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Have you ever wondered where the name Subaru comes from? For most people the name Subaru immediately brings to mind awesome automobiles. Subaru is synonymous with safe, well-made, and exciting vehicles. But was it based on the name of the company's founder, as Oldsmobile, Honda, and Ford were, or is it based on common words as Volvo and Volkswagon are -- or perhaps it's like Lexus, the product of an ad company's research?

Kenji Kita, the first president of Fuji Heavy Industries (the transportation company that owns Subaru) was the one who named the Subaru company. He figured…

 

Dogs and Subarus just naturally go together. Take these ten top tips to heart to make sure your dog enjoys the ride in safety.

1. If your dog hasn't been in a car before, don't start with a road trip. Most dogs love going for a ride in a car, but it's smart tyo take a few trips to the park before setting out on a major journey.
2. We said trips to the park because you don't want your dog to associate car travel with scary things. Unless your dog loves going to the vet, make sure…

The Isle of Man is a little island (only 32 miles long and 14 miles wide) that sits between Great Britain and Ireland. You wouldn’t think that such a small island would be home to such a big race. Every year folks from around the globe head to Mann to picnic and cheer around the course. This year Subaru broke the Isle of Man record with the 2015 WRX STI.  



The Snaefell Mountain Course…

 

If you drive a 2011-2014 Outback, Forester, XV Crosstrek crossover, Impreza or Legacy sedan and have noticed that your Subaru goes through more oil than it should, you might be able to get that problem taken care of free of charge.

Subaru has found unexpected wear on the oil control piston rings on some of these vehicles. If you’re driving one of the affected vehicles, your oil consumption will be higher than normal and it will consistently be higher than normal.There are issues in your driving environment and driving habits that can increase oil consumption temporarily, but if…

There was a celebration at the Subaru plant in Indiana as the first new 2015 Subaru Legacy rolled off the line. There's a multi-million dollar expansion going on at the zero-landfill plant, where the Impreza will soon be made. Subaru is increasing U.S. production as U.S. sales skyrocket.

And it's no wonder. The new Subaru models just keep getting better and better.

TopSpeed found the 2015 Legacy less quirky than the previous versions of the Legacy, but still true to its Subaru roots, with all-wheel drive, a sporty look, and the characteristic Boxer engine -- but quieter…