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Subaru Reports Another Month of Increased Sales

CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 1, 2008 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported June sales of 18,007 total units resulting in the company having another month of increased sales.

2009 Subaru Forester

The 2009 Subaru Forester continues its strong sales start, up 41 percent over the same period last year, while the Subaru Legacy maintains its increase in sales, up 19 percent over the same period last year.

Tokyo, June 27, 2008 -- Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced the successful development of its Subaru Plug-in STELLA Concept model, a prototype electric vehicle (EV). FHI will provide five units of the Plug-in STELLA Concept for use at the Hokkaido Toyako Summit to be held July 7 through 9, 2008. Four of the five will be used to transport government officials and other participants at the summit, while one vehicle will be displayed at the Environmental Showcase, an exhibition and demonstration area in the International Media Center, and it will also be available for a test drive.

Subaru Plug-in STELLA Concept

FHI Unveils New Model Subaru EXIGA, a Seven-Seater for Panorama Touring

Tokyo, June 17, 2008 -- Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced the debut of its new Subaru EXIGA in Japan. The EXIGA went on sale nationwide through Subaru dealerships today.

2008 Subaru EXIGA

2009 Subaru Forester Sales up Significantly - 66% Gain

CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 3, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported the Company's best May sales ever with 18,436 total units sold. Retail sales were up 13% over the same month in 2007, driven by strong consumer demand.

2009 Subaru Forester

The new 2009 model year Subaru Forester was up 66 percent.

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J.D. Power and Associates cites effective re-design for improved new-vehicle shopper satisfaction

May 23 , 2008 -- According to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Canadian Manufacturer Web Site Evaluation Study, Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) ranks highest among auto manufacturer websites in satisfying Canadian new-vehicle shoppers. The 2008 study is based on evaluations provided by 3,639 new-vehicle shoppers who said they intend to purchase a new vehicle within the next 12 months.

In what Subaru believes is a first for the industry, the SCI corporate website, www.subaru.ca, and the sites for its network of 89 dealers are managed, developed and hosted entirely in-house.

2009 Subaru Forester received the highest possible safety rating for both frontal and side-impact crash tests for all seating positions

CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 21, 2008 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the 2009 Subaru Forester earned the highest rating in the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) crash tests. The Subaru Forester received five stars in both the frontal and side-impact crash tests for all seating positions.

2009 Subaru Forester

May 5 , 2008 [Australia] -- Subaru has achieved a new April sales record of 3158 vehicles, according to official VFACTS figures released today.

Passing the previous record of 3015 set in April 2005, it puts Subaru sales 16.5 per cent ahead of the same month last year.

New generation Subaru Forester sold 1107, up 22.6 per cent on last April, while Subaru Tribeca sales of 201 were up 86.1 per cent on the same month last year and ahead 61.3 per cent year-to-date (YTD).

Subaru Impreza sold 952, up 36.8 per cent on last April and 29.0 per cent YTD.

Subaru Liberty (Subaru Legacy) sales of 478 and Outback of 420, rounded out Subaru’s total.

All Subaru model lines up significantly with 22% gain in retail sales

CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported April sales of 16,771 total units -- a record for the month of April. Retail sales were up 22% over the same month in 2007, driven by strong consumer demand.

2008 Subaru Forester Sport 2.5 XT

Both the Subaru Forester and Subaru Legacy model lines recorded substantial gains over the same period last year. The newly introduced 2009 model year Subaru Forester was up 49 percent while the Subaru Legacy was up 32 percent. Sales of all Subaru model lines were up while Forester and Subaru Impreza totals represent records for the month of April.

CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 29, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2008 Subaru Impreza was named today one of the Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com. The leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information announced their picks of vehicles. The list features kbb.com editors' picks of vehicles that are fun, fuel efficient, practical and with more amenities than ever before.

2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i

"We are honored to have the Impreza recognized as not only cool, but also practical, especially at a time when gas prices keep rising," says Tim Mahoney, chief marketing officer for Subaru of America, Inc.

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Apr 17, 2008 -- Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) is delighted to announce that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the new 2009 Subaru Forester its highest accolade, naming it a Top Safety Pick. To qualify, a vehicle must earn the highest rating (Good) in the Institute's front, side, and rear crash tests, and be equipped with electronic stability control.

2009 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT

According to the IIHS, achieving the highest rating is tough because the award is intended to drive continued safety improvements such as top crash test ratings and the rapid addition of electronic stability control, which is standard on the 2009 Subaru Forester.

CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported March sales of 16,685 total units. Retail sales were up 1% over March 2007, while fleet deliveries were lower than at the same time in 2007. Fleet deliveries are expected to be made up later in the year.

