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Subaru Launching Tech Center, Hire 100


Subaru will receive $1.5 million from the state of Michigan to build a 60,000-square-foot tech center in Van Buren Township in western Wayne County. 

The tech center will employ up to 101 people, according to state documents. Subaru said it would invest up to $48.2 million in the site.

Documents say the tech center will help Subaru “stay on the cutting edge of next-generation vehicle technology.” Subaru is also an investor in…

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So Thankful for Gum Drop Kids


Marion Subaru is so thankful to have worked with Gum Drop Kids this past year.  And we're very proud to have them as our local charity during this year's Share the Love Sales Event.  Here is a brief profile of Gum Drop Kids:

Gum Drops, a non-profit charity which was started by Amy Simpson in Carterville, Illinois, provides a weekend backpack of child-friendly food to help enhance the quality of life for at-risk…
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2019 Subaru Ascent to be Unveiled at LA Auto Show


Subaru has announced on Twitter that it will unveil the production version of the 2019 Ascent three-row SUV on November 28, as part of the Los Angeles Auto Show. If you don't happen to be at the show with an accredited media badge, Subaru will live stream the event.

Everything we know about the Ascent comes from a concept of the same name, which Subaru showed off earlier this year at the New York…

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Subaru Love Pets

2017 Subaru Loves Pets

Subaru retailers nationwide will host supply drives for shelter animals in need throughout October
 

This month, Subaru of America, Inc. will host its “Subaru Loves Pets” initiative with the help of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®) and BARK, the makers of BarkBox. The initiative is part of the automaker’s Love Promise vision to show love and respect to everyone, and to support its communities and customers nationwide. With…
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Child Seat Check's This Saturday in Illinois


The Illinois Department of Transportation is partnering with AAA and child safety advocates this week during National Child Passenger Safety Week to educate motorists on what to do...and what to avoid, to keep young passengers safe.  The culmination of this event is "National Seat Check Saturday on September 23rd at over 100 locations.  You can find the list of 100 free car seat safety checks that are planned at www.buckleupillinois.org.

Child seats…
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Subaru Donates 50 Vehicles to Meeals on Wheels


As part of its 50th anniversary events, Subaru of America is donating 50 vehicles to Meals on Wheels America.

The 2018 Subaru Outback vehicles will be donated to select Meals on Wheels programs throughout the country this fall.  The vehicles will be used in the delivery of 53,000 meals to an additional 3,700 seniors across 39 states.

Subaru has supported Meals on Wheels for nine years through Share the Love, contributing more than…
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Marion Subaru Pack the Outback


Marion Subaru is teaming up with St. Francis CARE and they're determined to PACK the Outback. To support St. Francis Community Animal Rescue and Education of Murphysboro, IL, Marion Subaru will be collecting animal food donations from April 1st through May 10th. Donations may be dropped off in the Marion Subaru Showroom. Every person who donates will receive two tickets to one of the Bark in the Park nights of your choice. They are…
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Bark If You Like Subaru

 

In helping customers find the right vehicle, good car salespeople try to learn something about who will use the car and for what primary purposes. Think minivans for soccer moms, sports cars for speed demons.

But with so many people bringing their dogs along for the ride, the canine crowd factors into car shopping, including test drives, according to an Autotrader survey of pet owners. It is released today, National Dog Day.

Sixty-six percent of…

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