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		<title>Subaru 086A version of Toyota FT-86 to be larger with more power</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:30:05 +0000</pubDate>
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Toyota and Subaru are both preparing to launch their new rear-wheel-drive sports cars. While both will be built as a result of a collaboration between Fuji Heavy Industries and Toyota Motor Corp, Inside Line has learned that the Subaru version will be slightly larger and faster than Toyota&#8217;s FT-86.
Due out in 2011, the Subaru version [...]]]></description>
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<p>Toyota and Subaru are both preparing to launch their new rear-wheel-drive sports cars. While both will be built as a result of a collaboration between Fuji Heavy Industries and Toyota Motor Corp, <em>Inside Line</em> has learned that the Subaru version will be slightly larger and faster than Toyota&#8217;s FT-86.</p>
<p>Due out in 2011, the Subaru version will be powered by a 2.0L flat 4-cylinder making approximately 250-hp (Toyota&#8217;s version will produce around 200-hp). Apparently, since Subaru&#8217;s version will feature all-wheel-drive, more power is required to carry the extra weight.</p>
<p>Sources say that the Subaru version of the car, internally known as the 086A, will be slightly larger. The Subaru 086A will cost around $5,000 more than Toyotas, which will be priced around $20,000. The price difference should keep both models from competing with each other.</p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/tag/toyota-ft-86-concept/">Click here for more news on the Toyota FT-86 Concept</a></em>.</p>
<p><strong>Toyota FT-86 Concept</strong>:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_003.jpg"><img title="Toyota FT-86 Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_003-128x84.jpg" alt="Toyota FT-86 Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_005.jpg"><img title="Toyota FT-86 Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_005-128x84.jpg" alt="Toyota FT-86 Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_006.jpg"><img title="Toyota FT-86 Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_006-128x84.jpg" alt="Toyota FT-86 Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_010.jpg"><img title="Toyota FT-86 Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_010-128x84.jpg" alt="Toyota FT-86 Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a></p>
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<p><em>- By: Omar Rana</em></p>
<p>Source: <a href="http://www.insideline.com/subaru/toyobaru-new-details-on-subarus-version-of-the-toyota-ft-86.html">Inside Line</a></p>
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		<title>Ford leads 2010 IIHS Top Safety Pick list with 6, Toyota doesn&#8217;t cut it</title>
		<link>http://www.egmcartech.com/2009/11/18/ford-leads-2010-iihs-top-safety-pick-list-with-6-toyota-doesnt-cut-it/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:02:12 +0000</pubDate>
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FoMoCo led all automakers for the second year in a row with six 2010 models that made it onto the IIHS&#8217; Top Safety Pick list, including four vehicles from Volvo, a brand that Ford is selling. For the first time in three years, none of Toyota&#8217;s vehicles made the list as tougher criteria cut down the [...]]]></description>
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<p>FoMoCo led all automakers for the second year in a row with six 2010 models that made it onto the IIHS&#8217; Top Safety Pick list, including four vehicles from Volvo, a brand that Ford is selling. For the first time in three years, none of Toyota&#8217;s vehicles made the list as tougher criteria cut down the selection from 94 last year to 27 this year.</p>
<p>&#8220;With the addition of our new roof strength evaluation, our crash test results now cover all 4 of the most common kinds of crashes,&#8221; says Institute president Adrian Lund. &#8220;Consumers can use this list to zero in on the vehicles that are on the top rung for safety.&#8221;</p>
<p>Subaru is the only automaker with a winner in all 4 vehicle classes in which it competes. Chrysler earns 4 awards, continuing a trend of improving the safety of its vehicles. Two new small cars, the Nissan Cube and Kia Soul also made the list for 2010. GM&#8217;s 2010 Buick LaCrosse and Chevrolet Malibu also made the cut.</p>
<p><em>Click through to see the full list</em>.</p>
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<p><strong>ALL 27 WINNERS</strong></p>
<p><strong>Large cars<br />
</strong> Buick LaCrosse<br />
Ford Taurus<br />
Lincoln MKS<br />
Volvo S80</p>
<p><strong>Midsize cars<br />
</strong> Audi A3<br />
Chevrolet Malibu (built after October 2009)<br />
Chrysler Sebring (4-door with optional electronic stability control)<br />
Dodge Avenger  (with optional electronic stability control)<br />
Mercedes C class<br />
Subaru Legacy<br />
Subaru Outback<br />
Volkswagen Jetta (sedan)<br />
Volkswagen Passat (sedan)<br />
Volvo C30</p>
<p><strong>Small cars<br />
</strong> Honda Civic 4-door models (except Si) with optional electronic stability control<br />
Kia Soul<br />
Nissan Cube<br />
Subaru Impreza (except WRX)<br />
Volkswagen (Golf 4-door)</p>
<p><strong>Midsize SUVs<br />
</strong> Dodge Journey<br />
Subaru Tribeca<br />
Volvo XC60<br />
Volvo XC90</p>
<p><strong>Small </strong><strong>SUVs</strong><strong><br />
</strong> Honda Element<br />
Jeep Patriot (with optional side torso airbags)<br />
Subaru Forester<br />
Volkswagen Tiguan</p>
<p><em>- By: Omar Rana</em></p>
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		<title>SEMA 2009: Ken Block&#8217;s 400-hp Subaru WRX STI TRAX (w/ video)</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:03:32 +0000</pubDate>
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This year at the 2009 SEMA Show, Subaru is showing what it calls a Subaru WRX STI TRAX. The vehicle started with a rally-prepared 2009 WRX STI and Subaru Rally Team USA&#8217;s technical partner, Vermont SportsCar, modified it to a one-off 400-hp sleigh built for, DC Shoes co-founder and SRT USA driver Ken Block.
