| December 12, 2008 | All Cobb Tuing Products 10% off for the month of December!!
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For the month of December only, ALL Cobb tuning products will be 10% off reatail price! This is the first time that Cobb has allowed vendors to discount their products and who knows when/if it will happen again! If you...(MORE)
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| November 13, 2008 | SEMA 2008!!
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Every year SEMA takes place down in Las Vegas Nevada, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. It is a time that "I" in particular look forward to. Even though when I return I have a BUNCH of work to catch...(MORE)
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| October 10, 2008 | New phone number! 801-649-6164
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ScoobyTuner now has a new phone number! You can now reach us at 801-649-6164 as we are undergoing some new changes that will help us to better serve you! Please bear with us as we get everything switched over and...(MORE)
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| September 24, 2008 | Project 2006 STi Part 2: Engine Work and Installation
Old Motor Out, New Motor In! |
Finally after a few long months, the motor is finally back in. We were hoping that it would have gone alot quicker than it actually did but as we found out, things happen, delays come up, etc, etc. We had...(MORE)
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| August 13, 2008 | Some Welcomed Changes in Store for the 2009 WRX
FINALLY!! The WRX get's a boost! |
SUBARU BOOSTS 2009 IMPREZA WRX TO 265 HORSEPOWER
[Official Subaru News Release]
Cherry Hill, NJ--Subaru is revving up performance and handling in its iconic All-Wheel Drive Impreza WRX sport compact for 2009, following the debut of the all-new model...(MORE)
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| June 12, 2008 | Project 06 STi Part 1: Sway Bars
Swaybars and Endlinks Installed and Reviewed! |
We decided to go with whiteline for a couple reasons. When choosing a sway bar, you're presented with two options, hollow or solid. We went with Whiteline's solid sway bars for the reassurance of durability. While hollow...(MORE)
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| May 5, 2008 | ScoobyTuner Project: 2006 STi
Introduction to our upcoming project |
Join us as we take this 2006 Sti and turn it into a high performance beast. Over the next few weeks we will be gradually installing part by part and posting pictures and reviews of each part. Below...(MORE)
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| March 19, 2008 | The Impreza's brakes - an asphalt vs. gravel comparison
The Impreza's brakes can reach 860 degrees Celsius in the stages!! |
Brakes are an essential component of any WRC car, and in slowing the car down play just as important a role in boosting overall speed. Quite apart from simply slowing the car, drivers use the brakes to position and balance...(MORE)
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| January 24, 2008 | New 2008 Rally Impreza debuts in Monte Carlo this weekend!
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All Subaru fans awake now? No, the works drivers still have to wait for their new WRCar. But it is true. Swiss privateer Olivier Burri makes the surprise perfect turning up at Rallye Monte Carlo 2008 tests with a new...(MORE)
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| January 4, 2008 | 2009 Forester XT Unveiled!
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| After numerous photos leaks, Subaru finally revealed its redesigned Forester crossover for the 2009 model year. Now in its third generation, the 2009 Forester is built on an all-new platform and sports a completely redesigned exterior and interior.
The...(MORE)
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| December 20, 2007 | Happy Holidays from ScoobyTuner.com
Thank you for a great year! |
As yet another year comes to an end we at ImportCarTuner (aka ScoobyTuner) want to say thank you to all of our great customers for a wonderful year. We and to send our appreciation to all of you for choosing...(MORE)
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| December 3, 2007 | 2007 P-WRC CHAMPION!
Subaru strikes again |
| Toshi Arai has won the 2007 FIAProduction Car World Rally Championship title after Gabriel Pozzo - the only man that was still in contention heading into this weekend's Rally GB, was forced to withdraw.
Arai, who has had to sit...(MORE)
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| November 15, 2007 | The 08 STi is getting good reviews!
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When the first Japan-spec Subaru STI hit the scene back in 1994, it was all about all-wheel drive, rally heritage and dirt under the tires. Now we're in the Japanese-spec 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI, there's fresh pavement under the...(MORE)
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| October 31, 2007 | SEMA 2007
It's that time of year again! |
We will be closed Nov 1-2nd as we will be attending the SEMA show. There will be a slight delay with the orders but will get to them as soon as possible!
