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Subaru

🌎 subaru.com

Subaru of America is a motor vehicle manufacturing company known for its exceptional cars, SUVs, and crossovers, including popular models like the Outback, Ascent, and Crosstrek. The company emphasizes a family-oriented culture, promoting diversity, corporate responsibility, and community engagement through initiatives like the Subaru Love Promise. Subaru is recognized for building safe and innovative vehicles, with a focus on customer loyalty and support.

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Updates as of Oct 01, 2024

• The sixth-generation Subaru Forester was introduced near Berlin.
• Subaru will launch the all-new Forester in the UK in Spring 2025, featuring a redesigned exterior, improved driving dynamics, and an e-BOXER mild-hybrid powertrain.
• Subaru launched the all-new Forester e-BOXER in Europe on October 1, 2024, featuring upgraded EyeSight Driver Assist, improved ride comfort, and new safety technologies.
• The 2026 Subaru Outback features new off-road capabilities, cutting-edge technology, and a large touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Subaru launched the 2025 Forester Wilderness, designed for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers, on September 29, 2024.

• Subaru has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation for the largest single corporate investment in community tree distribution in the non-profit's history.
• A Texas woman filed a $5 million class-action lawsuit against Subaru, claiming the 2024 Crosstrek and Ascent models have defective driver’s side mirrors that vibrate and impair road visibility.
• A Texas class action lawsuit alleges that the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek and Ascent have dangerous mirror problems causing severe vibrations that impair driver visibility.
• The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek introduced a new Wilderness trim but discontinued the manual gearbox option.
• Subaru revealed the 2025 Subaru Rex compact crossover on September 26, 2024.
• Subaru has partnered with AdoptAClassroom.org to support over 750,000 students across the U.S. by providing essential school supplies and reducing teachers' out-of-pocket expenses.
• Dawn Goar has joined Subaru as a Talent Acquisition Partner (Consultant) in the Greater Philadelphia area, previously serving as Director of Talent Acquisition - HR at Union Park Automotive Group.
• Subaru will officially launch the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek at the Vietnam Motor Show 2024 from October 23-27.
• Richard Penalva has joined Subaru as IT Associate Director - Business Intelligence & Analytics in the United States, previously serving as IT Director - Business Intelligence at Tenneco.
• Subaru has discontinued the CD player in its recent car model.
• Subaru is showcasing the Solterra at the Cherry Hill mall on September 29.
• Subaru Philippines appointed Karl Bobis-Castillo as Motor Image Pilipinas country manager, stabilizing the local operation after years of management issues.
• Subaru has reduced production in both Japan and the U.S. due to surplus inventory, making it a buyer's market with more incentives for new models like the Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek.
• Subaru hosted the Heartfelt Summit on Fostering Inclusion with Love.
• Subaru celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Outback by showcasing the first-generation and 2025 models at their HQ lobby.
• Subaru received two more 2024 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK awards, with the Solterra upgraded to TSP+ and the WRX newly added as a TSP.

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