Thursday, April 26, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
CAR MAINTENANCE TIP OF THE WEEK: For detail cleaning on the dashboard...
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
2013 Subaru Legacy unveiled at Beijing Auto Show
The 2013 Subaru Legacy is powered by horizontally-opposed boxer engine, which the company says provides improved fuel efficiency by combining the light and compact second-generation Lineartronic (CVT).
The company has worked on the exterior of the vehicle and provided a hexagon grille, while the vehicle height was raised by 60mm, and the front bumper, side spoiler and rear bumper featuring chrome parts were newly designed.
Electronic parking brake and SI-DRIVE switches were relocated inside the Legacy 2013 for better usability, said the company.
The vehicle is equipped with bumper beam reinforcement and the knee airbag for a driver, to ensure crash safety performance.
It also features the vehicle dynamics control (VDC) with new control system that has improved its hazard avoidance capability, said the company.
Courtesy of Automobile Manufacturing Reviews
Thursday, April 19, 2012
United By Blue & Subaru Promo Cleanup
Subaru of America, Inc. and United By Blue are excited to announce their corporate partnership for this year. Watch this video to learn more!
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
CAR TIP OF THE WEEK: Use wheel cleaner.
Your car’s wheels are down there on the road, taking the brunt of road dirt.Add in the dust that wears off your brake pads and you’ve got a formula for stains that are tough to remove when you wash your vehicle. Car-washing liquid won’t do the job.You need a wheel cleaner specifically formulated to remove such stains. Be sure to buy the correct formulation. Some cleaners are designed for metal wheels, and others for painted or clear-coated wheels.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Subaru Goes Live With New iPad® Apps
Subaru of America, Inc. announced the release of Dynamic Brochure iPad® apps for the 2012 Subaru Impreza, Impreza WRX/STI, Outback, Legacy and Forester. Fun and interactive consumer tools, the apps showcase the confidence and capabilities of these models.
The iPad® apps feature new, fully photographic exterior and interior 360-degree views that allow viewers to experiment with paint colors and interior trims. The apps also include interactive feature demos, videos and comprehensive specifications.
The all-new Subaru Impreza 4-Door, 5-Door and Impreza Sport, rally-bred Impreza WRX/STI, rugged Outback, intelligent Legacy and the versatile Forester, all come standard with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and a balanced SUBARU BOXER® engine for exceptional handling and capability to match their accommodating interior versatility and comfort. Users can see, hear and explore the Subaru models and the technology right from the interactive iPad® apps.
The 2012 Subaru model iPad® apps build on the success of the industry-leading Dynamic Brochure program, which Subaru debuted in 2011, to give audiences more content and more engaging choices for information, comparison and sharing. The program also supports Subaru commitment to environmentally-friendly practices; the digital brochure platform helps to reduce paper usage, energy consumption, inks, and production waste.
"Subaru is excited to roll out the next generation of our leading-edge, environmentally-friendly Subaru model iPad® apps for 2012. These model app launches will be followed closely by the all-new Subaru Life Book featuring our full line of vehicles in a single app," said Sondra Shiffer, brochures manager, Subaru of America, Inc.
Courtesy of Market Watch
Monday, April 16, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
How Subaru Is Making Cruise Control Smart
Ever veer out of your lane while driving, only to be jolted into noticing by the loud honk of the car you’re about to hit? What if your car could actually “see” the lines on the pavement and warn you when you start to move outside them?
That’s the idea behind Subaru’s EyeSight system, debuting at the New York Auto Show. EyeSight consists of a pair of cameras mounted on either side of the rear-view mirror. They act as a kind of always-on extra pair of eyes for the driver, helping out when, for whatever reason, danger may be imminent.
The cameras constantly scan the road and the traffic around you, so the system is smart enough to know when you’re on the highway and when you’re in a parking lot.
There are three main benefits. First is pre-collision braking, which can detect when an object suddenly appears in the path of the car. If something jumps out, and the driver doesn’t react right away, the system can apply the brakes on its own, slowing and even stopping the car.
In a similar manner, EyeSight can also improve your cruise control by always maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. And, yes, there’s a lane-departure warning, too.