We will update this article with news and...(MORE)
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| October 24, 2007 | 2008 Subaru Impreza STI Debut
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PRESS RELEASE:
FHI Introduces All-New Subaru Impreza WRX STI
Tokyo, October 24, 2007 – Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, has
announced the introduction of its all-new Subaru Impreza WRX STI in Japan. The new WRX STI went...(MORE)
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| October 9, 2007 | The 2008 STi
The wait is finally over! |
The wait is finally over. Subaru has released official photos and initial info on the new JDM-spec Impreza WRX STI. Details remain scant, however, as Subaru only tells us that the new STI is powered by a 16v 2.0L boxer...(MORE)
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| October 2, 2007 | 2008 Subaru Impreza offers iPod integration
You May Call it An iScooby |
Subaru on Monday debuted its integrated iPod interface for the 2008 Subaru Impreza. The seamless integration technology, available as an accessory on select models of the 2008 Subaru Impreza, allows customers to control most iPod functions through the dashboard "head...(MORE)
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| September 19, 2007 | Rally champion Colin McRae dies with son in helicopter crash
A Sad Day for The World Rally Championships |
THE former rally driving champion Colin McRae was killed and his five year-old son feared dead in a helicopter crash yesterday afternoon. The aircraft came down in Jerviswood, Lanarkshire, half a mile from the family's home and burst into flames...(MORE)
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| September 4, 2007 | 2008 STi with Si Drive
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When the all-new Impreza WRX STI goes on sale in the U.S. in January, it will look decidedly different from the car we’re used to. That’s right; the 5-door you see here will be the one and only body style...(MORE)
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| August 31, 2007 | Invidia Special!
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| Now through the Labor day weekend, we are having a sale on the Invidia exhaust line!
Invidia is consistently giving you more bang for your buck and through the next few days,
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| August 14, 2007 | New 2008 Subaru WRC Car
New Hatchback WRC Car |
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The next Impreza WRC will be unveiled at Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
Subaru's World Rally Car for 2008, based on the new generation Impreza will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month.
The new Impreza hatch is...(MORE)
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| July 27, 2007 | We're Moving!!
ScoobyTuner is moving to a new location! |
| That's right, we're moving! No that doesn't mean we're going away. We are simply moving to a new location that enables us to serve our customers better!
We can now be found at 565 W. Billinis Rd. in Salt Lake...(MORE)
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| July 10, 2007 | Career Opportunity at ScoobyTuner!
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| ScoobyTuner is looking for more help!
We are looking for some one who loves Subaru's and has a passion for modding them! We need some one who is honest, hard working, friendly, and self motivated to give our customers the...(MORE)
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| June 22, 2007 | 2007 STI Limited for Sale - # 194
Urban Grey Beauty |
For Sale…STI Limited # 194
It is time of our next project vehicle and we are now selling our 2007 STI limited (don’t worry…our other project STI will still be with us for a long time :-).
The car has been...(MORE)
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| May 30, 2007 | 2008 Subaru Impreza S-GT Photo (WRX)
From WRX to S-GT? |
The Scooby fans posted some more fresh photos of the Subaru Impreza JDM S-GT 2008, due to be released later this summer in Japan. It looks like Subaru dropped WRX name, at least japanese domestic version of the latest 2008...(MORE)
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| May 1, 2007 | GT Live!
Fast cars, and good times at Miller Motorsports Park! |
GT Live! Any one who has heard of GT Live knows that it is good times to be had by all! What can be better than an afternoon filled with clean air, sunshine, and the roar of 500hp Subaru's, EVO's,...(MORE)
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| April 4, 2007 | Subaru Unveils 2008 Impreza!
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| FHI Unveils All-New Subaru Impreza at the New York International Auto Show
Tokyo, April 3, 2007 – Fuji Heavy Industries Inc. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced the unveiling of its all new Subaru Impreza (U.S. specifications)...(MORE)
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| March 20, 2007 | Racecomp Engineering Sport Springs now Available at ScoobyTuner!
Stiffen up your Scooby with RCE Springs! |
ScoobyTuner strives to bring our customers nothing but the best products available for thier Scoobies! If you own an STi and are looking to stiffen up your suspension and don't want to drop $1500 on a set of coilovers then...(MORE)
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| February 21, 2007 | ScoobyTuner "Stage 2" Sale!!
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| Everyone is looking for more "reliable" power from their Scooby. Some want a stronger "midrange" for daily driving while others gotta be a half second (or more) quicker 0-60 mph or 1/4 mile.
