Although Subaru didn't invent flat engines, and isn't the only automaker still using them, those motors have become a defining characteristic of the brand. (The same can be said for all-wheel drive, ...

How boxer engines work, why they’re not just “flat” engines, and a 120-year evolution traced from the 1899 Benz to the latest Porsche and Subaru boxers. Boxer engines feature flat, opposing pistons ...

The flat-six engine has been around for generations, though its unique shape and construction mean it has limited-use cases in today's cars. That didn't stop Porsche from perfecting the flat-six ...

First introduced in 1989 with the Subaru Legacy and Subaru Liberty, the EJ series (and its EJ20 and EJ25 variants) became a fast favorite for the flat-four "boxer" layout. With a low center of gravity ...

Subaru is a brand that's known to do things a bit differently than other mainstream car manufacturers. All but one of its cars come with standard all-wheel-drive, it has a historic commitment to ...

The Subaru WRX is one of the most iconic cars of our time. The term "rally car for the road" is typically applied to it, and while that may be a bit of a heavy-handed description, it's not ...

A salvage-auction Subaru STI hides a blown “built” engine. Teardown uncovers shattered pistons, toasted bearings, and dealer trickery disguised as performance. Pete’s auction-bought 2017 Subaru WRX ...