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Is Dog your co-pilot? Are you in the market for a new vehicle and need to keep Sparky's needs in mind? If you're look for a vehicle that can accommodate your precious pooch, we suggest honing in your search on vehicles with the most versatile cargo space. From split-folding rear seats to special cargo dividers, a vehicle's cargo accommodations can make all the difference between a family road trip and ... well, a family road trip minus the dog.

For a generous cargo area, we recommend the 2016 Subaru Outback and Forester. The former has 35.5 cubic…

You've heard about all of the sportiness, surefootedness, and safety in Subaru vehicles -- but these cars, coupes and crossovers are well-equipped inside their cabins as well as under their hoods and sheet metal.

Take the 2016 Subaru Legacy, for instance. While all-wheel drive comes standard, it doesn't detract from designers packing the enter stack full of fancy features. Plenty of creature comforts come standard in this highly practical family car, such as Bluetooth connectivity, a rearview camera, USB port, smartphone app integration, and a 6.2-inch touchscreen infotainment.

Your vehicle is your home on the road, especially if you're prone to embarking on camping and other outdoor adventures. As such, your car should offer some of the same amenities your house does, like plenty of storage, comfortable seating, and high-tech entertainment! Subaru puts these characteristics on the move in the well-rounded 2016 Crosstrek, a compact crossover that's as capable as it is compliant.

The Crosstrek provides ample accommodations for both people and cargo, and Subaru complements these selling points with competitive fuel economy and all-weather capabilities

New car technology is only as exciting as it is accessible to the general public, right? Well, it doesn't get much more accessible than in every 2016 Subaru on the market. Not only do Subaru vehicles pack tons of value, they also pack a high-tech punch with the newly standard Subaru STARLINK™ suite of connected services.

The 2016 model year welcomes standard emergency telematics for new Subaru models, as well as additional safety and security bundles of highly connected features that allow you to access a wealth of information and functions on your vehicle without even being inside of…

If you're looking for a well-rounded vehicle that breaks the mainstream mold, you're in the market for a Subaru. And if you're searching for a Subaru that thinks outside of the box (but not outside of the boxer engine, of course), then you should set your sights on the distinctive 2016 Subaru BRZ.

This performance coupe is unlike its star-bearing brethren in that it comes standard with rear-wheel drive rather than an all-wheel system. That's because the Subaru wants the BRZ to be able to compete with classic sports cars. And it's certainly a force…

Simply put, the Subaru Crosstrek is practically in a segment unto itself. However, it does have small crossover characteristics and, as such, MotorWeek recently included the latest model in its subcompact SUV challenge.

In general, subcompact SUVs try to offer the best of car and SUV worlds with efficiency, spaciousness, versatility, capability, maneuverability and more rhyming characteristics. However, most don't succeed at effectively balancing all of these attributes -- that is, we said most. The Crosstrek, on the other hand, boasts standard all-wheel drive, available

With a vehicle as adventurous as the 2016 Subaru Outback, you want -- no need it to come with some smart safety systems. Well, Subaru has a knack for passenger protection, and the brand balances the Outback all-terrain tenacity with a five-star government crash test rating and a plethora of advances safety features.

This crossover wagon comes with such standard niceties as a rearview camera as well as stability and traction control -- and it only gets more protective from there. The available STALINK™ system provides such connected services as automatic collision notification for

Don't let its size fool you; the2016 Subaru Forester compact crossover delivers full-size capability. Its svelte body shape makes for easy maneuvers on tight trails as well as crowded Milford, CT streets.

But its modest dimensions aren't all that the Forester has going for it in terms of performance. This small SUV also boasts standard all-wheel drive for all-weather confidence and off-road capability. The Forester boasts more all-terrain tenacity than many of its rivals, and as such, it's a bargain for the standard ultra-capable performance.

Find out what else the Forester has up its

Winter's wrath is almost upon us, which means it's time to winterize your Subaru and brace for Mother Nature's impact! While the all-wheel-drive Subaru lineup is engineered to be as surefooted as possible year-round, there are still several things you should do to ensure that your Legacy, Forester or Impreza survives another harsh Milford, CT winter.

Problematic batteries, engines or brakes will only worsen with a cold snap, so if you're been putting off repairs or haven't had that strange noise diagnosed yet, now is the time to take your vehicle to see the factory-trained…

There are those concept cars that look like mere figments of the automaker's imagination -- you know, futuristic vehicles with outlandish style and impractical designs -- and then there's the levelheaded luxury of the Subaru Impreza Sedan Concept.

One glance at this ultra-modern Subaru Impreza and you'll know this is a super-sophisticated compact car that could realistically be your daily driver. However, that doesn't mean that Subaru is being conservative with its makeovers -- on the contrary, actually. The Impreza Sedan Concept recently debuted at the 2015 L.A. Auto Show, and