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"Zombie cars" starting themselves with no human input leads to Subaru recall [w/video]
Subaru has issued one of the strangest recalls we've come across in some time. As it turns out, certain Subaru models may randomly start their own engines. The issue is confined to select models equipped with an automatic or CVT and the company's optional Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory. If the RES key fob is dropped, it could "randomly transmit an engine start request without pressing the button." Vehicles affected include the 2010-2012 Legacy and Outback with an automatic or CVT, 2012-2013 Impreza with the CVT, and 2013 XV Crosstrek with CVT (shown), all equipped with ... Read More
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0Review: 2013 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Road Test Review 1358620740
A civilized midsize family sedan with an all-wheel drive difference For buyers seeking a competent, comfortable and conservatively styled midsized family sedan, there's certainly no shortage of choice out there, with the Toyota Camry, Kia Optima, Nissan Altima, Chevrolet Malibu and Honda Accord all springing immediately to mind (although ...
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Quick Spin: 2013 Subaru Legacy 2.5i 1353009480
Two other cars kept coming to mind during my week with the 2013 Subaru Legacy 2.5i. The first was the 2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT that we tested for a full year in our long-term fleet, and the second was the new-for-2012 Toyota Camry, the indisputable best-selling car in the US and assembly line sibling of the Legacy. The two cars are built side-by-side at ...
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Review: 2010 Subaru Legacy GT 1262380500
All new Subaru Legacy bigger, faster, and more efficient 2010 Legacy puts Subaru shoulder to shoulder with the best in the market Subaru has updated their flagship model, the Legacy, for 2010-and initial reports from the automotive press say it's a job well done. Bigger, more efficient and more value-packed than ever, the 2010 Legacy is designed ...
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Review: 2010 Subaru Legacy PZEV 1262378880
Subaru Legacy PZEV turns in a nice ride and good mileage After years existing largely as a nichey carmaker with a tight circle of enthusiast owners, Subaru has decided to launch an assault on the mainstream sedan market. No longer content to exist as the 'All Wheel Drive' brand that some folks think is Australian, the recently-updated Legacy is ...
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Review: 2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6R 1262378520
3.6 liter boxer engine gives Legacy some silky-smooth snap Porsche and Subaru enthusiasts aside, your average driver is still mainly in the dark about just what a 'boxer' engine is. After all, most machines on the road have an 'inline' or 'V' engine bolted between the front wheels. Inline engines typically have between 3 and 6 cylinders arranged ...