Archive for the ‘Safety’ Category

…from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

“The stylish and delicate-looking front and rear bumper areas of most new vehicles are, just as they appear, damage-prone and expensive to fix, even from minor parking-lot-speed impacts. However the new 2010 Subaru Legacy fares well; in the latest round of bumper evaluations from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), it gets one of the best ratings yet.

The most impressive area of improvement was in the front full-width test, where the vehicle is run into a steel barrier that simulates another car bumper. In this, the 2010 Subaru Legacy sustained just $847 in damage, versus an estimated $4,049 for the previous 2007 Legacy tested. The IIHS attributes a wider and slightly taller front reinforcement bar for the improvement; in the previous test the Subaru’s bumper had slid underneath the barrier, seriously damaging the hood, grille, and headlights.” Source: 2010 Subaru Legacy: Better Bumpers Cut Repair Costs, Says IIHS – The Car Connection

Subaru,more than a pretty face!

…beating the Chevrolet Equinox and Toyota Venza.

“”The new Outback has been breaking sales records across Canada since it first appeared in dealerships, and was recently named SUV of the Year by Motor Trend magazine,” said Katsuhiro Yokoyama, president and CEO of Subaru Canada, Inc. “I’d say the award makes the verdict unanimous.”

AJAC’s rigorous Canadian Car of the Year testing program includes real-world driving on public roads – exactly where consumers drive – so that the test data and vote results are highly relevant to potential buyers.” Source: New Outback Wins Canadian Award

We have the award winning Outbacks in stock, so stop in for a test drive and see how safety, versatility and performance are combined in a neat package!

Having been stranded once in the middle of nowhere in a raging blizzard, I can personally vouch for this advice.

“Earlier this week we talked about an emergency kit for your home, now it’s time to focus on your car and how to be prepared for the unpleasantness of being stranded in a winter wonderland.” Source: Put Together a Winter Car Emergency Kit – Car – Lifehacker

Once you’ve put your emergency kit together, check and replace anything used twice a year. Use the daylight savings time change as a reminder.

…according to the current edition of the journal Pediatrics.

“Children in booster seats have roughly half the risk of injury during a car accident as those who are only using a seat belt, according to a study by the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.” Source: Car Booster Seats Cut Injury Risk in Half – KickingTires

Justine Lodl,executive Director of the Center for Childhood Safety recommends, “adjust the safety harness or seat belts each time, don’t adjust and leave as is because clothing or other factors can alter the fit of the harness or seat belts to your child in the seat.”

Thinking safety? Think Subaru…

“Some families still want a good traditional station wagon. Especially when they learn they’re about to have twins.

Reader Ari Bajtner noticed the 2010 Subaru Outback review on our sister site FamilyCarGuide.com, and shot us a note. He writes, “Hey! My wife is expecting twins in April 2010. As our family is about to double, we will need a family car for mom, dad, and twins.” Source: 2010 Subaru Outback: Buyer Asks about Child Seats – The Car Connection

Oh, and by the way, did I mention safety?

“One of Subaru’s best-known safety features is the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive that comes standard on each and every Outback Subaru. As the commercials mention, it’s part of “what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.” Aside from the security of having four drive wheels, ConsumerGuide reviewers find that “available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags.” TheCarConnection.com’s editors add that seatbelt pre-tensioners are included on all 2010 Subaru Outbacks, and a nifty Hill Holder feature simplifies manual-transmission hill starts. One of the Outback Subaru’s few safety options, according to Autoblog, is a “very crisp rear-view camera” that comes with the available navigation system. With a corporate history deeply rooted in the always-dangerous sport of rally racing, it’s no surprise that Subaru has become so good at developing world-class safety systems.” Source: 2010 Subaru Outback Safety Review – The Car Connection

If traveling safely is a concern for you and your family, come see the Subaru line up at Denil Wall Auto Mall today…