Here are 2025's most popular questions and answers from The Journal's Car Doctor column, from rotating tires to oil changes.

For most drivers, the real budget killer is not a blown engine or a totaled car, it is the small problem that quietly snowballs into a four‑figure repair. I see the same pattern again and again: a ...

Although many of us associate it with rally-derived machinery from the late 1990s and early 2000s, these days, Subaru has mostly abandoned its performance cars to concentrate on its true ...

Subaru is a pretty small Japanese automaker. However, it's quite beloved around the world, and the brand keeps its banner and standards up through hard work and dedication. For example, this fall ...

Subaru's first go at a hybrid SUV wasn't much to celebrate, but this latest Subaru Forester finally makes much needed gains in a popular segment. It's coming off a low base, with respect to the ...

We took the Forester Hybrid on a roughly 200-mile trip to see what kind of gas mileage it gets in real-world driving, and the results surprised us. A new gas-electric hybrid powertrain is available ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew MacConnell covers the evolving world of motoring. In the UK, the Subaru Forester and Outback are usually driven by people ...

The 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness has strong off-road capability for its class. The Wilderness also has extra ground clearance, improved approach and departure angles. All-wheel drive is standard.

Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...

Subaru redesigned its popular Forester SUV for 2025, adding fresh tech and a degree of refinement that was missing from its predecessor. For 2026, the off-road-oriented Wilderness trim migrates to the ...

Subaru SUVs are a great choice if you are looking to tackle muddy trails or steep grades. They all come with the brand's symmetrical all-wheel drive (AWD) system that keeps them glued to the road even ...