Marion Subaru Blog - Exploring Southern Illinois

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by Wes Siler
January 28, 2016
Name a car other than the Subaru Outback that gets 29 miles per gallon on the highway, has more rear-seat legroom than a Mercedes E-Class, is a top-rated safety pick by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and is as capable crossing a snowy mountain pass as it is traversing a washed-out dirt road. You can’t.

Key to understanding the Outback’s ability is understanding its…

The Linux Foundation began a new initiative in 2012 called Automotive Grade Linux as an open-source project to develop common Linux-based software cores for connected cars. Now major automakers like Ford, Mazda, Mitsubishi, and Subaru have joined AGL alongside existing members Toyota, Nissan, and Jaguar Land Rover.

The AGL has announced a new Unified Code Base (UCB) distribution built specifically for automotive. This ground-up build was designed to address the needs of the connected car…

As autonomous driving becomes commonplace, the issue of whose insurance would be responsible for potential accidents continues to be debated.

In the meantime, Liberty Mutual Insurance and Subaru are teaming up on an app to monitor drivers' habits, provide reports and offer tips to be a better driver to lower premiums, while you're still behind the wheel.

"We are excited to bring this innovative offering to market," said Hamid Mirza, auto product manager, Liberty…

Over the last 7 years, Subaru has closed out the year with their Share The Love sales event.  The event has helped Subaru contribute over $65 million to both local and national charities. This year, participating dealer Marion Subaru, has once again chosen Hospice of Southern Illinois as the local charity that will benefit from this years event.

Last year, Hospice of Southern Illinois received over $11,000 thanks to the contributions earmarked by local…

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Dec. 14, 2015 /-- Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that customers purchasing a new 2016 Subaru equipped with navigation will receive a free 3-year subscription to SiriusXM Traffic® and SiriusXM Travel Link® as well as three years of free navigation software updates from HERE.

SiriusXM Traffic provides drivers with real time traffic speed and flow information and detailed accident information to avoid congestion.  SiriusXM Travel Link keeps drivers connected from coast…

Subaru says the new three-row crossover planned to enter production in 2018 will be bigger than the outgoing Tribeca crossover it is replacing in the U.S. lineup.

The new vehicle will be manufactured at Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc., the company’s assembly plant in Lafayette, Ind.

Subaru hasn’t disclosed a name, but it won’t be Tribeca. Instead, the crossover will likely carry a name “synonymous with outdoor adventure” in the vein…

Subaru is the latest outfit to dabble with virtual reality, launching a breathtaking 360-degree video shot from one of its rally cars at last month’s Lake Superior Performance Rally in Michigan.

In the front seats are 2015 Rally America Champions David Higgins and Craig Drew, belting along at full speed in their Subaru WRX STI rally car.

You can watch the six-minute drive using the Subaru Motorsports app or simply by checking out the…

Wednesday, October 28, 2015 - 8:25am

CHERRY HILL, N.J. – October 28, 2015 /3BL Media/ – This October, Subaru is rolling out its "Subaru Loves Pets" initiative, part of the brand's Love Promise philanthropic platform, dedicated to supporting causes that are meaningful to its customers. While the initiative is year-round, specific months highlight key causes. October focuses on Subaru's commitment to pet safety and well-being, and the brand will work with several dedicated and…