Subaru’s XV focuses on style and safety

Subaru’s new All-Wheel Drive crossover vehicle, the XV, combines style and functionality with generous levels of standard-fit equipment and safety. The latest addition to the Japanese brand’s staple is equipped with two core Subaru technologies: Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and a Boxer engine, ensuring good engagement and safe handling in all conditions. The XV also features the highest ground clearance and lowest centre of gravity in its class, making it a highly capable performer both on...

Subaru and the AA offer tips on towing in snow and ice

Subaru and the AA have joined forces to offer motorists advice on how best to use their all-wheel drive vehicles as rescue cars should the need arise this winter. In response to the increasingly bleak outlook for the weather this winter, Subaru is predicting that many motorists with all-wheel drive vehicles will be forced to act as tow trucks for other cars stuck in the snow. As a result, the Japanese carmaker is advising drivers to take note of the following points: Check that the...

Subaru UK Cycle Relay raises £20,000 for earthquake appeal

After a gruelling 11-week mission covering over 3,500 miles in 60 legs, and involving 59 Subaru dealers from the Scottish Highlands to South West coast of England, the Subaru UK National Cycle Relay reached its conclusion on October 21. So far £20,000 has been raised for the Japan earthquake appeal. Starting from the Midlands back in August, the challenge involved the entire Subaru UK dealer network and took in all four corners of the British Isles – from Inverness to Cornwall. Employees at...

Subaru brings new crossover and new RWD coupe to Frankfurt

Subaru is to debut two concepts at the forthcoming Frankfurt Motor Show; one a rear wheel drive coupe called the BRZ ‘Proloque’ and its forthcoming XV crossover. Making use of the firm’s all-wheel drive, the final production version of the new XV is expected to remain true to the design concept first shown at the Shanghai Auto show back in April. While full details of the new model are expected to be revealed at the show, for now all we know is the car’s dimensions; which are as follows:...

Euro specification Subaru XV debut at Frankfurt

Subaru will be taking its brand new XV crossover to the Frankfurt Motor Show in what will be the world premiere of its European specification new model. Originally shown at the Shanghai motor show in April, the XV is Subaru’s attempt at joining the burgeoning ranks of crossovers in the market place. The manufacturer is confident that it can bring a new level of engineering excellence into the popular segment. Subaru also expects the XV will bring a new type of driver to the marque, people...