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Hawaii's Subaru sales are skyrocketing, just like sales in the rest of the country. But why would someone want a Subaru in paradise and what makes it such a great car for a tropical island? What you might not know about Hawaii will explain why a Subaru is a perfect match.   

In the latest episode of Launch Control, Subaru is back on the attack in both RallyCross and Rally, searching for the podium. After the disappointment in the last RallyCross weekend, Team Subaru PUMA is on the hunt. And David Higgins and his crew are defending their lead in championship points in Rally America. Can they accomplish and bring home wins? Watch the episode to find out: 

This year Consumer Reports rated Subaru at number 2 for their whole lineup compared to all other car manufacturer's lineups. Second only to a top of the line car manufacturer whose lineup comes with a very hefty price tag, Consumer Reports says that Subarus are "simple, dependable and efficient cars but they're often noisy." 

We're back with another episode of Launch Control, the Subaru series that's following the trials and triumphs of Subaru's Rally and RallyCross drivers throughout the season this year. Episode 9 focuses on Subaru's three RallyCross drivers in Loudon, New Hampshire. This time it's all about small victories for the team as they push their cars to the maximum to get towards the podium for the first time this season.

 

A new review of the Subaru Forester is out -- and this review is not from a car expert. Instead it's written by a mom of two children with a third on the way. A few weeks ago Lauren Jimeson took the Subaru 2014 Forester for a vacation to the Hamptons with her family from New York City for some much deserved relaxation and fell in love with the car.    

Subaru sales are up 412% over last year, causing a lot of people to make projections about Subaru's next direction. A poll at Autoblog.com asks if Subaru should go mainstream or if the car maker should stay in the niche of providing perfect cars for drivers who want to get out and find excitement. Unsurprisingly, the poll is overwhelmingly in favor of Subaru staying in a niche market and serving those individuals and…

In a recent review by the New York Daily News, they compare the Subaru Legacy to other cars in its class as well as to Porsche. Why? Subaru and Porsche are the only two car manufacturers that use flat engines, which Subaru calls the Boxer engine. While Porsche tries to eke out more high octane performance from their engines, Subaru works towards creating a safer, more efficient car.   

We all know Subarus are great cars to purchase because they're dependable, safe, and a good value. But did you know that Subaru has been beating out the competition throughout our history? A recently throwback review pitted the 2011 Subaru Forester against another 2011 crossover and the Subaru came out on top for both off-road driving and on-road driving. Watch the video below to see the review of the older models: 

Have you ever wonder what it's like to take a 8,500 mile road trip? You can find out in the summer issue of Drive Magazine from Subaru as it follows Craig and Samantha on their journey from Alaska to Pennslyvania, stopping at over 20 points of interest on the way through 14 states, two Canadian provinces, and one Canadian territory.