Subaru cautions that the system isn’t intended as any kind of replacement for simple driver care and paying attention to the road. Like other sensor-based driving or parking-assist systems, it’s just a convenience, and a far cry from the self-driving cars Google and others are working on.
Subaru will offer EyeSight on the 2013 Outback and Legacy models.
Courtesy of Mashable Tech
Monday, April 9, 2012
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Thursday, April 5, 2012
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek: Stylish, Urban Crossover Debuts at New York International Auto Show
Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) today announced that it is expanding its line of award-winning vehicles to include the all-new 2013 XV Crosstrek. The versatile Subaru XV Crosstrek, which arrives this fall, was first shown in Canada during the auto show circuit and received an overwhelmingly positive response. The Subaru XV Crosstrek fits within an emerging sub-segment of the compact SUV category commonly known as a crossover vehicle. As such, the XV Crosstrek will nicely complement Subaru's lineup as this new addition is intended to attract new buyers looking to put Subaru on their comparison list. The Subaru XV Crosstrek also adds unique value to the ever-growing crossover segment as it's designed to thoroughly satisfy the needs of a diverse range of customers. Combining a bold five-door design with the functionality and versatility of an SUV, the XV Crosstrek blends impressive fuel efficiency, excellent handling and driving dynamics into the mix, making it especially fun to drive. The new Subaru XV Crosstrek will debut at the 2012 New York International Auto Show.
Subaru based the new XV Crosstrek on the Impreza platform, making significant changes to the chassis and body and configuring interior standard equipment and options specifically for this new model.
All 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek models are powered by a 148-hp 2.0-litre SUBARU BOXER engine, teamed to Subaru's vaunted symmetrical full-time All-Wheel Drive via a 5-speed manual transmission or available second-generation Lineartronic CVT (continuously variable transmission).
Although official EPA fuel economy figures are not yet available, Subaru anticipates that the 2013 XV Crosstrek will achieve top-of-class fuel efficiency with manufacturer-estimated fuel economy figures of 8.2 L/100 KM city and 6.0 L/100 KM highway. In addition, the 60-litre fuel tank in the XV Crosstrek is 5 litres greater than that in the Impreza.
Courtesy of The Sacramento Bee
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Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Subaru gives BRZ the STi touch
Subaru has given the biggest hint yet that it is developing a hot STi version of its BRZ sports car - and there's a roadster on the way too.
Subaru global marketing manager Atoshi Atake said at a presentation of the rear-wheel drive coupe in Europe that the carmaker had received many requests about a faster version.
"Let me say this - we will certainly satisfy our customers. We are already working on a faster version."
The new range-topping model is expected to take inspiration from the STi concept revealed at last year's Los Angeles motor show.
Under the bonnet will be a more powerful version of the 147kW 2-litre flat-four cylinder boxer engine from the standard car. It is likely to produce around 190kW.
"We can definitely develop the intake system," Atake said. "There is certainly room for improvement there."
In addition, there is likely to be a freer-flowing exhaust and modifications to the engine's variable valve control system, along with an even higher rev limit of around 7500rpm. The 147kW engine revs to 7000rpm and delivers 205Nm at 6000rpm.
Subaru says that it will not turbocharge the engine as there is no space at the front of the engine bay for an intercooler.
"Plus, we want to keep turbocharging separate. It is for models like the WRX STi," said Atake.
"The same goes for four-wheel-drive. We could not make the BRZ four-wheel-drive even if we wanted to."
He also said that supercharging had been dismissed because it would make the BRZ too heavy on fuel.
As well as more power, the BRZ STi is set to weigh even less than the 1250kg standard car, thanks to racing bucket seats and potentially a carbonfibre roof and bonnet, which will further help to lower the car's already low centre of gravity.
Other tweaks will include a dramatic body kit, stiffened and lowered suspension, lighter but larger 18-inch alloy wheels and upgraded brakes.
Asked if it was possible to make a convertible version of the BRZ, Atake said: "Yes, that is certainly possible. We already have pillarless doors - you can imagine how removing the roof would make the car look."
Subaru and Toyota have a global sales target of 100,000 models a year for the BRZ and its sister car, the GT 86. The The GT 86 goes on sale in New Zealand in August and the BRZ in December. Sales have already begun in Japan where Subaru has sold 3551 models in the last two months - four times what it expected.
Courtesy of NZ Herald