Power is like money...you can...(MORE)
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| February 6, 2007 | Sno Drift Rally 2007
Sno*Drift: Real cars, Real fast, on Real roads |
Sno*Drift: Real cars, Real fast, on Real roads
What do you get when you combine a bunch of rally cars and some snow covered roads in Michigan? You get the Sno*Drift! The Sno*Drift is the first event in the Rally America...(MORE)
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| January 22, 2007 | Rallye Monte Carlo WRC 2007
4th for Atkinson, 6th for Petter! |
In front of tens of thousands of fans and a live television audience, Chris Atkinson was the star of the Monaco Superspecial, setting the fastest time around the stage and also snatching fourth place in the overall standings by just...(MORE)
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| January 18, 2007 | 2008 Legacy 3.0 R
Subaru Debuts Re-Designed 2008 Legacy |
Subaru of America, Inc., today presented the North American debut of its re-designed 2008 Subaru Legacy and Outback models, at the 2007 North American International Auto Show at Cobo Hall. Subaru also debuted its new flagship sedan model, the Subaru...(MORE)
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| December 29, 2006 | ScoobyTuner Year End Clearance
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As we were starting to do our year end inventory, we found a few things laying around. Un-used items that have been returned from a customer, some things that fall under the "Open Box" category, and some that are...(MORE)
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| December 14, 2006 | ScoobyTuner Becomes Warehouse Distributor For Hawk Performance Brake Pads!
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ScoobyTuner has just become a warehouse distributor for Hawk Performance brake pads! We can now bring to you, Hawk's awesome brake pads at an awesome price! If you are looking for some sweet pads, to bring your Forester, Legacy or...(MORE)
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| December 5, 2006 | 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STI RB320
Subaru Releases 320HP STi to Honor Rally Driver |
| Subaru has announced a new special edition Impreza WRX STI in memory of rally hero Richard Burns who died in November last year of cancer.
Called the RB320, the new car features around £6,000 worth of extra equipment including the...(MORE)
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| October 30, 2006 | Cobb Presents AccessPORT v2.0!
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| NEW ACCESSPORT™ ANNOUNCEMENT
Salt Lake City, Utah, October 29, 2006 - Today Cobb Tuning, Inc. announced the release of the
completely redesigned AccessPORT™ handheld programmer and software for Subaru vehicles
with planned support for Mitsubishi, Nissan, Mazda, and Toyota...(MORE)
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| October 12, 2006 | 12 Second AUTOMATIC WRX
An Incredible Slush Box makes BIG Power! |
James “Jimmy” Mcquad of NY owns a 2005 WRX that he has modified to become a street legal drag car. What makes this so incredible is the fact that this WRX has an automatic transmission and a VF34 turbo. Jimmy...(MORE)
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| September 16, 2006 | First Shipment of the 2007 STi Limited!
The ULTIMATE DAILY DRIVER! |
| Subaru decided to offer something a little different on the 2007 STi models to bring in new converts to the "Scooby Fold".
Going after a slightly up scale clientelle (read those of us with a wife that wouldn't let us...(MORE)
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| September 11, 2006 | Addicted Autocrosser - Part 4
North Western Ohio Region SCCA Solo Racing |
| It turned out to be a nice cool day, people wearing jackets and sweaters, and the feeling of fall was in the air. It was a new site, at the Allen County Airport down in Lima, OH.
Our four...(MORE)
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| September 1, 2006 | Subaru "propeller" grille to change
THE prominent propeller nose will be flung from future Subaru models |
The Japanese brand's controversial aircraft-inspired grilles, as featured on the Impreza and Tribeca, will disappear from the radar. Subaru's parent company, Fuji Heavy Industries, chose to use the propeller corporate face on the current model as a pointer to its...(MORE)
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| August 11, 2006 | Addicted Autocrosser - Part 2
2006 STi...Bring it On! |
The weather was perfect again for autocrossing. Sun shining and partly cloudy and in the 80s, it was a great day. Again we arrived early, this weekend our group was I, my girlfriend, along with my buddy in his Mazda,...(MORE)
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| July 23, 2006 | Confessions of an Addicted Autocrosser
Part 1 |
| It was partly cloudy with the temperature was about 80 degrees. It was a perfect day to be autocrossing, but even better since today’s autocross was to be held on a road race track.
The best thing is that...(MORE)
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| July 18, 2006 | Subaru Of America Posts Best June Sales in Company History
Subaru B9 Tribeca and Impreza sales post double-digit gains; total sales up 3 percent year-to-date |
CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 3, 2006 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported its best June sales in company history, with sales totaling 18,476 units, up 3 percent for the month compared with the same period last year. Both...(MORE)
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| July 12, 2006 | Prodrive unveils P2
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| Prodrive has unveiled P2, its unique two-seater sports car, which has gone from concept to reality in just nine months.
P2 is a fully working car featuring Prodrive’s latest technology and which has been entirely designed, engineered and built by...(MORE)
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| June 30, 2006 | Solberg Re-signs with Subaru
Services Secured Until 2009 |
| Subaru World Rally Team has announced that Petter Solberg will continue to drive for the team until at least 2009.
