World Auto News & Reviews

For any sports car in the world, a record-breaking Nurburgring lap is one of the most important deciding factors of its credibility. However, there is another place in the world where records are just as important – the Isle of Man. Located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles, the Isle of Man is a self-governing British Crown Dependency.

Subaru’s long-awaited version of the Toyota FT-86 sports coupe will finally bow at this December’s Tokyo Motor Show, but those waiting for a high-power STI version of the car may be disappointed.
According to Automotive News, Subaru is planning an STI version of the car, but it won’t exactly fit the typical STI mold – while boy racer wheels and spoilers will be part of the package, Subaru officials say turbocharging the car’s 2.0L boxer engine is not in the plans.

On the heels of the While Subaru is set to debut the new 36 mpg 2012 Impreza later at the New York International Auto Show this week, the Japanese automaker has already revealed a new concept crossover in Shanghai.
The XV Concept rides on the same platform of the aforementioned new Impreza, but whether or not this new CUV will eventually land stateside is still up in the air.

The Subaru XV Concept is a design concept car that defines a new generation of crossover vehicle, blending exceptional SUV practicality with a fashionable form. Subary says, that it was specifically designed for customers who are looking for a vehicle offering looks, benefits and a packaging that stretch beyond those from the populated crowd of existing crossover models.

The concept car is Subaru’s version of the Toyota FT-86, which was jointly developed by the two companies, and both are expected to make some form of debut in just over a week, with Toyota expected to reveal a second version of the FT-86 concept.

As for Subaru, we have a sneak-peak into the engine bay which will give this uniquely rear-wheel drive Subaru coupe its low center of gravity and torque-heavy characteristics.