, so it has hight hopes for the FT-86. It is rumored that the production car, which will look very similar to the concept ...

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GM to shut down Saturn as Penske walks away

Posted by Hootan Mahallati | September 30, 2009 | In gm news saturn subaru

GM has announced that it will shut down Saturn and close its dealerships after racing legend and billionaire dealership owner Roger Penske dropped his bid for the troubled GM brand. The deal fell through because GM's board did not agree to Penske's resuscitation plan of sourcing cars for the Saturn brand from another automaker (Renault had been a possibility).

“Without that agreement,” Penske Automotive said, “the risks and uncertainties related to the availability of future products prohibit” the vehicle distributor from moving ahead with the deal.

A statement from GM added, “This is very disappointing news and comes ...

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VIDEO: WRX v Lancer Ralliart v Mazdaspeed 3

Posted by Hootan Mahallati | August 13, 2009 | In mazda mitsubishi subaru videos

One of my friends recently traded in his Honda Civic for a Mazda Mazdaspeed 3, a car known widely as one of the most fun, affordable hot hatches on the market. A few weeks ago, we brought you a post on the new Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart, a new, Euro body style for the Lancer here in the US.

In this video, Edmunds editors pit the Lancer against the Subaru WRX and the Mazda Mazdaspeed 3. Can you guess which one comes out on top as the driver's pick before watching the video? All we can say is, good ...

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VIDEO: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart

Posted by Hootan Mahallati | July 24, 2009 | In mitsubishi subaru



In the deliciously fierce, rallying-based showroom battle between Mitsubishi and Subaru, we had gotten used to most Subaru Imprezas coming in hatchback form these days while Mitsubishi's Lancer stayed true to sedan form.

Now, in a direct attack on the Subaru Impreza 2.5 GT, Mitsubishi has launched the hatchback Lancer Sportback Ralliart, what it calls its most European Mitsubishi (the car was in fact styled in the company's European design studios).

The folks at Edmunds' InsideLine have conducted a test of the new Mitsubishi, the video portion of which is presented here. The Ralliart is heavier than ...

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VIDEO: Rally driver Block gives James May ride of his life

Posted by Hootan Mahallati | July 14, 2009 | In miscellaneous motorsports rally subaru videos



You are doubtless among the literally millions of people who have watched Ken Block's ungodly gymkhana videos (click here and here for a refresher).

Thanks to naughty car fans, we bring you this clip from a recent TopGear video in which James May, aka, Captain Slow, jumps into Block's passenger seat. Words are not enough, so we'll let you watch now.

[Source: YouTube]

 

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VIDEO: Ken Block drives 566hp Impreza in Gymkhana 2

Posted by Hootan Mahallati | June 02, 2009 | In miscellaneous motorsports rally subaru videos

As promised, here is part 2 of DC Shoes co-founder Ken Block's follow-up to his immensely popular gymkhana obstacle driving video. For part deux, Block drives a 566hp Impreza prepared by Crawford Performance.

The filming is beautiful, and the driving.....well.....leaves us speechless.

[Source: YouTube]

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VIDEO: Incredible Subaru Impreza concept design

Posted by Hootan Mahallati | May 28, 2009 | In concept cars subaru videos

I was just reading a Wired magazine article that argues Detroit's salvation lies in allowing independent talent to contribute to the car development process. Right after finishing the article, I saw a posting on Autoblog about Swedish game designer Lars Martensson's suggestion for what the next Subaru Impreza should look like. Even though it is a 3D rendering, Martensson's creation looks so feasible that it makes you wonder whether Subaru has already building it.

Well, they should. Perhaps delete the rear wing for the road version, but this is a stunning, muscular and modern shape. Do you ...

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VIDEO: get ready for part 2 of this mad display of driving skill

Posted by Hootan Mahallati | May 27, 2009 | In miscellaneous motorsports rally subaru videos

At the time of posting, this video has been viewed 5,338,556 times. That should be enough of a context, just watch it! Trust me.

The driver in this Gymkhana video is Ken Block, co-founder of DC Shoes.  Due to the overwhelming popularity of this first video, Block is set to introduce a follow-up in a new car on June 1. He has set the bar quite high for himself, so we cannot wait to see part 2.

[Source: Autoblog]

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