The 31-year-old Norwegian and his 42-year-old Welsh co-driver Phil Mills joined Subaru during the 2000 World Rally Championship season....(MORE)
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| May 30, 2006 | Subaru - Tops in Resale Value
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Australia - Subaru hold the top ten places for resale values for vehicles aged 12 months
in the SUV Compact segment, according to the latest Glass’s quarterly assessment of used car values, “Fleet and Residuals Guide (March – May 2006).”
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| April 24, 2006 | 2007 STI Limited Announces for US Market
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| Subaru of America recently announced it will be adding the STI Limited to the lineup.
There are no performance additions in the package. It is strickly an alternate appearance and interior package.
Like the Legacy Spec B, the...(MORE)
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| March 27, 2006 | SWRT takes a Disappointing 7th in Spain
Young Atkinson encouraged with speed in Spain |
Despite slipping outside the top ten on day two of Rally Catalunya, Australian rally driver, Chris Atkinson, finished the day encouraged by his performance on what many consider to be the world’s toughest tarmac event.
Atkinson matched the pace of...(MORE)
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| February 20, 2006 | Subaru Sets All-Time Sales Record for Third Consecutive Year
Best-ever December sales drive year-end total up 5% over last year, popularity of brand continues to grow with success of new B9 Tribeca |
CHERRY HILL, N.J. -- Subaru of America, Inc., announced that for the third consecutive year, the company recorded an all-time sales record, selling a total of 196,002 units in 2005. Subaru also recorded best-ever sales in December that drove the...(MORE)
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| January 19, 2006 | New Impreza WRC2006 breaks cover in Monte Carlo
New Impreza WRC2006 breaks cover in Monte Carlo |
| In Monte Carlo today the Subaru World Rally Team officially unveiled the Impreza WRC2006, the latest version of the iconic Subaru World Rally Car.
The car, based on the 2006 model year Impreza, will be used by team drivers...(MORE)
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| December 1, 2005 | Subaru World Champion Richard Burns Passes Away
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It is with very great sadness that we must announce the death of Richard Burns, the 2001 FIA World Rally Champion. Burns, who was diagnosed with an astrocytoma, a form of brain tumour, in November 2003 passed away last night...(MORE)
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| November 5, 2005 | SEMA 2005 - Vegas Show
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| Yes, its SEMA time (Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association)! Hot New Products, Sweet Rides, and, oh, booth babes.
As Las Vegas epitomizes excess and gluttony, what better place for one manufacturer to try to outshine the others…more cars, more bolt...(MORE)
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| October 15, 2005 | 2005 WRC - Tour De Corse
Podium for Petter? |
The FIA World Rally Championship returns to asphalt for round 14 of the 16-event calendar at the famed Rallye de France - Tour de Corse from 21 - 23 October. The legendary event will be the first sealed-surface rally since...(MORE)
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| September 26, 2005 | Fernando Alonso Clinches F1 World Championship
Yougest F1 Champion in History |
Fernando Alonso today became the youngest world champion in Formula One history, after his thirteenth podium finish of the 2005 season in the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. Starting from pole position, the Spaniard drove a characteristically aggressive, consistent race...(MORE)
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| September 19, 2005 | Petter Wins WRC GB under Tragic Circumstances
Michael Park dies tragically |
Subaru World Rally Team Summary
The 2005 Wales Rally GB came to a premature end in tragic circumstances on the second stage of the day, SS15, when Markko Martin's Peugeot was involved in an accident that fatally injured his British...(MORE)
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| September 12, 2005 | Preview - 2005 Wales Rally GB
Can Petter make it 4 in a ROW? |
| The Subaru Impreza WRC2005 returns to gravel next week when the FIA World Rally Championship moves to the UK for round 12 of the series, Wales Rally GB.
This classic rally is run through the forests of south Wales,...(MORE)
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| July 20, 2005 | Formula 1 US Grand Prix Turns into a FARCE!
Schumacher guaranteed win with NO competitors (Ferrari doesn't allow Reubens to compete) |
| Michael Schumacher earned his fourth United States Grand Prix victory, leading 51 of 73 laps in his Ferrari on June 19 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The victory came in a six-car starting field after seven of the 10 Formula...(MORE)
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| July 20, 2005 | New 2006 STi & WRX Facelift
A new nose job for 2006 |
| It has been only two years since the last update to the WRX/STi came out.
Subaru has been migrating the WRX & STi to the new corporate look with the three piece grill and the new tear drop headlights.