You can [...]]]></description>
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<p>This year at the 2009 SEMA Show, Subaru is showing what it calls a Subaru WRX STI TRAX. The vehicle started with a rally-prepared 2009 WRX STI and Subaru Rally Team USA&#8217;s technical partner, Vermont SportsCar, modified it to a one-off 400-hp sleigh built for, DC Shoes co-founder and SRT USA driver Ken Block.</p>
<p><em>You can check out a video of the Subaru WRX STI TRAX in action after the jump</em>.</p>
<p><strong>Subaru WRX STI TRAX</strong>:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/subaru_wrx_sti_trax_images_001.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-43935" title="Subaru WRX STI TRAX" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/subaru_wrx_sti_trax_images_001-128x84.jpg" alt="Subaru WRX STI TRAX" width="128" height="84" /></a></p>
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<p><strong>Press Release</strong>:</p>
<p>Subaru Showcases the Ultimate Snow-Ready Performance Car at 2009 SEMA Show<br />
Just in Time for the Holidays, a 400-Horse (-powered) Sleigh</p>
<p>CHERRY HILL, N.J., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ &#8212; The Subaru WRX STI, when equipped with proper tires, is capable of impressive all-weather performance. But when even snow tires are not enough, Subaru offers a solution &#8211; a 400-hp WRX STI equipped with a snow tracks system, as showcased at the 2009 Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Nov. 3-6.</p>
<p>Starting with a rally-prepared 2009 WRX STI, Subaru Rally Team USA&#8217;s technical partner, Vermont SportsCar, built the one-off 400-hp TRAX STI envisioned by, and built for, DC Shoes co-founder and SRT USA driver Ken Block. The WRX STI TRAX is ready for the half-pipe, with a Yakima FatCat 4 Snowboard Rack up top, a Yakima Landing Pad rack base and DC Shoes XFB-C Snowboards. Naturally, there is a custom matching sleigh to go with it.</p>
<p>With the exception of the Mattracks rubber track system, the car is rally-prepared and similar in specification Block&#8217;s #43 SRT USA competition STI. Starting with a stock 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX STI, Vermont SportsCar stripped the car&#8217;s interior bare, lightened the shell and then fully seam-welded it for added strength, also installing a multipoint roll cage manufactured from T45 steel. Major differences from the stock STI include the addition of lightweight carbon/Kevlar RECARO SPA ProRacer competition seats with the Head and Neck Restraint System (HANS), carbon fiber door panels and an onboard fire suppression system.</p>
<p>Under the hood, the ultimate Subaru snow machine sports a 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder, turbocharged and intercooled STI engine tuned with a MOTEC M800 ECU. The engine, which kicks out approximately 400 hp and 400 lb.-ft. of torque, is teamed with a KAPS 5-speed close-ratio dog-engagement gearbox and the Subaru programmable DCCD (Driver Controlled Center Differential) all-wheel drive system. Employing custom machined hubs, the drivetrain &#8211; which has been dropped three inches &#8211; is mated to Mattracks 105M1-A1 rubber track conversion. The car also features Group N competition rally dampers made by EXE-TC.</p>
<p><strong>And Now for Something Completely Different</strong></p>
<p>The WRX STI TRAX can bring four more friends along for the fun with its one-of-a-kind custom sleigh. Constructed with hand-laid fiberglass using sandwich-core construction, the sleigh runs on custom built steel skis with torsion bar suspension. Yakima FatCat 4 snowboard racks carry Qty 2 DC XFB Snowboards.</p>
<p>Protected beneath the padded roll bars are four heated and embroidered leather RECARO Speed seats with Sabelt 4-point harnesses. For music on the slopes, a marine grade water resistant Alpine digital media receiver is coupled with marine grade Kicker speakers and a 10-inch subwoofer. The rear of the sleigh features a large cooler and a grab-bar for towing snowboarders. Cup holders and LED lighting finish off the interior.</p>
<p>The sleigh also features a carbon fiber dashboard, center tunnel cover and rear-cooler cover. Tucked into a glovebox within the carbon fiber covered dashboard are two Viosport POV.1 camera systems. One camera lens is flush-mounted within the dashboard to film passengers, and the other is mounted high on the roll bar to record action around the sleigh.</p>
<p><strong>About Subaru of America, Inc.</strong></p>
<p>Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of nearly 600 dealers across the United States. Subaru boasts the most fuel efficient line-up of all-wheel drive products sold in the market today based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy standards. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero- landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. For additional information visit www.subaru.com.</p>
<p><em>- By: Kap Shah</em></p>
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		<title>Toyota and Subaru planning convertible versions of their RWD coupes</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:39:35 +0000</pubDate>
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We&#8217;re pretty sure that by now you&#8217;ve heard enough about the Toyota FT-86 and the Subaru 086A. Both cars are a new rear-wheel-drive sports car developed jointly by Toyota and Subaru and will go on sale sometime in early 2011.
According to a report by AutoTelegraaf, Toyota and Subaru are both planning a convertible version of [...]]]></description>
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<p>We&#8217;re pretty sure that by now you&#8217;ve heard enough about the Toyota FT-86 and the Subaru 086A. Both cars are a new rear-wheel-drive sports car developed jointly by Toyota and Subaru and will go on sale sometime in early 2011.</p>
<p>According to a report by <em>AutoTelegraaf</em>, Toyota and Subaru are both planning a convertible version of their sports coupesx. A senior official at Toyota told the publication that if the coupe launch is strong enough, the companies may plan on doing a convertible version.</p>
<p>From what we can gather, it is reported that the base Toyota and Subaru sports coupe models will be powered by a 2.0L turbocharged boxer engine making above 200-hp. Subaru is also planning an STI version that will pump out close to 308-hp.</p>
<p>If given the green light, the convertible version of the car will launch a year after the coupe goes on sale.</p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/tag/toyota-ft-86-concept/">Click here for more news on the Toyota FT-86 Concept</a></em>.</p>
<p><strong>Toyota FT-86 Concept</strong>:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_003.jpg"><img title="Toyota FT-86 Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_003-128x84.jpg" alt="Toyota FT-86 Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_005.jpg"><img title="Toyota FT-86 Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_005-128x84.jpg" alt="Toyota FT-86 Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_006.jpg"><img title="Toyota FT-86 Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_006-128x84.jpg" alt="Toyota FT-86 Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_010.jpg"><img title="Toyota FT-86 Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_010-128x84.jpg" alt="Toyota FT-86 Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a></p>
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<p><em>- By: Kap Shah</em></p>
<p>Source: AutoTelegraaf (via <a href="http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1037477_report-convertible-planned-for-toyota-and-subaru-joint-sports-car">MotorAuthority</a>)</p>
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		<title>Popular Mechanics announces 2010 Automotive Excellence Awards, Ford sets record with three wins</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:38:03 +0000</pubDate>
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Popular Mechanics today named the 10 winners of its Automotive Excellence Awards for the 2010 year. Chosen by the magazine’s expert editorial team, these awards recognize the best in automotive design, execution and technology for 2010 model year vehicles in ten specific categories.
