Subaru Rally Team USA Takes Two Podium Positions in Inaugural RallyCar Rallycross Exhibition
Cherry Hill, N.J., 8/29/2010 – Subaru of America, Inc. - tire walls exploding, cars going sideways and infield dirt going in all directions, would usually indicate accidents at New Jersey Motorsports Park, but this weekend the competitors, racing the inaugural RallyCar Rallycross Championship, showed nothing is off-limits. Subaru Rally Team USA drivers, Travis Pastrana and Dave Mirra, in their Subaru WRX STIs raced head to head with other entrants in this weekend’s Rallycross competition, placing second and third respectively in the all-wheel drive class.

“It was great to be a part of the first United States competition of the Rallycross series,” said Pastrana. “The fans that came out in support of us were awesome and were definitely excited to see this new racing format. Thanks to Subaru, we had the right equipment to be successful and I am looking forward to future races.”

Newly sanctioned by RallyCar (formerly Rally America), SuperRally combines the action of circuit racing, off-road racing and rally competition into one exciting race. Developed from European Rallycross, drivers line up to start all at once, piloting high-horsepower, compact cars through race traffic over a challenging short course that features jumps, unbanked turns, hills and transitions between pavement and gravel.

“Racing on a modified road race course presents new challenges and opportunities,” commented Mirra, “the way we approached this race is completely different than any of the rally events this year. Subaru Rally Team USA placed well and with two more events this year we hope to keep Subaru on the podium.”

Final standings for the all-wheel drive class were as follows:
1. 34 Tanner Faust
2. 199 Travis Pastrana
3. 40 Dave Mirra
4. 74 Ramana Lagemann
5. 20 Andrew Comrie-Picard

RallyCar will hold two more exhibitions at New Jersey Motorsports Park. For more information, dates and ticket information please visit: rally-america.com.

About Subaru Rally Team USA
Subaru Rally Team USA is proudly supported by Subaru of America, Inc., Subaru Tecnica International (STI), Subaru Performance Tuning (SPT), DC Shoes, BFGoodrich Tires, RECARO, Vision X, Alpinestars, Motul, Exedy, VP Fuels and Vermont SportsCar. For more information on Subaru Rally Team USA, as well as exclusive photo and video galleries visit www.subaru.com/rally/ or follow the team at twitter.com/SRTUSA.

European Rallycross Champion Sverre Isachsen Joins Subaru Rally Team USA at X Games 16

Subaru Rally Team USA announced today the selection of Sverre Isachsen of Norway, the defending FIA European Rallycross Champion, to fill the team's guest driver slot at the 2010 ESPN Summer X Games 16 in Los Angeles, California on July 31st. Isachsen will join Subaru Rally Team USA star drivers Travis Pastrana and Dave Mirra for the debut of SuperRally at the X Games, each will drive a 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI modified for Rallycross with an over 550 horsepower Boxer engine and Symmetrical All Wheel Drive.



"I'm very excited to come to a huge event like the Summer X Games and to have the opportunity to be teammates to legends like Pastrana and Mirra is very special," said Isachsen. "I think a Rallycross style event will fit perfectly with the X Games because it is a very entertaining motorsport with a lot of action. Rallycross has traditionally been a European motorsport, but I think the concept can be big in the USA and I'm happy to be a part of the very first Rallycross event in America!"

Isachsen was the Norwegian Rallycross Champion in 1999, 2000 and 2004 and debuted in the top level FIA European Rallycross Championship (the ERC) in 2002. After finishing fourth in the ERC standings three years in a row (2006-2008) Isachsen achieved ultimate success last year and was crowned the ERC Champion. His title defense in 2010 has been exceptional so far and Sverre leads the 2010 ERC standings after four of ten rounds, having won two events outright this year already.

"SuperRally will be an exciting addition to the X Games extreme line-up and it is only fitting to have the world's best Rallycross driver be a part of it," said Todd Lawrence, Promotions and Sponsorship Manager, Subaru of America, Inc. "Subaru has been a competitive force at the X Games for four years and we are thrilled to have Isachsen join Subaru Rally Team USA."

Developed from European Rallycross in which Isachsen is a dominant force, SuperRally features direct head-to-head competition with four cars at a time on a tight dirt course within the massive LA Coliseum, in downtown Los Angeles. The new format should prove especially exciting for America fans as the rally cars will bump, jump and slide together in a furious sprint of just a few short laps. Subaru drivers Pastrana and Mirra will compete in both Rally Car Racing and SuperRally and Isachsen will focus exclusively on SuperRally.

