“Subaru shopping interest typically thrives in regions that experience extreme winter conditions, such as the Northeast,” said Arthur Henry, senior manager for Kelley Blue Book Market Intelligence. “This latest event in Iceland will only reinforce Subaru’s popularity in regions with harsh winter climates.”

 

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