“Despite a tumultuous year in the automotive industry, engineers have rolled out some of [...]]]></description>
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<p>Popular Mechanics today named the 10 winners of its Automotive Excellence Awards for the 2010 year. Chosen by the magazine’s expert editorial team, these awards recognize the best in automotive design, execution and technology for 2010 model year vehicles in ten specific categories.</p>
<p>“Despite a tumultuous year in the automotive industry, engineers have rolled out some of the best cars we’ve ever seen,” said James Meigs, editor-in-chief, Popular Mechanics. “We are exceptionally proud of this year’s Automotive Excellence Award winners, all of which represent the innovation and foresight that will keep this industry moving forward.”</p>
<p>Ford Motor Co. set a new record in <em>Popular Mechanics</em> Automotive Excellence Awards by  winning more categories in a single year than any other automaker in the history of the awards, which has been going on for four years now.</p>
<p><em>Click through to see the list of winners</em>.</p>
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<p><strong>The recipients of the 2010 Popular Mechanics Automotive Excellence Awards:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Performance: Ford Mustang Shelby GT500</li>
<li>Design: Chevrolet Camaro</li>
<li>Value: Kia Soul</li>
<li>Fuel Efficiency: Toyota Prius</li>
<li>Versatility: Subaru Outback</li>
<li>Fun to Drive: Hyundai Genesis Coupe</li>
<li>Off-Road Ability: Ford F-150 Raptor</li>
<li>Technical Innovation: Lexus Remote Touch</li>
<li>Luxury: BMW 335d</li>
<li>Workhorse: Ford Transit Connect</li>
</ul>
<p><em>- By: Omar Rana</em></p>
<p>Source: <a href="http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars2010/">Popular Mechanics </a></p>
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		<title>Photo Renderings: Subaru 086A, Fuji&#8217;s Toyota FT-86</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:18:41 +0000</pubDate>
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Following the Toyota FT-86 Concept, Subaru is getting ready to unveil its version of the rear-wheel-drive sports coupe. Internally known as the 086A, the Subaru version will bigger and badder than its Toyota sibling.
According to Japan&#8217;s BestCar, the production 086A will be powered by a 2.0L turbocharged powerplant sending 250-hp to all four wheels. An [...]]]></description>
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<p>Following the Toyota FT-86 Concept, Subaru is getting ready to unveil its version of the rear-wheel-drive sports coupe. Internally known as the 086A, the Subaru version will bigger and badder than its Toyota sibling.</p>
<p>According to Japan&#8217;s <em>BestCar</em>, the production 086A will be powered by a 2.0L turbocharged powerplant sending 250-hp to all four wheels. An 308-hp STI version of the rear-wheel-drive sports coupe is also rumored. Toyota&#8217;s production FT-86 is reported to produce 200-hp</p>
<p>Look out for the production Subaru 086A in 2011 with pricing to be a little north of the production Toyota FT-86, which is reported to be priced above $20,000. No confirmation on what Subaru plans on naming the production model.</p>
<p><strong>Photo Rendering: </strong><strong>Subaru 086A</strong>:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/subaru_086a_rendering_images_001.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-43489" title="Photo Rendering: Subaru 086A" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/subaru_086a_rendering_images_001-128x84.jpg" alt="Photo Rendering: Subaru 086A" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/subaru_086a_rendering_images_002.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-43490" title="Photo Rendering: Subaru 086A" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/subaru_086a_rendering_images_002-128x84.jpg" alt="Photo Rendering: Subaru 086A" width="128" height="84" /></a></p>
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<p><em>- By: Kap Shah</em></p>
<p>Source: Best Car (via <a href="http://www.7tune.com/confirmed-bigger-badder-subaru-216a/">7Tune</a>)</p>
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		<title>Production Toyota FT-86 could carry Toyota Celica badge</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:22:57 +0000</pubDate>
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The folks over at AutoCar have learned that Toyota&#8217;s new rear-wheel-drive sports coupe could be called the Toyota Celica. The production version of the FT-86 Concept, which is co-developed by Toyota and Fuji Heavy Industries (Subaru), is scheduled to go on sale in 2012.
