Subaru’s No Pressure Philosophy

May 14, 2012 8:35 pmLeave a Comment

In the auto market, customer service is a very important part of dealership operations. Catering to the needs of consumers is the aim of every auto dealership. With more customers satisfied with their service, the more their popularity will increase.

At the recently released J.D. Power and Associates Consumer Service Index, British brand Jaguar ranks as having the best dealerships in the country. The amount of satisfaction that they give their consumers not only gives Jaguar a good reputation but it also attracts buyers into its dealerships across the country. Continue Reading →

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Subaru Parts: Continuously Innovating

May 7, 2012 8:33 pmLeave a Comment

When Japanese cars finally entered the automotive market of the USA in the 1960′s, several other brands tried and succeeded in the land of the brave. During this year that Subaru, a subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industry (FHI) of Japan, started its distribution in the US. Despite the unstable distribution of investments, the company still managed to produce high-end cars and Subaru parts. Today, there are already 10 cars that the FHI subsidiary had produced in the US markets. Nissan, Toyota and GM are the three big companies that have taken part in the stock investment of the FHI thus, partly having connection with Subaru automobiles. In 2006, Toyota bought the share of GM in the FHI prompting Toyota to build an assembly line for both Subaru and Toyota Camry in Indiana.

Subaru proudly advertises its advantages over other car brands. In one of its advertisements, it has stated a general yet distinct attribute of the company and their products. Boasting its Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive design in all of its models and the outstanding safety it fosters, Subaru has paved new possibilities that clients would certainly grab. Having such an advantage would lead to high sales rate which can further push the company to even increase its production of OEM Subaru parts. Continue Reading →

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Subaru Outback. Keeping All Four Down

April 28, 2012 8:39 pmLeave a Comment

The all wheel drive Subaru Outback has proven a highly popular choice in Australia, especially among those who often find themselves driving on country roads. With the styling and finish we have come to expect from Subaru, the Outback offers a viable option to the many soft-roaders and off-roaders available on the Australian market.

The Subaru Outback is an impressive wagon that feels as comfortable on the dirt or snow and ice as it does on the tar. With Subaru’s renowned symmetrical all wheel drive system providing a higher level of grip, power and balance, the Subaru Outback is sure-footed wherever it is being driven. While the Subaru Outback is not a true off-road vehicle, it does have off-road capabilities that will get you out of trouble if need be. The Subaru Outback makes a great towing vehicle too. Continue Reading →

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Subaru Legacy Chases Impreza’s Footsteps

April 21, 2012 8:37 pmLeave a Comment

Subaru is proud to deliver its horizontally opposed engines which are similar to that of Porsche. The engine is incorporated in the latest model of Subaru Legacy, a midsize car introduced by the automaker in the year 1989. The redesigned Legacy made it more Subaru than before.

The first Legacy was equipped with a 2.0 L engine with all-wheel drive. In Japan, Subaru Legacy is famed for its agility and affordability. In fact, the affordability factor of the vehicle extends as well to 1996 Subaru Legacy Outback accessories, which are engineered to augment quality, performance and style. The accessories, which include sunshade, oil filter, car cover, wheel dust shields and others, are tested to suit and perform according to the standards set by the automotive industry. Continue Reading →

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Subaru Cars: 6 Must Know Performance Tips

April 14, 2012 8:41 pmLeave a Comment

So you own a Subaru and want to know how to take care of it, or maybe you would like to own a Subaru. Well in this article you will find 6 tips on prolonging the life of your Subaru and improve overall performance.

A Subaru is like any other car, (although true Subaru enthusiasts will say the opposite), and certain maintenance routines must be availed of to keep that baby ticking over. When you find that your Subaru is running sluggish or isn’t performing as it should keep the following in mind as a checklist: Continue Reading →

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Safest Honda and Acura Vehicles for 2008

April 7, 2012 9:41 pmLeave a Comment

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has recently released its list of Top Safety Pick awardees for 2008. A total of seven Honda and Acura models earned the title, including the all-new 2008 Honda Accord.

The Top Safety Pick award recognizes vehicles that perform best in providing protection to passengers in the front, side and rear crash test evaluations of the IIHS. The test only considers the vehicles equipped with electronic stability control (named as Vehicle Stability Assist on Honda and Acura vehicles) and head protection airbags. Continue Reading →

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Remap or Tuning Box for more power and better fuel economy

March 28, 2012 4:46 amLeave a Comment

Today’s engines are run by computer. The ECU (engine control unit) makes thousands of decisions per second about fuelling, how much air to supply, how much turbo to use etc., affecting the power and economy of your engine. For many reasons including marketing, poor fuel quality in some parts of the world (and poor maintenance), manufacturers ‘de-tune’ your engine before it even leaves the factory, meaning 99% of us never get the performance or the economy our engines are truly capable of. You will notice this when you’re driving and you get ‘flat spots’ or lack of responsiveness when you pull out to overtake, or when you struggle up hills or round sharp bends.

A remap (chip tuning) or a tuning box can release the power and economy that are built in but repressed by the manufacturer.

Remapping

A ‘remap’ is a replacement program for the ECU. It can change all of the instructions that determine the way your engine runs. Remapping can be applied to petrol engines and diesel engines, though it is most effective on turbo-diesels and turbo petrol engines. The average turbo-diesel can expect a gain of 30hp to 50hp as well as up to 20% more torque. It is common for this extra power to actually deliver MPG improvements; typically around 5% to 10%, but in the case of some commercial vehicles up to 20% is not unheard of. Many drivers get an extra 50 miles or more per tank of fuel. Most modern vehicles can be remapped in an hour or two through the diagnostic port inside the car. Continue Reading →

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Mitsubishi: Legacy of Excellence

March 21, 2012 9:19 pmLeave a Comment

A new age band diesel locomotive is what Mitsubishi Motor Company together with Mitsubishi Heavy Production would be functioning on. They have moved toward to fasten together their labor force and investigative minds so as to generate a new age bracket diesel locomotive. First and foremost, Mitsubishi Motors is set upon making use of this new diesel locomotive as an innovative feature to automobiles that they would be selling abroad to the Europe province.

The conformity amid these 2 organizations has so far to be finalized. On the other hand, once it has been positioned on document, the whole thing would almost immediately start to commence. The expansion would after that be on the go and both of these associations are aiming on mass manufacture of such an innovative category of locomotive come by 2010. Continue Reading →

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Mitsubishi Truck Parts: Quality Components for Over a Century

March 14, 2012 9:15 pmLeave a Comment

When you say the word Mitsubishi, it can mean a lot of things. After all, the Mitsubishi is a brand that is used by a lot of companies. Mitsubishi, in fact, is actually a Japanese conglomerate that consists of many and varied autonomous companies and businesses which share the Mitsubishi brand and trademark. And aside from the Mitsubishi trademark, these companies have a common legacy and tradition of excellence which dates back as far as the 19th century.

The first Mitsubishi Company was a shipping firm founded by Yataro Iwasaki in 1873, with the name Mitsubishi Shokai. Later, Mitsubishi expanded to include coal mining, shipbuilding, banking, insurance, warehousing and trade, and had a diverse array of products ranging from paper, steel, electrical parts, automobiles, and even aircraft. Continue Reading →

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Mitsubishi Parts: Guaranteed to Fit and Perform at the Optimum Level

March 7, 2012 9:25 pmLeave a Comment

Mitsubishi is currently one of the largest automobile companies in terms of global unit sales. Founded by Yataro Iwasaki in 1970, the brand actually had its origin as a Japanese shipping company. Yataro also established businesses in mining, shipbuilding, banking and insurance. He thus arranged the foundation for the subsequent growth and development of the Mitsubishi group of companies. The diversity of Mitsubishi products covered so much from paper to steel, electrical equipments, aircrafts, and automobiles.

It was after World War II when the Mitsubishi divisions formally launched themselves as independent companies that utilize their accumulated technical strengths and shared management strategies. Benefiting very well from this convenient set-up, the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation flourished as it cooperated and, sometimes, even competed in some business aspects with its peers. It has become one of the largest automakers in Japan and in the world; hence Mitsubishi parts are now manufactured in various production facilities across the continents. Continue Reading →

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