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Subaru recalls 200,000 vehicles over corroding brake lines

, Apr 2nd 2013 Discuss [0]

Subaru is recalling 200,000 vehicles because of the potential for corrosion of the brake lines from salt water. The recall affects some Legacy and Outback models from 2005 to 2009. Subaru was the victim of another recall less than a month ago for a glitch that resulted in remote starters automatically starting the vehicle without the driver's knowledge. Read The Full Story

Subaru unveils 2014 XV Crosstrek Hybrid in New York

, Mar 29th 2013 Discuss [0]

Subaru has unveiled its first hybrid vehicle at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. The vehicle is based on Subaru's popular XV Crosstrek crossover SUV that was introduced in 2013. The new hybrid version will launch in Q4 2013 as a 2014 model. Read The Full Story

Subaru WRX concept revealed at New York Auto Show

, Mar 28th 2013 Discuss [0]

The WRX is arguably Subaru's most popular car ever, so it makes sense that the company would be addressing the model during the New York Auto Show this week, and indeed they did. Subaru unveiled the WRX concept, which is a completely new design for the WRX series, and while the overall shape of the car looks rather chunky (especially from the side view), we have to see it's mighty sleek. Read The Full Story

Subaru recalls nearly 50,000 vehicles over self-starting issue

, Mar 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

Thanks to a remote starter glitch, Subaru is recalling 47,419 of its vehicles over an issue that results in the cars starting up by themselves. According to documents filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall affects some Legacy and Outback cars from 2010 through 2013, Impreza sedans from 2012 and 2013, and XV Crosstrek crossovers from 2013. Read The Full Story

Lexus comes out on top in Consumer Reports’ 2013 Car Brand Report Cards

, Feb 27th 2013 Discuss [0]

Not only did Lexus earn top slot in Consumer Reports' annual Car Brand Report Cards, but it achieved a 100-percent recommendation across all its vehicles that were tested. Said Consumer Reports' Director of Automotive Testing Jake Fisher, "That is quite a feat for a brand whose cars are brimming with technology including impressive hybrid drivetrains and complicated infotainment systems." Read The Full Story

Subaru Starlink in car connectivity aims at Ford Sync

, Jan 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

When it comes to in car connectivity, the big push for automotive manufacturers is to get away from systems that require drivers to take their eyes off the road to voice control. Ford was one of the first companies to offer this type of system with its Sync voice control system that has been available for a number of years. Subaru has now announced at CES 2013 that it has its own in car connectivity system called Starlink. Read The Full Story

Subaru recalls 600,000 vehicles for fear of accessory lamp fires

, Jan 3rd 2013 Discuss [0]

Car maker Subaru has found itself in the unenviable position of having to recall more than half a million vehicles today. The company is recalling 633,842 vehicles in total, and the models it wants back span quite a large range of years, so there are a significant number of Subaru owners affected here. Apparently, there's a problem with a fuse in an accessory light that could potentially lead to a fire, so Subaru is recalling these vehicles to check the lights and make sure they're good to go. Read The Full Story

Subaru wins 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show Design Competition with SHARC

, Dec 3rd 2012 Discuss [0]

Each year at the Los Angeles Auto Show, a Design Challenge is held. The Design Challenge is a competition between major automotive manufacturers to design a vehicle based on a specific concept. At this year's Design Challenge six different major automakers offered design concepts for a futuristic 24-hour highway monitoring system for the Highway Patrol. Read The Full Story

Subaru Canada announces launch of the 2013 Impreza WRX

, Aug 6th 2012 Discuss [1]

Subaru Canada has announced something that the sports car fans in the Great White North will really be excited about. Subaru Canada has announced the launch of the 2013 Impreza WRX sports car. The Impreza is a world-renowned all-wheel-drive sports car and very capable rally car designed for driving on roads and very capable of driving on gravel and other surfaces with good handling. Read The Full Story

Toyota and Subaru recall BRZ and Scion FR-S over printed materials

, Jun 11th 2012 Discuss [3]

Generally, when we see a recall issued on automobile it's due to some sort of defect. Defects can be anything from battery packs that overheat on electric vehicles leading to the possibility of a fire, to throttle pedals that stick making the cars accelerate accident. Toyota and Subaru have issued a recall on the jointly marketed sports cars, including the Subaru BRZ and the Scion FR-S. Read The Full Story

2013 Scion FR-S first drive impressions hit the web

, Apr 26th 2012 Discuss [7]

I may come from an American muscle car background, but I have no hate for the small foreign cars. In fact, I race on the road course as often as I can in a Mustang, and anyone will tell you that you can be passed in your 400 whp muscle car by a good driver in a stock Miata. Power covers up poor technique while underpowered momentum cars like the new 2013 Scion FR-S force you to use that technique. There's been a lot of talk about the Scion FR-S and its slightly different sibling from Subaru. Read The Full Story