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Why Subaru Went Rear-Wheel Drive With The BRZ

One of the biggest mysteries puzzling Subaru fans is the issue of why the Japanese automaker, after building its performance reputation on symmetrical all-wheel drive technology, would switch to rear-wheel drive for its upcoming BRZ sports car.
Of course, a lot of it has to do with the fact that the BRZ is being jointly developed with Toyota, which will sell the car as the Scion FR-S here in the U.S. though it may…
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2012 Subaru XV raises the Impreza bar

Don't call it an Outback Sport. This is Subaru's new XV crossover, and though it totally fits the bill as a successor to the Impreza-based Outback Sports of yore, the Japanese automaker says that this little all-roader takes the company "into the compact crossover segment for the first time." (Nevermind that the XV isn't actually a new model, or that it is, minus a few very minor tweaks, exactly what the Impreza…
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Redesigned 2012 Subaru Impreza retains $17,495* starting price

Subaru has announced that it is holding the line on the Impreza, with the 2012 starting at $17,495 (*plus $750 for destination). That's the same price as the older 2011 model. Those wishing for a five-door hatch bodystyle in place of the standard four-door sedan will need to spend an extra $500.

Those base prices include a five-speed manual transmission, which can be replaced with a completely new CVT automatic for an additional…
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Subaru Badge of Ownership; It's free! Do you have yours yet?

Show your love, display your passions.

Subaru owners are known for living life to its fullest and love to share their interests with others. Now you have a unique way to let other Subaru owners know what you enjoy most with your own Badge of Ownership.

The Badge of Ownership is our gift to you for being part of the Subaru family. Each unique Badge of Ownership reflects the number of Subaru vehicles you have…

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Time to start thinking about Fall Maintenance for your car!

Prepare your vehicle for fall at the end of the summer season. Before you know it the weather will change and you want to be ready to meet the fall head on where auto safety and maintenance is concerned.

In many parts of the country, the leaves have started to fall, and parents have sent their children back to school. Before the weather takes a turn, Grayson Subaru would like to offer the following car…
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Subaru finally gives a name to its upcoming coupe....


At the rapidly approaching Frankfurt Motor Show, Subaru will be unveiling a "technology concept" for its version of the sports car. And in announcing its plans, Fuji Heavy's automotive unit has revealed the car's name: BRZ.

The letters stand for Boxer Rear-drive Zenith, and will be worn on the concept called the BRZ Prologue. We're not quite sure what to expect, exactly, of a "technology concept," but hopefully, it'll give us…
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STI saves 3 lives

    
Subaru Impreza STI takes a crushing blow from falling tree -- with 3 people inside. Thankfully due to fast decisions along with some luck and a well built vehicle, all walked away.


"The sheer magnitude of this story makes it difficult to recollect. Nothing like it has ever happened to me or anyone I know. It is probably best to start at the beginning.

I was one of those irritating new STi forum posters. I spent…

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WRX named to top 10 fastest cars for the money.

Ok, let's be realistic here.  For those of us that have been lucky enough to even drive (let alone own) a WRX, finding out the WRX is on the list for being one of the quickest cars for the money is not really a surprise.

None the less, it is nice to see the automotive community noting this as well and motorauthority has named their list and the WRX does fall into the list…
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Want to find out why the Subaru AWD is a better system than some others? Keep Reading!!

So you know your Subaru has all wheel drive and it goes through just about anything mother nature has thrown at it, but do you know how it works when compared to some of the other leading competition's all wheel drive systems?

I have been a loyal Subaru owner for many years and now have my 11th Subaru in the garage (along side my 10th Subaru) and have only heard some of the differences…

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