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Better fuel economy, safety systems underpin refreshed 2017 Subaru Forester


Some mid-cycle refreshes are light, focusing on small tweaks to an otherwise unchanged vehicle. Subaru took the opposite route with its 2017 Forester, loading it up with all manner of upgraded bits, improving everything from design to fuel economy to its EyeSight suite of safety systems.

As before, the Forester has four trim levels -- base, premium, limited and touring. There are two engines on offer, as well. The 170-horsepower, 2.5-liter flat-four is available on…
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You can own this legendary Subaru rally car


Why would you want to buy a 19-year old Subaru? Because racecar. The 90's was the heyday of Subaru and Mitsubishi rally cars, a heritage the WRX and Evo still carry. This particular car was for sale back in 2009. Back then it cost $123,000, but this new listing does not name a price. If ex-Colin McRae cars are any yardstick, expect to write a check for more than $200,000 to get…
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Subaru expects big sales gains from '17 Impreza


Subaru of America expects to boost sales of its redesigned Impreza as much as 33 percent thanks to fresh styling, handling improvements and better fuel economy.

Tom Doll, president of Subaru of America, predicted annual sales up to 75,000 Imprezas, up from 56,274 last year -- which was the car's peak.

The new global architecture used for the Impreza has a better suspension system, 50 percent less body roll and is 70 percent…
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Subaru puts the WRX STI on steroids to shatter the Isle of Man lap record

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Subaru has teamed up with a British tech firm called Prodrive to build a more extreme WRX STI. The one-of-a-kind model will attempt to set a new lap record on the grueling Isle of Man course in a couple of weeks.

The name Prodrive will undoubtedly ring a bell with rally fans. Prodrive helped Subaru build a string of highly successful rally cars from 1989 until the Japanese automaker pulled out of the World Rally…
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Why the All-New 2017 Subaru Impreza Is a Big Deal

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Subaru's new compact sedan is the first vehicle to be based on the company's all-new global architecture. That's a big deal for Subaru and its parent, Fuji Heavy Industries. Here's why.

Subaru unveiled its all-new 2017 Impreza in New York this past week. The Impreza, a compact all-wheel-drive sedan, is the company's third-best-selling model -- but it represents the first fruit of a big bet by Subaru's corporate parent.

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Subaru tops Kelley Blue Book's Brand Image Awards


Subaru dominated Kelley Blue Book's newly announced Brand Image Awards, sweeping the major categories in the non-luxury field, including Best Overall Brand.

The Japanese automaker also won awards for Most Trusted Brand and Best Performance Brand among non-luxury brands.

The awards recognize automakers' "outstanding achievements in creating and maintaining brand attributes that capture the attention and enthusiasm of the new-vehicle buying public."

"We've seen an interesting shift in consumer perception of Subaru over…
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Subaru Announces Plans for Standard Automatic Emergency Braking


Subaru announced today that Automatic Emergency Braking will be standard on nearly all new models sold in the United States by 2022.

Subaru is one of 20 automotive manufacturers, representing more than 99 percent of the U.S. new-car market, that committed to the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) to include this advanced driver assist technology on all of its…
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2017 Subaru Impreza to debut in New York

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The sharp-looking Subaru Impreza Concept turned up last fall in Los Angeles, and now, the automaker will show production versions of the 2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan and Hatchback at the New York Auto Show. Judging from this teaser, it appears the next-gen Impreza will retain a fair amount of the edgy exterior styling and “Wide & Low” design elements seen in the show car -- although the configuration of its “hawk-eye” front lighting units clearly has a…
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Subaru Allegedly Testing Mid-Engine Sports Car


Subaru is said to be cooking something very exciting - and it isn’t a turbocharged BRZ. 

A mid-engined sports car by the small Japanese manufacturer, that had to cooperate with Toyota for its current coupe, would seem very unlikely. 

Nevertheless, an insider told Car and Driver a radical experimental prototype is being tested at the Tochigi proving grounds. Apparently, the machine has a mid-mounted turbocharged boxer delivering power to the rear wheels, and two electric…
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Every Next-Gen Subaru Will Share a Common Platform

The 2017 Impreza will be the first.

All of Subaru’s next-generation vehicles—from its sedans and crossovers to its gas-powered and future all-electric cars—will use the same design platform. The 2017 Subaru Impreza, which is expected to hit dealerships by the end of the year, will be the first car to feature the global car platform.

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The move, which was announced on Monday by Subaru’s parent company Fuji Heavy Industries, is an…
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