Subaru investigates probable mileage cheating, shares fall
Subaru Corp already smarting from a vehicle evaluation scandal in Japan, stated it was now examining whether mileage readings may have also been falsified during final checks, leading its shares down around 8 percent. Mileage readings, an indication of fuel performance, do not fall under safety requirements. However, any evidence of what would be a
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Subaru plans to extend Japan recall count over inspection problem
Subaru Corp stated it plans to recall about 400,000 vehicles in Japan this month after discovering it had been following incorrect procedures for final inspections at domestic plants, broadening the count from a formerly estimated 255,000. The company stated on Thursday it would broaden the scope of the recall as a safety measure, adding that
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Subaru can consider investing in Toyota-Mazda EV venture if approached
Subaru Corp CEO Yasuyuki Yoshinaga stated on Wednesday his company would think “positively” about making investment in a Toyota-Mazda electric vehicle company if it were approached. Last month, Toyota Motor and Mazda Motor announced a new venture to develop electric vehicle technology, looking to overtake rivals in a race to produce more battery-powered vehicles. Subaru,
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Few details on Subaru WRX and BRZ limited editions
Subaru will be pressing its performance envelope even further in 2018 due to special edition variants of the WRX STI sedan and BRZ coupe. Called the Subaru WRX STI Type RA and BRZ tS, they will be provided in WR Blue Pearl, Crystal Black Silica and Crystal White Pearl. Production runs will be no more
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Subaru Impreza wins Car of the Year Japan award 2017
During an award event held inside the Tokyo International Exchange Center on Tokyo Bay, the Subaru Impreza surveyed 420 votes to win over the Toyota Prius by 49 votes and win the 2017 Car of the Year Japan (COTY). In a close fight for 3rd, the Audi A4 surveyed 149 votes and recorded the Import
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Subaru recalls about 593,000 cars due to overheat
Subaru is recalling almost 593,000 vehicles, some for a 2nd time, due to the fact that windshield wiper motors can get too hot and increase the threat of a fire. The recall impacts particular Legacy and Outback vehicles from the 2010 to 2014 model years. The automaker states that due to contamination, parts in the
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2018 Subaru Ascent Spied
Subaru has also been devoid of the three-row SUV crossover as it will discontinue their ill-received the Tribeca in the year 2014. On the other hand, brand is not giving on such segment, while seen in such spy photos. However, wearing the most generous amounts of the camouflage, the new 7 passenger of Subaru SUV
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Fuji Heavy Recalls 935,000 Subaru Cars Over Wiper Issue
Japan’s Fuji Heavy Industries is recalling around 935,000 units of its Subaru Legacy worldwide to repair a problem with their front windshield wipers, the company stated on Friday. The recall impacts vehicles sold in 76 nations, including the United States, where around 592,000 cars are impacted. The Japanese car manufacturer said it was recalling around
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2017 Subaru BRZ Pricing Starts From $26,315
Subaru has actually revealed prices for the refreshed 2017 BRZ sport coupe. The base Premium design begins at $26,315 consisting of destination, representing a $125 boost compared to the outgoing 2016 design. Conventional features consist of Subaru’s Starlink multimedia user interface with a 6.2-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth connectivity, a rearview cam, LED headlights and taillights, LED
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Subaru recalls nearly 3,500 vehicles in Canada due to loss of steering
In Canada, nearly 3,500 new Subaru cars are being recalled due to a prospective steering concern that has actually triggered the firm to inform U.S. owners not to drive the vehicles till they are examined. The recall impacts 2016 Subaru Legacy and Outback models. “On certain vehicles, steering column components may not have been manufactured
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Subaru debuts next car to be developed in Lafayette
Subaru revealed the 2017 Impreza sedan and five-door hatchback throughout the New York Auto Show. The compact vehicle will be the newest design built at the firm’s plant in Lafayette. These designs will be the first Imprezas integrated in the United States. Previously, the vehicles were put together at plants in Japan and Malaysia. In
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Subaru recalls WRX and Forester 2.0 XT due to turbo intake problem
Subaru is going to recall the 2015-2016 WRX and Forester 2.0 XT because the air consumption for the turbo can break and potentially trigger the engine to stall. Subaru will recall 18,200 units of the 2015-2016 WRX and Forester 2.0 XT. The WRX’s were manufactured dates in between April 10, 2015, and October 21, 2015,
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Subaru Impreza Sedan, 5-Door launched at New York Auto Show
The 2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan and 5-Door hatchback have made its debut at the New York Auto Show. With the brand-new vehicle comes Subaru’s brand-new International Platform architecture that assures substantially much better driving characteristics, security and trip convenience, it will underpin a range of upcoming Subaru cars, consisting of hybrids. The 2017 Impreza is
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Subaru Global Platform Debuts, To Underpin All Future Subarus
Subaru has actually set out in broad strokes its brand-new “Global Platform,” which will form the structure for all future Subaru vehicles, and the focus is on security, flexibility, and improvement to alternative powertrains. The Subaru Global Platform will formally debut with a body atop it through the brand-new Impreza compact due later on this
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Subaru XV concept unveiled in Geneva
The Subaru XV Concept has now debuted at the Geneva Motor Show, and it looks fantastic. The concept includes Subie’s brand-new Dynamic X Strong design language. Exactly what’s frustrating is that the sweet zigzag headlights and orange accents on the grille, bumpers, and wheels most likely will not make it to the production automobile. The
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