Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 7.19.10

First Drive: 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI – Return of the wing

Subaru assures us that for 2011, we can expect a return to the fundamentals that helped establish the STI as a force to be reckoned with. See that spoiler? Yeah, baby. The STI is back, and on more than just a wing and a prayer.

First Drive: 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX fills out with big bro’s wide body

The plucky little 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX has gone off to summer camp and returned as a full-figured looker. Now donning its bigger sister’s widebody dress and uprated wheels at all four corners, there are few tells this thing isn’t fully capable of stopping at a moment’s notice. And all we can say is: It’s about time.

First Drive: 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid looks to split the uprights

The 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid tries to create a distinctive new model with a unique look that says “I care more about the earth than you do” without incurring the cost of a whole new platform and all-new sheetmetal.

Also of interest:

  • Video: Seat touring car flips into crowd at Brands Hatch over weekend
  • Followup: Toyota ‘strongly objects’ to NHTSA allegations it planted story in WSJ
  • 2011 Ford Explorer with EcoBoost 2.0-liter delivers 30% better fuel economy than V6
  • Report: German mfgs cleaning up as appetite for luxury cars is ‘bottomless’
  • Report: Chevrolet slaps first incentives on ZR1 amidst swelling inventory
  • IndyCar: 2010 Honda Indy Toronto [SPOILERS]

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 7.14.10

Review: 2010 Audi A5 is a personal luxury coupe for the modern age

The Audi A5 marks the return of the personal luxury coupe, and with a fuel-efficient four-pot, it’s a premium blend of frugality and class.

IndyCar announces “new” chassis manufacturer for 2012

IndyCar has picked Dallara as the new chassis manufacturer for the 2012 season and the decision has the potential to finally make the series more appealing to both fans and advertisers.

Officially Official: Ferrari 458 Challenge races in

The race-prepped version of Ferrari’s newest masterpiece has finally been revealed, and well-heeled gentlemen racers have a lot to look forward to.

Also of interest:

  • Patent drawings reveal 2012 Chevrolet Aveo sedan
  • 2011 Ford Edge gets 19/27 mpg EPA ratings, tops mid-size V6 class
  • Top Gear’s James May hits 259.11 mph in Bugatti Veyron SS
  • Mini dishes out more info on Countryman including complete specs
  • Jim Press hired by Renault-Nissan

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