Toyota&#8217;s responsibility is to take care of the car&#8217;s main concept and [...]]]></description>
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<p>The folks over at <em>AutoCar </em>have learned that Toyota&#8217;s new rear-wheel-drive sports coupe could be called the Toyota Celica. The production version of the FT-86 Concept, which is co-developed by Toyota and Fuji Heavy Industries (Subaru), is scheduled to go on sale in 2012.</p>
<p>Toyota&#8217;s responsibility is to take care of the car&#8217;s main concept and design, while Subaru will take care of the mechanical aspect. Power is reported to come from a 200-hp 2.0L boxer Subaru engine.</p>
<p>Sources say that the vehicle will be built at Subaru factories since they have spare capacity.</p>
<p>Prices are expected to start above $20,000.</p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/tag/toyota-ft-86-concept/">Click here for more news on the Toyota FT-86 Concept</a></em>.</p>
<p><strong>Toyota FT-86 Concept</strong>:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_003.jpg"><img title="Toyota FT-86 Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_003-128x84.jpg" alt="Toyota FT-86 Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_005.jpg"><img title="Toyota FT-86 Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_005-128x84.jpg" alt="Toyota FT-86 Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_006.jpg"><img title="Toyota FT-86 Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_006-128x84.jpg" alt="Toyota FT-86 Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_010.jpg"><img title="Toyota FT-86 Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_010-128x84.jpg" alt="Toyota FT-86 Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a></p>
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<p><em>- By: Kap Shah</em></p>
<p>Source: <a href="http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/Toyota-Concepts/244290/">AutoCar</a></p>
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		<title>Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept hints at future design language, first hybrid due out in 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:18:43 +0000</pubDate>
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Subaru has taken the covers off of its new Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept. Owner Fuji Heavy Industries says that the concept hints at the future design language for the Subaru brand. Separately, Fuji said that Subaru will add its first hybrid vehicle in 2012 as a version of an exiting model in its lineup, reports [...]]]></description>
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<p>Subaru has taken the covers off of its new Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept. Owner Fuji Heavy Industries says that the concept hints at the future design language for the Subaru brand. Separately, Fuji said that Subaru will add its first hybrid vehicle in 2012 as a version of an exiting model in its lineup, reports <em>Automotive News</em>.</p>
<p>Ikuo Mori, president of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., did not say when they hybrid model will come to the United States, but did say that the model will help the brand meet tougher U.S. fuel-economy standards that will take effect in 2016 year. He also declined to say which model will offer a hybrid option.</p>
<p>The Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept is powered by a 2.0L Horizontally-Opposed direct fuel-injection turbo gasoline engine mated to symmetrical AWD system and a unique hybrid two-motor system.</p>
<p><strong>Tokyo 2009: Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept</strong>:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/subaru_hybrid_tourer_concept_tokyo_images_005.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-43045" title="Tokyo 2009: Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/subaru_hybrid_tourer_concept_tokyo_images_005-128x84.jpg" alt="Tokyo 2009: Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/subaru_hybrid_tourer_concept_tokyo_images_004.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-43044" title="Tokyo 2009: Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/subaru_hybrid_tourer_concept_tokyo_images_004-128x84.jpg" alt="Tokyo 2009: Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/subaru_hybrid_tourer_concept_tokyo_images_001.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-43042" title="Tokyo 2009: Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/subaru_hybrid_tourer_concept_tokyo_images_001-128x84.jpg" alt="Tokyo 2009: Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/subaru_hybrid_tourer_concept_tokyo_images_002.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-43043" title="Tokyo 2009: Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/subaru_hybrid_tourer_concept_tokyo_images_002-128x84.jpg" alt="Tokyo 2009: Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a></p>
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<p><em>- By: Kap Shah</em></p>
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		<title>Video: Toyota FT-86 / Subaru 086A prototype hits up Nurburgring</title>
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At the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show later this month, Toyota will unveil its new FT-86 Concept, a study of the upcoming production rear-wheel-drive sports car that it will produce in collaboration with Subaru. Subaru&#8217;s version of the sports coupe is internally known as the 086A.
A video of a prototype circling the Nurburgring has just popped [...]]]></description>
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<p>At the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show later this month, Toyota will unveil its new FT-86 Concept, a study of the upcoming production rear-wheel-drive sports car that it will produce in collaboration with Subaru. Subaru&#8217;s version of the sports coupe is internally known as the 086A.</p>
<p>A video of a prototype circling the Nurburgring has just popped up and we&#8217;re pretty impressed by the sounds.</p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/tag/toyota-ft-86-concept/">Click here for more news on the Toyota FT-86 Concept</a></em>.</p>
<p><strong>Refresher</strong>: Inspired by the sporty 1980s Corolla AE86, the production version of the FT-86 is reported to be powered by a 200-hp 2.0L boxer Subaru engine sending power to the rear-wheels. Production is reported to start in 2011 with prices starting above $20,000.</p>
<p><em>Follow the jump for the video</em>.</p>
<p><strong>Toyota FT-86 Concept</strong>:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_003.jpg"><img title="Toyota FT-86 Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_003-128x84.jpg" alt="Toyota FT-86 Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_005.jpg"><img title="Toyota FT-86 Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_005-128x84.jpg" alt="Toyota FT-86 Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_006.jpg"><img title="Toyota FT-86 Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_006-128x84.jpg" alt="Toyota FT-86 Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_010.jpg"><img title="Toyota FT-86 Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_010-128x84.jpg" alt="Toyota FT-86 Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a></p>
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<p><strong>Toyota FT-86 Concept</strong>:</p>
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<p><em>- By: Kap Shah</em></p>
<p>Source:<a href="http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47"> FT86 Club</a></p>
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		<title>2010 Subaru Outback wins 2010 Motor Trend SUV of the Year</title>
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Subaru of America announced today that its 2010 Subaru Outback has won the Motor Trend&#8217;s 2010 SUV of Year award. That&#8217;s two consecutive wins for Subaru, which also won the Motor Trend&#8217;s 2009 SUV of Year with its Forester model.
