The Starting Price of the Subaru BRZ Has Increased by Over $8,000 in the Past Six Years: TDS
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Welcome to The Downshift, abbreviated as TDS, which serves as The Drive’s morning news summary, highlighting the major car headlines from around the globe.
The Downshift covers news concisely, with links to the complete articles for those looking for additional details. Congratulations, it's Friday! Here's your update for June 5, 2026.
🏷️ Subaru has revealed the pricing for the 2027 BRZ, starting at $37,385—an incremental increase from the 2026 starting MSRP of $37,055. Notably, the second-generation BRZ debuted at $28,955 in 2022, when Subaru also had a lower “Premium” trim that is no longer available. [Subaru]
🪫 Volkswagen of America has announced that hybrids will be introduced for some of its popular models, like the Tiguan and Atlas, but it will take some time because, according to CEO Kjell Gruner, “they really need to be made in the U.S.” VW hasn’t launched a hybrid in the U.S. in the past ten years. [Automotive News]
🛠️ This week, representatives from Ford and General Motors met with President Trump at the White House to discuss proposed legislation to “prohibit people from fixing their cars,” as stated by the President. [Detroit Free Press]
🍷 Mazda is planning subtle updates for the ND MX-5 Miata, which will mark its 10th year on the market in 2026 and continues to age well. These updates will include new special editions, upgraded stiffer and lighter Bilstein dampers, along with engine and exhaust modifications to comply with current noise regulations. [Autoblog]
💍 Audi's CEO Gernot Döllner hinted in an interview that the company might produce a convertible version of its new Nuvolari hybrid supercar. [Top Gear]
🏁 Weekend races to catch (all times Eastern):
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Michigan: Saturday at 1:30 p.m. on FS1
British Touring Car Championship at Oulton Park: Sunday at 7:10 a.m. on Racer Network
MotoGP Hungarian Grand Prix: Sunday at 8 a.m. on MotoGP Video Pass
Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix: Sunday at 9 a.m. on Apple TV
NASCAR Cup Series at Michigan: Sunday at 3 p.m. on Prime Video
IndyCar at St. Louis: Sunday at 9 p.m. on FOX
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