Adventure Blog

Customer reviews are an important part of the shopping paradigm, but it's also good to know just how good experts think today’s vehicles are. Getting the most for your money right now should be a priority when car shopping. The New York Times Wheels Blog reviewed the new 2014 Forester and it should grab your attention.

New York Times’ reviewers loved the Forester, especially when testing it out on a rally track in the woods. But the truth is suburban dwellers will also find the Forester to be a great car. It has great visibility for easy driving…

Subaru can add yet another accolade to the 2014 Forester’s long list of awards. Motor Trend has now named the 2014 Forester the best SUV of the year. It is a high high honor but is well deserved. The Subaru Forester is the  only SUV to have done it three times. Motor Trend ranked SUVs based on these qualities:

• value
• safety
• efficiency
• advancement in design
• engineering excellence
• performance of intended function

Since the redesign, Subaru’s Forester brings a lot to the table at an affordable price, says…

A new review of Subaru’s Crosstrek XV shows just why the Crosstrek is so appealing to drive—and to pick up chicks with, or so says the reviewer. You might not normally think of a car like the Crosstrek as a car that's great for picking up women but this author is sure that marriageable women will find drivers of the Crosstrek irresistible. Although we’re not sure of the Crosstrek’s ability to act as a chick-magnet, we do know why the reviewer thinks it’s a good car for those looking to start a family.

The…

People who drive Subarus can be pretty adventurous, strapping on kayaks, skis, or bikes (or all three) onto their Subarus and relying on Subaru’s symmetrical all-wheel drive to get them to whatever adventure they’re seeking safely. Pete Zimowsky found out that Subarus aren’t just for getting you there safely—they’re also great for keeping you and your family safe when things go wrong.

He and his wife were out in the woods when Zimowsky’s dog accidentally got into a yellow jacket nest. Yellow jackets are aggressive, predatory wasps, and they don't take kindly to…