2013-2014 Compact Crossover Shootout




Price, content, fuel economy and style: which compact crossover has it all?

Mike Schlee  |  AutoGuide.com

AutoGuide sorts through the market so you don't have to.

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Compact crossovers are quickly becoming America’s one-size-fits-all automotive solution.

These practical, efficient, all-weather vehicles can haul a small family and their gear nearly anywhere. Customers are flocking to showrooms and snatching these high riding hatchbacks up; last year, sales totaled over 1.7 million units.

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Tips for making winter driving less stressful, safer, and enjoyable



SNOW, ice and freezing temperatures can be chilling, particularly when you're behind the wheel. Don't worry - while inclement weather can make driving more challenging, a little preparation and caution will help keep you moving down the road safely.

Getting Started
Before you hit the road, take a few minutes to make sure you and your Subaru vehicle are ready. If your vehicle has been parked outside, clear snow and ice from every part…
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US solar power sector small but growing



By Veronique Dupont-AFP

New York (AFP) - Solar power, only a minuscule part of the energy mix in the United States, is getting a boost from cheap panels, growing acceptance by large companies and chances for homeowners to rent solar systems.

Analysts expect a phenomenal growth for renewable solar power over the next two decades, after huge gains in the past two years: 60 percent growth in 2012 and 30 percent on top of that this…
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FHI to Exhibit at "Eco-Products 2013" in Tokyo



December 5, 2013

Tokyo -  Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced that the company will participate in "Eco-Products 2013", one of the largest environmental exhibitions in Japan to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from December 12 through 14.

Under its exhibition theme "Eco-cars can be more fun, more eco-friendly with Subaru", the Subaru booth will showcase Subaru's environmental efforts and technologies through live presentations, along with displays of…
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Active millennials are embracing the Forester and XV Crosstrek in big numbers



By Denis Flierl G+ 2013-12-04 08:01 Torquenews.com

Subaru reports best-ever November sales and 2014 Forester and XV Crosstrek lead the way with impressive sales numbers.


The active millennial generation is having a huge impact on Subaru here in the U.S. They are driving new sales for the Japanese automaker in a big way. It doesn't look like Subaru's impressive run of record sales months is going to end anytime soon…
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Subaru Runs Laps Around The Rest Of The Auto Industry



by  Jim Henry, Contributor, Forbes Magazine

Subaru continues to be in a class by itself in terms of higher sales, having already set an all-time U.S. sales record as of October.

Sales for November and December will merely pad the record and make it even bigger. Subaru of America Inc., based in Cherry Hill, N.J., was expected to report November sales on Tuesday, Dec. 3 along with the rest of the industry.

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The Subaru Levorg Concept: What is it?

Rumors abound about just what the Subaru Levorg concept will become as a production model.  Some say it's a version of the BRZ redesigned as a touring crossover similar to the Porsch Panamera, albeit a workingman's version.  Still others say it's the replacement for the WRX/STi hatchback, woefully absent in the 2015 model year, and I've read an article or two that says it's the next Outback."Levorg" stands for "legacy", "revolution" and "touring"-and size wise is between a Legacy and an Impreza.  This makes for a case against a future Outback and…
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Subaru adds to its list of IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award winners


IIHS News | November 5, 2013

ARLINGTON, Va. - The 2014 Subaru Impreza and its near-twin, the Subaru XV Crosstrek, earn the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award for good performance in each of the Institute's crashworthiness evaluations, including the small overlap front test.

Beginning with 2014 models, Subaru made structural changes to improve occupant protection in small overlap frontal crashes. These changes and ratings apply to the Impreza wagon and 4-door sedan as well as the…
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