Are You Sitting in Your Car Properly?

This might seem like a silly question, but there are numerous drivers who don’t sit in their cars correctly and it’s something that can make a big difference in one's comfort and driving experience. A proper seating position will not only enhance your safety, but can also minimize back pain and even enhance your ability to engage in performance driving. Read on to find out if you’re sitting in your car correctly.

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Pet Crate & Carrier Crash Test Study Results Are In

Those of you with pets may remember our article regarding the partnership of Center for Pet Safety (CPS) and Subaru of America, who have worked together to test out the road safety of pet crates and carriers. The study has been completed and there are both “promising and shocking” results according to Subaru’s press release.

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Subaru Funds Pet Car Crash Study

Over 50 percent of Americans have pets and one in five say they have traveled with a pet on their lap. To promote the safety of our beloved furry friends, Subaru is funding crash tests conducted by the Center for Pet Safety (CPS), which will include results regarding best practices for safely securing pets in cars and crate size guidelines.

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2015 Subaru Forester Aces Cars.com Child Seat Analysis

Depending on the vehicle you’re working with, installing child-safety seats isn’t always easy. In fact, some vehicle models don’t make it very easy at all. That’s not the case with the 2015 Subaru Forester, however. Unlike some vehicles that don’t leave enough space for child seats and force front passengers to push their seating positions forward, the Forester offers copious space, a convenient latch system and other bonuses for parents.

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Almost All of These Pedestrian Detection Systems Failed

A recent test comparing pedestrian detection systems once again proves Subaru’s prowess in the area of safety technology. As smart as many of today’s new driver-assist features are, it’s a bit startling to think that many of the vehicles in this test straight up failed when their pedestrian detection systems were put to the test. In fact, all but the Subaru Outback were unsuccessful when it came to stopping in time.

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