Although Isachsen will be the most experienced and accomplished Rallycross driver at X Games 16 he is realistic about the challenge ahead. "The track, the car and the competitors will be new for me, so let's just see how it goes!"

Since 2006 the ESPN X Games has featured the Rally Car Racing event as part of multi-sport lineup that includes action sports such as skateboarding, freestyle motocross and BMX. The inclusion of rallying at the X Games with its live television coverage and a live audience of tens of thousands has helped rallying achieve widespread awareness and popularity in America over the past four years. Subaru has earned nine of the 13 possible medals in the past four X Games Rally Car Racing events. The event features two rally cars at a time running on a stadium based parallel course, which prevents the cars from direct contact. ESPN adds SuperRally for the first time this year modeled after the successful FIA European Rallycross Championship.

Three additional exhibition style events are planned by sanctioning body Rally America later this year at New Jersey Motorsports Park, with plans for multi-venue national series in 2011. Isachsen will play a key role in helping provide Rallycross training and advice to SRTUSA team drivers as well as help introduce his sport to American fans. Subaru Rally Team USA has won the Rally America National Championship title for the past four years (2006 - 2009).

Forester

2010
IIHS
"Top Safety Pick"

Cars.com Lifestyle Award
"Best Car for Small Families"

ALG Residual Value Award
"Best Compact Utility Vehicle"

Consumer Guide
"Recommended"



2009

Motor Trend magazine

2009 Sport/Utility of the Year



IIHS

"Top Safety Pick”



ALG Residual Value Award

"Compact Utility Vehicle"


Polk
Automotive Loyalty Award - Compact Sport Utility Vehicle


Motorweek Drivers' Choice Award
"Best Small Utility"



Kiplinger's Personal Finance Best New Crossover
"Small Crossovers"

Parents magazine and Edmunds.com
"Best Family Cars of 2009"

Cars.com Lifestyle Award
"Best Car for Small Families"


Motherproof.com
"Family Car of the Year"


2008

Motor Trend magazine

“The Frugal Five: Compact Crossover Comparison” – Forester top pick 2008



Polk

Automotive Loyalty Award - Compact Sport Utility Vehicle



NHTSA

“Highest Crash Test Ratings” – Five Stars for Frontal and Side-impact crash tests for both driver and passenger seating positions



2007

IIHS

“Top Safety Pick Gold”



IIHS

Highest possible rating in all IIHS crash tests



NHTSA

“Highest Crash Test Ratings” – Five Stars for Frontal and Side-impact crash tests for both driver and passenger seating positions



Car and Driver Magazine

“One of the Fastest Vehicles Priced Between $25,000 and $30,000”

"Most Award-Winning Small SUV”



Impreza
2010
IIHS
"Top Safety Pick" for all models tested (not including WRX or STI)

2009
IIHS
"Top Safety Pick"

Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com
"Top 10 Coolest Carst under $18,000"

Kiplinger's Personal Finance Best in Class award
"Wagons and Minivans" (2009 Subaru Impreza 2.5i)

2008

IIHS

“Top Safety Pick”



Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com

“Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000”



2007

IIHS

Highest possible rating in all IIHS crash tests



WRX
2008

About.com Cars

“Best New Cars of 2008”



2007

IIHS

“Highest possible rating in all IIHS crash tests”



STI
2008

Best Life Magazine

“The Best New Cars of 2008”



Legacy
2010
NHTSA
“Highest Crash Test Ratings” – Five Stars for Frontal and Side-impact crash tests for both driver and passenger seating positions

IIHS
"Top Safety Pick"

Wards Auto World
"10 Best Engines" - 2010 2.5L Turbocharged DOHC H-4 (Subaru Legacy 2.5GT)

Consumer Guide
"Recommended"

2009
IIHS
"Top Safety Pick"

2007
IIHS
“Top Safety Pick Gold”

IIHS

“Highest possible rating in all IIHS crash tests”



Jack Gillis’ The Car Book

“Best Bet”



Car and Driver Magazine

“One of the Fastest Vehicles Priced Between $25,000 and $30,000”



Outback
2010
IIHS

"Top Safety Pick"


Motor Trend
"Sport/Utility of the Year"

Cars.com Platinum award
"Best New Wagon"

