Most of us that are read­ing this LOVE our Subaru’s and we like it when oth­ers rec­og­nize what awe­some cars they are too! It’s kind of like brag­ging about our kids recent accom­plish­ments! Sub­aru has been tak­ing the spot­light as reviews come in on the new 2012 mod­els. Here are a few details and links if you want to read more…

- Sub­aru is the top maker in Consumer’s Reports rat­ing earn­ing top report card rat­ings when com­pared with 13 major automak­ers. Newly designed Sub­aru Impreza is the top-pick in the small-sedan class. Read more at    http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/02/subaru-most-reliable-brand-overall-in-consumer-reports-list/1#

- All Sub­aru Vehi­cles Awarded IIHS (Insur­ance Insti­tute for High­way Safety) 2012 Top Safety Pick  Sub­aru is the only maker with the dis­tinc­tion of earn­ing awards for every model is builds, and has done so for three con­sec­u­tive years. Read more at     http://drive.subaru.com/spr12_news.aspx

-Kelly Blue Book (KBB) named Out­back best resale value for 2012 in its Wagon category

- AutoWeek hon­ored the upcom­ing Sub­aru BRZ as the most Sig­nif­i­cant vehi­cle dis­played at the Tokyo Motor Show 2011. It should show up in some deal­er­ships late Spring.

Sub­aru recently un-veiled the ‘Sub­aru Badge of Own­er­ship’ that Subie enthu­si­asts can use to pledge their loy­alty to the brand!  It is a small plas­tic medal­lion own­ers can affix to their vehi­cle. There are coor­di­nat­ing  ‘lifestyle’ icons that can be placed on the back of the vehi­cle to adver­tise the driver’s inter­ests and how many Subie’s they have owned!

 Go to https://www.badgeofownership.com/Order.aspx   to apply for your free set!

We love this idea and are excited to get ours placed on our vehi­cles! They just came in the mail! Read more about this at http://blog.caranddriver.com/fun-with-subarus-badge-of-ownership/