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Why Subaru's Low Center of Gravity is Important

A low center of gravity may not be at the top of your list of characteristics you want in a car -- but it should be on that list. It's one of the characteristics that helps Subaru pass the Moose Test. 

What's a Moose Test? It's a test of how well a vehicle responds to sudden danger. The concept originated in Sweden, where they're more likely to meet up with a moose…
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Do You Need Summer Tires?



If you haven't yet changed your winter tires over to summer tires, now is the time. As temperatures start to increase, winter tires can lose traction on hot roads and affect your stopping distance and control. 

It's obvious that you don't want to use summer tires in winter but a lot of people think it's fine to use winter tires in summer. However, the results of one study of stopping and…
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Subaru Launch Control Episode One Released

Subaru is a natural on the rally track, pushing all the individual parts to the limits to achieve victory with really fast and efficient rally cars. With last year's first foray into Rally Cross, the Subaru rally team made bold moves to improve in 2013. So far, in the first two Rally events for the National Championship, David Higgins, Team Subaru's driver, has finished in second and first place and leads the pack…

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Google's Street View is a Subaru


 

Did you know that the Google Street View fleet includes a Subaru Impreza?  Google drives a Subaru. While we're not sure exactly what drove them to pick a Subaru over countless other vehicles, we're proud they did. Subarus are perfect for trekking across the country in search of adventure (or data, as the case may be).

Subarus are dependable and great for exploring all the world has to offer, especially when you don…

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Subaru's Boxer Engine, AWD, and CVT Explained


Subaru has some new wacky videos out about how their unique systems work. With a mime to demonstrate, Subaru breaks down the complexities of the Boxer Engine, the AWD system, and the CVT into small real-world examples so you can fully understand the Subaru difference. Check out these three short videos from Subaru WOW! to see how these features work:


 

The unique Subaru Boxer Engine is the most stable format for an engine, allowing for…

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Happy Earth Day from Adventure Subaru!


 

Subaru is committed to manufacturing using environmentally sound techniques. In fact, Subaru was the first car manufacturer to go zero-landfill at the plant in Indiana. There are a few innovative ways that Subaru has reduced their waste down to nothing.

 

First, Subaru took a close look at what type of things they were throwing away, like boxes for parts and the containers foritems they used in production. Instead of throwing them away, they decided to…

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Subaru's Guaranteed Trade Program

As they say, the second you drive your car off the dealer's lot, it's worth less. But one of the many benefits of buying a Subaru is that you can be assured of the trade-in value should you decide to purchase a newer model Subaru years down the line. By participating in the Guaranteed Trade-In Program (GTP), you know when you buy your Subaru how much you can expect to use towards your…

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RoadandTrack.com Long Term BRZ review



Sport car aficionados, Road and Track, just updated on their long-term Subaru BRZreview and have some great things to say. After a few months of driving and experiencing some snow conditions, it's clear the BRZ is for the driver who wants to have a good time. Road and Track writes about their experience:

 

"But mostly, we shut off the electronic nannies and drove the BRZ through the snow as it was made to be…

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Coming to Adventure Subaru: A WRX!



While we're completely enamored with the new WRX concept that came out at the New York Autoshow, we still have a big soft spot for the 2013 WRX and WRX STI. Subaru announced back in November at the SEMA show they'd be releasing a new special edition of each in a special Tangerine Orange Pearl hue with jet-black interior styling. And guess what? We're getting a WRX in May!

 

If you're…

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Reviewers applaud visibility in new 2014 Forester


  

After two weeks of testing, Cars.com reviewers gave a reviewof the XT 2014 Forester they drove. Reviewers loved the added visibility of the all-new Forester as well as the added cabin room in the back seats.

 

The Forester received "raves" from every Cars.com editor about visibility. At Subaru, we believe that making a safe car means more than just building it to withstand a crash. It's also about avoiding the crash in…

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