&#8220;The 2010 Subaru Outback offers a unique combination of comfort, efficiency, versatility and value,&#8221; said Motor Trend&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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<p>Subaru of America announced today that its 2010 Subaru Outback has won the Motor Trend&#8217;s 2010 SUV of Year award. That&#8217;s two consecutive wins for Subaru, which also won the Motor Trend&#8217;s 2009 SUV of Year with its Forester model.</p>
<p>&#8220;The 2010 Subaru Outback offers a unique combination of comfort, efficiency, versatility and value,&#8221; said Motor Trend&#8217;s editor-in-chief, Angus MacKenzie. &#8220;It boasts car-like refinement, drivability and gas mileage on the road, yet is as capable in the rough stuff as all but the most off-road focused sport utilities. Thoughtfully engineered, cleverly detailed and competitively priced, the Subaru Outback is a terrific all-rounder with broad appeal.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;We are doubly proud and honored to receive the MOTOR TREND 2010 Sport/Utility of the Year award for the second consecutive year,&#8221; said Thomas J. Doll, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America Inc. &#8220;The Subaru Outback is an icon of performance and capability and was the original SUV alternative. Now with its improved power, economy and increased dimensions it is the complete package.&#8221;</p>
<p>Prices for the 2010 Subaru Outback start at $22,995 with a choice of a 170-hp 2.5L 4-cylinder boxer engine or a 256-hp 3.6L 6-cylinder boxer engine.</p>
<p><em>Follow the jump to see the judging criteria and the high-res image gallery</em>.</p>
<p><strong>2010 Subaru Outback</strong>:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/2010_subaru_outback_press_001.jpg"><img title="2010 Subaru Outback" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/2010_subaru_outback_press_001-128x84.jpg" alt="2010 Subaru Outback" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/2010_subaru_outback_press_002.jpg"><img title="2010 Subaru Outback" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/2010_subaru_outback_press_002-128x84.jpg" alt="2010 Subaru Outback" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/2010_subaru_outback_images_004.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-42651" title="2010 Subaru Outback" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/2010_subaru_outback_images_004-128x84.jpg" alt="2010 Subaru Outback" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/2010_subaru_outback_press_009.jpg"><img title="2010 Subaru Outback" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/2010_subaru_outback_press_009-128x84.jpg" alt="2010 Subaru Outback" width="128" height="84" /></a></p>
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<p><strong>The judging criteria included six categories</strong>:</p>
<p>- Design Advancement &#8211; well-executed exterior and interior styling; innovative vehicle packaging; good selection and use of materials.<br />
- Engineering Excellence &#8211; total vehicle concept and execution; clever solutions to packaging, manufacturing and dynamics issues; cost-effective tech that benefits the consumer.<br />
- Intended Function &#8211; how well the vehicle does the job its planners, designers, and engineers intended it to do.<br />
- Efficiency &#8211; low fuel consumption and carbon footprint, relative to the vehicle&#8217;s competitive set.<br />
- Safety &#8211; a vehicle&#8217;s ability to help the driver avoid a crash, as well as the secondary safety measures that protect its occupants from harm during a crash.<br />
- Value &#8211; competitive price and equipment levels, measured against those of vehicles in the same market segment.</p>
<p><strong>2010 Subaru Outback</strong>:</p>
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<p><em>- By: Omar Rana</em></p>
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		<title>2010 Motor Trend SUV of the Year Contenders revealed</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:13:34 +0000</pubDate>
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It&#8217;s that time of the year again &#8211; when Motor Trend picks the &#8220;Motor Trend SUV of the Year&#8221; for the year 2010. Last year&#8217;s award went to the 2009 Subaru Forester. It seems as though this year, Motor Trend has focused most of its attention on luxury SUVs. Either way, stay tuned for the winner who [...]]]></description>
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<p>It&#8217;s that time of the year again &#8211; when <em>Motor Trend</em> picks the &#8220;Motor Trend SUV of the Year&#8221; for the year 2010. Last year&#8217;s award went to the 2009 Subaru Forester. It seems as though this year, <em>Motor Trend</em> has focused most of its attention on luxury SUVs. Either way, stay tuned for the winner who will get all the bragging rights in their new ad campaigns.</p>
<p>Let us know who you think should win in the comments section after the jump.</p>
<p><em>Click through for the list</em>.</p>
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<p><strong>2010 Motor Trend SUV of the Year Contenders</strong>:</p>
<p>Acura ZDX<br />
Audi Q5<br />
Cadillac SRX<br />
Chevrolet Equinox<br />
GMC Terrain<br />
Lexus RX<br />
Lincoln MKT<br />
Mercedes GLK<br />
Subaru Outback<br />
Toyota 4Runner<br />
Volvo XC60</p>
<p><em>- By: Omar Rana</em></p>
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		<title>Report: Subaru planning 250-hp 086A STI coupe?</title>
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Later this month, Toyota will give us our first look at its new rear-wheel-drive sports coupe by unveiling the new FT-86 Concept. The production model will be produced jointly with Fuji Heavy Industries, with most of the mechanical work on the car to be completed by Subaru.
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<p>Later this month, Toyota will give us our first look at its new rear-wheel-drive sports coupe by unveiling the new FT-86 Concept. The production model will be produced jointly with Fuji Heavy Industries, with most of the mechanical work on the car to be completed by Subaru.</p>
<p>Subaru will get its own version of the sports coupe (with all-wheel-drive of course), which will debut early next year. Both the Toyota and the Subaru sports coupe are expected to be powered by 2.0L a 200-hp Subaru boxer engine. However, it is now reported that Subaru is also planning an STI version of its sports coupe, internally known as the 086A STI.</p>
<p>According to a report by Japanese publication <em>Holiday Auto</em>, the STI Version will use the EJ25 2.5L engine and will produce between 240-hp to 250-hp.  Subaru hasn&#8217;t confirmed anything yet buy <em>Holiday Auto </em>says to look out for the 086A STI at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show.</p>
<p><strong>Toyota FT-86 Concept</strong>:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_003.jpg"><img title="Toyota FT-86 Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_003-128x84.jpg" alt="Toyota FT-86 Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_005.jpg"><img title="Toyota FT-86 Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_005-128x84.jpg" alt="Toyota FT-86 Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_006.jpg"><img title="Toyota FT-86 Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_006-128x84.jpg" alt="Toyota FT-86 Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_010.jpg"><img title="Toyota FT-86 Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_010-128x84.jpg" alt="Toyota FT-86 Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a></p>
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<p><em>- By: Kap Shah</em></p>
<p>Source: <a href="http://www.7tune.com/subaru-086a-sti/">7Tune</a></p>
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		<title>Subaru working on new coupe based on Hybrid Tourer Concept</title>
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At the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show later this month, Subaru will unveil its new Hybrid Tourer Concept. According to the guys over at AutoExpress, Subaru has plans of developing a new coupe based on the concept as a spiritual successor of the SVX, which arrived in 1991 as a competitor to the BMW M3.
