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New York 2022: A Top 10 of 'Under the Radar' Highlights

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Vincent Aubé
While you were looking the other way ...

Alfa Romeo Spider

Alfa Romeo Spider
Alfa Romeo Spider | Photo: V.Aubé

Obviously, this particular example of the beloved 90s-era Italian convertible is much closer to the ground with its modified suspension. Is this a sacrilege or just a way to express yourself?

Travis Pastrana's 1983 Subaru GL wagon

Travis Pastrana's 1983 Subaru GL wagon
Travis Pastrana's 1983 Subaru GL wagon | Photo: V.Aubé

The gymkana craze may have been popularized by Ken Block, but driver Travis Pastrana has all the talent to successfully master this vulgar 80s wagon. Mind you, aside from a few body panels, there aren't many original components left on this four-wheel-drive monster designed to skid on any surface.

Even though Subaru is finally moving towards electrification, that doesn't mean it has to give up marketing its performance cars, like the new WRX or even the BRZ coupe.

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Vincent Aubé
Vincent Aubé
Automotive expert
  • Over 17 years' experience as an automotive journalist
  • More than 60 test drives in the past year
  • Participation in over 200 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists