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2011 Subaru Forester review
The 2011 Subaru Forester arrived on my doorstep without much fanfare, looking quite modest and left in much the same way. Put simply: It didn't amaze me, but it did prove itself to be competent an ...

Quick With the Six
The Outback's base engine — a 170-horsepower four-cylinder — delivers leisurely acceleration, in large part because of a continuously variable automatic transmission that's in no hurry to respond ...

Brake booster
The brake booster uses engine manifold vacuum to assist braking force. Do not turn off the engine while driving because that will turn off the brake booster, resulting in poor braking power. ...