CVTs often get a bad rap for being unengaging, unreliable, and just all-around dull transmissions that suck the life out of any engine they’re mated up to. The new Subaru WRX in particular has ...

CVTs are still one of the most polarizing transmissions out there. A recent teardown of a failed Subaru unit gives us a front-row seat to just how fast things can unravel inside. Few parts in a modern ...

Added new information to this post on CVT history and evolution through the years. While the continuously variable transmission (CVT) seems like a relatively recent addition to Subaru vehicles, ...

Subaru's flat-six engines powered the brand's wagons and SUVs from the late 1980s all the way up to 2019, when it was phased out in favor of flat-fours. Subaru dropped one of its best engines for the ...

Joel was previously an editor at Autoblog for nearly a decade, covering cars from humble economy hatchbacks to high-end sports cars. He has extensive driving experience with plenty of track time, and ...