ALG Residual Value Award
"Best Midsize Utility Vehicle"

Popular Mechanics Automotive Excellence Award
"Versatility"



Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com

"Top Ten Family Cars"


Consumer Guide
"Recommended"



NEMPA Winter Vehicles Awards

Best in Class - All Weather Sedan/Wagon-under $25,000


2008

IntelliChoice

“Best Overall Value of the Year – 2008” – Midsize/Large Wagon segment



Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com

2008 “10 Best New Family Vehicle”



2007

NHTSA

“Highest Crash Test Ratings” – Five Stars for Frontal and Side-impact crash tests for both driver and passenger seating positions



NHTSA

“Highest Rollover Resistance Rating for an SUV” in government rollover tests (four of five stars)



IntelliChoice

“Best Overall Value of the Year – 2007 for midsize/large wagon segment



Jack Gillis’ The Car Book

“Best Bet”



Cars.com

“Best New Car for Weekend Athletes” (2007 Lifestyle Awards)



Tribeca
2010
IIHS


"Top Safety Pick"

2009
IIHS
"Top Safety Pick"


2008

NHTSA

“Highest Crash Test Ratings” – Five Stars for Frontal and Side-impact crash tests for both driver and passenger seating positions


2007

IIHS

“Top Safety Pick Gold”



NHTSA

“Highest Crash Test Ratings” – Five Stars for Frontal and Side-impact crash tests for both driver and passenger seating positions



Subaru of America, Inc.
2010
ALG Residual Value Award
"Best Mainstream Brand"

2009
Advertising Age
"America's Hottest Brands"



2008

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption

Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces In America – Ranked #2



Working Mother magazine

“Best Green Companies for America’s Children” – Subaru of America (Top 20)



UKIP Media & Events Automotive Magazines

“2.5-liter turbo engine – International Engine of the Year” (Forester, Impreza Outback and Legacy)



2007

EPA Fuel Economy Guide

“The most fuel-efficient All-Wheel Drive lineup in America”



NHTSA and IIHS

“The only brand with the highest possible crash test rating for every model”



IIHS

“Awarded more IIHS Top Safety Picks than any other brand Multiple” (Car and Driver, Edmunds.com, RL Polk & Co.)

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Subaru Releases Test Footage of Advanced Subaru WRX STI Research and Development from Nurburgring, Germany
CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru today released footage covering advanced research and development carried out at the Nurburgring's racetrack in Germany, using a 2011MY Subaru WRX STI 4-door (sedan) test vehicle. Subaru has been using the famous Nordschleife course since 1992 for advanced R&D as well as tests of the WRX and WRX STI models. The video uploaded on the Subaru Global Site www.subaru-global.com features this year's development work. It is presented as a highlight of Subaru's persistent effort to stretch vehicle performance to unprecedented levels.

The concept of the 2011MY WRX STI is "The Fastest WRX STI Ever." At Subaru, the phrase "Fastest" refers to more than just top speed or maximum engine output. It implies driving with confidence. The WRX STI can be taken to its "fastest ever" performance by providing the driver with total driving control with confidence. Major upgrades to the 2011MY WRX STI focused on the chassis and suspension set-up, and tests at the Nurburgring demonstrated the supreme overall dynamics and linear behavior of the new STI. Tommi Makinen, the legendary four-time World Rally Champion, piloted the test vehicle for the development. He commented, "The car was controllable with precise and faithful handling even on tricky corners. I could easily predict the car's behavior. That is exactly what Subaru is offering, confidence. As a result, the 2011MY WRX STI test vehicle recorded 7'55''00, Subaru's fastest lap time ever, which is 4 seconds faster than the previous fastest time recorded in 2004."

The 2011MY WRX STI 4-door will go on sale world-wide this summer. Upgrades to the 4-door version will be carried over to the 5-door model.

About Subaru of America, Inc.

Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 600 dealers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation.

Subaru Puts Outback on Auction Block
- Company to Donate 2011 Subaru Outback Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle for Charity Auction, Plus $50 Per Test Drive to Heal the Bay Through May 31 -
LOS ANGELES, May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. will donate a 2011 Subaru Outback for auction at Heal the Bay's, "Bring Back the Beach" fundraiser, May 20 to support the Coastal Clean Up Day program. The company will also donate $50 for each test drive taken by Heal the Bay supporters through May 31.



