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A week in the 2010 Subaru Outback: Day 3 (highway driving and fuel economy)

Friday, November 20th, 2009

The continuously variable transmission, which constantly changes its gear ratios to maximize performance and fuel economy, has many detractors. CVTs...
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A week in the 2010 Subaru Outback: Day 1 (introduction)

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

When a review of the redesigned 2010 Subaru Legacy sedan appeared in this space over the summer, it praised greatly improved interior space and gas...
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IIHS names 2010 Top Safety Pick winners; new ratings include tough roof-strength test

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety today released the winners of its tougher Top Safety Pick program, which whittled down the number of...
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Review: 2010 GMC Terrain SLE-1 V6 -- which engine is best for this excellent compact SUV?

Sunday, November 15th, 2009 · 5 comments

Advertising for the new 2010 GMC Terrain has been focused on one number: 32 – this compact car-based SUV’s EPA highway miles-per-gallon...
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Subaru Outback wins 2010 SUV of the Year award

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An unapologetic station wagon is the year's best new sport-utility vehicle, Motor Trend magazine said today. The Subaru Outback, a wagon version of...
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Review: 2010 Subaru Forester 2.5X Limited -- honest basic transportation done right

In too many cases, descriptions of a car as “basic” or “honest” or “competent but unexciting” are employed as...
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A week in the 2010 Subaru Forester: Day 8 (how big is it?)

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Most cars grow over time, as each redesign tries to add more space than the car it replaces. But automakers are also aware that compact exterior...
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A week in the 2010 Subaru Forester: Day 7 (using the navigation system)

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Driving through an unfamiliar part of Northern Virginia after some light hiking in Manassas National Battlefield Park, my passenger and I were glad...
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A week in the 2010 Subaru Forester: Day 5 (interior details)

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For a vehicle that costs nearly $30,000, the Subaru Forester compact SUV doesn’t feel anything like a luxury car. However, the Forester –...
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A week in the 2010 Subaru Forester: Day 3 (cargo management, plus a gas mileage update)

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Practicality is key to any SUV, but it's even more so in something like the Subaru Forester, which leans utilitarian over luxurious even in in the...
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