According to the 2025 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), Subaru is ranked as the 17th most reliable brand out there. This represents a somewhat worse result compared to 2024's VDS in which ...

Most automakers build engines in a few conventional layouts. When we say "conventional", we mean mills such as the inline-four, V6, or V8. These powerplants have been vastly more popular than any ...

Both of these Japanese brands have earned a reputation for dependability, but can Subaru really compete with Toyota on ...

Subaru’s reputation for reliability is well-earned, with Consumer Reports naming it the Best Overall Automotive Brand for 2026 for the second year in a row. That award blends reliability, owner ...

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 ...