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Subaru's Green Strategy for North America

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August 18 , 2008 -- Subaru, the industry leader in all-wheel drive technology, is proud of its total business commitment to the environment. To ensure that Subaru’s environmental activities in remain at the forefront of business planning, the company formed the Subaru North American Environmental Committee (NAEC), which continually reviews progress and sets new goals.

The mission of the Subaru NAEC is to unite all North American Subaru operations in a cohesive environmental conservation plan to encourage environmental improvement activities within the company and the community, and help reduce dependency on natural resources.

Subaru Reports Increased June 2008 Sales

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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.

Subaru Plug-in STELLA Concept, New Prototype Electric Vehicle, Showcased by FHI at G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit

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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

2008 Subaru EXIGA

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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

Subaru of America Reports All Time Record May Sales

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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.

Model 2008 May % v 2007

Subaru Canada Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Manufacturer Website

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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 Earns 5 Star Rating in NHTSA NCAP Crash Tests

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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

Subaru's Reports Record April Sales

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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.

Subaru Reports Record Retail Sales in April 2008

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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.

2008 Subaru Impreza Named a Top 10 Coolest New Car Under $18,000 by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com

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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.