Highlights:
- Subaru Impreza sales up 18 percent
- Subaru Legacy sedan sales up 14 percent
- 1% gain in Retail sales

Both the Impreza and Legacy model lines recorded gains over the same period last year. The 2009 model year arrived in dealerships the last week of the month and sales were reported as brisk.

March 17 , 2008, Australia -- Subaru’s new generation 2008 Subaru Impreza was the big winner at the Automobile Association (AA) Motoring Excellence Awards, New Zealand’s premier motoring awards.

The Subaru Impreza WRX STI spec.R also won the overall Supreme Car of the Year award in Auckland.

Impreza was judged the safest car on New Zealand roads too, with its independent five-star ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program) crashworthiness rating for occupant safety and its top four-star pedestrian protection rating.

To be eligible for the awards, all models in a range had to have the same safety specification, which the Impreza meets, from the entry-level Subaru Impreza 2.0R to the range-topping Subaru Impreza WRX STI spec.R.

Mar 11 , 2008, Australia -- Subaru has launched its new generation Subaru Forester offering economy, safety, style and All-Wheel Drive fun in a more spacious, high value package.

The best-selling vehicle in Subaru’s range is expanding its appeal with a striking new look, clever cabin refinements, enhanced efficiency and comfort.

It is significantly stronger, yet more frugal, offering fuel consumption improvements of up to 7.8 per cent.

In line with the entire Subaru range, Forester achieves a maximum five-star rating for occupant protection in independent crashworthiness testing by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). It has also gained a three-star pedestrian rating.

Subaru Impreza sales up 24 percent; Subaru Legacy sales up 13 percent; 9.6% gain in Retail sales minus Fleet

CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 3, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported February sales of 12,907 total units. With retail sales higher than February 2007, both the Subaru Impreza and Subaru Legacy model lines recorded gains over the same period last year.

Sales of Subaru vehicles are up over the same period in 2007, led by strong sales of the company's Impreza, Legacy sedan and Tribeca models. February retail sales (not including fleet sales) improved over 9.6% versus prior year. Fleet deliveries are expected to be made up later in the year.

Honda Again Valedictorian; Ford and GM Improve

YONKERS, N.Y., Feb. 28, 2008 /PRNewswire - USNewswire/ -- Overall, the best cars sold in the U.S. are still made by Honda, according to the Automaker Report Cards published in Consumer Reports' Annual Auto Issue on sale March 4. Honda also led the pack last year, the first time the country's largest expert, independent, non-profit consumer product testing organization issued such information.

Versatility, Comfort and Reliability Places 2008 Subaru Outback on Eminent Online Automotive Resource's Inaugural List of '10 Best New Family Vehicles'

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 12, 2008 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the intrepid 2008 Subaru Outback has been named to Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com's first annual list of "Best New Family Vehicles."

2008 Subaru Outback 2.5i

From a long list of vehicles that qualified in varying degrees as safe, roomy and affordable, the expert editors at Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com selected this year's 10 Best New Family Vehicles by evaluating each on such factors as capability, fuel efficiency, resale value, and the all-important kid- friendliness.

- Subaru Legacy sales up 17 percent
- Subaru Impreza sales up 15 percent
- Retail sales above same period in 2007

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported January sales of 11,289 total units. With retail sales higher than January 2007, both the Legacy and Impreza model lines recorded gains over the same period last year, with Impreza posting record January sales.

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  Total Legacy Sedan      1451      +17%

- All-New Design with Improved Comfort, Space and Utility
- All-New Platform With Sport-Sedan Dynamics
- Standard Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)

DETROIT, Jan. 13, 2008 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today introduced the all-new, third-generation 2009 Subaru Forester, a total re-design of the award-winning crossover utility vehicle (CUV) that has built a strong reputation as an icon of safety, dependability and versatility.

2009 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT

The 2009 Subaru Forester, which arrives in Subaru dealerships this spring, builds upon that reputation while projecting a bolder, more SUV-like design and making a major leap in safety technology, comfort, refinement and driving dynamics.

Company posts highest-ever recorded Subaru Impreza month and year-end totals

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported December sales of 18,739 units for the month and a total of 187,208 total units for the year. Sales of the Subaru Impreza led the charge, posting highest-ever month and year-end totals.

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Non-Premium Nameplates Demonstrate Considerable Improvement, Largely Due to Salesperson Performance

JOHANNESBURG, 13 December 2007 — For a second consecutive year, BMW ranks highest in satisfying new-vehicle buyers with the purchase experience, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 South Africa Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) StudySM released today.