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Mt. Washington is the largest peak in the Northeastern United States, and since 1904 it has been home to one of America's oldest motorsports event: the Mt. Washington Hillclimb! Mt. Washington is known for it's steep inclines, slippery gravel roads and treacherous mountain drop-offs. Just recently, Subaru Rally Team USA driver Travis Pastrana smashed the Mt. Washington Hillclimb record that was previously set by Subaru Rally Team USA partner David Higgins by over 24 seconds!

Now that the new 2018 Subaru Forester has arrived here at Riley Subaru, we felt that it's a good time to provide our customers with some information surrounding what the new Forester has to offer and what's new to this year's model. The Forester has, for a long time, been the go-to vehicle among many different types of drivers, from families to off-road enthusiasts. This year's 2018 Forester expands upon all of the things drivers have come to know and expect from it year after year, as well as some exciting updates to the styling and…

From great outdoors adventurers to families of five, if you're looking for a vehicle with the versatility and capability to take on all of life's surprises then we want to introduce you to the upcoming and newly redesigned 2018 Subaru Outback. For years, the Outback has been known for its rugged ability and family friendly functionality, but the upcoming 2018 Outback takes it to a whole new level.

Our team at Riley Subaru is proud to offer such a wide selection of new models that can cater to a variety of drivers in the Dubuque, IA area. That said, the dynamic duo of the Subaru Outback and the Subaru Forester has been one as consistent as the brand's reputation. The latter continued to lead sales across the country for the month of April, and here as well, while the Outback recorded an impressively strong month of interest with 14,469 units sold - the best month of April on record for the model.

 

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If you're currently looking to buy or lease a new midsize sedan, no other vehicle can compare to the value you'll get from the new 2017 Subaru Legacy. The Legacy is not just affordable, it's fuel friendly, spacious, and highly versatile thanks to being equipped with standard all-wheel drive. Whether you're looking to commute around Dubuque or explore everything Iowa has to offer, you can enjoy every mile you drive like it's your first behind the wheel of the…

If you're looking for a new Crossover SUV that's all business during the week but come time for the weekend, can deliver you to even the most rugged of locations, the new 2017 Subaru Crosstrek has the work-play attitude you need to do it all. The Crosstrek is known for its multi-functional attitude, with an athletic build that's great for getting around in the city thanks to an estimated fuel economy of up to 26 mpg in the city, coupled with tremendous off-road capability thanks to the 8.7-inches of ground clearance and standard all-wheel drive. 

It may be hard to believe for some, but next year, Subaru of America will celebrate 50 years of providing drivers all over America with a wide variety of quality automobiles. For many, when you think about the dawn of Subaru vehicles, they may think of the classic Outback Wagon or Impreza models, but in reality, Subaru of America was started in 1968, and in celebration of its upcoming 50th anniversary, Subaru is gearing up with a number of charity events and special edition models that we'll learn more about in the coming months.

Subaru recently announced that because of the 2016 Share the Love event, they were able to donate $23.4 million to national and local charities, bringing the grand total of money raised over the lifespan of the program to over $94 million donated. The Share the Love event is held at the end of every year for the past nine years now, and with every new Subaru model sold or leased, Subaru donates $250 to a number of charitable organizations at the choice of the customer buying or leasing the vehicle.

Whether you're looking for off-road versatility, family friendly comfort, or tremendous functionality, the new 2017 Subaru Forester offers it all and more for a budget friendly price here at Riley Subaru. The Forester has been the go-to vehicle for both families and everyday adventurers alike, with tremendous passenger and cargo functionality, rugged off-road ability, and a refined interior filled with state of the art technology. 

Subaru of America recently announced that the 2017 Subaru Impreza, when equipped with the available EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2017 Top Safety Pick award, and that when also equipped with Eyesight and the available LED Steering Responsive Headlights, the 2017 Impreza earned the Top Safety Pick+ award!