Is the importance of snow tires a myth?

 

You've heard of "winterizing" your car -- preparing it for the frigid temperatures, heavy snowfall, and icy conditions we experience here in Madison, WI. One of the most well-known practices is switching over to snow tires. But do you really need winter tires?

 

In short, yes. Regardless of the body style, traction management systems, and drive line of your vehicle, all-season and summer tires are not designed to travel in the harsh winter conditions we see here in Wisconsin. Even if you have an all-wheel-drive (AWD) Subaru, your car or crossover's surefootedness is only guaranteed with

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American-assembled 2017 Subaru Impreza debuts all-new global platform

 

We've seen the future of Subaru, and it's looking pretty bright.

 

The fully redesigned 2017 Subaru Impreza debuts the brand's all-new Subaru Global Platform architecture that will later be adopted by all other Subaru models. It improves upon... well, everything. Comfort, sportiness, safety, driver enjoyment -- it's all in the name of giving the popular compact car a more comprehensive design. After all, if you don't live somewhere where it snows a lot, like here in Madison, WI, you're going to need more incentives than just standard all-wheel drive, right?

 

Well, the upcoming 2017 Impreza…

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How Subaru balance capability with comfort in the 2017 Forester

 

Want to know why so many people are driving the 2017 Subaru Forester in Madison? They're everywhere! And if you have yet to experience this compact crossover SUV for yourself, you may be wondering what all of the fuss is about.

 

The Subaru badging gives away its off-road cred, so even if you haven't driven the Forester, you can assume that some drivers choose this vehicle for its all-terrain tenacity. Sure, it has standard all-wheel drive like (almost) all Subaru models. It also has generous ground clearance, top safety ratings, and outstanding reliability. But what about creature comforts…

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