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"The thought of a breakdown, an engine not starting or otherwise being stranded is scary as it is, but those things happening in freezing winter weather adds another level of fear," said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. "An investment of an hour or so to have your vehicle checked will pay off and help make sure your winter driving is less frightful and more delightful."

The Car Care Council recommends the following steps...

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 XV Crosstrek, which is available only as…

An independent testing organization put unmodified, factory-spec, all-wheel-drive vehicles from various manufacturers through a very difficult test. See if Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is up for the challenge in this entertaining video.

The instructors at the Emergency Vehicle Operations Center teach police, firefighters, and other first-responders how to deal with the toughest road conditions imaginable. See them evaluate the latest all-wheel-drive systems from Subaru and other manufacturers.

Winterizing your vehicle is a wise idea, says the Car Care Council.  An investment of an hour or two to have your vehicle checked is all it takes to have peace of mind and help avoid the cost and hassle of a breakdown during severe weather.

"The last thing any driver needs is a vehicle that breaks down in cold, harsh winter weather," said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. "A vehicle check before...

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced that the Subaru EyeSight system was the top rated forward collision avoidance system among all mid-size vehicles. IIHS issued their first crash avoidance ratings - with the Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback earning PERFECT scores.

Watch CNBC's Report "Subaru Tops Crash Avoidance Tests"