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<p>At the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show later this month, Subaru will unveil its new <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/2009/10/12/subaru-releases-more-pictures-of-the-hybrid-tourer-concept/">Hybrid Tourer Concept</a>. According to the guys over at <em>AutoExpress</em>, Subaru has plans of developing a new coupe based on the concept as a spiritual successor of the SVX, which arrived in 1991 as a competitor to the BMW M3.</p>
<p>Power will most likely come from a 2.5L turbocharged boxer engine. A source said that the car will be priced around £40,000 ($59,373 USD).</p>
<p>The SVX replacement will come in addition to the new $20,000 coupe, a sibling to the <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/2009/10/06/toyota-ft-86-concept-first-look-at-toyota-and-subarus-rwd-coupe/">Toyota FT-86</a>. That model will be powered by a 200-hp 2.0L boxer engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission.</p>
<p><strong>Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept</strong>:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/subaru_hybrid_tourer_concept_a_images_005.jpg"><img title="Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/subaru_hybrid_tourer_concept_a_images_005-128x84.jpg" alt="Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/subaru_hybrid_tourer_concept_a_images_006.jpg"><img title="Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/subaru_hybrid_tourer_concept_a_images_006-128x84.jpg" alt="Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/subaru_hybrid_tourer_concept_a_images_008.jpg"><img title="Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/subaru_hybrid_tourer_concept_a_images_008-128x84.jpg" alt="Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/subaru_hybrid_tourer_concept_a_images_004.jpg"><img title="Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/subaru_hybrid_tourer_concept_a_images_004-128x84.jpg" alt="Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a></p>
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<p><em>- By: Omar Rana</em></p>
<p>Source: <a href="http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/243295/luxury_subaru_breaks_out.html">AutoExpress</a></p>
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		<title>Subaru releases more pictures of the Hybrid Tourer Concept</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:41:46 +0000</pubDate>
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Subaru has released additional pictures of its new Hybrid Tourer Concept, which will make its official debut at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. Subaru says that the concept features the company&#8217;s &#8220;latest evolutions in handling agility, riding comfort and superior safety performance.&#8221;
It also hints at a feature hybrid grand touring model.
Power for the Subaru Hybrid Tourer [...]]]></description>
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<p>Subaru has released additional pictures of its new Hybrid Tourer Concept, which will make its official debut at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. Subaru says that the concept features the company&#8217;s &#8220;latest evolutions in handling agility, riding comfort and superior safety performance.&#8221;</p>
<p>It also hints at a feature hybrid grand touring model.</p>
<p>Power for the Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept comes from a 2.0L Horizontally-Opposed direct fuel-injection turbo gasoline engine mated to symmetrical AWD system and a unique hybrid two-motor system.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/2009/09/30/subaru-hybrid-tourer-concept-coming-to-tokyo-next-month/">Check out our original post on the Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept</strong>:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/subaru_hybrid_tourer_concept_a_images_005.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-42437" title="Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/subaru_hybrid_tourer_concept_a_images_005-128x84.jpg" alt="Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/subaru_hybrid_tourer_concept_a_images_006.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-42438" title="Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/subaru_hybrid_tourer_concept_a_images_006-128x84.jpg" alt="Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/subaru_hybrid_tourer_concept_a_images_008.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-42439" title="Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/subaru_hybrid_tourer_concept_a_images_008-128x84.jpg" alt="Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/subaru_hybrid_tourer_concept_a_images_004.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-42436" title="Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/subaru_hybrid_tourer_concept_a_images_004-128x84.jpg" alt="Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a></p>
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<p><em>- By: Omar Rana</em></p>
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		<title>Toyota FT-86 Concept: First look at Toyota and Subaru&#8217;s RWD coupe</title>
		<link>http://www.egmcartech.com/2009/10/06/toyota-ft-86-concept-first-look-at-toyota-and-subarus-rwd-coupe/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:46:16 +0000</pubDate>
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Since last year, we&#8217;ve been hearing about a new sports car from Toyota and Subaru that will be priced around $20,000 and would give the two brands something to be proud about. However, both automakers were very good at keeping their upcoming sports coupe out of way of spy photographer lenses and never really talked [...]]]></description>
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<p>Since last year, we&#8217;ve been hearing about a new sports car from Toyota and Subaru that will be priced around $20,000 and would give the two brands something to be proud about. However, both automakers were very good at keeping their upcoming sports coupe out of way of spy photographer lenses and never really talked much to the media about it in terms of when it will be available or what it would be called. In fact, the car&#8217;s nickname eventually became &#8220;<a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/tag/toyobaru/">Toyobaru</a>,&#8221; which to say the least, we hated.</p>
<p>However, today we get our first look at what Toyota and Subaru have been working on with the new Toyota FT-86 Concept, which will make its world debut at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. Inspired by the sporty 1980s Corolla AE86, the production version of the FT-86 will carry a 2.0L boxer Subaru engine sending power to the rear-wheels.</p>
<p>Developed jointly with Fuji Heavy Industries, which owns Subaru and which Toyota owns 16.7 percent of, most of the mechanical work on the production FT-86 will be completed by Subaru while the overall design will be created by Toyota&#8217;s ED2 styling studio in France (who also worked on the FT-86).</p>
<p>Toyota and Fuji Heavy plan to have the FT-86 on the roads by 2011. Subaru will get its own version of the car. Prices are expected to start around 3 million yen ($33,700 USD) in Japan and around $20,000 in the United States.</p>
<p><em>Make the jump for the high-res image gallery</em>.</p>
<p><strong>Toyota FT-86 Concept</strong>:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_003.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-41979" title="Toyota FT-86 Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_003-128x84.jpg" alt="Toyota FT-86 Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_005.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-41980" title="Toyota FT-86 Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_005-128x84.jpg" alt="Toyota FT-86 Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_006.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-41981" title="Toyota FT-86 Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_006-128x84.jpg" alt="Toyota FT-86 Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_010.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-41982" title="Toyota FT-86 Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toyota_ft_86_concept_images_010-128x84.jpg" alt="Toyota FT-86 Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a></p>
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<p><em>- By: Omar Rana</em></p>
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		<title>The Cash for Clunker Hangeover: Largest automakers report sales decline for Sept.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:19:54 +0000</pubDate>
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One would be hard-pressed to argue that the cash-for-clunkers was wildly successful at bringing consumers into showrooms this summer.  The hype, however, has ended and September has seen sales rates below that of June, before the program began.