More...(MORE)
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| June 26, 2005 | SWRT Struggles in Greece
Petter takes 9th |
| The 52nd running of the Acropolis Rally of Greece has continued to live up to the event’s tough reputation with 33 drivers failing to complete of the opening leg, including Australian Chris Atkinson aboard his Subaru Impreza WRC2005.
After experiencing...(MORE)
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| June 18, 2005 | Jarno Trulli and Toyota Take Pole for US GP
Kimi is right on his heels |
| Jarno Trulli scored the first pole for the Panasonic Toyota Racing Formula One team with a lap of 1 minute, 10.625 seconds, 132.893 mph in qualifying June 18 for the sixth running of the United States Grand Prix.
The pole...(MORE)
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| June 2, 2005 | Rally of Turkey sure to test even the strongest crews
Rally Preview |
Later this week the Production Car World Rally Championship teams make their maiden foray on the Rally of Turkey. The event, which has been on the WRC calendar since 2003, is for the first time also being run as a...(MORE)
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| May 3, 2005 | Petter takes 2nd Step on Podium
Rally Italia Sardinia |
| Petter drove a hard race and managed 2nd overall behind Sebastian Loeb.
David Lapworth, Subaru World Rally Team Principal:
"In the surprisingly warm conditions we've experienced this weekend it was always going to be difficult to secure a win, especially...(MORE)
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| April 11, 2005 | Petter Makes it 3 in a Row!
3 Podiums - 2 Wins and 1 3rd Place out 3 races! |
| After scoring a third consecutive WRC podium finish today, Petter Solberg maintains his lead of the 2005 FIA Drivers’ Championship.
Delivering a measured and strategic drive aboard his Subaru Impreza WRC2005, the Norwegian kept out of trouble to ensure...(MORE)
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| March 14, 2005 | WRC Rally of Mexico - Petter takes the Victory!
Impreza WRC2005 takes victory on debut race |
Petter Solberg and the new Subaru Impreza WRC2005 won Rally Mexico by a margin of 34.5 seconds today. Having led the event from start to finish, the Norwegian took six stage wins to claim his second WRC victory of the...(MORE)
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| February 14, 2005 | Petter Solberg wins his 1st Swedish Rally
A very special victory for Petter Solberg |
Petter Solberg claimed victory on the Swedish Rally to take his first WRC win of the year, his first in Sweden and the eleventh of his career. Locked in a thrilling battle with Marcus Gronholm until the final stages, the...(MORE)
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| February 8, 2005 | Sweeeeedish Rally Preview
Subaru WRC prepares to Bounce Back |
| The Event
Teams will swap the glamour of Monte Carlo for the cold, snow-bound forests of Scandinavia next week, when they start round two of the 2005 FIA World Rally Championship, the Swedish Rally.
Commencing on Thursday 10 February with...(MORE)
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| January 17, 2005 | Subaru World Rally Team selects Sparco
for 2005 Gear |
Italian motorsport equipment manufacturer Sparco will supply the Subaru World Rally Team with safety products and other automotive accessories for its assault on the 2005 World Rally Championship. Under the terms of a new partnership deal, Sparco will be the...(MORE)
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| January 1, 2005 | Sarrazin joins Subaru World Rally Team
New Team Mate for Petter |
| Stéphane Sarrazin's remarkable performance at the wheel of a Subaru France backed Impreza this year has been rewarded with a works drive for the Subaru World Rally Team in the 2005 FIA World Rally Championship.
As part of Subaru's well...(MORE)
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| November 9, 2004 | ImportCarTuner (AKA ScoobyTuner/EvoTuner) takes top American Tuner
at the Super Street/ EuroTuner Time attack! 6th Overall and 3rd in the AWD limited (close to 60 cars) |
| Considering the competition of 600+ hp Skylines, EVOs, Supras, etc. we were far and away the underdogs at “Time Attack II”. All the Japanese giants were there in full force with full pit crews and BIG $$$$$ vehicles.
The...(MORE)
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| October 19, 2004 | Martin wins as Loeb takes title
Subaru's Petter Solberg relinquishes title |
| Ford's Markko Martin won the French Tour de Corse rally overnight, while second place for Sebastien Loeb was enough to secure the 2004 World Rally Championship Drivers' title and the 2004 WRC Manufacturers' title for Citroen.
After a difficult event...(MORE)
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| October 3, 2004 | Petter Makes it 3 in a Row!
