--- title: "Subaru Isn’t Sure What Should Power Future STI Models: TDS" date: "2025-12-08" modified: "2025-12-08" authors: - name: "Joel Feder" job_title: "Director of Content and Product" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/subaru-isnt-sure-what-should-power-future-sti-models-tds" categories: - "News" - "The Downshift" --- # Subaru Isn’t Sure What Should Power Future STI Models: TDS ![Subaru Performance-E STI concept]() Good morning and welcome to *The Downshift*, or *TDS* for short. Tight, snappy, and light, *T*DS gathers the latest automotive news bubbling around the globe and puts it in one place. Stories are summarized in a single sentence accompanied by a link for those seeking more information. I'm back from Japan, unclear if my body has any idea what time or day it is, and have a feeling all the coffee is in my immediate future. Let's get into it. 🚘 What I’m driving: Didn't drive a single car while in Japan, but did spent some time with the upcoming Toyota GR GT, GR GT3, and electric Lexus LFA. Even more stories on all those cars will be coming. Arrived home to the 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid waiting for me in the Minnesota cold and it leaves today to be replaced by an EV I'm looking forward to spending a cold winter week with. 🤷‍♂️ Subaru isn't sure which way to go in terms of [powering future STI models]() and has asked for the media and fans to provide feedback whether performance models should be gas or electric powered. 🔧 Scout said it's full commit on executing on its [factory-run service centers](). 🤖 General Motors thinks the future will be [vehicles becoming owners' robot assistants]() thanks to AI. ✨ The new [2027 Mercedes-Benz GLB EV debuted]() with all the screens, over 300 miles of range, a price of about $50,000 when it arrives next year, and a hybrid variant to follow. 🪷 Meet the Encor Series I, which is a fully [reimagined Lotus Esprit V8 restomod]() that frankly is going to be a love it or hate it affair. ‼️ Ford [recalled 1,195 Lincoln Navig]()[a]()[tors]() because the taillight housing may have cracks in the outer lens. 💰 Carvana is set to [join the S&P 5]()[0]()[0](). 🏁 Weekend Race Results: - Formula 1 - Max Verstappen won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for Red Bull Racing. - Formula 1 - Lando Norris, who came in P3 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, secured the Constructors' Championship and is now a world champion. - Formula E - Jake Dennis won the São Paulo E-Prix for Andretti Formula E. *Have feedback on the formatting of TDS? Send us a note: tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Overseeing what you see, read, touch, hear, and interact with from the vast lakes of Minnesota, Joel Feder shapes how The Drive looks and operates as the head of content and product initiatives. On a daily basis, Joel leads the newsroom and editorial staff playing point on both short-term coverage and long-term strategic plans. His mission is to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media by helping the team execute original reporting, breaking news, and exclusive opportunities. Regarded as an industry insider and recognized by colleagues, fellow journalists, and manufacturers as a point-person and leader in the industry, Joel owns and runs the largest automotive professionals group on Facebook in an effort to serve and help others. Joel serves as a juror for the World Car Awards. In addition, he is the board chair and chair of the governance and nominating committee for Move Forward MN, a local non-profit that helps at-risk youth with barrier-free mental health and housing services. While you’re reading this he’s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()