September&#8217;s sales rate came in at 9.51 million units, compared to 9.55 million in June.  Ken [...]]]></description>
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<p>One would be hard-pressed to argue that the cash-for-clunkers was wildly successful at bringing consumers into showrooms this summer.  The hype, however, has ended and September has seen sales rates below that of June, before the program began.</p>
<p>September&#8217;s sales rate came in at 9.51 million units, compared to 9.55 million in June.  Ken Czubay, VP of US marketing for FoMoCo had this to say to <em>Automotive News</em> about the years numbers, “I&#8217;ve been in the auto business for 39 years, and I&#8217;ve never seen a roller coaster year like this,”</p>
<p>Ford fared fairly well though, as GM and Chrysler dropped 40% as predicted by analysts, Honda fell 20% and Toyota&#8217;s sales were down 13%, all compared to Ford&#8217;s drop of 5% following two consecutive months of year-over-year gains.  Subaru and Hyundai-Kia, up 10% and 3% respectively, were able to sustain growth.</p>
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<p>Industry wide performance was down almost 1/4 when compared with the previous September, and brought the decline for the previous 9 month period to 27%.  August was the first month this year, and thus far the only one, to break 1 million units sold.</p>
<p><em>- By: Stephen Calogera</em></p>
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		<title>2010 Subaru Tribeca prices start at $30,495</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:18:39 +0000</pubDate>
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Subaru has announced the pricing for the 2010 model year Tribeca 3.6R. All 2010 Subaru Tribeca 3.6R models are powered by a 256-hp 6-cylinder Boxer engine mated to a 5-speed automatic with SPORTSHIFT and Subaru&#8217;s Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive System.
Prices start at $30,495 for the 2010 Tribeca 3.6R Premium which rides on 18-inch allow-wheels and has an [...]]]></description>
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<p>Subaru has announced the pricing for the 2010 model year Tribeca 3.6R. All 2010 Subaru Tribeca 3.6R models are powered by a 256-hp 6-cylinder Boxer engine mated to a 5-speed automatic with SPORTSHIFT and Subaru&#8217;s Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive System.</p>
<p>Prices start at $30,495 for the 2010 Tribeca 3.6R Premium which rides on 18-inch allow-wheels and has an 8-way power driver seat, a 4-way power passenger seat, 3-rows of seating, a 40/20/40 split rear seatback, dual-zone climate control, rear A/C and heated front seats.</p>
<p>Moving up a level, buyers can opt for the $32,495 3.6R Limited model which builds on the 3.6R Premium with standard 10-speaker 6-CD Harmon/Kardon audio system, XM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth, leather seating, 2-position memory and Homelink. Optional features include a Power Moonroof Package for $1,500, Power Moonroof and Navigation System for $3,700, and the Power Moonroof, Navigation System and Rear Seat Entertainment System Package for $5,500.</p>
<p>Topping off the 2010 Tribeca line is the $35,795 3.6R Touring model which builds on the 3.6R Limited with monotone exterior paint, HID headlights, power moonroof, auto-dimming mirrors and a 3.5-inch backup camera display. Optional features include a Navigation System for $2,200 and the combined Navigation and Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSES) for $4,000.</p>
<p><strong>2010 Subaru Tribeca</strong>:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/2009_subaru_tribeca_images_002.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-41607" title="2009 Subaru Tribeca" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/2009_subaru_tribeca_images_002-128x84.jpg" alt="2009 Subaru Tribeca" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/2009_subaru_tribeca_images_003.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-41608" title="2009 Subaru Tribeca" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/2009_subaru_tribeca_images_003-128x84.jpg" alt="2009 Subaru Tribeca" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/2009_subaru_tribeca_images_004.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-41609" title="2009 Subaru Tribeca" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/2009_subaru_tribeca_images_004-128x84.jpg" alt="2009 Subaru Tribeca" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/2009_subaru_tribeca_images_001.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-41606" title="2009 Subaru Tribeca" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/2009_subaru_tribeca_images_001-128x84.jpg" alt="2009 Subaru Tribeca" width="128" height="84" /></a></p>
<p><em>- By: Omar Rana</em></p>
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		<title>Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept coming to Tokyo next month</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:25:09 +0000</pubDate>
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The well-known all-wheel-drive brand will be adding a little hybrid to itself next month at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. Subaru announced today that it will show the Hybrid Tourer Concept in Tokyo next month &#8211; a concept that features &#8220;Subaru&#8217;s latest evolutions in handling agility, riding comfort and superior safety performance.&#8221; It also shows [...]]]></description>
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<p>The well-known all-wheel-drive brand will be adding a little hybrid to itself next month at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. Subaru announced today that it will show the Hybrid Tourer Concept in Tokyo next month &#8211; a concept that features &#8220;Subaru&#8217;s latest evolutions in handling agility, riding comfort and superior safety performance.&#8221; It also shows Subaru&#8217;s vision for a hybrid grand touring model.</p>
<p>The Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept is powered by a 2.0L Horizontally-Opposed direct fuel-injection turbo gasoline engine mated to symmetrical AWD system and a unique hybrid two-motor system with a power/drive motor in the front and a drive motor in the rear.</p>
<p><em>Make the jump for the press release for more details</em>.</p>
