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Driving is one activity many of us take for granted and oftentimes we forget that there are many people out there who don't have the luxury of getting behind the wheel of a car.

Drunk driving is a big problem in our country and one that affects millions of people each year. For decades, organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving have been educating car owners about the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol, but it has still remained a heavy issue in the U.S. The Department of Transportation hopes to change this through the use of new in-car technology that will prevent drivers from operating their vehicles while intoxicated, potentially reducing drunk driving-related accidents.

Summer has sadly come to an end and that means kids have officially returned to school. Back-to-School clothes are just a few essentials kids will need during the school year and at Reliable Subaru we're asking the Springfield community to help us collect these items, specifically socks, throughout the month of August.

In a new TV spot promoting the versatile 2016 Impreza, Subaru highlights the connection between Subaru owners and their dogs by telling the story of an Impreza owner who takes his dog on a bucket-list road trip. Titled "Dream Weekend," the commercial promotes the ideal of living life to the fullest in a heartfelt way that will have you planning your own fun getaway with your furry, canine companion.

After the success of the 2015 Series.Blue BRZ in 2015, Subaru has decided to release a limited number of 2016 Series.HyperBlue BRZ and WRX STI models in the U.S. The brand will produce a total of 700 WRX STI and 500 BRZ special editions, which will feature Hyper Blue paint jobs and interior trim, giving each one a distinctive appearance that can't be found on any other cars on the market today. Additional features are also available on both variants, enhancing their overall appeal.

Everyone's favorite summer extravaganza, the Ozark Empire Fair, is bringing non-stop fun to Springfield from July 30 to August 8 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Event Center. A tradition in the community, the Fair is unlike any other event held in the area, offering nine whole days of entertainment, including concerts, carnival rides, games and fantastic food.

Subaru is a strong supporter of in-car pet safety, and to help promote the cause, the automaker has announced it will continue to aid the Center for Pet Safety's future efforts. The non-profit organization, which works toward raising awareness for pet safety and educates pet owners on vehicle safety, has been closely working with Subaru since 2013 to carry out their mission and will benefit from the brand's assistance on upcoming projects.

Subaru is one automaker that has always gone out of its way to deliver heartwarming commercials that draw an immediate bond with viewers. The company produces many vehicles that have been around for decades and have become signature choices for drivers with families. In the brand's latest ad, the family connection the brand has developed due to its lineup of family friendly models like the Forester is highlighted in a brand-new way.

Reliable Subaru would like to encourage the Springfield community to help us donate to the Ozarks Food Harvest. This local food bank, which is connected to Feeding America, serves over 200 nonprofits in 28 Ozarks counties. In an effort to contribute to the cause, we are asking our customers to bring in canned food items for the organization.

German magazine AMS recently conducted an experiment to see how many leading automakers' Pedestrian Detection systems actually performed when put to the test. Each designed to detect pedestrians approaching the front of the vehicle, the safety functions are configured to automatically apply the car's brakes to avoid a potential collision. However, in the trial performed by AMS, only one Pedestrian Detection system proved to work as intended and the creator of the reliable feature was none other than Subaru.