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Sunday Driving: Greening our Rooftops

From the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to City Hall in Chicago


Photo: Edmund C. Snodgrass

Green roofs go a long way toward helping to create a more sustainable world. While it may seem an unusual building technique, green roofs go back as far as 600 B.C. to the hanging gardens of Babylon in Iraq, built by King Nebuchadnezzar for his wife, Queen Amyitis, who longed for the tropical gardens of her Persian homeland...

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Subaru Goes Live With New iPad® Apps

Subaru Goes Live With New iPad Apps

CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 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...
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Sunday Driving: The Other Subaru – Subaru Robin America



The Other Subaru - Subaru Robin America

The Subaru logo on the sign in front of the Subaru Robin America building in Lake Zurich, Illinois, occasionally causes visitors to wonder why there are no vehicles for sale. Although Subaru Robin has no Impreza, Legacy, Outback, Forester, or Tribeca vehicles to sell, it has plenty of Subaru technology!

Meet Subaru Robin, which is part of the Fuji Heavy Industry Ltd. Industrial Products Company. Subaru Robin engines can…

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Subaru of America Announces Pricing for 2013 BRZ




Subaru of America Announces Pricing for 2013 BRZ

All-new Sports Car starts at $25,495

CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced pricing for its much-heralded 2013 BRZ, starting at $25,495 for the Premium model with a six-speed manual transmission. The six-speed automatic version starts at $26,595.Premium models come standard with touch-screen GPS Navigation, Bluetooth® connectivity and HID headlamps. Above the well-appointed Premium model, Limited…

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Re-Styled 2013 Subaru Outback® to Debut at 2012 New York International Auto Show

Re-Styled 2013 Subaru Outback to Debut at 2012 New York International Auto Show

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it will introduce the 2013 Outback models at the New York International Auto Show. The 2013 Outback is powered by a new, more efficient powertrain and debuting the new EyeSight driver-assist system and features revised styling. Chassis enhancements improve both ride quality and agility in the 2013 Outback, which also offers new amenities and audio/infotainment capabilities.

The 2013 Outback features a restyled front end, with new headlights...

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Re-Styled 2013 Subaru Legacy® to Debut at the 2012 New York International Auto Show

Re-Styled 2013 Subaru Legacy to Debut at the 2012 New York International Auto Show

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it will debut the re-styled 2013 Subaru Legacy at the 2012 New York International Auto Show. The 2013 Legacy is powered by either a 3.6-liter H6 or a new, more efficient 2.5-liter four-cylinder powertrain and debuts revised styling as well as the new EyeSight driver-assist system. Chassis enhancements improve both ride quality...

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Sunday Driving - Subaru Fuel Economy - Part 2

SUBARU BOXER ENGINES

 

The evolution of Subaru design is represented by the FB SUBARU BOXER engine. A 2.5-liter version powers the Forester and the new 2.0-liter unit is in the 2012 Impreza. They provide improved fuel economy with reduced emissions.

 

Part one referred to the lightweight engine components that contribute to improving fuel economy. These are complemented by component and system designs within the engine that help reduce friction - the greatest obstacle to…

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2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek will debut at the 2012 New York International Auto Show

CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it is expanding its line of award-winning crossover-type vehicles with the all-new 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek. The versatile, fun-to-drive Subaru XV Crosstrek, which arrives this fall, combines bold five-door design with an expanded-capability chassis, high fuel economy and everyday comfort. The new Subaru XV Crosstrek will debut at the 2012 New York International Auto Show (April 6-15, 2012)...

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