"At Subaru, we believe in giving back to the communities in which we live," said Mike Campbell, Los Angeles zone director for Subaru of America, Inc. "By supporting Coastal Clean Up Day and promoting its benefits, we can work together to improve the environment around us."

Volunteers from Heal the Bay and members of the public will be at the following event to pitch in with the clean up effort:

Saturday, May 15 – Nothin' But Sand Monthly Beach Clean Up at Torrance State Beach Play Area


Last year more than 14,000 volunteers scoured 69 sites including beaches, parks, alleys, creeks, highways and storm drains locally to remove a total of 300,413 pounds of debris and recyclables.

About Heal the Bay

Heal the Bay is a nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to making Southern California coastal waters and watersheds, including Santa Monica Bay, safe, healthy and clean. Heal the Bay uses research, education, community action and advocacy to pursue its mission.

About Subaru of America, Inc.

Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 600 dealers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. For additional information visit www.subaru.com.

Subaru Announces Pricing for 2011MY Legacy and Outback Models
-- Starting price remains for best-selling Subaru Legacy --
-- Record-breaking Subaru Outback price increase held to $200 --
CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced 2011MY pricing for its best-selling Legacy and Outback models. Launched in 2009, the Legacy® and Outback® have been key drivers in Subaru's record sales success with Legacy showing an 87% increase in year-to-date sales and Outback sales more than doubling with a 128% increase year-to-date.

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For 2011MY, both models receive equipment enhancements including manual-folding exterior mirrors. Also, models equipped with harman/kardon audio (available on Premium models and standard on Limited models) now feature XM® Satellite Radio and a three-month trial subscription.

A new color, Caramel Bronze Pearl, replaces Harvest Gold Metallic on both models and is paired with an Ivory interior. Ruby Red Pearl, previously only available on the Legacy and Tribeca, is now available on the Outback and comes also with an Ivory interior.

As with all Subaru vehicles, Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive is standard on both models, which helps driving performance by enhancing traction regardless of weather conditions.

2011 Subaru Legacy

Subaru maintains its focus on value, and for 2011MY, Legacy continues with a starting price of $19,995 for the 2.5i. The Legacy 2.5i Premium also remains unchanged at $20,995, and the starting price for the Legacy 3.6R holds at $24,995. Limited trim models are subject to a $300 price increase due to the inclusion of XM Satellite Radio. The Legacy 2.5i Limited is now $25,295 while the Legacy 3.6R Limited is $28,295.

For the 2011 model year, the Legacy 2.5GT sports sedan will be offered exclusively in Limited trim. It now includes a standard power moonroof as well as XM Satellite Radio, fog lights, new simulated carbon-fiber dashboard trim, silver contrast seat and armrest stitching, and aluminum pedals. It comes with a starting price of $31,395, an increase of only $405, which still keeps it priced well under most competitors' offerings.

2011 Subaru Outback

The Subaru Outback, Motor Trend's 2010 Sport/Utility of the Year, receives a modest $200 price increase with the Outback 2.5i now starting at $23,195 and the Outback 2.5i Premium priced at $24,495, still keeping the cost well under most mid-size crossover or wagon competitors.

A new feature for Outback models, a Rear Vision Camera, is added to Premium and Limited models - bundled with the Power Moonroof Package. The exclusive Rear Vision Camera includes an Auto-dim mirror with Homelink, compass display and a 3.3 inch hi-resolution display in the mirror. This convenience upgrade adds $450 to any Outback that features a Power Moonroof.

The Outback 2.5i Limited, with standard Lineartronic CVT, now starts at $28,495 while the six-cylinder Outback 3.6R is also competitively priced at $28,195. The Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited, which continues to be in high demand, now has a starting price of $31,495 and includes standard XM Satellite Radio.

Award-winning Products

The 2010 Subaru Legacy and Outback have recently received significant awards. Both vehicles were named 2010 Top Safety Picks by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and as 'Bests' in their class by Kiplinger's Annual Buyers Guide. The Legacy was also named one of the 'Best Family Cars of 2010' by both Parents magazine and Edmunds.com.

The destination and delivery charge is $725 for all 2011MY Legacy and Outback models in the contiguous 48 states. The MSRP of 2.5i PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) models remains $300 more than the federal specification model.

harman/kardon® is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc.

XM Satellite Radio® XM is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio, Inc.

About Subaru of America, Inc.

Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 600 dealers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation.

Subaru Outback Named MOTOR TREND's 2010 Sport/Utility of the Year®
- Subaru First Automaker with two consecutive MOTOR TREND Sport/Utility of the Year Titles -





CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the Subaru Outback has been named MOTOR TREND's 2010 Sport/Utility of the Year.



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The Subaru Outback's victory follows the Subaru Forester's win for the 2009 award, making Subaru the first automaker to win two consecutive MOTOR TREND Sport/Utility of the Year awards.



MOTOR TREND editor-in-chief, Angus MacKenzie, said, "The 2010 Subaru Outback offers a unique combination of comfort, efficiency, versatility and value. It boasts car-like refinement, drivability and gas mileage on the road, yet is as capable in the rough stuff as all but the most off-road focused sport utilities. Thoughtfully engineered, cleverly detailed and competitively priced, the Subaru Outback is a terrific all-rounder with broad appeal."



"We are doubly proud and honored to receive the MOTOR TREND 2010 Sport/Utility of the Year award for the second consecutive year," said Thomas J. Doll, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America Inc. "To win the 2009 award for the Forester was wonderful enough, but to have won for the 2010 Outback this year is truly an outstanding achievement. The Subaru Outback is an icon of performance and capability and was the original SUV alternative. Now with its improved power, economy and increased dimensions it is the complete package."



Speaking to Subaru of America's sales success as the top performing automaker of 2009, Doll noted, "The success of our business is founded not only on our outstanding products, but also on the commitment and dedication of our retail sales network and great sales and marketing programs. We are absolutely thrilled that MOTOR TREND has added their validation to the Subaru brand."



Priced from $22,995, and produced at Subaru's zero-landfill plant in Lafayette, Indiana, the all-new Subaru Outback is available with either a 170-hp 2.5-liter four cylinder boxer engine or a 256-hp 3.6-liter six-cylinder boxer engine. The 2010 Outback is built on an all-new platform featuring a 2.8-inch longer wheelbase (now 107.9 inches) that improves ride and interior space, especially rear seat legroom. The 2010 Outback also features increased hip and shoulder room.



Living up to Subaru's legendary safety record, the Outback offers cutting-edge safety technology, including Subaru's ring reinforcement safety system, front, seat-mounted side, and side-curtain airbags and ABS. Subaru Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) system, which incorporates stability and traction control systems with a roll-over sensor, is also standard equipment.



The Subaru Outback was recently named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS).



To judge contenders for the award, MOTOR TREND's editorial staff conducted an exhaustive three-phase testing process. Phase one of the process includes a full tech check and weigh-in, then full track testing to establish baseline data for acceleration, braking, and handling. Phase two involves three days of road loops offering a range of road surfaces and traffic conditions to evaluate ride and handling, engine and transmission smoothness and responsiveness, wind and road noise, and ergonomics. A dirt-track section tests traction, stability, and braking control systems. In phase three the judges debate and deliberate. This year, the editors updated and expanded the judging criteria to six new categories:



Design Advancement - well-executed exterior and interior styling; innovative vehicle packaging; good selection and use of materials.
Engineering Excellence - total vehicle concept and execution; clever solutions to packaging, manufacturing and dynamics issues; cost-effective tech that benefits the consumer.
Intended Function - how well the vehicle does the job its planners, designers, and engineers intended it to do.
Efficiency - low fuel consumption and carbon footprint, relative to the vehicle's competitive set.
Safety - a vehicle's ability to help the driver avoid a crash, as well as the secondary safety measures that protect its occupants from harm during a crash.
Value - competitive price and equipment levels, measured against those of vehicles in the same market segment.



MOTOR TREND's Sport/Utility of the Year is not a comparison test and is only open to all-new or substantially upgraded vehicles that have gone on sale in the 12 months from November 1 of the previous year. MOTOR TREND looks for the pick of each year's crop of new SUV's, and does not revisit vehicles that have been on sale for the past few years.



About Subaru of America, Inc.



Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of approximately 600 dealers across the United States. Subaru boasts the most fuel efficient line-up of all-wheel drive products sold in the market today based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy standards. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. For additional information visit www.subaru.com.