<p><strong>Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept</strong>:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/subaru_hybrid_grand_tourer_concept_images_004.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-41492" title="Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/subaru_hybrid_grand_tourer_concept_images_004-128x84.jpg" alt="Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/subaru_hybrid_grand_tourer_concept_images_005.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-41493" title="Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/subaru_hybrid_grand_tourer_concept_images_005-128x84.jpg" alt="Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/subaru_hybrid_grand_tourer_concept_images_003.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-41491" title="Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/subaru_hybrid_grand_tourer_concept_images_003-128x84.jpg" alt="Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a> <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/subaru_hybrid_grand_tourer_concept_images_002.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-41490" title="Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/subaru_hybrid_grand_tourer_concept_images_002-128x84.jpg" alt="Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept" width="128" height="84" /></a></p>
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<p><strong>Press Release</strong>:</p>
<p><strong>SUBARU HYBRID TOURER CONCEPT</strong></p>
<p><strong>1. Concept</strong></p>
<p>Subaru has condensed its DNA, developed over many years around the Subaru&#8217;s core technology of &#8220;Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD)&#8221; and &#8220;Horizontally-Opposed Boxer Engine&#8221;, into the integration of a luxurious and high-quality cabin atmosphere and an eye-catching sculpted body. The concept car features Subaru&#8217;s latest evolutions in handling agility, riding comfort and superior safety performance. It proposes Subaru&#8217;s vision of a future grand touring car that excels in environmental friendliness thanks to Subaru&#8217;s unique hybrid system.</p>
<p><strong>2. Design and packaging</strong></p>
<p><strong>(1) Exterior<br />
</strong> Subaru imagined wings with a feeling of freedom and confidence for driving far and wide in any environment. A luxurious and comfortable cabin, and advanced driving performance are contained within a sculpted aerodynamic form. The design features a combination of bright, open glass areas with a solid, reliable body.</p>
<p><strong>(2) Interior</strong></p>
<p>The original point of the ideal grand touring car is its interior design, featuring four independent and comfortably positioned seats. Passengers are enclosed within an atmosphere that provides a surpassing feeling of openness and stress-free reassurance, through the further pursuit of a human-centered philosophy, the essence of Subaru car design, and the incorporation of functions that are friendly to passengers.</p>
<p>The top of the dashboard is movable up and down to provide an optimal driving environment for the driver according to driving conditions.</p>
<p>A flat floor in the rear seat was achieved even with the implementation of AWD, for improved use and movement inside the cabin.</p>
<p>Specialized shielding is incorporated in the windshield to reduce eyestrain on the driver.<br />
New leather covering developed with superior breathability and a ventilation function is used in the seats for improved comfort and texture.</p>
<p><strong>3. Mechanisms</strong></p>
<p>In addition to refinements to Subaru&#8217;s core technology such as Symmetrical AWD and Horizontally-Opposed Boxer Engine, further enhancements were made for improved environmental friendliness, driving performance and high safety performance by offering a next-generation power unit system and advanced safety technologies.</p>
<p><strong>(1) Next-generation power unit system</strong></p>
<p><strong>2.0-liter Horizontally-Opposed direct fuel-injection turbo gasoline engine<br />
</strong> The Horizontally-Opposed turbo gasoline engine, with a reputation for powerful acceleration, is combined with a direct fuel-injection system for improvements in fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, and improved torque and response in practical range. This evolution in Subaru turbo technology excels in both environmental friendliness and engine performance.</p>
<p><strong>Lineartronic (CVT)</strong></p>
<p>Lineartronic, Subaru&#8217;s new generation automatic transmission, achieves further improvements in both fuel efficiency and driving performance by reinforcing parts for use with the high-power output of a turbo engine.</p>
<p><strong>Hybrid system</strong></p>
<p>To further enhance the appeal of the Symmetrical AWD system, this unique hybrid two-motor system features a power/drive motor in the front and a drive motor in the rear.</p>
<p>* At start-up and extremely low speeds when fuel efficiency is low, such as when driving the car into a garage, the rear motor is used primarily to allow driving without utilizing the power of the engine.<br />
* During normal driving, the front engine is primarily used. The direct fuel-injection turbo gasoline mated with the Symmetrical AWD offers a whole new, Subaru driving experience.<br />
* During acceleration, the rear motor assists the driving power of the engine to achieve advanced driving performance.<br />
* Further, when accelerating uphill, the front motor, which is normally used as a power generator, assists to drive the front axle for improved performance.<br />
* The implementation of a non-idling function that stops the engine when the car comes to a halt reduces unnecessary fuel consumption.<br />
* The use of a high-performance lithium battery is based on experience and know-how achieved with the Subaru Plug-in STELLA electric vehicle, launched this summer. This includes the use of a precise energy management system and regenerative brake controls, for improvements in excellent fuel efficiency.</p>
<p><strong>Major specifications:<br />
</strong> Length x Width x Height: 4,630 x 1,890 x 1,420mm<br />
Engine type: 2.0-liter Horizontally-Opposed direct fuel-injection turbo<br />
gasoline engine<br />
Max output of Motor: 10kW (Front) / 20kW (Rear)<br />
Transmission type: Lineartronic<br />
Drive train: Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with 2 motors assist<br />
Battery type: Lithium-ion battery</p>
<p><em>- By: Kap Shah</em></p>
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