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.

- 2008 Subaru Impreza sales up 9%
- Subaru Tribeca up 18%

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported November sales of 14,868 units. Sales of the all-new 2008 Subaru Impreza posted a November record up 9 percent over the same period last year, while the redesigned Subaru Tribeca also posted a double digit gain.

"We are pleased to see that the new 2008 Subaru models continue to be well received by the market," said Tim Colbeck, vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. "We expect to see this momentum carry on through the end of the year."

TOKYO: 29 November 2007 — Nissan ranks highest in customer satisfaction with dealer service for mini-cars in Japan, according to the J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2007 Japan Mini-Car Customer Service Index (CSI) StudySM released today.

Now in its fifth year, the study identifies four factors that contribute to mini-car owner satisfaction with the dealership service department. In order of importance, they are: service representative; service facility; service costs and timing; and service quality.

Among the seven mini-car brands included in the rankings, Nissan ranks highest for a third consecutive year. Honda, Mazda and Mitsubishi tie to follow Nissan in the ranking, while Subaru also performs above the industry average.

2008 Subaru Impreza receives highest possible safety rating from IIHS for frontal, side and rear-impact crash tests

CHERRY HILL, N.J., November 16, 2007 – Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the 2008 Subaru Impreza is the only small car to earn the highest rating in the most recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash tests that now require side head protection and electronic stability control.

2008 Subaru Impreza WRX 5-door

Volkswagen Moves into No. 1 Spot; Design, Economy Playing Lead Roles

IRVINE, Calif., November 14, 2007 – Kelley Blue Book (kbb.com), the leading provider of new and used vehicle information, today announces the 2008 model-year vehicles that are expected to retain the greatest proportion of their original retail prices after five years of ownership. Kelley Blue Book’s residual values are a reflection of current vehicle data, market conditions for each vehicle, competition in each segment, expectations of the future economy and the combined experience of Kelley Blue Book’s team of market and pricing analysts.

TOKYO: 13 November 2007 — Lexus ranks highest in satisfying customers with the dealer service experience, according to the J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2007 Japan Customer Service Index (CSI) StudySM released today.

Now in its sixth year, the study identifies five factors that measure customer satisfaction with service performed at manufacturer-authorized dealer facilities. In order of importance, they are: service representative; service costs and timing; service quality; service initiation; and service accessibility.

Included in the ranking for the first time in 2007, Lexus leads with an overall CSI score of 125 points, performing particularly well in each of the five factors that determine overall satisfaction.

- Subaru Impreza sales up 22%
- Subaru Tribeca up 15%

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported October sales of 14,979 units. Sales of the all-new 2008 Subaru Impreza posted an October record up 22 percent over the same period last year, while the redesigned Subaru Tribeca also posted a double digit gain.

"Despite challenging market conditions, enthusiasm for the new 2008 Subaru models remains strong," said Tim Colbeck, vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. "In addition to strong consumer demand, the new products have been receiving numerous awards and accolades and we hope to see this momentum continue to build through the end of the year."

TOKYO: 22 October 2007 — Lexus ranks highest in customer satisfaction with the vehicle sales process in Japan, according to the J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2007 Japan Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) StudySM released today.

Now in its sixth year, the study measures customer satisfaction with the sales process at automotive dealerships based on four factors that contribute to overall satisfaction. In order of importance, they are: salesperson; facility and staff demeanor; finance and insurance process; and delivery.

Included in the ranking for the first time in 2007, Lexus ranks highest with an overall SSI score of 121 points, performing particularly well in each of the four factors examined to determine satisfaction.

Toyota Reliability Slips in Consumer Reports' Survey

YONKERS, N.Y., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire - USNewswire/ -- After years of sterling reliability, Toyota is showing cracks in its armor, according to data from Consumer Reports' 2007 Annual Car Reliability Survey. By contrast, Ford's domestic brands have made considerable improvements. The announcement was made before the Detroit-based Automotive Press Association (APA) today at the Detroit Athletic Club.