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Subaru of America, Inc.
856-488-3326
mmchale@subaru.com

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Subaru of America, Inc.
856-488-5093
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Subaru of America, Inc. Announces Sales Results for Best Month Ever

-- The Company Posted a 34-Percent Increase in Sales for July --

Cherry Hill, N.J., August 3, 2009 – Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it had its best sales month ever with a 34-percent increase in sales in July. The company sold 21,839 units this July versus 16,271 units in July 2008 and had a 4-percent gain year-over-year. Subaru sales for July 2009 also showed a 17-percent increase over June 2009 Subaru sales.

The introduction of the new 2010 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles kept the momentum going for the car company as it continues to outpace the industry. The Subaru Legacy posted a 34-percent increase, the Outback a 33-percent increase, while the Impreza posted a record sales month and the most gains with a 41-percent sales increase, with the Forester continuing to bring in strong sales with an increase of 36-percent, which also represented a monthly record.

“July’s record results built on the momentum we've established this year. The month started strong and gained momentum with the 2010 Legacy and Outback launches. We were in a position for a very good month already, but when the CARS program hit, things went to the next level,” said Tim Colbeck, senior vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. “Our success this month reflects the strength of the Subaru model line-up. The Subaru Impreza and Forester models set monthly records while the brand new Legacy and Outback are off to a strong start.”

"We have been consistent with everything we have done to build not only safe, durable, fun-to-drive vehicles, but also the Subaru brand," said Tom Doll, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Inc. "Our sales reflect that our brand has solidly connected with customers and we look forward to building great relationships with them as well."

About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of nearly 600 dealers across the United States. Subaru boasts the most fuel-efficient line-up of all-wheel drive products sold in the market today based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy standards. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. For additional information visit www.subaru.com.

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Could it be true ? According to an article poated at

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/05/subaru/


Subaru, plans to offer a hybrid based on the technology that underpins the Toyota Prius.

The two automakers have long had an alliance to share vehicle development, production and supplies. Ikuo Mori, president and CEO of Fuji Heavy, says his company will draw on that partnership to offer a gas-electric vehicle.

“We will take advantage of our alliance with Toyota,” he told reporters in Japan, according to the Wall Street Journal. Toyota owns a 16 percent stake in Subaru, but so far the partnership hasn’t borne much fruit when it comes to gas-electric. One industry insider told us Toyota, which holds 80 percent of the hybrid market, has been reluctant to share the technology.

The announcement follows the Obama Administration’s plan to significantly tighten fuel economy and emissions regulations. The rules, brokered with help from the auto industry, increase the average fuel economy of new cars and trucks to 35.5 mpg within seven years and cut tailpipe emissions by almost 40 percent.

Mori said Subaru also is developing a new diesel engine to meet those emissions rules and will offer it in 2011 or 2012. He did not say which models might get the new drivelines.

Subaru also is testing an electric car, the R1-e (pictured) with an eye toward a possible U.S. release.

Looks like we'll be seing a whole new line of Subaru Parts very soon.

The 2010 Subaru Outback and 2010 Subaru Legacy are on thier way. 2010 Subaru Outback Accessories and 2010 Subaru Legacy Accessories have been pre ordered and should be available in June 2009 along with the early release of the 2010 Subaru Legacy and 2010 Subaru Outback. Be sure to order your new Subaru from a Premier Subaru dealer near you.

Available for preorder 2010 Subaru Legacy and 2010 Subaru Outback accessory part descriptions are listed below. Actual Subaru Parts numbers will be listed when they become available.

2010 Subaru Legacy Accessory Parts All weather floormats.
2010 Subaru Legacy Accessory Parts Trunk side nets.
2010 Subaru Legacy Accessory Parts Trunk cargo tray.
2010 Subaru Legacy Accessory Parts Moon Roof air deflector.
2010 Subaru Legacy Accessory Parts Puddle lights.
2010 Subaru Legacy Accessory Parts Fog lamps.
2010 Subaru Legacy Accessory Parts Splash guards.

2010 Subaru Outback Accessory Parts All weather floor mats.
2010 Subaru Outback Accessory Parts Rear bumper cover.
2010 Subaru Outback Accessory Parts cargo net, rear of seat.
2010 Subaru Outback Accessory Parts Side cargo net set. (2)
2010 Subaru Outback Accessory Parts front bumper underguard.
2010 Subaru Outback Accessory Parts Moonroof air deflector.
2010 Subaru Outback Accessory Parts pudle light kit.
2010 Subaru Outback Accessory Parts splash guard set.
2010 Subaru Outback Accessory Parts Wheel arch moldings.