Can he catch Sebastian Loeb? |
Petter Solberg and co-driver Phil Mills took victory on Rally Italia Sardinia today to claim their third consecutive WRC win. Leading the event from the outset, the pair were fastest on 13 of the rally's 19 stages and finished 2...(MORE)
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| September 20, 2004 | Subaru Takes WRC Ralley of Great Britain
Petter Makes it 3 in a Row in the UK! |
| Subaru World Rally Team's Petter Solberg and co-driver Phil Mills won their third consecutive Wales Rally GB overnight, overhauling Citroen's Sebastien Loeb on the final leg of the event.
It is Solberg's ninth win in the WRC and fourth in...(MORE)
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| September 6, 2004 | Subaru Wins Rally Japan!
Total Domination & a Sweet "Home" Victory |
| Subaru World Rally Team driver Petter Solberg claimed victory on Rally Japan today to take his third WRC win of the year and the eighth of his career.
Dominating the event from the outset, the Norwegian and his co-driver...(MORE)
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| August 17, 2004 | Solberg makes waves on smooth surface
Rallye Deutschland this weekend |
| The FIA World Rally Championship turns its attention to the smooth surface of Rallye Deutschland this weekend, when Subaru World Rally Team's Petter Solberg hopes to underline his fine form on asphalt.
Like most WRC competitors, Solberg has contested Rallye...(MORE)
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| July 20, 2004 | Sainz wins in Argentina
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| Carlos Sainz has won Rally Argentina for Citroen, with team mate Sebastien Loeb taking second spot.
Subaru World Rally Team's Mikko Hirvonen recorded the best WRC result of his young career by finishing fourth.
The 23-year-old Finnish star pushed hard...(MORE)
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| July 16, 2004 | Cinderella - South East Valley All Stars
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Why in the world is there info on a little league baseball team on ScoobyTuner? Well...that is because my son's team is playing in the State Championship finals game this afternoon and we will be closing early to attend...(MORE)
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| June 21, 2004 | Warm Turkey on Solberg's menu
Can Petter take championship lead? |
| With temperatures predicted to rise as high as 40 degrees Celsius in this weekend’s Rally of Turkey, Petter Solberg's newly acquired buzz-cut could be an advantage in his quest for Subaru's World Rally Team's 42nd victory.
SWRT will start the...(MORE)
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| May 18, 2004 | Best April Ever!
Keep those Scoobies Rolling! |
| Subaru achieved record April sales of 2,764 units, according to official VFACTS sales figures released today.
The figure puts Subaru sales 18.5 per cent ahead of the same time last year and represents an April market share of 3.9...(MORE)
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| May 10, 2004 | Joshua Sortor's WRX takes home the money!
SCCA ProSolo in New Mexico |
| We had our EVO and MINI on hand for the SCCA ProSolo in New Mexico over the weekend.
Joshua Sortor was the big winner of the event in his WRX taking home $1,570 for winning his class and the Honda...(MORE)
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| May 1, 2004 | EvoTuner Places 2nd in Open Track Challenge
Close but no Cigar |
| After spending a week of driving on some of the best tracks on the west coast (Buttonwillow, Sears Point, Thunderhill, Willow Springs, and Las Vegas), we are proud to say that we finished second (only 1 point down).
The good...(MORE)
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| April 18, 2004 | Leading After Day 1
Open Track Challenge - Day 1 |
| After working with DMS, Perrin, and others to get the EVO prepped for the week long journey, we are happy to report that day 1 went extremely well...especially in consideration of the competition.
We prepared our EVO to compete in...(MORE)
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| April 7, 2004 | Subaru Unveils STi "WR1"
Is it better than the US Based STi? |
Subaru - fastest, most powerful Impreza ready to roll
Subaru’s fastest and most powerful Impreza ever – the WRX STi ‘WR1’ – is about to enter dealer showrooms, with more than half of the 500 limited run already spoken for.
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| March 14, 2004 | SWRT - Solberg's sizzling in Mexico
Solberg loses 1st Place due to Penalty |
| Subaru World Rally Team's Petter Solberg won every stage on Leg Two of Corona Rally Mexico overnight, racing from 13th to fifth on the leaderboard, while Ford's Markko Martin holds the overall lead.
Dominating the day in the new Impreza...(MORE)
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| March 9, 2004 | SWRT - Head to Mexico
Mexico is going to be a revealing event |
he third round of the 2004 FIA World Rally Championship, Corona Rally Mexico, starts on 12 March as the series returns to North America after an absence of more than 15 years. Following a ceremonial start in Guanajuato City on...(MORE)
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| February 20, 2004 | Subaru Forester Best Compact SUV
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| The Subaru Forester has been named the carsales.com.au website Car of the Year for 2003 in the SUV Compact Segment.
