Subaru Remains Committed to Motorsports
Subaru wants to go racing all around the world.
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The future hybrid cars that Subaru is developing will features CVTs with regenerative braking rather than developing its own in-house plug-in hybrid powertrain.
In related news, Subaru has decided to not move forward with a compact crossover model, one that would have rivaled the likes of the Jeep Renegade and Nissan Juke. According to sources, the Japanese automaker simply doesn’t have the cash to develop a new compact crossover despite the segment’s growth.
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[Source: Auto Express]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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