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Subaru has decided it will be adding a three row-SUV to its 2018 lineup with the introduction of the Ascent. The Ascent is the first three-row vehicle Subaru has had since the Tribeca. Designed to include room for seven passengers, it looks like it will be a formidable family vehicle.

Sometimes it really pays to have someone else in the car with you. An extra set of eyes is helpful on a road trip or after a long day at work when you might be a little tired and not totally at the top of your driving game. But a lot of the time you just have to drive alone.

This is where Subaru EyeSight comes in.

EyeSight Driver Assist Technology is engineered to help you stay as safe as possible on every trip you take. Using cameras placed near the rearview mirror, Eyesight can keep track of traffic movement…

There's no denying that Subaru is a popular brand to shop. That's why, when it was announced that Subaru was recognized as Kelley Blue Book's 2017 Most Trusted Brand, Best Overall Brand, and Lowest 5-Year Cost to Own, our team members weren't all that surprised. Interested in learning more? Then we encourage you to read on below...

Honored to be named @KelleyBlueBook 2017 Most Trusted Brand, Best Overall Brand and Best Performance Brand. Again. https://t.co/MtkjudsvSd pic.twitter.com/CE7U24hIzQ

— Subaru (@subaru_usa) April 11, 2017

Here at Budd Baer Auto, our team takes great pride in being able to provide our Washington area customers with a selection of vehicles that's designed to put their safety first. Whether you're shopping for a sophisticated sedan or a spacious SUV, you can count on the new Subaru lineup to feature the ideal vehicle for inspiring confidence every time that you get behind the wheel. To find out more about Subaru's commitment to your safety, we invite you to read on below...

You may not be able to avoid rock chips if you drive, but you can repair them. Repairing them won't make them disappear, but it will prevent them from spreading into unwanted cracks. Repairing rock chips can save you from having to replace your entire windshield which is not only time consuming but costly. The key is to act fast. The sooner you get the rock chips repaired, the less time they have to spread into cracks. Cracks are hard to deal with, and they will cause your windshield to weaken. Having cracks in your windshield can even affect…

What state are your tires in? If you don't know, then it's time you took a look at those rubber wheels. Most of us don't give our tires a second thought until they give us trouble, but they need some maintenance as well. Tires can conveniently get rotated every time you get an oil change, and you should check them from time and again to make sure that they look alright. If you have a Tire Pressure Monitoring System in your vehicle, don't just rely on that feature to tell you the condition of your tires…

When owning a car, one of the most important parts you will need to maintain are the brakes. This part allows you to stop the car and provide you with the safety you need when driving. While the brakes will often work properly, they do get worn out and therefore need to be inspected. At times, they may need to be repaired as well. Whenever you are looking to get the brakes inspected or repaired, it will be important check them every 12,000 miles or once per year. This will allow you to get an assessment of their condition…

The check engine light has just appeared. What could this mean? Could the problem be with the oxygen sensor? What function does the oxygen sensor perform on an automobile?

There are many sensors associated with the check engine light. If a sensor or the part associated with it are damaged, then the check engine light might be activated...

In your opinion, what qualities comprise a solid sport sedan?

Well, regardless of your reply, we here at Budd Baer Auto are quite confident you'll find just about everything you're after in the form of the 2017 Subaru WRX STI.

Join AutoGuide.com Managing Editor Jodi Lai for a closer look. Her appraisal of the STI is as follows:

As Miss Lai is quick to point out, the STI's main event is undoubtedly its turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder boxer engine. Available only with a six-speed manual transmission, the STI boasts a burly 305 horsepower and 290 pound-feet…