Forester won the award on the basis of the number of sales enquiries generated by visitors to the website during...(MORE)
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| February 8, 2004 | Petter Solberg Takes 3rd in Sweden
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Sebastien Loeb last night became the first non-Scandinavian to win the Swedish Rally in its 54-year history, while current World Rally Champion Petter Solberg maintained his overnight third position to record his best ever result in Sweden and collect six...(MORE)
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| January 25, 2004 | Subaru Takes 7th at Monte Carlo
A better start than last year |
| Subaru's lead driver and the Current WRC Champion Petter Solberg put in a good show at the most historic rally on the calendar and demonstrated the performance of the 2004 WRC Subaru Impreza on a range of difficult asphalt.
Monte...(MORE)
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| January 19, 2004 | Subaru Changes Focuses in SCCA ProRally
Factory Support now going to Privateers |
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Jan.. 13, 2003 - Subaru of America, Inc., the only car company that features Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as standard equipment on every vehicle in its product line, today announced it will shift the focus of its...(MORE)
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| January 4, 2004 | Saab Sells a WRX Wagon!
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| It has been said before and it will be said again...say hello to the new “Saabaru.”
Saab introduced in L.A., the new Saab 9-2X. For all you Subaru Gurus...it will be obvious that it is actually a Subaru...(MORE)
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| December 15, 2003 | Subaru World Rally Team Signs Mikko Hirvonen
Subaru goes for Youth |
Subaru Tecnica International (STI) announced today that Mikko Hirvonen will join the 555 Subaru World Rally Team in 2004. With 2003 FIA World Rally Champion Petter Solberg and co-driver Phil Mills already contracted to the team, the announcement finalises Subaru's...(MORE)
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| December 14, 2003 | Subaru Sales UP
Sales up 4% YTD |
| Subaru of America, Inc. reported November sales of 13,088 vehicles, representing a four percent increase year-to-date.
The Baja recorded an increase of 12 percent from November last year, with 679 units sold for the month.
The Legacy (known...(MORE)
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| December 10, 2003 | DMS Driver Take Canadian/N.A. Championship
Julien and Marie Ève Pilon: Canadian and North American champions |
Brother/Sister Team Julien and Marie Ève Pilon crowned Canadian and North American champions
The Lachute Subaru / DMS North America WRX finishes 4th overall at Tall Pines
Bancroft, Ontario, November 23rd.- The 2003 season ended in celebration for the brother/sister...(MORE)
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| November 10, 2003 | Solberg is 2003 World Rally Champion
Subaru Comes Through BIG TIME! |
| Subaru made history in Wales this weekend when Subaru World Rally Team driver Petter Solberg became the first Norwegian to win the FIA World Rally Championship for drivers.
Furthermore, after dominating until nearly mid way through the season, Citroen...(MORE)
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| October 17, 2003 | Petter Wins Again!!! Tour de Corsica
First Tarmac Win For Petter |
| Continuing his remarkable form, Petter Solberg delivered another strategically perfect drive to maintain his overnight lead and win the rally, the fourth victory of his WRC career.
Winning by a margin of 36.6 seconds, the Norwegian claimed a maximum...(MORE)
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| October 10, 2003 | SWRT prepares for Corsica
Where Ashalt Supremecy Reigns Supreme |
| In the busiest month of the 2003 FIA World Rally Championship, teams are now in France for Tour de Corse, where Subaru World Rally Team’s Petter Solberg hopes to re-ignite his challenge for the Driver’s title.
The rally is...(MORE)
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| September 7, 2003 | Subaru WINS WRC Australia!
The Young Guns are getting Hot! |
| Subaru's rising star and one of the hottest stars in the rallying world, Petter Solberg pounced on the first stage of today’s final leg to grab the overall lead.
The lead swung back to Loeb on the next stage, but...(MORE)
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| August 19, 2003 | Four times world champion Makinen to retire
Who will replace Makinen at Subaru WRC? |
| Subaru World Rally Team driver Tommi Makinen has announced his decision to make 2003 the closing season of his extraordinary career in rallying.
The 39 year-old Finn will continue to compete with Subaru on the final five events of...(MORE)
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| August 19, 2003 | Subaru world champion Burns returns home
Can Subaru Regain Title w/Burns & Soldberg |
| 2001 FIA World Rally Champion Richard Burns, who gained his title driving an Impreza WRC, has signed a two-year contract that will see him return to Subaru from the start of next season.
Richard currently leads this year's Drivers'...(MORE)
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| August 19, 2003 | Subaru world champion Burns returns home
Can Subaru Regain Title w/Burns & Soldberg |
| 2001 FIA World Rally Champion Richard Burns, who gained his title driving an Impreza WRC, has signed a two-year contract that will see him return to Subaru from the start of next season.
