Outback
Subaru Outback and Legacy get Safest Ride stamp from IIHS
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety or IIHS has given the Subaru 2010 Legacy and 2010 Outback as the safest cars consumers can have based on their crash test results.
The facelift given to the 2010 Outback is better than the shape of the Legacy, but some of the design details are not appreciated by Subaru enthusiasts. There are more things to rejoice for other than good looks it seems, and being best in fuel mileage and being the Top Safety Pick of IIHS are things to be proud of.
To be rated as the Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must pass with flying colors the crash testing of the IIHS which will subject the car to simulated collisions from the rear, side, and front. The vehicle must also have an excellent electronic control for stability.
Subaru celebrates the feat because the recognition from the IIHS comes with vehicles that are lighter or just about the same poundage as previous Subie models.
The Japanese car maker executives pay tribute to their designers and engineers for the Top Safety Pick achievement from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. They see it as proof that they are on the right path in producing not only fun and nice looking cars but safe rides for their consumers.
Subaru and Alternative Car Fuels
Due to the problems created by CO2 emissions and also due to the fact of the dwindling supplies of natural fuel, most car manufacturers are looking towards alternative car fuels for driving their cars. Protecting and taking care of the environment has become an important part of their agenda and most manufacturers are looking at alternative means to drive their cars.
It is the same with the reputed Japanese car Subaru and they too are interested in protecting the environment and keeping this in mind they are manufacturing cars that are fuel-efficient. Owners of Subaru will be pleased to know that the manufacturers of this car have achieved a record of sorts by being the first auto manufacturing plant that recycles all material that are wasted during manufacturing. All such wastes are recycled and nothing goes into a landfill. Subaru is credited with manufacturing cars that are the most fuel efficient.