How Do Car Recalls Work?




While 96% or Subaru made in the last ten years are still on the road - no car is perfect. Sometimes unforeseen problems can occur. Any error of defect that becomes detected by the manufacturer or reported by the consumer can result in a recall - a notification to the vehicle owners to alert them to the issue.

Some recalls are safety related while others may pertain to minor issues. Either way most manufacturers will...
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Things to do in your Long Subaru - Charlton





     Things to do in your
     Long Subaru - Charlton










It probably comes as no surprise that most of us at Long Subaru live and shop locally. Besides, we have the best customer base for knowing all the great outdoor and off-the-beaten-path places to visit and eat. So with the annual delivery of Mrs. Carman's apple pies the thought of going apple picking gained in popularity...
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Subaru Rally Team USA Win the 2013 Rally America National Championship




Subaru Rally Team USA's David Higgins and co-driver Craig Drew were crowned the 2013 Rally America National Champions, with a spectacular victory at the Lake Superior Performance Rally (LSPR); the final round of the 2013 Rally America Championship. Higgins entered LSPR locked in an epic season-long battle with rival Ken Block. Block needed a win at LSPR to steal the championship away from Higgins, who had led in points nearly all season. Higgins and...

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SUBARU FORESTER SCORES SECOND MOTOR TREND SPORT/UTILITY OF THE YEAR® WIN






  • Subaru is first (and only) manufacturer to win SUOTY three times
  • Most wins in Sport/Utility category
  • Only automaker with back-to-back wins in category

Motor Trend announced today that the Subaru Forester won Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year for 2014.
Subaru is the only manufacturer to win this title three times, the most wins in the Sport/Utility category. In the past six years of competition, Subaru has had three winners...

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Subaru and the Center for Pet Safety Announce Full Study and Crash Testing Results




Subaru of America, Inc. and the Center for Pet Safety (CPS), announced today the results of a collaborative study to test the effectiveness of pet harnesses marketed with safety claims. Sleepypod's Clickit Utility Harness has been identified as the 2013 Top Performing Harness. The pet harness study was designed by CPS - a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit research and advocacy organization dedicated to companion animal and consumer safety - to mirror the same crash tests…
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SUBARU ANNOUNCES PRICING ON 2014 XV CROSSTREK HYBRID




Subaru of America, Inc. has announced pricing on the carmaker's first-ever production hybrid vehicle, the XV Crosstrek Hybrid, arriving in dealerships in late 2013. The Hybrid is based on the successful XV Crosstrek crossover model and retains its all-terrain capability while providing better fuel efficiency and improved driving dynamics.

Starting at $25,995, the 2014 XV Crosstrek Hybrid offers a roomy, versatile, fun-to-drive crossover that combines bold five-door design with a refined chassis, high…
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