Richard currently leads this year's Drivers'...(MORE)
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| July 27, 2003 | Subaru WRC - Germany
Solberg takes 8th while Makinnen Retires |
Loeb wins in Germany, Solberg eighth
Feeling 100 per cent better, Subaru World Rally Team driver Petter Solberg
put in a spirited performance at the wheel of his Subaru Impreza WRC 2003 and
set a string...(MORE)
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| July 13, 2003 | Subaru USA Rally Champ dies
Mark Lovell & his co-driver Roger Freeman killed in Rally |
| Tragedy struck SRTUSA during the Oregon Trail Rally on Saturday when, shortly after beginning Stage 1, the rally car of driver Mark Lovell and co-driver Roger Freeman struck a tree.
Although both Subaru drivers were quickly attended to by...(MORE)
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| June 8, 2003 | Subaru WRC - Acropolis
Solberg & Makkinen put in some impressive performances |
| Subaru World Rally Team’s Petter Solberg and Tommi Makinen maintained their top five positions on the leaderboard of Acropolis Rally, Greece, overnight as Markko Martin held onto first place at the end of Leg Two.
After collecting two stage...(MORE)
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| May 31, 2003 | STi Arrives at Dealerships
The wait is now over! |
| The new STi has finally landed on our shores and has begun to arrive at dealerships.
Initially, dealers were told that they would get only 1-2 in the first couple of months.
Now, our local dealer called us and said...(MORE)
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| May 18, 2003 | Subaru World Rally Team resigns Petter Solberg
Contract extended until 2006 |
| The 555 Subaru World Rally Team announced today that Petter Solberg has signed a contract which will see him and co-driver Phil Mills stay with the team until the end of the 2006 WRC season.
The 28-year-old Norwegian joined Subaru...(MORE)
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| May 11, 2003 | Gronholm wins in Argentina
Where's Subaru? |
| Marcus Gronholm emerged victorious in a tough Rally Argentina where just 39 cars were left from the original field of 78 competitors as the final day of competition began yesterday.
Subaru World Rally Team driver Petter Solberg put in...(MORE)
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| April 30, 2003 | Possum Bourne passes away
Subaru pays tribute to rally legend Possum Bourne |
| Possum Bourne, New Zealand's most successful rally driver died peacefully surrounded by his wife Peggy and their family in Dunedin Hospital at 0:58 30 April.
Possum never regained consciousness after being involved in a traffic accident on the Snow Farm...(MORE)
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| April 22, 2003 | Subaru Rally Team USA Debuts New Open Class Cars
Open Class Cars Will Feature More WRC Technology |
CHERRY HILL, N.J. April 22, 2003 -- Subaru Rally Team USA today announced that they will debut two new Open Class cars at the 2003 SCCA Rim of the World Rally in Palmdale, CA. Returning drivers are Mark Lovell, the...(MORE)
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| April 18, 2003 | US STi Pricing Announced!
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| Subaru of America drop a bomb on the US Market. Be prepared to be blown away!
After initially setting pricing expectations of US $32-34,000 for the American Market STi, US enthusiasts rejoiced when Subaru announced 300 hp/300 ft-lbs torque...(MORE)
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| April 16, 2003 | Subaru WRC - New Zealand
Petter Solberg Takes Third |
The Impreza has always been quick since the beginning of the season but for some reason, Petter Solberg was not able to get the results he deserved. Today, it finally happened, the Norwegian driver finishing in third place in Rally...(MORE)
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| March 10, 2003 | Subaru B11S Concept Car
Makes Its World’s Premiere at the Geneva Motor Show |
Combining sophisticated sporty design with ample interior space, the Subaru B11S represents a new type of four-door Coupe. While it was developed to demonstrate FHI’s future design direction and strengthened design capabilities, the Subaru B11S also features superb driving performance,...(MORE)
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| January 10, 2003 | Subaru STi Comes to America
Finally...we get the good stuff! |
Subaru WRX STi comes to America
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| Subaru WINS WRC Australia!
The Young Guns are getting Hot! |
| Subaru's rising star and one of the hottest stars in the rallying world, Petter Solberg pounced on the first stage of today’s final leg to grab the overall lead.
The lead swung back to Loeb on the next stage, but...(MORE)
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| Subaru WINS WRC Australia!
The Young Guns are getting Hot! |
| Subaru's rising star and one of the hottest stars in the rallying world, Petter Solberg pounced on the first stage of today’s final leg to grab the overall lead.
The lead swung back to Loeb on the next stage, but...(MORE)
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