Subaru has announced added technology and revised interior styling are coming to the 2017 Forester. Safety Technology An update to Subaru’s EyeSight Driver Assist Technology will give the Forester’s cameras a wider, longer field of vision as well as add Lane Keep Assist safety technology. All 2017 Forester Limited and Touring models will include Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert while Premium
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At the New York International Auto Show, Subaru unveiled the all-new 2017 Impreza, and with it insight into the future of the brand from styling to technology to manufacturing. Built upon the Subaru Global Platform, the Impreza displays sharp creases in its body styling and a more aggressive front end than previous generations all while retaining its Subaru heritage. Inside,
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Family car time is about to get even safer. Today the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced that 20 automakers, representing more than 99 percent of the U.S. auto market, have committed to making automatic emergency braking a standard feature no later than Sept 1, 2022. Automakers making the commitment are
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For every new Subaru purchased in the United States in 2015, Subaru of America donated $250 to the customer’s choice of several national or local charities. For 2015, that amounts to nearly $20 million in donations. This year the Subaru Share the Love event donated to four national chartable partners, including the ASPCA®, Make-A-Wish®, Meals on Wheels America and the National Park Foundation. Additionally, local
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The foundation of Subaru’s next generation of vehicles has been revealed as part of the company’s Prominence 2020 plan. Initially announced in 2014, the plan has been tweaked as more information comes out about what lies ahead for the Japanese automaker. According to Subaru, the main features of the new platform include: Emotionally engaging “Dynamic feel” that goes beyond high performance The
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Whether or not you were planted in front of a television screen to watch the Super Bowl, you’ll probably want to watch the commercials. Acura NSX – Acura somehow convinced Van Halen to let them use Runnin’ with the Devil in ad (the first time ever that they band has okayed it) and used it as the background for a stunning look
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The Tribeca has been retired and when Subaru gets back into the three-row crossover market for MY 2018 it will be with an American made vehicle. Subaru has confirmed that model, so far officially nameless, will be produced at its SIA plant in Lafayette, Indiana. According to the automaker, “when production of the new model begins, Subaru will have four models
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Man’s best friend is a big part of our family. So, it makes sense that when you take a road trip with Spot, you want him to be safe as well. Subaru of America, Inc. and the Center for Pet Safety (CPS) recently announced the results of their 2015 Crate and Carrier Crashworthiness Studies naming the safest pet crates and carriers
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Less than three percent! Three! Before we get high on our “the American people deserve better” horse, let’s break down the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety‘s (IIHS) evaluation and rating process. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) is a system designed to make it easier to install a child seat properly. Studies have shown that child restraints installed with LATCH, rather than
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Known most for its functionality than anything else, the 2015 Subaru Outback offers more than just a reasonable ride and high safety ratings. Handling You won’t win a drag race in the Outback, but the 170 horsepower produced by the 4-cylinder BOXER engine Subaru is famous for is all the juice you need. The Outback never felt lacking on our test
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